The 'Couldn't think where to put this' thread part 2 or 'does my comment merit a NEW THREAD?'

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  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    If you are going to have to fund your flights all over again, you might find cheaper ones if you switch to a destination that isn't a Thomas Cook package route?

    ie, a less in demand route?

    It's really awful for those affected. (Unless they voted to leave the EU, in which case ... suck it up, it's what ya voted for :angry: )

    :hug:
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    We didn’t have a TC package deal.

    We booked the resort, speedy transfer and flights via Travel Republic. Only our flights are TC.

    Travel Republic have offered a full refund but I want replacement flights.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    I’m going to really hacked off if I don’t get to go on holiday.

    But at least I have a job. I didn’t turn up for work on Monday to find the place had closed.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited September 2019
    Good Luck. I hope you get them. I'm a bit unclear about what ATOL are covering. :redwine: to keep you going.

    Edit - there has always been an issue if you have a split booking. Each party tries to wriggle out of responsibility when something goes wrong.

    Years ago, I booked a flight only with a package company but sorted out my own accommodation etc. To Turkey, by coincidence.

    When I got to the airport for the return flight, it turns out they'd overbooked and I was turfed off. I found myself in Dalaman airport with no money, a travel rep who denied any responsibility because I hadn't booked a package, and no flight home.

    Bizarrely, they had also overbooked the outward flight but because some folks had not turned up I got on the flight without any problems. As it transpired, I wasn't on the passenger manifest, so there was no record of me having flown to Turkey.

    So, as I wasn't in Turkey, nobody had any responsibility to fly me home. :wahoo: Monty Python time.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Did an edit, sorry.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    edited September 2019
    We are fully covered.

    We either go for a full refund of all monies paid to Travel Republic. Or replacement flights.

    My call was finally answered after over 2 hours on hold. The man said there were flights available but I would have to pay some more money. I asked how much and he said ‘I’ll just put you on hold and find out’ then cut me off.

    I’m now having a gin and tonic.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    :deadhorse:
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    A large one, I hope.

  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    In my experience, G&T exclusively comes in large...
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    It does.

    I have a pint glass for such emergencies.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    So sir_ian is having to drink his beer out of a short glass? :nonono:
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    My daughter gets married in Cyprus via Thomas cook suffice to say we have had to fork out again she had the wedding package through them I fly out sat but I booked with jet2 we’ve rebooked at over inflated prices because what can you do there’s 30 odd others of us going, wonder what refund I will get
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    On the plus side spurs are out
  • KuchinghammerKuchinghammer
    There is a rumour that Boris' entire government booked TC flights for the duration of the Proroguement, but wouldn't pay them. That's what sent TC bust... :wave:
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    edited September 2019
    MrsGrey said
    "When I got to the airport for the return flight, it turns out they'd overbooked and I was turfed off. I found myself in Dalaman airport with no money, a travel rep who denied any responsibility because I hadn't booked a package, and no flight home."

    MrsGrey, now come on, you can't leave us like that wondering what happened next - next instalment please. :biggrin:
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    My guess is Mrs Grey refused to make a 'transfer' ;) :footie:
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    At least for a week anyway...
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    My guess is she emailed IBL, but he replied he’d got more problems at Watford :lol:
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Well, under the fifa rules, they can't stop releasing players to the national team.
  • welovethehammerswelovethehammers
    How crazy is it to think Savio Nsereko is now 30 and probably coming towards the end of his career?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savio_Nsereko
  • McHammerMcHammer
    The Ginger Pele to be club ambassador....
  • McHammerMcHammer
    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-west-ham-table-collins-offer/amp/
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    At least, the offer has been made. He's thinking about what he wants to do, apparently.
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    welovethehammers said:

    How crazy is it to think Savio Nsereko is now 30 and probably coming towards the end of his career?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savio_Nsereko

    wowing after reading the page in a gobsmacked type of way :wahoo:
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    I havent had any quality street in over 10 years (does the purple one have a nut in it? If so, I like those!).Christmas is the one time I truly miss London (all the traditions, memories, TV etc :weep: ). I just havent been able to afford to go back in a long time
  • HamstewHamstew
    I reckon you would be in the minority re the purple one. It's lush.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Purple is a ?Brazil nut with a sort of caramelly surround, isn't it? (And chocolate.)
    I think the Turkish Delight is pink?

    I basically hate all the yellow ones.
  • Brother_SledgeBrother_Sledge
    My golf buddy gives me all the strawberry and orange creams that no-one in his family will eat - they are my favourites, especially before breakfast with a cup of tea
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    The Purple One is chocolate filled with hazelnut and caramel although it used to be brazil nut.

    Pink is fudge. Don't think there ever was a Turkish Delight. Roses?
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    Now Im craving some 1000's of miles away :doh:
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