It just keeps getting better!
I finally got around to booking my next holiday! I have been trying to get hold of my friend in Hong Kong, to agree which of two weekends would be best for me to visit him, and then I could book my trip to Australia.
I spoke to him Sunday, then spent most of Sunday afternoon trying to find flights. Stupid me forgot it was Chinese New Year. I did manage to find a flight which would allow me to stop in HK for 2 nights, but it was £1300!
So, after spending more time than I care to think of, looking at different airlines, considering different routes, in the end I decided to just book a flight direct to Sydney, (£800), and then go to HK later in the year (£350 - or I could use my airmiles and get it for free). I chose the ‘3 days either side’ option, and the grid came up offering me lots of flights. I click on one.
“Sorry, that flight is no longer available.”
Grid is displayed with the same flights, apart from the one I just chose, which is greyed out. I choose one leaving the day before.
“Sorry, that flight is no longer available.”
Same thing.
I repeat this about 6 times before I get fed up, and go back and do the same search again.
And bugger me but the original flights are shown on offer again.
Of course, I click it.
“Sorry, that flight is no longer available.”
AAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHH.
I gave up.
Anyway, I have now chosen a week later, and the price has dropped by £100. So, it’s booked! Come 1st March I am off to the land down under, for some sun, sea, sand and SE!