Easyjet Dalaman Check In Fiasco - The Reason..?

[scorcher]

Too sensible but it's the obvious route to go down - c'mon Sterios and make it less hassle for everyone !!

[JohnF]

quote:Originally posted by Jacqui Harvey

I think the only thing to do with Easyjet is to get to the airport at least 3 hours in advance, as they seem, as a matter of course to over book flights.

Its not just Easyjet, most airlines (scheduled that is) overbook flights.  Usually there isn't an issue as regular carriers will either offer cash/flight incentives for folks to take an alternative flight or upgrade a few lucky ones to free up space in economy.

Personally I don't have a problem with Easyjet - use them regularly from Edinburgh to Madrid/Malaga plus Luton to Istanbul when I cant get on KLM (or if KLM are to expensive!).  Never had any major issues over luggage, boarding etc.  Check in staff in Spain can be a bit surly sometimes, but nothing to get upset about.

JF

[Jacqui Harvey]

I think the budget airlines over book which is why they don't allocate a seat as they expect some no shows so they will make extra cash.
I always like to have my seat pre-booked then I will not have to join in the stramash to the plane.
We have also used Easyjet in the past for internal British Flights and for weekends in Amsterdam, and had no problems.   I would be a bit worried about a longer flight to a two/three week destination, but may be tempted if they ever started flights from Aberdeen... some hope!!

[stoop]

Jet2 offer the chance to book your seat online at the point of sale. At least you know you will have a seat even if it does cost a bit more.

Easyjet are a joke at times and I won't use them unless I have to.

[cosycarol]

Hello Keith,

I had rigmarole with ThomasCook out of Luton. After chatting with appointed baggage handler Aviance (to pay my excess overcharge), the officer said check-in staff are being strictly audited now and can't afford to run risk to let you take over weight (I dont know if he means a governing body, union or their Manager?) I would,of course, have thought a 1 kg tolerance on each suitcase be permitted.  He said it would have been in that case but mine was unfortunately way too much! As you say you win some, you lose some. I begin to think a lot depends now on which airline and which airport.

(Me, I've never used Easyjet - size of aeroplanes freak me out!)

[stoop]

We flew out in June with BMI and the check in girl let us through with about 2kg over. However she did mention that we should be careful when coming back as Dalaman were getting very strict. Not a problem as we left quite a bit of stuff at the house so were well underweight coming home.

We, along with many others, checked our weight at an empty desk. It gives you a bit of time to remove any items you need to to get the weight down.

[jwood]

Easyjet have the most modern fleet of aircraft operating in Europe.

[Crabbit]

quote:Originally posted by jwood

Easyjet have the most modern fleet of aircraft operating in Europe.

The seats are on order and are due to be fitted in 2011.  

[Scunner]

Hats off to the Easyjet cabin crew, they can even fill a 4.5 hour flight with things to sell you. Drinks and snacks, duty free, drinks and snacks, scratchcards, drinks and snacks. They are up and down that aisle constantly from start to finish. Every minute an opportunity to make another quid out of you.

[stoop]

quote:Originally posted by jwood

Easyjet have the most modern fleet of aircraft operating in Europe.

Quite true but it doesn't mean that much really.