Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.

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"M&M" > wrote in newsnoUc.65318$0V3.22593
@roc.nntpserver.com:

> Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
>

I'm jealous. Would love to go to Bugg's grand opening.

--
StocksRus®

Maybe this is some kind of a sign, the letter designation for the
airport in Wenatchee is "EAT". -RP

Maybe this is some kind of a sign, the letter designation for the
airport in Wenatchee is "EAT". -RP

M&M wrote:

> Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.

Hot diggity dog, Brick.

On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:

> M&M wrote:
>
> > Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> > Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
>
> Hot diggity dog, Brick.

It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting was
to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday. Kili
thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed. Cancellation
will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.

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M&M wrote:
> It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
> was
> to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
> Kili thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity
> states
> that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
> Cancellation will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.


MM call them and claim that it was a typo. They have worked with me in the
past over that issue.


--
Lew/+Silat

"Lew/+Silat" > wrote in message
...
> M&M wrote:
> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
> > was
> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
> > Kili thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity
> > states
> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
> > Cancellation will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
>
>
> MM call them and claim that it was a typo. They have worked with me in the
> past over that issue.
>
>
> --
> Lew/+Silat
>
>

I was going to suggest that he call the airlines directly. It *can* be
changed.

kili

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:05:12 GMT, "Mrs. Fat Man®"
> wrote:

>
>"Lew/+Silat" > wrote in message
...
>> M&M wrote:
>> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
>> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
>> > was
>> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
>> > Kili thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity
>> > states
>> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
>> > Cancellation will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
>>
>>
>> MM call them and claim that it was a typo. They have worked with me in the
>> past over that issue.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Lew/+Silat
>>
>>
>
>I was going to suggest that he call the airlines directly. It *can* be
>changed.
>
>kili
>
Might even save a buck if you 'stay a Saturday' and book a car and/or
hotel as part of the deal, Brick.

Harry

You certainly got me scrambling for my calendar when I saw the
contemplated dates.

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:05:12 GMT, "Mrs. Fat Man®"
> wrote:

>
>"Lew/+Silat" > wrote in message
...
>> M&M wrote:
>> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
>> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
>> > was
>> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
>> > Kili thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity
>> > states
>> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
>> > Cancellation will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
>>
>>
>> MM call them and claim that it was a typo. They have worked with me in the
>> past over that issue.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Lew/+Silat
>>
>>
>
>I was going to suggest that he call the airlines directly. It *can* be
>changed.
>
>kili
>
Might even save a buck if you 'stay a Saturday' and book a car and/or
hotel as part of the deal, Brick.

Harry

You certainly got me scrambling for my calendar when I saw the
contemplated dates.

"M&M" <wrote in message
> Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA.

I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show up one
day tho.....I promise!

John in Austin

JakBQuik wrote:

> I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
> up one day tho.....I promise!

You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
Dave

On 17-Aug-2004, Harry Demidavicius > wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:05:12 GMT, "Mrs. Fat Man®"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >"Lew/+Silat" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> M&M wrote:
> >> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> >> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
> >> > was
> >> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
> >> > Kili thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity
> >> > states
> >> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
> >> > Cancellation will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
> >>
> >>
> >> MM call them and claim that it was a typo. They have worked with me in the
> >> past over that issue.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Lew/+Silat
> >>
> >>
> >
> >I was going to suggest that he call the airlines directly. It *can* be
> >changed.
> >
> >kili
> >
> Might even save a buck if you 'stay a Saturday' and book a car and/or
> hotel as part of the deal, Brick.
>
> Harry
>
> You certainly got me scrambling for my calendar when I saw the
> contemplated dates.

I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
jawing with him again.
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On 17-Aug-2004, Harry Demidavicius > wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:05:12 GMT, "Mrs. Fat Man®"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >"Lew/+Silat" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> M&M wrote:
> >> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> >> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
> >> > was
> >> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
> >> > Kili thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity
> >> > states
> >> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
> >> > Cancellation will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
> >>
> >>
> >> MM call them and claim that it was a typo. They have worked with me in the
> >> past over that issue.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Lew/+Silat
> >>
> >>
> >
> >I was going to suggest that he call the airlines directly. It *can* be
> >changed.
> >
> >kili
> >
> Might even save a buck if you 'stay a Saturday' and book a car and/or
> hotel as part of the deal, Brick.
>
> Harry
>
> You certainly got me scrambling for my calendar when I saw the
> contemplated dates.

