Online trader goes bust

[MicCanberra]

That is pathetic.

[mr walker]

So when we are encouraged by the travel industry to use an AFTA member it is worth jacks*$t ??

 

In any case, apart from using an agent that goes broke & leaves you out of pocket, why do people book thru these types of sites. I fly very often, and always book thru the airline direct and receive instant e-tickets. Now I guess it's possible the airline itself could go broke before my flight, but that's a whole 'nother story.

[The_Big_M]

It's worth it to the industry body. Just a selling point, like a lot of things.

 

As for practical benefit to the consumer though, nothing. FWIW, AFTA have said they're looking at whether they need to change anything as a result of this failure on their watch...

[challis]

well...

i booked  a friends flight   via fly365.com -singapore air- who departed a month ago

ticket purchased in nov.19

and is due back in 2 weeks.thankfully,on the airline website the ticket

is confirmed and obviously paid in full for the return .

fly365 was aprox.$150 cheaper than booking direct with airline website

$950 vs $1100

i thought thats a good saving,and have booked with 365.com previously

found them via skyscanner

But this news,another reason to not cut corners with tickets.

its like walking through a minefield-

note to self...

go direct with airline website .do not penny pinch...bad things can

happen to good people...

 

 

Edited February 26, 2020 by challis

[MMDown Under]

15 hours ago, The_Big_M said:

It's worth it to the industry body. Just a selling point, like a lot of things.

 

As for practical benefit to the consumer though, nothing. FWIW, AFTA have said they're looking at whether they need to change anything as a result of this failure on their watch...

But is it a selling point to the public?  Are TAs getting value for money with their membership fees?

[lyndarra]

21 hours ago, Pushka said:

There will indeed be sad scenes for many who just rock up to the airport. It’s an awful business. 

It would appear that this company, and/or those associated with it, have previous form.