away we go

November 8th, 2009

Every single time we fly we have to change the tickets because Matthew’s work schedule changes. I really wish I was kidding but it has happened more times than not. We usually end up booking really late to try and avoid the drams but this time we planned ahead. Go us! Since Matthew often works a New Years Eve show we decided to go early and come home early for Christmas this year just in case, because it has bitten us in the ass before. We were all set with tickets for weeks and now he’s booked work that overlaps with our trip. Its a great gig but COME ON! Beyond being completely irritating it can cost between $200-$500 depending on what we are doing. Not to mention my constant stream of worry since the day he found out he might be doing this job. Did he find out if the dates are confirmed? Can we even switch the tickets? Will they have any Christmas dates available? Did he find out if the dates are confirmed? Will we get bulkhead seats again? Did he find out if the dates are confirmed? Will we be able to sit together?? Will we have to fly through Seattle? Did he find out if the dates are confirmed? Can we even GO?

Just in case you need proof that worrying does pay off, we were able to change the tickets today, no problem!

Well, tiny problem….

Matthew: Hi, I’d like to change my tickets

British Airways Lady: Ok I have that date available, do you want to change the return

Matthew: Sure

BA Lady: I have that day too

Matthew: Great, lets do it

BA Lady: Ok thats $70 per person for you, the Mrs. and the infant. It comes to $210.

Matthew: Ok great! Let me get my credit card.

Me, eavesdropping: WAAAAAAAAIT! Why are they charging us for Asher? He doesn’t even have a ticket? What’s up with that?

BA Lady: Let me find out.

On hold for 15 minutes, no joke.

My Brain: What the hell? How can they do that? Why would we have to pay to change someone that doesn’t even have a ticket? What should we do? Who should I email? Should I take the phone from Matthew and tell that lady what’s what?

Me: If they tell us we have to pay for him just say no thanks. We can always call back later and add him. I mean really!

BA Lady: No problem, there is no fee and you are all set.

My Brain: PHEWF!

Me: SEE! all that worrying came through for us again.

Mr. It’ll-be-fine: I knew all along that it was going to be fine.

See you at Christmas, Vancouver!

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