Currently, I am in NYC with my sister-in-law, Janet and her grands, my great nieces, Evie and Josie.
Here's the story:
On Saturday, I got an email from SWA that my flight had been canceled! What?? Then I read further to find that not only had my entire flight been canceled because I--are you ready for this?---I DIDN'T SHOW UP! What? I had lost my ENTIRE round-trip airfare of $522 because I made reservations for the wrong day!! OMGosh! I cannot believe I put the wrong date on my flight. I can't believe I lost that money and had to re-book! I did argue about losing the return flight since it hadn't even occurred yet. It didn't do me any good--even when I used my favorite line: "This just isn't right!" (I always try to appeal to the "humanity" in someone I'm negotiating with. It didn't matter as the "gal" trumped me with: "It's policy that if you are a "no show" the whole reservation is canceled. Yeah, once the iron-clad policy card is played, it's all over! Actually, I was pretty lucky that I was able to get on another flight the next day--considering Monday was St. Patrick's Day.
There's really nothing positive about this story---except the replacement ticket was a little cheaper--$456-- and I was able to get one. I guess that's two positive things, but still doesn't soften the blow of losing 500 bucks! After this, I had Butch make me a double martini! I needed it. I was sick about it.
Upon hearing about it, Stephanie said, "Mom! You have to double-check things from now on!" Gee, thanks Steph, that was helpful. Do you even know me? I double and triple check! I have no idea how this got past me. Now I don't trust myself. I'm going to have someone (Butch) check things from now on before I book. I've already turned over concert tickets to Mindy. Now that I think about it, I don't want to be responsible for booking anything with non-refundable money on the line.
I still cannot believe it! What a waste!
That was an expensive mistake! How annoying. I used to work in the travel industry so I know it is true that if you fail to use your outward flight, they automatically cancel the return as well. Seems very harsh doesn't it?
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