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Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

BoRosteve Author:steve posts : 67   (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-11 22:46

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

ian were on from manchester and were told it was direct then aweek later shock we were picking up in newcastle not much of a prob but would off liked to know balkan did the same to us a couple of years ago for a summer hol and dumped us at east mid when our taxi wast at manchester they really do what they like there a law unto themselves lol Wink
are you boro or bansko ?
BoRosteve Author:steve posts : 67   (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-11 22:46

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

ian were on from manchester and were told it was direct then aweek later shock we were picking up in newcastle not much of a prob but would off liked to know balkan did the same to us a couple of years ago for a summer hol and dumped us at east mid when our taxi wast at manchester they really do what they like there a law unto themselves lol Wink
are you boro or bansko ?
RobDavies Author:RobDavies posts : 148   (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-11 22:49

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Ideal!! Looks like i will be bring some souveneers back from the resort then! Mother said to me bring some local stuff back, just not an STD Wink ahaha. Quality!!

Well lets hope the snow falls and then your knee recovers in time to enjoy the snow that falls!!

13 days.....I know! going to be the longest 13 days ever! I went to Xscape...a local indoor snowdome and had an hour saturday....knocked the rust off after the first run....it was like i was never away from the slopes! Glad i went ...
Ideal!! Looks like i will be bring some souveneers back from the resort then! Mother said to me bring some local stuff back, just not an STD Wink ahaha. Quality!!

Well lets hope the snow falls and then your knee recovers in time to enjoy the snow that falls!!

13 days.....I know! going to be the longest 13 days ever! I went to Xscape...a local indoor snowdome and had an hour saturday....knocked the rust off after the first run....it was like i was never away from the slopes! Glad i went actually as id bought a new pair of salopettes for the trip and one of the poppers around the gaitor hems broke! So had to make a flying visit to another shop to replace them! Dont wanna put the wind up the rest of my group....but one kid hasnt even got his passport yet! Hes to go to liverpool on Wednesday for it.....hes a typical farmer!aha

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Bradders Author:Bradders posts : 22   (Beginner)Date : 01-03-11 23:09

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

They sent us a letter by email to advise and we then decided to change it to East Midlands. I have to say, I thought the way that they handled it was excellent. I don't mind tour operators consolidating 2 flights...I'd rather they did that and made some money than oeprated and end up going bankrupt...but the extra touchdowns just werent for us.

When I rang them, the lady in reservations went away and checked with the yield dept that there were enough people booked on the EMids flight to ...
They sent us a letter by email to advise and we then decided to change it to East Midlands. I have to say, I thought the way that they handled it was excellent. I don't mind tour operators consolidating 2 flights...I'd rather they did that and made some money than oeprated and end up going bankrupt...but the extra touchdowns just werent for us.

When I rang them, the lady in reservations went away and checked with the yield dept that there were enough people booked on the EMids flight to ensure it wouldnt be consolidated with another one, before she made the change, which she offered to do and which in my view, is extremely good customer service.

Even though they cancelled the Leeds flight, then consolidated the Manchester flight, I've been very impressed with Balkans communications so far. Or maybe, as a travel agent in my dim and distant past, I'm just quite forgiving.

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ian w Author:ian w posts : 2024   (Master)Date : 01-03-11 23:10

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Steve- us (me and my two kids 13 and 12 )are at Borovets with Rob and his party at the Iglika- where are you- you are most likley on the same plane!
Rob- Farmers! wait till the last minute for everything BUT i would get your details sent to Balkan asap mate! Very Happy
RobDavies Author:RobDavies posts : 148   (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-11 23:13

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Yeah....weve got all the detials sorted Ian, everyone is booked in and what not....the travel agents just needed my mates details to do some sort of check i think, save it been done at the airport (so im told?)

ian w Author:ian w posts : 2024   (Master)Date : 01-03-11 23:16

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Yeah Rob- Balkan have been doing that on line this year-
Presumably your tickets are a one page e mail of who is going etc as thats all i and others have recieved!- though i got luggage lables after asking for them!
RobDavies Author:RobDavies posts : 148   (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-11 23:20

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Right, I didnt book online though?

I think i still have the old school proper ticket types?
(personally dont know what these will be like for the past 5 year iv booked online!)

But.....we went to a travel agents to get a group discount booking Smile and also we couldnt book a party of 9 on Balkans site i dont think, only went up to 7 people?
ian w Author:ian w posts : 2024   (Master)Date : 01-03-11 23:25

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Ohh i never knew that?
Never mind im sure you will be fine!
You will most likley be the group of guys pi***d off at waiting for us at Newcastle to get on so you can be on your way- well you will not be waiting for us, we will be front of que! Very Happy
RobDavies Author:RobDavies posts : 148   (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-11 23:28

re: Balkan from Manchester/Newcastle

Oh no, we have good temperaments! (or most of us Wink ) and the one that doesnt we will just bray him to shut him up!aha!

All been well im picking the tickets up wednesday, so il repost on here if im told anything different or drop you an email!!

Rob