Ugh Flight Itinerary Changed!

Zimsgirl · February 2012

Ugh I'm so annoyed. FI forwarded me our new itinerary while I was in class and I just got a good chance to look at it. Before we had one flight straight to Honolulu. I hate flying so I was great with only having one flight because the landing kills my ears. Well now we're flying to LA with a 3 hour layover and not getting to Hawaii til 8:00. Here's what really annoys me. Our flight home is one flight that leaves at 7:30 PM and we won't get to Chicago til 8:30 the next morning and we'll have to drive 6 hours back to our place (stopping in the middle at our parent's places to get everything). We're both taking summer classes and now we're gonna miss our first days. Ugh!

peachykeen26 · February 2012

That is frustrating. But, it will probably change again so don't fret too much. Where in Honolulu are you staying?

CvilleClaire · February 2012

Why don't you call the airline and see if they can switch you to flight that go in and out of Des Moines? Since you're going to have to connect anyway, it might buy you the time you need.

Tell them that switching the scheduled flights you doesn't work with your schedule and see if they'll waive the change fee.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

Well if we change to Des Moines we'll have to drive 6 hours anyways (3 to our parents then 3-3 1/2 back). We'll probably just stick with it and FI said his class starts later so there's a chance he'll make it. I'll just email the teacher once I'm registered and hope that they don't do much since it'll be the first day

Ash61612 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]Why don't you call the airline and see if they can switch you to flight that go in and out of Des Moines? Since you're going to have to connect anyway, it might buy you the time you need. Tell them that switching the scheduled flights you doesn't work with your schedule and see if they'll waive the change fee.
Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]

I like this suggestion

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]That is frustrating. But, it will probably change again so don't fret too much. Where in Honolulu are you staying?
Posted by peachykeen26[/QUOTE]
We're staying on Waikiki (not listing hotel because I don't wanna take any chances)

daria24 · February 2012

If they switched the flight itinerary on you after you booked it, they should waive the change fees (though you will probably still have to pay the difference in fares). Just be as calm as possible, mention you are traveling for your honeymoon and hopefully they will make your changes.

We have a direct flight from JFK to Oahu-11 hours on a plane, I might go crazy. Our flight back leaves at 3:10pm and arrives in NYC at 6:55am, I may barely be rational enough to drag myself to the taxi stand and give them the address to take me home.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]If they switched the flight itinerary on you after you booked it, they should waive the change fees (though you will probably still have to pay the difference in fares). Just be as calm as possible, mention you are traveling for your honeymoon and hopefully they will make your changes. We have a direct flight from JFK to Oahu-11 hours on a plane, I might go crazy. Our flight back leaves at 3:10pm and arrives in NYC at 6:55am, I may barely be rational enough to drag myself to the taxi stand and give them the address to take me home.
Posted by daria24[/QUOTE]
FILs bought our tickets as our wedding gift. I'll most likely stick with the schedule just annoyed at the drastic change.

sleblanc72 · February 2012

Why do you have to drive to your parents to then drive home? Just wondering since Jeannine's suggestion would be pretty good if you could swing it.

midgetthemighty · February 2012

Well that's annoying. Ours changed too, but it doesn't inconvenience us as much. Just two hours earlier leaving the day after the wedding and I hate morning with a a passion.

Hope you can get it worked out.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]Why do you have to drive to your parents to then drive home? Just wondering since Jeannine's suggestion would be pretty good if you could swing it.
Posted by sleblanc72[/QUOTE]
To pick up our gifts and everything else from the wedding plus our kitten since they'll be watching her while we're gone.

sleblanc72 · February 2012

That makes sense. Ugh, that does suck. I would still try calling just to see if there's any other options at all, although that much driving after that much flying sucks no matter which way you slice it.

G2SoccerTaz · February 2012

It seems like they have been changing a lot of itineries lately. Our non stop flight was broken up into smaller hops. We still get to the final destination at the same time. However, I wanted to stay away from the small hops. This is flying to the wedding destination. So far our other flights have not changed.

When we were looking at going to Alaska, the flights coming back all left at 1:30 am. There were some that left in the evening that would arrive the next afternoon.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]It seems like they have been changing a lot of itineries lately. Our non stop flight was broken up into smaller hops. We still get to the final destination at the same time. However, I wanted to stay away from the small hops. This is flying to the wedding destination. So far our other flights have not changed. When we were looking at going to Alaska, the flights coming back all left at 1:30 am. There were some that left in the evening that would arrive the next afternoon.
Posted by G2SoccerTaz[/QUOTE]
I wish mine was still non stop. I've had horrible ear problems and it really messes with them

HarperBargo · February 2012

The joys of flying. That totally sucks, though.

midgetthemighty · February 2012

Oh man, I really hope they don't break up our straight flight. I was amazed we got it in the first place, but I'd like to keep it.

