Stupid airline

[Aimros]

So as many of you might know, I do not like flying. Today I found out that our direct flights got changed and now I'm going to be on a plane/in an airport for even longer than before . I'm bummed, now I have to go up and down twice as many times as before, ugh!

just had to rant

 

[labeach2002]

What airline are you flying ???

 

[Luv'sTink]

Can't they put you on a different non-stop flight? Who are you flying?

 

[MomPOM]

Wow. I would be peeved too. You would think they would put you on another non-stop flight. Have you called the airline and talked to them?

 

[Aimros]

We had a non-stop on the way down and the way back and both now have delays. It actually lengthens the flight time for some reason too (the landing and take off, most likely). We talked to the airline and they said they had no non-stop flights at all for the days we are going. I think they cited a price increase or something for non-stop flights, so since we bought our tickets a long time ago and got them cheap, they want to save money by consolidating. They also moved our seats all around. There are 7 of us, and originally we were all together, then we check yesterday, and 6 of us are in two adjacent rows, and the 7th person is three rows up all by themselves!

I'm just worried about losing our luggage and stuff now too, its just so much more work having to switch planes for what should only be a 2.5 hour flight...honestly, whats the point of stopping if its that short?

 

[Flexan]

We had a non-stop on the way down and the way back and both now have delays.

I fully understand and appreciate your predicament. I'd be ticked off too.

The sad fact is that we're all at the mercy of the airlines. Delayed flights, seating assignments, itinerary changes, lost luggage, overbooked flights, etc., are not in our control. If WE managed the airlines . . .

To continue, I remember getting a cheap fare almost a year ahead, and the flight kept getting changed until we were taking almost twice the length of time as originally scheduled. I complained. I was offered my money back. Uh, oh! I had to shut my mouth. There was no way I could get another flight that cheap when I wanted to go.

I know everyone probably wants to get to see as quickly as possible to enjoy the maximum time available. We do too, but now our family considers "getting there" as part of our adventure. That doesn't mean we're gushing with happiness when we miss connections as a result of airline delays or have flights cancelled due to mechanical problems or weather. We simply try to find fun, and often silly, things to do instead of sitting around in a foul mood.

We've roamed all over O'Hare, Houston InterContinental, Hartsfield, and Miami airports for hours when our flights have been delayed. I've had elevator and escalator races with my kids. Pretty , huh?

Heck, we're always waiting for the gate announcer to call out, "We need five people to give up their seats . . ." At $200 a pop, that's a G-note for us to spend a little more time exploring. So far, they've never needed more than three. I'll add that I'd have never been so eager to volunteer back before we had cellphones.

Well, I guess I've wandered far enough off the topic.

Enjoy your adventure.

 

[Aimros]

I fully understand and appreciate your predicament. I'd be ticked off too.

The sad fact is that we're all at the mercy of the airlines. Delayed flights, seating assignments, itinerary changes, lost luggage, overbooked flights, etc., are not in our control. If WE managed the airlines . . .

I totally understand we are all at the mercy of the airlines (which I honestly think are run very poorly)...you should read my other thread "airplane distractions" to find out why me being in airports or in a flying tube for more time than necessary is problematic...they can change it all they want, but it takes me a long time to get comfortable with new flying situations.