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I hate my bank, the airline and Internet.
I have tried booking a flight to NZ for next weekend for the last 4 days. Due to the 'verified by VISA' process the airline was insisting on, I was constantly on the phone to the bank, because the f@#.$% software didn't let me verify my VISA. I got it promised by the bank over and over again but to no avail.
Last attempt on booking online yesterday - Oh shoot, the flights weren't available anymore.
So I went to the darn travel agency this morning to book the flight. HOLY COW - they increased the prices by AUS$500 / person. Just like that. I nearly dropped to the floor but managed to stay upright. You've gotta be kidding. No way am I paying that for a weekend in NZ. Stuff it. Home I went.
Told hubby the good news - well, I offered him that he could fly by himself (cost us the same as if I would have been able to book on Thursday for both of us) and I stay home. Would have suited me fine. I didn't want to go that weekend anyway.
Unfortunately hubby doesn't like traveling by himself. And having him sulking because he can't (in his eyes) don't go is really not a nice picture nor does it make for comfortable living with him.
I ended up booking tickets on an airline which I detest. Swimming sounds like an option. Or taking the rowing boat - surely if I leave now I can make it across the ditch by Friday?
Wonder if I can put a claim in with the bank? It's their fault I have to fly an inferior airline. Surely there is cause for claiming compensation due to psychological distress?
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