CvilleClaire · February 2012

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[QUOTE]I'll just email the teacher once I'm registered and hope that they don't do much since it'll be the first day
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

There's a forum where faculty member post emails like the one you're going to write. Edit it carefully!

The thread is 1250+ pages long. To me, working in academia, it's hilarious. I'm sure the students thought they were doing the right thing...

[QUOTE]"Hi Professor I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to Florida this week for a wedding and I wont be in class. If you could just tell me when I missed in class (global social problems) that would be great, thanks."[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE]"hi, this is ___and I'm in your ___ class but have been golfing in [sunny vacation destination] for the past couple weeks so i have missed the first few classes. just wondering if there is anything important that i have missed ... please let me know what i should do."[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE]I am concerned about the final exam schedule for spring semester. I know you do not allow exams to be taken early, but I am getting married in Foreign Country and am supposed to fly there on date that is halfway through finals week. I don't know when our final will be in the spring, and I don't know if you have that info, but if it is after that day, is there anyway you would make an exception and allow me to take it early?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]You don't know me, but I am registered for your [advanced undergrad] course. But my family will still be on vacation for the first two weeks of classes, so all my professors are sending me the lecture notes and assignments so I won't be behind when I get there after vacation. PLease fedex them to [address]. Sincerely,
Amanda [Lastname][/QUOTE]

G2SoccerTaz · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ugh Flight Itinerary Changed! :. I've had horrible ear problems and it really messes with them
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

I hear you there. Make sure you have a lot of gum. But nothing is as worse as trying to fly with a head cold.

At least you will have a break in LAX and get some food and stretch the legs.

kristin183 · February 2012

I hate when that happens.
In Dec we went to Denver; we booked the flight for 5:00pm , FI had to work so I could pick him up from work and head straight to the airport. They changed the flight to 10:00am I was so mad. FI had to talk his boss into letting him have the day off. I was so annoyed.

I have to go to FIL's house first and then drive 10 hours home.. so I feel your pain. My flight gets in 11:59 on Tuesday night.. I have to drive 10 hours on Wed. and be at work on that Thursday.. ugh! Hopefully it all works out... or who knows they may change it again!

tyleet87 · February 2012

Aw, I'm sorry about the change. That really sucks.

doeie04 · February 2012

Sorry that happend Zims!

Can they change anyones flights? Or is this only if you book with third parties like Expedia or Travelocity? We are looking at spacific flights, and that may not be a good idea.

MMRoberts11 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ugh Flight Itinerary Changed! : There's a forum where faculty member post emails like the one you're going to write. Edit it carefully! The thread is 1250+ pages long. To me, working in academia, it's hilarious. I'm sure the students thought they were doing the right thing...
Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]

I was laughing at some of those excuses. Thank you for making my day better.

Flights change all the time. Plus with it being so far out they are still making a lot more changes. This is part of the reason why I'm waiting to book our flights.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ugh Flight Itinerary Changed! : There's a forum where faculty member post emails like the one you're going to write. Edit it carefully! The thread is 1250+ pages long. To me, working in academia, it's hilarious. I'm sure the students thought they were doing the right thing...
Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]
Wow that's pretty unprofessional of those professors. I'm just going to email them and explain our flights were originally scheduled to land on the 10th and see if I'll miss too much the first day. If I do I can take it in the fall

Carebear62584 · February 2012

My flights also got changed. I think we have 3 hour layovers now, but at least they fall around lunch time so we will be able to stretch our legs and grab some lunch. It might actually be good for our sanity.

CvilleClaire · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ugh Flight Itinerary Changed! : Wow that's pretty unprofessional of those professors.
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]
There's a point when the stuff disrespectful students throw at faculty gets pretty ridiculous. Faculty aren't robots. They're humans. Highly credentialed humans who are far more intelligent than the snowflake that is telling them to FedEx class notes.

Back in the day, you didn't put the responsibility on the professor to tell you what you missed. You made arrangements with someone else in the class to get you the info. The professor was doing their job...they were teaching the class. Our job was to show up, soak up the info, learn it, and produce the expected outcomes.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ugh Flight Itinerary Changed! : There's a point when the stuff disrespectful students throw at faculty gets pretty ridiculous. Faculty aren't robots. They're humans. Highly credentialed humans who are far more intelligent than the snowflake that is telling them to FedEx class notes. Back in the day, you didn't put the responsibility on the professor to tell you what you missed. You made arrangements with someone else in the class to get you the info. The professor was doing their job...they were teaching the class. Our job was to show up, soak up the info, learn it, and produce the expected outcomes.
Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]
I understand I just think it's unprofessional to post their emails like that on a public forum

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