this just occured to me-
going diy to ibiza on the 15th with jet2
say if the return flight is disrupted how would i find out about this.
im assuming check the internet the day before.
normaly if your on a package they post info on a board in recpetion.
When you check in for your outward flight, ask who the airline's handling agents are in Ibiza.On arrival in Ibiza, find the handling agents' desk(e.g.Servisair)and ask for their 'phone number.You can then confirm the flight before you plan to leave your accommodation.
In reality you probably wouldn't know until you turned up at the airport but is it any different with a package tour?
Not only does this ensure you do not have a wasted journey to the airport in case of delays, but technically the airline can resell your seat if not confirmed (particularly in the case of late arrival at checkin) - this is RARE as most planes do not fly full - but I have seen posts on this board where it has happend. The other consideration is that occasionally the flight may be rescheduled to leave earlier - so you need to ensure you are aware before hand !
In the case of DIYers, confirmation of flight is in my book, essential as you do not have the services of a holiday rep. whose job it would normally be to confirm your flights, and inform of changes.
Many people will tell you that they never bother, but neither did I until I saw the phlight of one poor chap on these boards left stranded for a week in a remote part of Egypt - now considering I have a family in tow, and a job to get back to, for the price and effort of a simple phone call I would not risk it.
We use Air Berlin to fly to Palma and we always telephone and confirm the return flight - in fact it does say on the paperwork to do that. Not because we are concerned that they might sell our seat but simply to check that the flight time has not changed. Air Berlin are extremely good in letting you know about changes - even a 10 minute one!!
Friends of ours did not confirm their Ryanair flight and got to airport to find that the flight time had been changed to 7 hours later! Fortunately as they had their own villa they were able to return to it.
Pippa
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