Another flight change, fed up, what are my options?

Always_Dreamin · 4 Jul 22, 05:36 PM

We’ve booked with Netflights for flights plus hotel, going in 6 weeks and just checked the United app and there’s yet another flight change. I’ve now got really short connections in both directions, 1h40 in Washington on outbound and 50 mins in Houston on return, I wouldn’t have booked either of these and Netflights have not notified me of any of the changes, my outbound has changed several times, I paid extra for decent flights and this is not what I’ve ended up with.
Just tried to call Netflights but they’re closed till tomorrow, do I have any options or do I just have to accept it?
I guess I’m just feeling fed up as I wouldn’t have booked these flights and they were definitely cheaper at the time so feeling like I’ve been ripped off 😬

Softy · 4 Jul 22, 05:38 PM

Unfortunately it’s the main issue with booking indirects in the USA and then through a third party too.
You can most certainly ask for better flight times but unfortunately you can’t resolve it with one phonecall. Look at what your preferred options are and then call netflights armed with the info.

Always_Dreamin · 4 Jul 22, 05:48 PM

Thank you, will have a search tonight, we’ve always flown indirect but this time seems to be changing every week and never in our favour 😬

munmun · 4 Jul 22, 06:38 PM

Us airlines are cancelling as frequently, infact probably more frequently as UK airlines. Lots of on the day cancellations and consolidations. Just be prepared.

Always_Dreamin · 4 Jul 22, 07:55 PM

Oh no really, I always find the flight the most stressful bit, so have a tendency to think of worst case scenario and the thought of missing a connection panics me, I need to chill!

munmun · 4 Jul 22, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Always_Dreamin

Oh no really, I always find the flight the most stressful bit, so have a tendency to think of worst case scenario and the thought of missing a connection panics me, I need to chill!

The good thing is if you miss it there will be another one along soon after

Always_Dreamin · 5 Jul 22, 08:13 AM

Does anyone know if it makes a difference if my original flight was cancelled and I’ve been rebooked on to a different flight? Just want to be armed with the information when I ring as I’ve seen a flight I’d rather be switched to? Booked with Netflights but flights are United so assume EU regs don’t apply

Always_Dreamin · 5 Jul 22, 12:48 PM

Just to update, rang Netflights today, was on hold for an hour but got through to a lovely lady who swapped me to another flight better suited to us and I can already see it updated on the United app 👍

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	4 Jul 22, 06:38 PM munmun Imagineer
munmun Imagineer Join Date: May 10	Us airlines are cancelling as frequently, infact probably more frequently as UK airlines. Lots of on the day cancellations and consolidations. Just be prepared.