Thursday, December 22, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed
What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed?
Today I read an important article online from skyscanner.net which I
find worth sharing and really helpful to everyone in case they get into
situations like these ones. I am happy
to share you the link below. Please read
folks!
"Here's some info on what your rights and essential tips for coping with cancellations and how to get home quickly
and safely".
When am I entitled to compensation?
If your flight to or from an EU airport is delayed for three hours or
more, you are legally entitled to receive the same compensation as those people
whose flights have been cancelled. Same applies if you are flying with an
EU-based airline such as Ryanair or British Airways. If you have been informed
that your flight has been cancelled at very short notice, airlines will
normally compensate passengers for the inconvenience. However, the only circumstances in which the
airline is not legally obliged to provide compensation is if the flight was
cancelled due to reasons beyond the airlines control, such as a volcanic
eruption, a strike or extreme weather. Depending on what airline you are flying
with, you should expect a full refund or an offer of alternative travel
arrangements, such as a seat on a different airline's flight to your
destination.
How do I claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight?
If you are struggling to file a claim by yourself, you can get help
from new startups like Get Airhelp which can make claims with airlines on your
behalf.
Will I get any compensation if I'm waiting at the airport for a new
flight?
If you have been issued with a new flight ticket and have to wait in
the airport for over two hours for a short-haul flight or over four hours for a
long flight, you should be provided with food and drink vouchers at the
airport. If the delay is outside the airline's control, you may be able to
claim on your travel insurance. Many policies include payouts for missed,
delayed or cancelled flights, depending on what company you have purchased your
policy with.
Who pays for my food and accommodation if I have to stay extra days?
Food and accommodation is only paid for by the airline if you are
flying with an EU-based airline or are departing from an EU airport. While
non-EU airlines should also refund you or try to accommodate you on an
alternative flight, they may not provide you with food and drink. You can,
however, try to claim these expenses on your travel insurance. Accommodation is
provided on a case by case basis, depending on where you are from, where you
are stuck, for how long and if you have any friends or relatives nearby that
can take care of you.
What can I expect from my airline if my flight is cancelled due to a
strike?
If you have a flight delay because of a strike, your airline has an
obligation to offer you assistance if the delay is expected to go beyond a
certain point. This may include refreshments and accommodation. However, they
are not obliged to offer compensation following a strike because strikes are
usually considered to be 'extraordinary circumstances'.
If I miss a connection will a get a refund?
Unfortunately, if you book two flights on separate airlines and miss
the second flight due to the first one being delayed or cancelled, you will not
be able to get a refund for the second flight. This is why booking flights with
the same airline can prove beneficial in the long run, even if it is a little
more expensive.
Where can I find more flight information?
Check the Departure/Arrival tab of Skyscanner’s Airport pages, which
give live flight information for all airports in the world.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
The Hospitable TAMARINDI GUEST HOUSE
My Georgia Trip (Blog Series 3 of 3)
Perhaps, this is one of the
best month to travel to Georgia. If you
already planned a trip to this part of Europe and have never decided on where
to stay yet, Mtskheta is the place to be.
It could be a good start of your journey before heading to the capital
Tbilisi… or the other way around.
Whichever you planned to visit first, I am sure you were looking for a
great place in Mtskheta. Well, look no
further, I recommend you to stay in TAMARINDI GUEST HOUSE. Where you will experience a great service of
all Mtskheta, being run by a hospitable, kind and lovely Georgian family, it is
also one of the safest, cleanest most affordable and comfortable place to stay
even for a few days or beyond. You would
love to go back in Tamarindi Guest House over and over again.
Taking it from my personal experience,
it will feel like TAMARINDI GUEST HOUSE as your second home!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
WORLD TOURISM DAY
Let us all
celebrate the World Tourism Day!
Today, Tuesday 27th September.
Get out of your comfort zone and act like a
tourist for a day!
"Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide".
-Wikipedia
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Georgia On Our Minds
My Georgia Trip (Blog Series 2 of 3)
When I was in a mall here in Doha
a few days back, I overheard a group of friends talking about their recent trip
to Georgia and how they liked it… and seems talking of planning to go
back. And again from another group of
people who were talking about the same. And again another group whose planning
for a trip soon. It is not my habit to
listen to other people’s conversation but I just accidentally heard them
talking about Georgia at different occasion.
As I myself have been to Georgia just recently, I can vouch to the
testimonies of those who have been to the place. We can only say good words about that Eastern
European country. If you have been to
that place, you could have thought of remembering the good times there. And I cannot help but think of the song
written in 1930 popularized by Ray Charles “Georgia On my Mind”. Though, the song is not pertaining to the
country but the US State of Georgia probably.
I am sure by now everyone reading this could think in unison about
Georgia on our minds.
Whether you are taking your
journey to the capital Tbilisi to walk on the famous Bridge of Peace, to stroll
its downtown in Rustaveli Avenue, to visiting its popular baths and numerous
century old cathedrals, to taking a dip to its medieval architectures to get a
whiff of its rich history and or later go up-country from its capital; Georgia
has something to offer for everyone… the possibilities are endless!
