Be Wary BA check in problem
Be Wary BA check in problem
I booked a return flight to Tobago on the internet on the 17th October 06. I received an e-mail confirmation of the booking and receipt of payment by visa from BA. A couple of weeks before my flight on the 5th March I received e-mails advising me of the regulations and suggesting I managed my booking online. As I was arriving at 3.45am at Gatwick I knew I had plenty of time to use the check in machines. I tried to do this as soon as they were functioning without success. When I was able to "check-in" at their desks nearer 7am I found out I apparantly was not booked in, did not have a ticket and there was no record of my reservation. I freaked out, was livid and in no small way let them know what I thought about this. Unfortunately I did not have my original visa card that I used for the payment as I took with me a Flexcard which is easier and cheaper to use abroad. They debited my Flexcard which of course meant I was anxious that I had had my spending money available on this card wiped out. On return home I checked my statements and there was no delay in the payment for the booking and it went through without a problem. BA refunded my fare at the check in which meant they had debited it in October, refunded it on 5th March and then debited my Flex card on 5th March. I have written to them with complaint and await their response. Be wary---- when you think all is ok it might not be and take the card you used for internet booking with you on your trip just in case.
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- Bude Cool Boy
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Jean,I think basically you had an eticket,this requires you at check-in to present the credit/debit card which you used for your on-line purchase,to prevent cheating.
I fly with Virgin and book months ahead,and tho weeks or so I get an e saying don't forget your e-ticket validation
Go Virgin
David(close to counting down )
I fly with Virgin and book months ahead,and tho weeks or so I get an e saying don't forget your e-ticket validation
Go Virgin
David(close to counting down )