I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
jawing with him again.
--
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"M&M" > wrote in message
...
>
> I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
> of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
> booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
> so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
> that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
> jawing with him again.
> --
> M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
>

M&M

Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.

If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
it might press them to change your booking.

Might be worth a try.

Graeme

"M&M" > wrote in message
...
>
> I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
> of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
> booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
> so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
> that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
> jawing with him again.
> --
> M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
>

M&M

Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.

If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
it might press them to change your booking.

Might be worth a try.

Graeme

Graeme...in London wrote:

> "M&M" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
>>of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
>>booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
>>so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
>>that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
>>jawing with him again.
>>--
>>M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
>>
>
>
> M&M
>
> Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.
>
> If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
> transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
> If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
> it might press them to change your booking.
>
> Might be worth a try.
>
> Graeme
>
>
Worth a shot. Tell them that it was a typo and that you were *not*
trying to cancel the trip just move the flights to the right days and
that the company will not work with you. Sounds like a reasonable
request to me and the company is being unreasonable.

--
Steve

Why don't they make mouse flavored cat food?

Graeme...in London wrote:

> "M&M" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
>>of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
>>booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
>>so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
>>that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
>>jawing with him again.
>>--
>>M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
>>
>
>
> M&M
>
> Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.
>
> If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
> transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
> If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
> it might press them to change your booking.
>
> Might be worth a try.
>
> Graeme
>
>

At this point, I think that is your best option. Dispute the charge and
see what happens. I think they have 30 days to respond

Happy Q'en,
BBQ

On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:17:19 GMT, bbq > wrote:

>
>
>Graeme...in London wrote:
>
>> "M&M" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
>>>of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
>>>booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
>>>so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
>>>that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
>>>jawing with him again.
>>>--
>>>M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
>>>
>>
>>
>> M&M
>>
>> Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.
>>
>> If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
>> transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
>> If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
>> it might press them to change your booking.
>>
>> Might be worth a try.
>>
>> Graeme
>>
>>
>
>At this point, I think that is your best option. Dispute the charge and
>see what happens. I think they have 30 days to respond
>
>Happy Q'en,
>BBQ

That is great advice. I ordered some software a few months ago and
the computer went mad and triple tapped me. We only found out when
the Card Statement came. I phoned the Card guys [didn't need
perpetual hold from the software guys], told them about the triple tap
and they promptly corrected that right on the spot - credit me/back
charge vendor - done deal! Try it.

Harry

On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:17:19 GMT, bbq > wrote:

>
>
>Graeme...in London wrote:
>
>> "M&M" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
>>>of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
>>>booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
>>>so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
>>>that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
>>>jawing with him again.
>>>--
>>>M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
>>>
>>
>>
>> M&M
>>
>> Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.
>>
>> If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
>> transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
>> If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
>> it might press them to change your booking.
>>
>> Might be worth a try.
>>
>> Graeme
>>
>>
>
>At this point, I think that is your best option. Dispute the charge and
>see what happens. I think they have 30 days to respond
>
>Happy Q'en,
>BBQ

That is great advice. I ordered some software a few months ago and
the computer went mad and triple tapped me. We only found out when
the Card Statement came. I phoned the Card guys [didn't need
perpetual hold from the software guys], told them about the triple tap
and they promptly corrected that right on the spot - credit me/back
charge vendor - done deal! Try it.

