We were booked on XL flight XLA204V on 3/09/07 outbound 21.15 -inbound 11/09/07 at 04.30 and have also received the cancellation letter mentioned by the original poster.
When I contacted customer services they said it was actually only the inbound which was cancelled, the outbound was still on.
We were offered a choice of 13/9 or 10/9 as an alternative inbound flight. 13/9 was no good as I couldn't get the extra time off work plus it meant 2 more days hotel and sustinance costs.
We were tempted to the 10/9 as the flight was much more sociable (departing 15.15 rather than 02.30 the next morning) but as we were only going for 7 days felt we were losing a days holiday.
Anyway upshot is we went for the cancellation option and managed to get flights with Monarch the same dates but approx. 2 hours later each way. Horrible flight time coming back but as we have done it DIY at least we don't have to mess about altering hotel dates, transfers, work etc.and we still get the full 7 days and nights in Turkey.
We booked with Avro-cost 144 pp if it's any help to anyone who might be looking for flights those days. Travel Republic also have it for £150 pp at the moment.
That's good to hear that you have got it sorted scooby, made up for you, enjoy you're Holiday
Phoned Xl this morning to be told 07. 00 & 18.00 flights only to Dalaman on Fridays told to ring Freedom Flights as they deal with agent bookings. A very helpful operator checked our booking and we are on 18.00 flight. Apparantly the flight had been changed twice and because each change was under 4 hours we were not notified.
Moonshine I am so glad that I read your posting as I had been worrying about this in the back of my mind but had'nt done anything. I have rung my Daughter who is not happy at the late flight as they have 3 young children and only booked with this company because of the 14.15 flight. Son in Law is going to try to change us to the 07.00 flight as I was told there are empty places on that flight.
oasullyfc I agree with you there. This holiday was booked by my Son in Law to include me as a surprise. He does not read this site and just rang some agency he found on the internet
.As a reader and contributer to HT (£10 cruise ) I have come to learn of all the things that can go wrong & of course the good things as well. I confirmed the Hotel booking by emailing Lykia World direct but just couldnt find info about the flight now I know why.
Thanks Regards Chris
You're very welcome Chris, just hope you get you're flights sorted to a earlier time
Good luck to you all and hope you have lovely holidays and put the sresses behind you. I think these are the reasons I'm scared to try DIY, you're very brave!!
Just checked the Departures at Manchester and the flight we are on at the end of August has left on time @ 20.05
Please don't let flight cancellations put you of D.I.Y.ing, late departures and cancellations can and indeed do happen with tour operated holidays. The first time on a D.I.Y can be a bit daunting but i feel you get a lot more out of your holiday by doing it all for your self. you must try it sometime.
Kev
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