Thanks for your reply sp55

Good morning all, so this was'nt all a dream then, or should I say a nightmare. Wonder if they will give me a s/c holiday for free on wednesday and my money back?

Back to the drawing board I don't know.

This is all so unfair. I have no idea what I am entitled to reegarding refunds, I have booked a train to take me from Aberdeen - Gatwick and a plane back to get us to and from flights. If Debz32 had not sent me an email I would of been non the wiser that it was even cancelled. If can't get AI, then what am I meant to do for spending money, I am sure there is others in same situation, but its not fair how they can do this!

abilawson it is unfair and they won't be offering us much choice at this late date. We are all getting together this morning to discuss our options(family) and hopefully find a conclusion. The thing is I am still set on Kos I want to fly out at 7-15 Wednesday as planned.

I do not think they will sort it out. I will have to go with the rest of family or cancel altogether.

Why can't they come to some sort of arrangement with other travel companys to just ghange holiday and then FC send them the money. We can't afford to re-book.

abilawson

as a new member may i sujest you look at other parts of Holiday truths

firstly go to the blue banner near the top of the index page and click on safe and sound, then PRINT and keep also look at the other annoucncement forums and finaly if still unsure contact our travel solicitor
Ross Fernihugh on 01922 621114

wizard

First Choice has taken the decision not to put customers into the Kos Aqua Beach Club this summer, and will now be taking legal action against the developer. For full details of the statement, please click here:

http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/info/latestnews2.html

For important advice from Travel Law Solicitor, Ros Enough, please click here:

http://holidayforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=73371

Hello has anyone got through to fc yet and got sorted out with another holiday . We should be getting a call rom them very soon if they have sorted all the 1st July out.

I just spoke to my travel agent, she was totally unaware that fc had cancelled. She looked up the compensation which is rubbish, still not heard from fc, is so shocking that they treat their customers in this way!

Hi
Just discovered this morning via the forum that the KABC is not opening this season - it i'd have been nice if when i spoke to FC last week they had told us this was the case, rather than tell us all was okay and would open as planned!
We were due to go in August and according to FC statement they are going to contact people by there departure date - somehow i dont feel prepared to wait until the end of august to establish what they are going to offer me instead!!!
Please let me know how you get on with FC and what they are prepared to offer you by means of compensation and alternative holiday accomodation. FC state they will try to ensure an alternative holiday and where possible of a higher standard is offered - unless it is AI and at no extra cost i am not in a position to accept anything else - are you?

lets stick together guys fc cant be allowed to do this

Oh My God
What is going on ??
Went out last night logged on this morning to this!!!!
Hard to deal with when your fine let alone a hangover!!
This is disgusting for all you due to leave in the next two weeks
FC have known about this surely for at least a week before you were due to go but to tell you a day before you go.
Was it just luck that you notice the post on FC website or have any of you been called by FC.

Been on hold to FC for 1/2 hour now!

They are offering 20% compensation but I am personally not happy with this and on my return will take the matter further. We fly out 20.45 today but not with FC!!!! They are supposed to be ringing me back this morning but we will be left for the airport before they get back to us. By offering you just one alternative choice is only helping them fill a hotel they have been unable to fill and totally unacceptable.

I am going to crack uo, what a complete bunch of :swear, on hold for 1hr 20 min, finally get though to be told phone this no 0161 745 2113, nobody is picking up. it just ring and rings.

**edit to remove swear word**

Hi
I'm not going to the KABC, but I've been watching developments on the forum since seeing the BBC program.

I was so pleased for everybody when it seemed that it would open for the people going on 1st July.

I just can't believe that First Choice have treated people so appallingly by announcing they are pulling out at such a late stage.

We work all year for our holidays and to be treated in such a cavalier way is disgraceful.

I've found that the way you phrase your complaint has a lot to do with how far you get.
Is it possible for a lot of people to get together through this forum and contact Ros Fernihough (through the link provided) and mount a massive en-bloc complaint?

I do hope that everyone who has been disappointed (although I'm sure that this word does not in any way describe how you're feeling) finds an alternative holiday and has a great time wherever you go.

Best Wishes and Good Luck

Polly

Just phoned my local shop spoke to lady who said "oh no it is opening today"
Just read her what is printed on the website and she said they know nothing about this as of now.
What a nighmare for all of you due to go soon and anyone due to go this year!
I feel for the people who do not have access to the internet and turn up at airport to find they have been changed to a different hotel.
Here we go again!!

I have also been into First Choice this morning and they knew nothing about it and even suggested it could be a hoax!!

I have been offered £150 per person including the free children & 20% compensation but all this is going to be swallowed up with the price of the new holiday. I think they should cover the cost of the holiday and give us the compensation. Way back when all this started I was told that any holiday I choose would be back dated to the day I booked the original holiday but now they are saying that is not the case - again I will not accept this and will be taking this a lot further!

Hi all, thought i would let you know what i have been given from FC. I dailed the 0161 number, got through within a cpl of mins, then spent best part of 45mins on the phone having done huge amount of research on line of places that are actually available rather than waste even more time. Pretty limited availability in the med for all inclusive places, as no time to save up for spending dosh.

Decided to look further afield, ended up with an awesome all Inc in Cuba which would of cost over £1k more for no extra from me,plus an instant credit back to my debit card of 10% off the aqua park holiday as well. Yes i know Cuba has some rain at that time of yr, however having lived in Miami i can state the rain fall is usually very very heavy for 1-2hrs mid pm then blue skies again. So not gonna cause any probs for us.

I am going out now on the 27th July rather than 26th, so all is good, will definately write to FC but at same time write to praise the completely fantastic service i have had from one of their members of staff, Susan Fradley.

Yippeee

Chippenham, you may be satisfied but had slightly longer to go than a lot of us here. With 1 day to go I am totally dissatisfied they have absolutely nothing to offer.