Harry

Can someone clue me in to this subject? Since I live in Wenatchee, I
am wondering "what grand opening?" Sure hope it has something to do
with food! Jane

"Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote in message >...
> JakBQuik wrote:
>
> > I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
> > up one day tho.....I promise!
>
> You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
> Dave

Can someone clue me in to this subject? Since I live in Wenatchee, I
am wondering "what grand opening?" Sure hope it has something to do
with food! Jane

"Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote in message >...
> JakBQuik wrote:
>
> > I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
> > up one day tho.....I promise!
>
> You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
> Dave

Jane wrote:
> Can someone clue me in to this subject? Since I live in Wenatchee, I
> am wondering "what grand opening?" Sure hope it has something to do
> with food! Jane
>
> "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote in message >...
>
>>JakBQuik wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
>>>up one day tho.....I promise!
>>
>>You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
>>Dave

Check out the thread titled "Grand opening information" by Dave Bugg.
He's opening a new que place there. My only regret is that I can't
make it to that side of the states. :-( I'd love to be there and
give his wares a try (with a few brews of course).

--
Steve

Whose cruel idea was it for the word "lisp" to have an "s" in it?

Jane wrote:
> Can someone clue me in to this subject? Since I live in Wenatchee, I
> am wondering "what grand opening?" Sure hope it has something to do
> with food! Jane
>
> "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote in message >...
>
>>JakBQuik wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
>>>up one day tho.....I promise!
>>
>>You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
>>Dave

Check out the thread titled "Grand opening information" by Dave Bugg.
He's opening a new que place there. My only regret is that I can't
make it to that side of the states. :-( I'd love to be there and
give his wares a try (with a few brews of course).

--
Steve

Whose cruel idea was it for the word "lisp" to have an "s" in it?

On 18-Aug-2004, "Graeme...in London" > wrote:

> "M&M" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
> > of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
> > booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
> > so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
> > that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
> > jawing with him again.
> > --
> > M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
> >
>
> M&M
>
> Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.
>
> If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
> transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
> If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
> it might press them to change your booking.
>
> Might be worth a try.
>
> Graeme

Thanks for the tip Graeme. I'm going to check into that first thing in the AM.
I deal with VISA. On the only occasion I ever had to question a charge, their
customer rep was unable to identify the source of the charge and thusly
deleted it on the spot. I don't know much about it, but I think they have some
sort of customer satisfaction policy. Certainly, Travelocity seems very
unreasonable in this instance.

--
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On 18-Aug-2004, "Graeme...in London" > wrote:

> "M&M" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > I'm thanking everybody for all the suggestions. Just sorry that none
> > of them panned out. Suggest caution to anyone using the online
> > booking agencies. They appear to be totally inflexible. My bad. Even
> > so, I'm going to make the trip since it's already paid for. Just sorry
> > that I will miss meeting all the gang. I have met Dave and will enjoy
> > jawing with him again.
> > --
> > M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")
> >
>
> M&M
>
> Just thought I might have another suggestion, that may be worth a shot.
>
> If you have booked the flights online, you could always dispute the
> transaction with your credit card company and ask them to suspend payment.
> If the travel operator discovers that they are not going to receive payment,
> it might press them to change your booking.
>
> Might be worth a try.
>
> Graeme

Thanks for the tip Graeme. I'm going to check into that first thing in the AM.
I deal with VISA. On the only occasion I ever had to question a charge, their
customer rep was unable to identify the source of the charge and thusly
deleted it on the spot. I don't know much about it, but I think they have some
sort of customer satisfaction policy. Certainly, Travelocity seems very
unreasonable in this instance.

--
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The facts are starting to come together for me. I have noticed a new
place in construction next to where I get my haircut on Crescent. Is
this the new bbq place? It is very close to my house, and an easy stop
on my way across the bridge from work in E. Wenatchee. Will there be
take-out? Fresh sausages?....like the ones I get from Owens Meats in
Cle Elum? Yummmmmm. It will be nice to have a new restaurant open in
Wenatchee....now if someone would just come open a sushi bar, I would
be very happy! Jane

Steve Calvin > wrote in message >...
> Jane wrote:
> > Can someone clue me in to this subject? Since I live in Wenatchee, I
> > am wondering "what grand opening?" Sure hope it has something to do
> > with food! Jane
> >
> > "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote in message >...
> >
> >>JakBQuik wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
> >>>up one day tho.....I promise!
> >>
> >>You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
> >>Dave
>
> Check out the thread titled "Grand opening information" by Dave Bugg.
> He's opening a new que place there. My only regret is that I can't
> make it to that side of the states. :-( I'd love to be there and
> give his wares a try (with a few brews of course).

