reconfirming flights?

Tony Rice wrote:

AJC wrote in :


The airline called me and gave me the new departure and
check-in time.


This is the first time I've ever heard of someone actually being called by
the airline with schedule change info.

I always get called if the schedule change is far enough in advance.

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:46:55 -0500 Tony Rice
wrote:

:AJC wrote in :

: The airline called me and gave me the new departure and
: check-in time.

:This is the first time I've ever heard of someone actually being called by
:the airline with schedule change info.

I have, on several occasions.

Unfortunately there were other occasions where the call would have been nice -
when I didn't get it.

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Binyamin Dissen
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"Tony Rice" wrote in message
...
AJC wrote in
:

The airline called me and gave me the new departure and
check-in time.

This is the first time I've ever heard of someone actually being
called by
the airline with schedule change info.

It has happened to me several times regarding British Airways Domestic
flights.

JohnT

I never used to bother with confirmiing flights, but now often do. It
takes only a few minutes and as everyone mentions will give you a
chance to see if there are schdule changes and more important will
give you a higher spot in the pecking order when there are bumps to be
made. Why not do it? it will cost nothing and while it won't guarantee
a seat, at least you will have moral right on your side if they try
and bump you.
C.


On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 08:52:12 +0100, "Stephen Chaplin"
wrote:

For the first time in my life i'm on a totally independent trip. Just got my
flight tickets and it recommends that i should reconfirm onward and return
flights 72 hours prior to depature.

How important is it do this?? I cant imagine many people out of the
thousands who fly each day doing this - or do they?? What is the worst that
will happen if it dont?

Ta for all replies, looks like it will be worthwhile giving a quick call.
Although what is the actual purpose of reconfirming. Some replies suggest
that you are acalling to say that you WILL be on the flight whereas otheres
are saying it is to confirm that the flight is going to be on as scheduled

In article , Stephen Chaplin
wrote:

Ta for all replies, looks like it will be worthwhile giving a quick call.
Although what is the actual purpose of reconfirming. Some replies suggest
that you are acalling to say that you WILL be on the flight whereas otheres
are saying it is to confirm that the flight is going to be on as scheduled

Bottom line, you are ensuring that if anything goes wrong, it will be
the airline's sole responsibility. Not only should you call, you should
also leave them your contact phone number so that they can contact you
in the event of any problems.

And what's the cost of a call? Free 1800 number + your time (2mins to
20mins depending on the time of the day). Just do it!

TG don't. Have flown with them several times in the last 2 years.

"Nik" wrote in message
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True - but some still keep the old practice. I think that TG still does.

Nik.

"Leo Hamulczyk" wrote in message
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What airlines are you travelling on? A lot of airlines don't require
reconfirmation now. You can also check with the individual airlines.

"Stephen Chaplin" wrote in message
...
For the first time in my life i'm on a totally independent trip. Just
got
my
flight tickets and it recommends that i should reconfirm onward and
return
flights 72 hours prior to depature.

How important is it do this?? I cant imagine many people out of the
thousands who fly each day doing this - or do they?? What is the worst
that
will happen if it dont?

"Tony Rice" wrote in message
...
AJC wrote in :

The airline called me and gave me the new departure and
check-in time.

This is the first time I've ever heard of someone actually being called by
the airline with schedule change info.

Ansett once called me to tell me my flight was departing 10 or so minutes
early.