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I’m leaving now. No, I’m not.

Posted on July 21, 2013 by beth

Called airline to confirm my flight for this evening. airline told me it had been rebooked 13 hours earlier for this morning and it had already left. They had contacted my travel agent in the states who is 12 hours behind and sleeping or dancing away her weekend night. they did not think to also contact me. next possible flight to make my 3 connections, is actually too soon for me to arrive at the airport in time. Next option: add in one more flight, spend the night in an airport somewhere, continue on. No rebooking for the next day as one leg of the trip falls within the 24 hour no rebooking rule, which I think she made up while talking to me, because at some point it’s less than 24 hours away and I’ll be losing or gaining a day somewhere in the process. Next option: leave at midnight tonight, check bags through all airports, until i hit customs again in the states. Possible glitches: airline called this option ‘dangerous,’ as far as all flights must be on time, allowing for a very small window for transfers and connections, customs has to not consider me an enemy combatant or mule, and they said they ‘would pray for me.’ This sounds like the perfect fit and of course, the option I chose. After hours on the phone and computer, and many teas, coffees, and cookies, and an emu beer, I am ready to go.

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ramblingsfromamum on July 21, 2013 at 12:47 am said:

Oh Beth you poor lovey what a (as we would say) balls-up. Hope that you connect in time and all goes well. Safe trip back to your homeland and I am glad that you saw our beautiful country :-)

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2013 at 2:09 am said:
  
  @mum – thank you and I’ve enjoyed it )
  
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The Mouse on July 21, 2013 at 1:04 am said:

Good luck, stay safe.

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2013 at 2:14 am said:
  
  @ mouse – Ty )
  
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thorazinequeen on July 21, 2013 at 1:15 am said:

Oh my gosh, good luck!!!

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peacelovegreatcountrymusic on July 21, 2013 at 1:32 am said:

Good Lord, may calm and safe flights be with you.

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2013 at 2:15 am said:
  
  @ peace – thanks )
  
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Kate Lester on July 21, 2013 at 2:39 am said:

Is there a surchage for prayers from the airline? Safe flight(s) back to this time zone.

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2013 at 5:11 am said:
  
  I’m sure the prayer may be considered a ‘carry-on.’ )
  
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tric on July 21, 2013 at 3:42 am said:

What a bummer. With modern technology they still didn’t manage to contact you! Hope all goes smoothly.

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2013 at 5:09 am said:
  
  I know it does seem a bit crazy, but guess it just means the adventure part of my vacation will continue a little bit longer )
  
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Ashlee on July 21, 2013 at 7:46 am said:

Pray for you… Hilarious

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:03 am said:
  
  thank you, apparently the god of the skies heard you and i was returned home eventually )
  
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motherhoodisanart on July 21, 2013 at 7:48 am said:

Wow! Just wow! You would think after all of this time airlines could get their stuff together. Oh yeah, I remember you posted awhile back about their new boarding plan! Ha! I just can’t believe they made a change to move the flight 13 hours ahead and only contacted the travel agent!

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:05 am said:
  
  indeed, especially since my agent is in another country, 12 hours behind, and it was a weekend. made it home though, so all good in spite of them )
  
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simplyvegetarian777 on July 21, 2013 at 7:52 am said:

I hope you don’t have to go through any more odds. Fly back safe :)

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:06 am said:
  
  thank you, i made it home safely with a bit of adventure along the way of course )
  
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maumie on July 21, 2013 at 10:48 am said:

Of course this happened…I wouldn’t expect anything less!

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:06 am said:
  
  ah but you know me so well )
  
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amb on July 21, 2013 at 1:55 pm said:

Good luck!!!

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:07 am said:
  
  made it home and thank you amb )
  
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edelweiss on July 21, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:

Have a safe flight back!!!

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:07 am said:
  
  thank you )
  
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  - edelweiss on July 24, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
    
    :-)
    
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portholio on July 21, 2013 at 7:33 pm said:

Still no word, hope you are not holed up in a customs cell somewhere for smuggling out Bacon Cheeseballs in your purse.

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2013 at 7:41 pm said:
  
  In Brisbane, made it through the gauntlet of flights, connections, transfer, customs, seats. Think I hav e a couple hours before the hell flight.
  
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Andra Watkins on July 21, 2013 at 9:11 pm said:

Safe travels, Beth.

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:08 am said:
  
  thank you andra )
  
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vagabondurges on July 21, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:

I’m getting the impression that you dealt with all that miraculously well…could that possibly be true? I’d probably have to delay my departure another day so I could go buy a new phone to replace the one I threw out the window…

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:09 am said:
  
  yes, i suppose i do see it as a sort of challenge/adventure. i actually tried to rebook the whole thing for the next day, but the agent created her ‘it’s less than 24 hours away somewhere along your route’ rule )
  
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Jenni Gray on July 21, 2013 at 10:10 pm said:

always comforting when an airline prays for you !!! :) i can see them all in the airport kneeling on those in-flight cushions facing bunno ..!
hope you get home safely Beth, best wishes jenni g

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- ksbeth on July 24, 2013 at 7:10 am said:
  
  thanks jenni, well that is a fantastic visual ) and it must have worked, even though i’m not religious, apparently richard branson’s people are )
  
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fingerprintwriting on July 24, 2013 at 10:54 pm said:

My, oh my! Best wishes to you, Beth. Keep us posted.

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- ksbeth on July 25, 2013 at 2:21 am said:
  
  thanks, all is good )
  
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harsha26 on July 26, 2013 at 11:38 pm said:

Time zones are so confusing….I’ve always struggled with them :)

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- ksbeth on July 26, 2013 at 11:56 pm said:
  
  me too, and apparently the airline has the same issue )
  
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meganorlowskirussell on July 27, 2013 at 11:15 pm said:

That sounds like the worst day at the airport ever. I am so sorry!

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- ksbeth on July 28, 2013 at 7:52 am said:
  
  ty, it all worked out in the end and i made it back home eventually )
  
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Talking Trees Gallery on August 8, 2013 at 7:30 am said:

Yiiiiiikes! Be Safe!

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- ksbeth on August 8, 2013 at 7:51 am said:
  
  thanks, i made it home all in one piece )
  
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