Now Everyone Can Cry

If you have two flights on the same day, and if you’re thinking of flying via AirAsia, think again.

Yesterday, Meow received sms at 9pm+ from AirAsia informing his 1st flight from PEN to KUL delayed from 12:25noon to 2:05pm.
The SMS gave 3 numbers to contact for any enquiries or assistance.

03 - 8775 4000
+603 8660 4343
03-8660 4388

So he called and called till the line went dead. Then I found this at the website :

Our Call Centre Customer Service Team is trained to quickly assess the current seat availabilities and fare information. Our Management continuously monitors call waiting time and phone conversations to ensure superior sales techniques are in compliance with our policies. We staff our Call Centres to service our customers daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm

Big problem ! Cos his 2nd flight from KUL to Phuket is at 3:20pm. And that is the last flight. With approx. 20 mins left to catch the connecting flight, he wouldn’t be able to make it. And worst, no flights available on Thurs. His training is on Thurs morning.

Frustrations, anguish and really KNS!!

Went through the internet, found a lot of negative reviews complaining on delays...delays...delays! Not helping to calm leh...blood pressure increasing liao!

Helped him check for earliest flight : 8:10am. So I told him, the only hopeful option is to take a gamble. Else, fly via MAS and have a hard time to explain to his company's mgt ... and claim for the ticket ?...that would be another problem.

So sleepy now, slept at 3am, woke up before 6am. Went to AirAsia counter. The agent seemed steady and cool when I explained the issue...like it's a norm. After listening to me, he just said "Oh, he can take the 8am flight, check in now".

I asked "No extra charge?" He said No.

If he said yes, I would lose my patience and cool. I will make sure Dato Tony Fernandes receives a 'love' email / letter from me.

Holiday with Cheaperthanhotels

Year end is round the corner. I am thinking of visiting my relatives and friends in Australia.

I am still contemplating whether to stay at my second aunt’s place or rent a hotel. Sometimes it might not be that convenient to stay with your relatives for long.

Was searching the web and found this great site. I can actually choose affordable hotel at Cheaperthanhotels. So many Sydney Hotels to choose from. I need to check first, some provide breakfast, free meal and even use of amenities.

Should I visit Brisbane as well ? There is this great promotion at 4 Star Astor Best Western Hotel. It is situated at or near the City area. Affordable with rate as low as AUD 79, it is simply convenient to walk and shop around.

Maybe I can go to Melbourne to visit my friend too. So excited, I need to plan now !

Affordable Hotels in Spain

The other day, my colleague was asking me where to go for her honeymoon. I remember browsing around the internet and saw this great deal with cheap hotels. I was even thinking of saving some money for my own holiday in Spain. Best part of this website, you can book your accommodation with CheaperthanHotels even at last minute. Yes, the very same day itself. Cool, huh !

If you plan to travel in groups or have smaller budgets, don't worry, they have apartments and hostels with free inclusions and facilities as well.

I am interested to visit either Barcelona or Madrid. I did a quick check at Wikipedia to find out more about Spain or more officially known as Kingdom of Spain. With approximately 45 million people, the country is rich with history, literature, art, music and culture.
I plan to visit the famous Agbar Tower in Barcelona; 21st century skyscraper with 144.4 m in height and consists of 38 stories, including four underground levels.

Agbar Tower in Barcelona (from Wikipedia)

Barcelona, second largest city in Spain, has Mediterranean climate. Ranging from mild, dry winters to warm or humid summers are said to have hottest climate in July and August, averaging temperatures of 30 °C (86 °F).

If you love beaches, it's the perfect place to visit. Barcelona has seven beaches, totalling 4.5km of coastline.

Where to stay in Barcelona? Take your pick here :

Hotels in Barcelona or in Spanish Hoteles en Barcelona

Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona (Picture from Wikipedia)

If you wish to stay in Madrid, you can find out year round promotions for Hotels in Madrid at affordable prices.

There is so many places to visit, beautiful night scene, lovely beaches, I need to start planning already ! I would definitely include The Teatro Real Madrid Opera House in my list :)

Teatro Real Madrid Opera House (Picture from Wikipedia)