The facts are starting to come together for me. I have noticed a new
place in construction next to where I get my haircut on Crescent. Is
this the new bbq place? It is very close to my house, and an easy stop
on my way across the bridge from work in E. Wenatchee. Will there be
take-out? Fresh sausages?....like the ones I get from Owens Meats in
Cle Elum? Yummmmmm. It will be nice to have a new restaurant open in
Wenatchee....now if someone would just come open a sushi bar, I would
be very happy! Jane

Steve Calvin > wrote in message >...
> Jane wrote:
> > Can someone clue me in to this subject? Since I live in Wenatchee, I
> > am wondering "what grand opening?" Sure hope it has something to do
> > with food! Jane
> >
> > "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote in message >...
> >
> >>JakBQuik wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I'm jealous too. Sorry I'm gonna miss the Grand Opening. I'll show
> >>>up one day tho.....I promise!
> >>
> >>You're welcome anytime, John; anytime.
> >>Dave
>
> Check out the thread titled "Grand opening information" by Dave Bugg.
> He's opening a new que place there. My only regret is that I can't
> make it to that side of the states. :-( I'd love to be there and
> give his wares a try (with a few brews of course).

"M&M" > wrote in message >...
> On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:
>
> > M&M wrote:
> >
> > > Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> > > Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
> >
> > Hot diggity dog, Brick.
>
> It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting was
> to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday. Kili
> thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
> that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed. Cancellation
> will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.

You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.

I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
online.

-- Kevin

On 20-Aug-2004, (Kevin Ross) wrote:

> "M&M" > wrote in message >...
> > On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:
> >
> > > M&M wrote:
> > >
> > > > Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> > > > Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
> > >
> > > Hot diggity dog, Brick.
> >
> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting was
> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday. Kili
> > thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed. Cancellation
> > will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
>
> You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
> airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
> airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
>
> I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
> online.
>
> -- Kevin

I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the reservation.
I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on time
for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.

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On 20-Aug-2004, (Kevin Ross) wrote:

> "M&M" > wrote in message >...
> > On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:
> >
> > > M&M wrote:
> > >
> > > > Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> > > > Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
> > >
> > > Hot diggity dog, Brick.
> >
> > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting was
> > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday. Kili
> > thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
> > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed. Cancellation
> > will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
>
> You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
> airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
> airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
>
> I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
> online.
>
> -- Kevin

I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the reservation.
I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on time
for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.

--
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"M&M" > wrote in message
...
>
> On 20-Aug-2004, (Kevin Ross) wrote:
>
> > "M&M" > wrote in message
>...
> > > On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:
> > >
> > > > M&M wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return
10/20/04.
> > > > > Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North
Wenatchee.
> > > >
> > > > Hot diggity dog, Brick.
> > >
> > > It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> > > I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting
was
> > > to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday.
Kili
> > > thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
> > > that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed.
Cancellation
> > > will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
> >
> > You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
> > airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
> > airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
> >
> > I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
> > online.
> >
> > -- Kevin
>
> I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the reservation.
> I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
> they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
> for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on time
> for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.
>
> --


Yay! I'm so glad, Brick. I'm so glad. Look forward to meeting you in
person, buddy.

kili

M&M wrote:


>> You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
>> airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
>> airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
>>
>> I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
>> online.
>>
>> -- Kevin
>
> I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the
> reservation.
> I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
> they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
> for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on
> time
> for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.



Hotdamn! Glad to hear it worked out alright.

See you there.


TFM®

M&M wrote:


>> You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
>> airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
>> airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
>>
>> I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
>> online.
>>
>> -- Kevin
>
> I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the
> reservation.
> I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
> they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
> for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on
> time
> for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.



Hotdamn! Glad to hear it worked out alright.

See you there.


