Canberra Trip

[ledge]

I've just been dudded.
I booked a tiger airline flight 2 seats to Canberra on Friday 29th, without reading the fine print. I put the second name as my sister thinking I could change it later to a mates name.
Just rang Tiger(Indian call centre) and they want $50 each way to change a name on the flight which ridiculous considering you can still get flights there and back for less than that. They won't back down.
My sister isn't keen on going, looks like I'm I'll be losing my money (not a lot) on the extra seat.
I also booked twin share accomodation at Formule 1 in Watson so if someone wants to share a room for 2 nights at $80 I'm willing to chat.

Any other advice will be helpful.

The mate your going with make him pay or go halvies.

[LostDoggy]

I could put on a wig and dress

Sorry to be harsh Michael, you'll need to get me very drunk cos you're not my type.

[LostDoggy]

The mate your going with make him pay or go halvies.

Mate's not going anymore.

[Topdog]

If your mate is willing he could try getting on the plane. I have never been asked to show any ID for domestic flights.

[Desipura]

ditto

thats not what you said last night!

[LostDoggy]

If your mate is willing he could try getting on the plane. I have never been asked to show any ID for domestic flights.

I know its ridiculous.
NOt sure how Tiger works though, My sister is female and mate is male. Might work.
Having explain things to an Indian call centre is the pits. They have no idea.

[aker39]

If your mate is willing he could try getting on the plane. I have never been asked to show any ID for domestic flights.

Have you flown Tiger before.

They always ask for ID at check in. They do not have e-check in.

And this example is exactly why they ask for ID.

[LostDoggy]

Yeah Tiger = Way behind the times..

You have to take a 5min walk away from Melbourne Airport Terminal in a shed type building and then line up..

Show them your ID and then go through to security

[LostDoggy]

Haha yeah $120 return for 2 people, u get what you pay for

[LostDoggy]

Have you flown Tiger before.

They always ask for ID at check in. They do not have e-check in.

And this example is exactly why they ask for ID.

I think you mentioned this risk flying with Tiger a while back.
Its my fault as I should have checked before but I was sucked in by the cheap fare.

Apart from the costs I see why companys employ Indian call centres, its like hitting a brick wall with the lack of understanding, poor communication and set procedures.

[LostDoggy]

Apart from the costs I see why companys employ Indian call centres, its like hitting a brick wall with the lack of understanding, poor communication and set procedures.

I agree, when they changed my return flight times an Indian man rang and left a message stating the change, he then told me a number to contact him back on (different to tigers general number) and I had to listen to that message about 7 times? to understand the phone number he was repeating..its just frustrating.

[LostDoggy]

I do a lot of flying both for busines and pleasure and learnt some time go not to go near Tiger because at the end of the day, the prices are not cheap and the service is chaotic

[aker39]

Try this:

http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=240

Thanks, we've booked in there.