“Buy one, get another”: traveler disappointed with last-minute trip, organizers explained why it happened

"Buy one, get another": traveler disappointed with last-minute trip, organizers explained why it happened

Trip canceled a few days before departure

A reader named Artūras contacted 15min, expressing disappointment with the travel agency “Air Guru”. Artūras said he purchased a last-minute trip to Greece (Peloponnese) on the evening of Thursday, July 2. Immediately after buying the trip, he arranged time off work and prepared for the departure.

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However, the next day after lunch, he received news from “Air Guru” that the reservation was not confirmed. “I got a response: sorry, your trip is not confirmed. Apparently, there are no spots left or something similar,” the reader said.

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According to him, several alternative options were offered, but in the end, only one remained – to stay in another place in Greece: in the same Peloponnese peninsula, but about 50 kilometers from the original choice. Artūras said he initially tried to request another hotel, but was informed that there were no other options.

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“As far as I remember, they offered to refund the money. But I had already booked the vacation. How do I cancel it? What, will I sit at home all week? I won’t have time to organize another trip. So I had to accept that option,” the interviewee expressed disappointment.

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The alternative did not meet expectations

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