Globespan going, going and nearly gone

dickydonkin

bagand96 wrote: »

When XL went under last year the very same journalist published an article stating Globespan would be next and it would be over last winter. They are still here. This is a non story and very poor journalism. Sixth word in the article is believed. The article then continues to use words such as thought and possible.

Also states they provide handling for flybe at Glasgow and Edinburgh which is incorrect. Harps on about XL which is old, and irrelevant news. Who knows what the final paragraph is on about and even less how it is relevant.

The article mentions the MOD contracts that Globespan fly. These contracts are very lucrative (the taxpayer foot the bill after all, we can't expect a good deal!), and will be paid in cash and on time. Globespan have also reduced their capacity in other areas and are leasing aircraft out over the quiet winter period to keep cash rolling in rather than parking them. All airlines are finding it hard but Globespan seem to be in one of the better places to be honest.

Lazy, cr*p journalism from someone who obviously has an axe to grind.

Oh dear............................ Hat and coat advised methinks!

harz99

dpassmore wrote: »

Oh dear............................ Hat and coat advised methinks!

Simply goes to illustrate that most posts on these forums are just someones personal opinions and all need to be taken with both "a pinch of salt" and a "health warning"!

Tino_2

stoneman wrote: »

Wrong. They are covered under section 75, even to the extent that if they had bought first class tickets with the company that went bust they were intitled to buy F tickets with another airline and reclaim the full cost of the ticket, which is what we did when MAXjet went bust

I don't suppose that covers you both ways? I.e. my girlfriend and I were booked to fly with globespan to Spain in February. I'm currently looking for alternative flights but they're all about twice the price - would I be able to make a claim for the alternative flights?

Zazie

splendiferous wrote: »

I booked flight only (directly on their website) for August 2010 with a Maestro card. Does anyone have any information on whether there is any hope at all, or whether the money is gone forever? :-(

Read the info on www.flyglobespan.com - sorry but it doesn't sound like you have much chance of a refund unless you have a pre-existing travel insurance that might cover it.

skcollobcat10

Tino wrote: »

I don't suppose that covers you both ways? I.e. my girlfriend and I were booked to fly with globespan to Spain in February. I'm currently looking for alternative flights but they're all about twice the price - would I be able to make a claim for the alternative flights?

I am in the same predicament as you. I have just booked with ThomasCook.com and the flight difference in price is £30.00 for both of us.

Tino_2

The problem for us is we've booked the accomodation seperately so if we can't afford the extra for flights we'll loose out on the cost of the accomodation.

curtlyb

bagand96 wrote: »

When XL went under last year the very same journalist published an article stating Globespan would be next and it would be over last winter. They are still here. This is a non story and very poor journalism. Sixth word in the article is believed. The article then continues to use words such as thought and possible.

Also states they provide handling for flybe at Glasgow and Edinburgh which is incorrect. Harps on about XL which is old, and irrelevant news. Who knows what the final paragraph is on about and even less how it is relevant.

The article mentions the MOD contracts that Globespan fly. These contracts are very lucrative (the taxpayer foot the bill after all, we can't expect a good deal!), and will be paid in cash and on time. Globespan have also reduced their capacity in other areas and are leasing aircraft out over the quiet winter period to keep cash rolling in rather than parking them. All airlines are finding it hard but Globespan seem to be in one of the better places to be honest.

Lazy, cr*p journalism from someone who obviously has an axe to grind.

:think:, hope nobody went and booked a flight on this advice.....

Caz3121

stoneman wrote: »

Wrong. They are covered under section 75, even to the extent that if they had bought first class tickets with the company that went bust they were intitled to buy F tickets with another airline and reclaim the full cost of the ticket, which is what we did when MAXjet went bust

thanks for correction - note to self ALWAYS book with credit card

Would it also be the case on the BA strike front people can hold off until their flight is actually cancelled and then book alternatives at any cost and reclaim these (obviously there needs to be availability but I know some people are concerned re the additional costs nearer the time and are booking now even though their flights may not be cancelled)

cappy1501

Hi guys,

Not sure if someone has already posted this but it may help those that paid with Visa Debit card (I think Master card has a similar refund scheme so have a look at your banks website and search 'chargeback').

When an airline I was supposed to fly with went into administration I've tried to get my money back via the usual channels - no luck. Then luckily someone in my bank mentioned that I should try claiming money back on Visa Chargeback scheme! And I got all my money back. Hopefully this will work for some of you.

- call your bank
- ask for Debit Card Services (if you get asked why you need them just explain that a company went into administration and you would like to use the Visa Chargeback scheme to claim the money back - that person may not know what that is but just ask to be put through)
- once you're put through explain the situation and that you would like to claim the money back via the Visa Chargeback Scheme (now, you may be asked to call again once the date when you were supposed to travel has passed, but this might not apply to you - I think I was told this because I was abroad at the time of my airline going into administration and the bank had no news about it as yet)
ADDITION: you need to prove to your bank that you have tried to get the money back from that company already so don't forget to do that before you try to use the chargeback scheme - I think some use it as the last resort to get money back
- your bank will then send you a simple form to fill in (this is really quick and easy to fill out!!!! so don't worry, not the usual longwinded form)
- send the form back, or even better go to your bank's branch and fax it so that it's quick and easy and you have an immediate confirmation that it was received
- and then you should get a notification that you are going to get your money back

I think the whole process lasts between 1 - 2 months max. And it's surprisingly painless :-)

I hope that all of you affected by this collapse will get your money back. All the best!!!

skcollobcat10

Tino wrote: »

The problem for us is we've booked the accomodation seperately so if we can't afford the extra for flights we'll loose out on the cost of the accomodation.

I had booked accomodation separately, but luckily I was able to move it forward 1 day and stay 1 extra day on top, so it will be a little more expensive on the accomodation. A little more expensive on the flight, plus I have a 400 mile round trip to Glasgow to pay for, so I'll have to drive.