Monarch Airlines ruined my Christmas.

Bob_the_Saver

Dany!l_II wrote: »

#Thanks for the post.

Still doesn't take away from the fact that their own website says if you arrive 40 mins before the flight you'll be fine.

Bit contradictory, possibly on purpose I'd assume.

Don't the see 'you'll be fine' bit
but a tad confusing perhaps.

opinions4u

Dany!l_II wrote: »

Bit contradictory, possibly on purpose I'd assume.

Let's not take this to conspiracy theory level.

Bob_the_Saver

opinions4u wrote: »

Let's not take this to conspiracy theory level.

Oh go on, just for the laugh.

miduck

Bob_the_Saver wrote: »

Oh go on, just for the laugh.

I'm amazed no one has blamed O'Leary yet!

Bob_the_Saver

miduck wrote: »

I'm amazed no one has blamed O'Leary yet!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-OSBOKoY1kQ/TL4xqBCzdsI/AAAAAAAAD80/Fg3SeyYxv08/s1600/Michael_O_Leary_Ry_1208663i.jpg

Obviously_the_best

Voyager2002 wrote: »

It would be very unusual indeed for a flight to miss its slot because of waiting for a passenger.

No it wouldn't, it's a very common occurrence.

budgetflyer

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Remember that his departure was from Germany. Public transport there is efficient, punctual and reliable, so his travel plans were realistic. I would not attempt such a think in the UK, however.

Obviously not, or he wouldn't be late for his flight.

The Germans are not super efficient. Most of their big industry and services are heavily subsidised

Danyúl_II

budgetflyer wrote: »

Obviously not, or he wouldn't be late for his flight.

The Germans are not super efficient. Most of their big industry and services are heavily subsidised

He wasn't late; he turned up perfectly on time and within Monarch Airlines' guidelines for check-in. Can't be helped if they randomly decide to close check-in early.

Bob_the_Saver

Dany!l II, shouldn't you be on your way to the airport, you don't want to miss the return on Sunday.

Danyúl_II

The return flight was fine, and I even got a front row seat (extra leg room) as there were apparently no other seats available.

I received a more than friendly and helpful email back from them and have been told that I will be receiving the 250 Euro compensation, and also received the money back for the flight I wasn't able to travel on.

That is good customer service, I must say.

Thumbs up for the sorry story ending successfully.