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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2008 14:07:35 GMT 2
Like I stated earlier most of the moaning comes from people who never use them to come to Corfu CC I do not understand where this line comes from. Please see the PMs.
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Post by Ian on Dec 8, 2008 17:29:22 GMT 2
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2008 18:39:27 GMT 2
Very interesting reading, from a man in the know.
Thank you for that.
Yeiamas, Chris
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Post by artisans on Dec 8, 2008 20:39:39 GMT 2
Air Berlin is Germany's second largest airline after Lufthansa. It operates extensive semi-low-cost services to holiday destinations as well as to major cities in Europe from 20 German airports. Air Berlin is publicly traded company with 8,400 employees and carried over 28.2 million passengers in 2007. It was founded 1978 and it has 121 aircraft flying to 79 destinations. It does operate through several sunsidiaries such as LTU and just how safe they are individually is anyone's guess. I would assume that the parent company is as secure as anyone can be. Major companies do go into receivership and there are no guarantees, but if we worried about everyone we would never leave our living rooms. It is down to each individual to evaluate the risk based on their personal circumstances and to ensure that safeguards are in place.
Steve
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Post by artisans on Dec 8, 2008 21:03:50 GMT 2
Flights to Corfu have always been a hot topic of conversation, especially as they are the very keystone of all our plans to getting to our favourite Island.
We were all delighted when easyJet began flying to Corfu this year but not everyone has been able to benefit from the good deals if Gatwick is not within easy reach. There was some disappointment when easyJet failed to provide winter flights to Corfu after information was given out that they would be announcing a winter timetable.
With the collapse of XL this year and with the continuing threat, in this current economic climate, that other flight and tour operators might go the same way, then we feel even more cautious about how we spend our money.
With regard to easyJet, customers booking tickets directly with them are not covered under the umbrella of ATOL (Air Travel Organisers' Licensing), as an airline cannot be registered. So, for extra safeguards using a credit card, (VISA) debit card (with restrictions) , or using a travel agent can be an option.
Perhaps the option of booking easyJet through Thomas Cook has come about in order to give more safeguards to customers, as Thomas Cook is ATOL registered but the tickets are more expensive.
The Forum relies on contributors' opinions, information and experiences but we do ask that comments do not become aggressive or personal. Differences of opinions are bound to occur, and in many cases welcomed as we need a balance of views for the Forum to be a useful tool.
I am sure that for those who can take advantage of the 2009 flights between Gatwick and Corfu, there will be lots of satisfied customers. Our hope is that in the near future, easyJet will expand the current service to include other airports and for a winter timetable.
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Post by cuthbert on Dec 9, 2008 13:37:02 GMT 2
ATOL, because they sell tickets direct it is pointless paying ATOL because it would not cover its customers, as Thomas Cook act as an agent they have ABTA cover, but there is a price to pay as some people have found out, as it states on their web site the cheapest way to buy tickets is direct from them. Looks like they have £800 million plus in the bank, CC
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