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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #30 on: September 22, 2015, 12:35:37 PM »
How did she do it Liz - I've tried the website and a friend at home only gets a recorded message on the 0800 number.

I would try the 0800 number if I knew it was free as we are low on funds on Brenda's phone and there I no landline where we are staying.



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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #31 on: September 22, 2015, 12:56:45 PM »
She rang the pre-flight admin desk of her airline. Let me know which airline you are with & I'll try & search it out for you

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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #32 on: September 22, 2015, 13:00:27 PM »
That's so very kind Liz - it's the one and only Thomas Cook

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« Reply #33 on: September 22, 2015, 13:18:28 PM »
OK, you need to log into Thomas Cook & go to the "Manage my booking" area, & add it there, or that's what's indicated. Without a booking ref, I can't check it for you sadly.

My friend also discovered that there were 2 levels of wheelchair assist & it seems that you, as she did, require assistance including ambulift, which takes you right up to the aircraft cabin.

When she got to Dalaman on Saturday night, she left her OH outside, in the drop off zone & went inside herself & brought the wheelchair + chappie to do the pushing back to him. No queuing anywhere, luggage virtually taken care of at both ends etc. One thing you will need is a fit to fly certificate, which is only valid for 3 days from issue, so if your flight is Monday, the earliest you can get it is Friday / Saturday. Her OH spent 5 days of their holiday in Esnaf, needing an op for a badly broken arm

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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #34 on: September 22, 2015, 13:22:31 PM »
What a time you and Brenda are having John. Robin and I wish you all the luck in the world, and it goes without saying, if we can be of any help at all to you, even on your arrival back in Glasgow, please don't hesitate to contact us. Much love to you both xxxxx

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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #35 on: September 22, 2015, 13:32:49 PM »
My wife goes to the assistance point at dalaman to get a porter and wheelchair for me .. as you go in to the airport its on the right hand side half way along by the windows.they then fast track you

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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #36 on: September 22, 2015, 15:53:25 PM »
Does anyone know if the tourist office at Esnaf is open all day.

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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #37 on: September 22, 2015, 16:38:25 PM »
John, if you need a run down there just p.m. me.  It is not a problem and we would be very happy to help you. We also have a Turkish mobile which you are welcome to use.

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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #38 on: September 22, 2015, 16:58:26 PM »
Hi John,

0800 numbers are not free from mobiles and not free when dialling from abroad. You can call at cheaper rates from Skype over wifi and can load Skype onto an iPad (or similar) or smartphone.

Hopefully you can find someone who will let you use their landline or a Turkish mobile. You can normally find an alternative number to use rather than 0800 numbers when abroad. There should be one on the Thomas Cook website.

I hope you get sorted out and Brenda gets whisked through the airport.

All the best
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Re: Our recent experience
« Reply #39 on: September 22, 2015, 17:07:18 PM »
Hi John,

Correcting earlier post, 0800 numbers are now free from mobiles when dialled within the UK, but will not be free if dialled from Turkey.

I think the Thomas Cook number for assistance is +44 (0)844 855 0515.

If not the right number then I'm sure they will give you another one to call.

All the best
Martin




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