TFM®

M&M wrote:
> On 20-Aug-2004, (Kevin Ross) wrote:
>
>
>>"M&M" > wrote in message >...
>>
>>>On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>M&M wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
>>>>>Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
>>>>
>>>>Hot diggity dog, Brick.
>>>
>>>It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
>>>I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting was
>>>to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday. Kili
>>>thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
>>>that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed. Cancellation
>>>will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
>>
>>You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
>>airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
>>airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
>>
>>I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
>>online.
>>
>>-- Kevin
>
>
> I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the reservation.
> I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
> they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
> for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on time
> for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.
>


I would suggest NOT going so fast and getting another reservation right
away. As I understand it, when you file a dispute the other
party(travelocity) does have 30 days or so to respond to your dispute.

It is standard procedure for credit card companies to post an immediate
credit when filing a dispute. If the credit card company determines
that the dispute is valid(after reviewing the response from the other
party), the credit is permanent. If they decide the dispute is not
valid, then the charge goes back to your card.

So wait a bit and check with BofA on the progress of your dispute. I
think most credit card companies are willing to bend over backwards for
your business and will do whatever they can to help you. But in the end,
it is the agreement between you and the travel company that provides the
evidence that BofA will use to determine 'who is right'. OTH, maybe the
travel company will not respond, because they got all of their tickets
sold for your dates of travel and have no loss of revenue. If this
happens, you win by default.
Good Luck.

Happy Q'en,
BBQ

On 21-Aug-2004, bbq > wrote:

> >>"M&M" > wrote in message >...
> >>
> >>>On 17-Aug-2004, "Dave Bugg" <deebuggatcharterdotnet> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>M&M wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>Travel confirmed, Tampa/Wenatchee,WA for 10/18/04 w/return 10/20/04.
> >>>>>Reservation for two nights at Travelodge Wenatchee North Wenatchee.
> >>>>
> >>>>Hot diggity dog, Brick.
> >>>
> >>>It appears however that I made travel arrangements for the wrong date.
> >>>I could have sworn that I read at least one post stating the meeting was
> >>>to be on the 19th. I did not note that that happens to be a tuesday. Kili
> >>>thinks the date is the 16th which makes more sense. Travelocity states
> >>>that neither the air or hotel portions of my trip can be changed. Cancellation
> >>>will cost me $407.40, not a pleasant thought.
> >>
> >>You can always change the ticket reservations directly through the
> >>airline. It isn't free, but it's only a $50 to $75 (depending on
> >>airline) fee, plus any difference in price between the fares.
> >>
> >>I've done it many times. Doesn't matter if the tickets were bought
> >>online.
> >>
> >>-- Kevin
> >
> >
> > I tried that Kevin. American Airlines could not even find the reservation.
> > I called the number on the back of my credit card and lo and behold
> > they took care of it. They immediately posted a credit to my account
> > for the full amount. (Bank Of America). It looks like I will be on time
> > for the do do at Daves new BBQ joint.
> >
>
>
> I would suggest NOT going so fast and getting another reservation right
> away. As I understand it, when you file a dispute the other
> party(travelocity) does have 30 days or so to respond to your dispute.
>
> It is standard procedure for credit card companies to post an immediate
> credit when filing a dispute. If the credit card company determines
> that the dispute is valid(after reviewing the response from the other
> party), the credit is permanent. If they decide the dispute is not
> valid, then the charge goes back to your card.
>
> So wait a bit and check with BofA on the progress of your dispute. I
> think most credit card companies are willing to bend over backwards for
> your business and will do whatever they can to help you. But in the end,
> it is the agreement between you and the travel company that provides the
> evidence that BofA will use to determine 'who is right'. OTH, maybe the
> travel company will not respond, because they got all of their tickets
> sold for your dates of travel and have no loss of revenue. If this
> happens, you win by default.
> Good Luck.
>
> Happy Q'en,
> BBQ

This is way OT, but bbq is right. Bank Of America told me something just
like he said. Frankly I can't see BOA arbitrarily eating the mistake. OTOH,
maybe Travelocity will unbend a little. In the real world, business dates are
subject to change too. Total inflexibility can't be good for business.

--
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"M&M" > wrote in message >
> This is way OT, but bbq is right. Bank Of America told me something just
> like he said. Frankly I can't see BOA arbitrarily eating the mistake.
OTOH,
> maybe Travelocity will unbend a little. In the real world, business dates
are
> subject to change too. Total inflexibility can't be good for business.

