Easyjet Dalaman Check In Fiasco - The Reason..?

[jwood]

No it doesn't except that Jacqui said she would be worried about flying further than within GB or Amsterdam !?

[marjo]

Hi All
re excess baggage at Dalaman-it is not just one airline-all are affected by the airport's baggage policy.  They operate a zero tolerance policy unfortunately, so even 1 kg over the baggage weight allowance on your ticket is charged for! i work there for a UK tour operator & we always advise our customers on arrival how strict they are at Dalaman & the cost per kilo for excess(ours is £10!)for their return flight.  As someone has said-you can weigh your cases on any empty check-in to give you an idea of what you have, & remember to use your full 5kg hand baggage allowance (alot of passengers don't). To answer the question about having no money etc to pay then it's simple-if you can't, or won't, pay then you have to offload the amount you are over & leave it behind at the airport!
it's harsh but it's the reality of charter airline travel worldwide these days unfortunately.

[june]

Crabbit, that would explain why they book all those passengers in but there are never enough seats for them all....nice one:-\

[jwood]

Actually, Easyjet are not a charter airline and like BA, AA , KLM and all the scheduled airlines they usually over book by a percentage because of 'no shows' which you don't tend to get with charter airlines such as Thomas Cook, Thomson, Monarch etc.....

[arrian]

quote:Originally posted by Rimms

quote:Originally posted by arrian

sorry to appear dumb, but what does "SA" & "B" mean? i've figured out the "SB" obviously, but have never noticed the others on my tickets, so don't understand. thanks to whoever replies!!!

Taken from a post made by gyr

SA Special assistance, wheelchair and families with children

SB Speedy Boarding, a paid 'upgrade' for priority boarding but not available at Dalaman.

Group A, the first 30 (?) people who checked in, but this also includes people who check in on line, so front of the queue does not mean you will be in group A.

Group B, the rest.

[arrian]

thanks for that, rimms, but i think maybe tribalelders' explanation might be the more accurate one sometimes!!!!

[Jacqui Harvey]

quote:Originally posted by jwood

No it doesn't except that Jacqui said she would be worried about flying further than within GB or Amsterdam !?

It's nothing to do with the quality of the planes, it's not the safety aspect I would worry about.  I don't mind a flight on Easyjet for 1 hour for short break within the U.K. or to Amsterdam. I would be concerned about going to Turkey on three week holiday for these reasons.
Firstly,  I would hate standing in the queue at Check-in wondering would we get on the flight or not, would it be over-booked?.  If it was what do we do then?  Our well planned break would then be in jepardy as we would have to re-book with Easyjet for the next day and take a chance we would fly, or accept compensation and try to find another flight. We fly from Scotland and there are not a lot of flight choices here.

Secondly, if we are lucky enough to get on the flight,  We have no seat choice.   I may have to sit for four and one half hours between two sweaty people, having to hold in my elbows,  whilst my husband is probably half way down the plane somewhere.   This is a really stressful way to start your holiday.

Lastly, it would be on my mind during my holiday that the same senario would happen at Dalaman on the return journey.

[stoop]

quote:Originally posted by Jacqui Harvey

quote:Originally posted by jwood

No it doesn't except that Jacqui said she would be worried about flying further than within GB or Amsterdam !?

It's nothing to do with the quality of the planes, it's not the safety aspect I would worry about.  I don't mind a flight on Easyjet for 1 hour for short break within the U.K. or to Amsterdam. I would be concerned about going to Turkey on three week holiday for these reasons.
Firstly,  I would hate standing in the queue at Check-in wondering would we get on the flight or not, would it be over-booked?.  If it was what do we do then?  Our well planned break would then be in jepardy as we would have to re-book with Easyjet for the next day and take a chance we would fly, or accept compensation and try to find another flight. We fly from Scotland and there are not a lot of flight choices here.


Secondly, if we are lucky enough to get on the flight,  We have no seat choice.   I may have to sit for four and one half hours between two sweaty people, having to hold in my elbows,  whilst my husband is probably half way down the plane somewhere.   This is a really stressful way to start your holiday.

Lastly, it would be on my mind during my holiday that the same senario would happen at Dalaman on the return journey.

I guessed that's what you meant but did not want to assume anything. I agree entirely. OK for a short trip to Spain or Portugal but 4.5 hours to Turkey - no way.

Other companies can 'sort out' scheduled no frills so why can't easyjet? We flew with Airasia (Virgin) in Thailand and their speedy boarding cost about £2.50 and worked a treat. They even make sure anyone over the age of 65 gets on first as well at no extra cost.

[littlereddevil]

When we flew with airasia over 50's were getting on first along with the kids ! It was great.

[stoop]

I must look young then 'cause I had to pay extra:D

You must have looked an old lot as they normally insist on 65's + for free xpress boarding and those under 65 have to pay even if you are travelling with an 'oldie'

Still a great idea and it means they can turn a plane around in 25 mins