snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 We got kicked of this flight due to Turkish Airways overbooking. After 1 1/2 arguing we are now definitely on the 00:10. See you all tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 We got kicked of this flight due to Turkish Airways overbooking. After 1 1/2 arguing we are now definitely on the 00:10. See you all tomorrow! How fukk can they overbooked a flight?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam4ritchie Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 How fukk can they overbooked a flight??Most major airlines overbook by about 10%. Happened to me on the way to Moldova, had to go to Amsterdam. Also on the way to Lithuania, had to go via Copenhagen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 What kind of compo did they give you? Usually it's quite good for overbooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Apparently it happens all the time. 7 of us at the gate with no seat numbers on our boarding cards. 1 lad was getting on and his wife wasn't, luckily they managed to get her a seat so they could get on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Compo was a voucher for a meal in burger king but only 1 of 2 options we get cash compensation after making a claim. I don't know how much we also got the offer of a hotel to wait in, binned that and paid to go in the prime class lounge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malky24 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Glad to hear you boys are making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washboarder Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 which leg off your journey did this happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 From Istanbul to Tbilisi today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 All airlines overbook by about 20% because on average 20% of booked passengers don't show up. Find that quite hard to believe but apparently it's true! A burger king voucher isn't really up to scratch. I think under Turkish law you're entitled to 250 euro (or whatever that is in lira) for each passenger. Even in cash if you push it. Might be worth a wee trip to the desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Happened to some of our group of 6 in Amsterdam airport after the Dortmund game. No seat numbers on some boarding passes but after a bit of arguing they were told to wait (and wait) until the last minute and they got on in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotts56 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 EU261 compensation levels apply if its a flight within or originating from the EU, in that case you would have got €250 a head compensation, plus put on the next plane. Not sure about a flight departing Istanbul though, you're probably at the mercy of Turkish Airlines goodwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 EU261 compensation levels apply if its a flight within or originating from the EU, in that case you would have got 250 a head compensation, plus put on the next plane. Not sure about a flight departing Istanbul though, you're probably at the mercy of Turkish Airlines goodwill. The Turkish law basically reflects the EU one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macwomble Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hate to cause concern but this fight overbooked yesterday as well. Saw 8 cases left airside as we departed! If anyone on this flight would suggest booking in online as soon as possible. Minimise the chances of being delayed!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 You were right I went back and moaned a bit more but took a copy of Turkish airlines overbooking faq and they have given us 250 euros each. We have a form to hand over at any ticket sales desk within a year to get the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhowie5 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Happened to us when we went to Magaluf in the summer, 1 out of 18 of us never got on the flight due to overbooking! The lad had to fly via London several hours later, although he did get put up in the BA lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Off topic, but about 10 years ago when a few of us went to USA for a 21st piss up, our flight was over-booked. Mad scrammie, but we were four guys happy to take the $300 voucher for United Airlines, another night in Vegas, a free hotel $50 vouchers, - but there ended up one seat left for 14 or so folk over-booked. One man steps up to take the ticket. When asked his name - he replied 'Mr Bond'. Never seen a frantic area erupt into laughter as much. Anyhoos, hope you all reach Tblisi. Edited September 2, 2015 by weekevie04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Duckula Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Happened to us when we went to Magaluf in the summer, 1 out of 18 of us never got on the flight due to overbooking! The lad had to fly via London several hours later, although he did get put up in the BA lounge. So out of the other 17, not one of you offered to travel with him rather than him going alone? Glad I'm not pals with you lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Just to make it even worse for you. We were on the 18:50 from SAW and got upgraded to Business Class. Glad to here you are getting here. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Just to make it even worse for you. We were on the 18:50 from SAW and got upgraded to Business Class. Glad to here you are getting here. J Ha ha thanks for taking the time to let us know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyP Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I have just been bumped off my return flight with Turkish Airlines on Sunday morning to a flight 10 hours later which means I will miss Cyprus v Belgium on Sunday night.....I hope they will refund my €10 match ticket the bastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malky24 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Was talking to you boys at Istanbul airport today. you're positive attitude was admirable, We managed to get a hold of your apartment owner abandoned told them you'd be late.Isee you on the Gori trip tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You were right I went back and moaned a bit more but took a copy of Turkish airlines overbooking faq and they have given us 250 euros each. We have a form to hand over at any ticket sales desk within a year to get the cash That'll be an afternoon's drinking paid for then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Was talking to you boys at Istanbul airport today. you're positive attitude was admirable, We managed to get a hold of your apartment owner abandoned told them you'd be late.Isee you on the Gori trip tomorrow. What else can you do.. Cheers for that. Yes we'll see you tomorrow. Well fingers crossed... Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You were right I went back and moaned a bit more but took a copy of Turkish airlines overbooking faq and they have given us 250 euros each. We have a form to hand over at any ticket sales desk within a year to get the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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