Business dates change a lot. And they pay higher rates for the convenience
of making the changes.

Sometimes we just have to take responsibility for our actions and pay the
price for our errors. I know it is a strange concepts, but it can work and
make the world a better place to live.

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 11:42:16 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>
>"M&M" > wrote in message >
>> This is way OT, but bbq is right. Bank Of America told me something just
>> like he said. Frankly I can't see BOA arbitrarily eating the mistake.
>OTOH,
>> maybe Travelocity will unbend a little. In the real world, business dates
>are
>> subject to change too. Total inflexibility can't be good for business.
>
>Business dates change a lot. And they pay higher rates for the convenience
>of making the changes.
>
>Sometimes we just have to take responsibility for our actions and pay the
>price for our errors. I know it is a strange concepts, but it can work and
>make the world a better place to live.
>
Exactly. Sites like Travelocity depend on people honoring their
commitments; if they allowed customers to change bookings, their
prices would reflect that fact--putting them out of business. Also,
chargebacks aren't designed to enable consumers to back out of an
agreeement they've entered into with a merchant. They are designed to
protect consumers from being charged for something they didn't order
or being charged for merchandise they didn't receive.

--
Kevin S. Wilson
Tech Writer at a university somewhere in Idaho
"Who put these fingerprints on my imagination?"

M&M wrote:


>
>
> This is way OT, but bbq is right. Bank Of America told me something just
> like he said. Frankly I can't see BOA arbitrarily eating the mistake. OTOH,
> maybe Travelocity will unbend a little. In the real world, business dates are
> subject to change too. Total inflexibility can't be good for business.
>

Your right, in that B of A is not going to eat the mistake. The travel
company still has plenty of time though to sell a ticket they sold you.
A cancellation charge of $400 to me seems very unreasonable, given your
wanting to change your reservation(because of an honest mistake) within
24 hours of the original purchase.

Many years ago, I made an Xmas reservation on a super saver rate in
September. Went to purchase the tickets in November, 30 days before
departure (as required on this super saver rate) and was told that I
needed to purchase the tickets the day before, because the 30th day was
a weekend. I argued till I was blue in the face. Not sure how many
levels of supervisors I went through, but do remember that it took me
over an hour to get my tickets. I got my tickets at the super saver rate.

It was a battle for sure. But staying fairly calm and professional,
allowed me to get to a level of supervision that had the authority to
make the decision to 'satisfy a customer'. You start cussing, it's all
over, you lose.

Stay calm, stay professional and you can win. Lose your cool and start
swearing and cussing, you don't have a chance.

See you in October, regardless of the outcome.

Happy Q'en,
BBQ

M&M wrote:


>
>
> This is way OT, but bbq is right. Bank Of America told me something just
> like he said. Frankly I can't see BOA arbitrarily eating the mistake. OTOH,
> maybe Travelocity will unbend a little. In the real world, business dates are
> subject to change too. Total inflexibility can't be good for business.
>

Your right, in that B of A is not going to eat the mistake. The travel
company still has plenty of time though to sell a ticket they sold you.
A cancellation charge of $400 to me seems very unreasonable, given your
wanting to change your reservation(because of an honest mistake) within
24 hours of the original purchase.

Many years ago, I made an Xmas reservation on a super saver rate in
September. Went to purchase the tickets in November, 30 days before
departure (as required on this super saver rate) and was told that I
needed to purchase the tickets the day before, because the 30th day was
a weekend. I argued till I was blue in the face. Not sure how many
levels of supervisors I went through, but do remember that it took me
over an hour to get my tickets. I got my tickets at the super saver rate.

It was a battle for sure. But staying fairly calm and professional,
allowed me to get to a level of supervision that had the authority to
make the decision to 'satisfy a customer'. You start cussing, it's all
over, you lose.

Stay calm, stay professional and you can win. Lose your cool and start
swearing and cussing, you don't have a chance.

See you in October, regardless of the outcome.

Happy Q'en,
BBQ