J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by crispyapplepie

Tony_H wrote:I think you're left with no alternative but to pass on whatever subsequent costs to the father and son who dropped out. If they'd booked with a travel agent, they'd lose a deposit at least.

Agreed :!:

Thanks guys for the messages.... Sleepless nights will be hard but really looking fwd to it (don't know what where having) being old enough to ski... Always loved seeing the nippers barely able to walk yet somehow mange to whizz down the slopes...

So....it's down to you guys to provide me with all the thrills I need this season. 8) I am very pleased to share that we are expecting our first baby at the end of March and so decided the money is gonna be needed elsewhere.....

Were Gutted we won't be able to take our usual trips away Skiing this year but also delighted with our news, so not all bad.... :D

I Would like to see the usual reports and plenty of pics throughout the season. Stay safe and ski well :wink:

Id let them go and try and re book with someone else. Have you checked other airlines? Where you flying to?

It's rubbish but if it says it in their t&c's then I suppose we have no argument. Just sucks that it's happened to you.

Tony I have a friend who is a manager at Thomas cook, he told us when we went on our summer holiday that holiday companies now are not selling as many off when the date becomes nearer. Reason for this is because they give the beds back to the hotel and let the flights go back to the airline or use them for something else. Also worth noting. When you book in advance and get the discounts these are generally added to late deals on top of the price, ie fuel charges, occupancy charges etc which may of been wavered.

However these costs clearly don't and shouldn't put you off waiting for a late deal, the savings you get far out way these charges IMHO. But I always use my own notion of if the numbers stack up, book it.

Yes you might get the price a little cheaper if you wait a little longer, however you might also miss out. Which would you rather do?

All the best and let us know the outcome.

OldAndy wrote:

And on and on and on ........
I just want a company that will charge me a reasonable amount so that I can enjoy myself with all due and reasonable care and cover the costs after an accident or emergency that could not be foreseen.
The costs go up year on year even though I have never, not once, in my entire life claimed on holiday insurance - I do feel like I am subsidising a load of idiots, incompetents and drunks who fail to take any responsibility for their behaviours and actions and expect some nameles, faceless entity to sort everything out.

Rant over, I feel much better, thank you and I apologise to those of you who read the whole piece for wasting your time.
:D

:thumbup: very well said Andy....

You would think in this day and age with all the different insurance there would be some scheme to help reduce a policy premium for those that are of a better standard, or shall we say play by/within the rules. BUT because there is not, it still proves that insurance will always just be another way to make easy money and try their damned hardest to get out of paying for claims.

But this is always going to be the case and so the argument will always continue. :twisted:

Yep there brilliant but make sure you can buy a pair with a better range than 5k, this would then give you better signal because of the mountain...

You do get a few others on the same channel but a small inconvenience really. Better than using a mobile.

I've said it before and will do so again.... People should avoid using them. They might then realise they need to sort there act out...

I know it's difficult though as Bandit points out, they cover most airports for skiing.... I'm sure there are other airlines out there.

Agreed with Tony. it stinks......