Thursday, April 23, 2009

Joi saves my bike

I sware, I did my homework. I called all the airlines looking for the
best deal including flight and bike shipment. Eventually I settled on
SAS because their flighs were comprable and they were the cheapest for
shipping a bike at $100 each way.

Well you can imagine my disbelief when checking in with United and I
was told it would be $200 each way. I argued, then I cursed and
eventually I walked away I was so pissed.

What do you do when the airline has you bent over the barrell? I
called SAS and then United but they were no help. Both told me the
shipping costs depend on the airline checking your luggage. So even
though I booked through United, SAS was checking my luggage and thus
the fee would be $200.

For several minutes I debated my options. Is biking in Denmark really
worth $400? Do I leave my bike and try renting? Do I forget biking
altogether?

I eventually decided I had done to much and come to far. So I went
back to the ticket counter hoping my return trip would be $100 since
SAS would be checking my bags.

Lucky for me, another ticket agent was now working the bike counter.
Her name was Joi and she booked my bike for only $100. Thanks Joi!!!
You saved my bike and made my day.

3 comments:

  1. HAHAH wow, lady luck

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  2. you better update this as you are going through denmark/svenska!

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  3. man you better keep us updated! i am so jealous!!

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