Aegean / H4U Go Bust

[Ray1951]

I worked in  Corfu when XL went bust and all the major tour operators pulled together to get people home. Depsite everything we may say about some of the tour operators they WILL operate 'mercy' flights to ensure that people get home.  It's just terrible that people who have saved for holidays and looked forward to coming to Turkey are once again suffering.  Some people are still waiting for refunds from the XL flop.
Some of the hotels in Corfu demanded money from guests when XL went bust because they said that they wouldn't get paid.  It's a horrendous situation.  [!]

[Lynne09]

Booked & Paid for 9 flights for next year yesterday, not happy, can probably get the money back but how much will our flights cost with another airline,

[Ray1951]

The major tour operators will have a field day next year, increasing the prices of flights.  I notice some of the hotel prices for 2012 have rocketed.  It has been noticeable that things got off to a slow start this year, next year could be 'worse' unfortunately.  Holidays will be for the well off only as things are going.  Rather sad for holiday-makers and people involved in tourism in general.

[kevskid]

Hahahaha - I just read the 'flights to dalaman for £144' advert from the top of this forum to my husband. As gutted as I am by the events today, it's always fun watching the pained expression of a Yorkshireman having to pay for something.

You've got to keep your sense of humour, eh...

[DianeT]

Really hope people get their money back quickly and don't have to pay too much for new flights or lose their holiday altogether.
I am so grateful for this forum, almost booked flights for next July the other day with Aegean as with baggage, seats etc it came out at only £333 for 2 weeks for 2 of us, but having shown Steve some of the reviews on here about cancelled flights etc we decided to book with Thomas Cook who though £84 more we have used a number of times with no problems.
Diane

[Lynne09]

Hehehe Kevskid, shame to spoil your fun but we are canny enough to pay on credit card, also fortunate enough to be able to re-book our flights, but feel for all the people who are not in the same situation whether they be in Yorkshire or elsewhere

[bewva]

I have heard of some people being able to claim the additional replacement cost of flights from the visa companies as well. so if you are getting stung for the replacements its worth asking the question.
We have booked through Aegean for years now, Now looking for the return leg at the end of October. Fortunately our August flights are with Easyjet

[lynne]

quote:Originally posted by kevskid

Hahahaha - I just read the 'flights to dalaman for £144' advert from the top of this forum to my husband. As gutted as I am by the events today, it's always fun watching the pained expression of a Yorkshireman having to pay for something.

You've got to keep your sense of humour, eh...

I am so glad that losing my wedding next year, our daughter (and us) losing our holiday next week keeps you amused.  No, we didn't pay by credit card.  But still, you're amused by it all....

[Foosey]

quote:Originally posted by lynne

quote:Originally posted by kevskid

Hahahaha - I just read the 'flights to dalaman for £144' advert from the top of this forum to my husband. As gutted as I am by the events today, it's always fun watching the pained expression of a Yorkshireman having to pay for something.

You've got to keep your sense of humour, eh...

I am so glad that losing my wedding next year, our daughter (and us) losing our holiday next week keeps you amused.  No, we didn't pay by credit card.  But still, you're amused by it all....

I have to agree with you Lynne, I am not booked with this airline but still do not find it very amusing for the poor people that are. I hope everything works out ok for you.

[Highlander]

quote:Originally posted by lynne


I am so glad that losing my wedding next year, our daughter (and us) losing our holiday next week keeps you amused.  No, we didn't pay by credit card.  But still, you're amused by it all....

I'm sure that kevskid' post was not related to your circumstances Lynne.

Was it kevskid [?]