So, when are you planning
yours? It’s going to be worth the trip!
Just one warning though, beware
of the panhandlers in the streets (beggars) mostly kids; they could be anywhere
and could be so assertive. They would
even grab you in the leg and cling there until you give them some Lari (1GEL
that is). For me, that is the only one problem
tourists could be beleaguered on with their otherwise safe stroll in the city
of Tbilisi… the juvenile delinquency.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Travel Quote by S. Orman
"It's impossible to map out a route to your destination if you don't know where you're starting from."
- Suze Orman
For illustration only/theage.com.au
Monday, April 25, 2016
Gudauri: Greater Caucasus Mountain Range
My Georgia Trip (Blog Series 1 of 3)
The mountain
is in so high altitude that makes it capped with snow all year round. Any holidaymaker will enjoy its slopes. It is great for any skiing activities
paralleled from what you can get in Switzerland. Just remember to bring your own equipment
because renting one at site could be expensive for some and not to mention the
trainer that teaches basic skiing, he could be so pricey for an hour
lesson. Well, it could also be not much
for an experience, some people are willing to pay the price for that once in a
lifetime indulgence.
The Gudauri alp, a sight to behold and remember!
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
TITANIC: The Legendary 104th year!
Are you always intrigued by the legendary Titanic? The infamous ship is now 104 years old to be exact by April 15, 2016 dating back from its maiden voyage.
I am as intrigued as you are! Well enough to satisfy my curiosity, I visited the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool, England to see what’s of remains the shipwreck (at least, the least thing I could do). ‘Got photos of some of the items collected from some of their expeditions.
Today, researchers are still mapping the Titanic debris field hoping it will provide new clues about what exactly happened the night 100 years ago when the superliner hit an iceberg and plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic.
True enough, who couldn’t be interested than these generations of different film production outfit that made it into TV and movies? The most famous though was the latest from James Cameron that has come out again, in 3D in time for its 100th anniversary in April 15.
The film is not short of intrigues itself, I remember a British woman friend of mine once told me that she was saved from food poisoning from the location shoot in Mexico when she finally decided not to come up for the shooting as crowd extra. The catering company commissioned for the shoot seems mishandled the services.
Tidbits:
The Titanic movie actor's (Billy Zane) dialogue once said: “Even God Himself cannot sink this ship!” They thought it is unsinkable, well then, it sunk!
But one of its contemporaries also once said: “Only God can sail this ship!” Well then, it is still voyaging up to this day, the MV Doulos (former name SS Medina in 1914), the oldest active ocean-faring passenger ship. The ship like no other!
Travel back through time looking at these photos below:
Come and visit this place!
Nostalgic over larger than life 3D version of the Titanic movie? I do, as for me, this is the greatest movie of our time ever made!
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Garden Wedding
Are you planning to tie the knot soon?
You are probably on the lookout for that perfect location - may it be in
a church, in a civil wedding hall or a much grandiose garden wedding. Well, look no further! A garden wedding is so much in demand these
days, so much so with a garden wedding by the beach side. It is not only literally refreshing, it also gives you a feeling of bliss on that
important day, because, I’m telling you, that bliss will be so missed when you
are on a family way real soon after.
Of course, you got to find a perfect month for that perfect
weather. You also got to have an
alternative location to keep at close should there be a sudden change of
weather forecast in a flash. I am
talking based on experience, this was when I attended a niece wedding by the Marina
Bay in Sydney, Australia when suddenly an outpour of rain on an unexpected strong
wind course ruined the supposedly perfect garden wedding day. A close beach club venue saved not only the
couples important day but also the whole entourage and guests perfect outfit of the
day! Well, we called that a drizzle of
blessings.
So, whether you are planning for a grandiose or modest kind of tight budget, there are plenty of destinations to look from this time of the year. We in the Philippines do not run short of destinations to choose from as we are blessed with over 7000 (7,107 islands to be exact on low tides) islands in one nation to boast for.
Marinduque, Philippines Bret/Viber
An inquiry to a good one or two wedding organizer could do the magical
trick. So here is one reputable name in
the field that could take away the worries out of your mind - or your hands rather,
suggested by a good friend Mr. Bret Pilapil whom all photos here in this
particular post were provided by the way, please contact - The Wedding Planner
Mr. Resty Montepieda. Just leave a
comment below for your contact queries.
In case some of you are scouting a place for the same or just planning
to hang out with family and friends, especially for those who live within the
area and/or from neighboring provinces in Marinduque, Philippines, there are
numbers of resorts around town. It is also
noteworthy to feature here the beautiful South West Bay Resort (in photos) at
Brgy. Bacung-bacung, Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines. Summer time is around the corner, so go pack
your things ahead for that great holiday!
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Travel Quote by Ibn Battuta
Marinduque, Philippines
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
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