[conventions|travel] The high cost of cancellation

[jaylake]

As I mentioned yesterday, I am having issues with United Airlines. This first cropped up a while back, as discussed here: [ jlake.com | LiveJournal ]

This all goes back to my troubles trying to get to this year's World Fantasy Convention in Brighton. (I have discussed some of this previously here on the blog.) Last summer, I tried to book plane

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[twilight2000]

And as long as "unnamed" NOT benefactors are going to be A$$hats about their "gift", I think a fund raiser to help you out is completely appropriate. I'm pretty sure there's at least a few of us out here willing to help out as we can.

[wild_irises]

This.

It would not be financially smart for me to just send Jay the $$ right now, but I'm having to sit on my hands not to do it. I am even more furious with the Unnamed Unbenefactors than I am with the airline, which is, at least, a soulless corporation.

[twilight2000]

Believe me, I'm not doing great either - but if we all pitched in $5 or $10, it would still be some help. And you're right - at least UA is a soulless corporation!

[fledgist]

Ye gods and small fishes. This is truly picayune on the part of United. I shall seek to avoid them from now on.

[joycemocha]

I'm--speechless. Why would unnamed benefactors be like this?

Just croggled. It's not your fault. Good God, it's reality and real life. So sorry this has come along to suck up your time.

And phooey on United.

[ext_1538399]

Ok surely the UnBen knew there were serious risks in any case paying for tix for you as he/she did, there was always a possibility you might not make it, being pragmatic. So unless the UnBen specifically stated the conditions attached to their Gift - not sure how they can pursue you for the money back.

Doesn't detract from the fact UA are being total arses about this.

But your UnBen especially if in the UK (for instance) surely doesn't have a leg to stand on...

[noelleleithe]

Like others, I am more peeved at your "benefactors" than at United, though that is damning with faint praise. United at least has policy to back up its bad decision-making, and they are offering something in return, however little its actual value. But I cannot think of any justification for demanding that you repay what was supposedly a gift because your already difficult life circumstances unexpectedly became even more difficult.

Tried to refrain from commenting, failed

[dionysus1999]

I fail to comprehend how Unnamed Benefactors have any moral high ground. Asking for the return of a freely offered gift is horrible, and stressing you out should be a crime.