SuperSlacker
April 22nd, 2004, 05:09 PM
I've been in correspondence with my "TA" regarding a recent price drop and was hoping to get some outside perspective on it from people much more experienced cruising than me, I'm posting the emails, without names ofcourse
To TA:
Hello,
I dont' have my booking information with me, to be honest I haven't had it because it was illegible on the confirmation that i got. either way the price on carnival's web site just dropped dramatically for my cruise and I am wondering how i can be compensated, either an upgrade to an outside cabin would be nice or a sign and sail credit. Also if you could email me back by booking # I would appreciate it.
From TA:
I have put a call in with the Carnival Inside Sales
office and they will be responding soon. Carnival usually
does not change rates within 70 days of sailing, but they
may offer an upgrade. I'll be in touch.
To:
Might it be possible for you to email me my booking # so i can start on the
funpass? The fax confirmation you sent me wasn't clear enough to read that
part
He ofcourse then sent me my booking number..... thought i'd throw that in for thoroughness.
From TA:
I've heard from Carnival and, apparently, the cruise rate has
dropped by $50pp on the inside stateroom guarantee. They will be
taking that into consideration when berthing you in your cabin at
sailing time. i.e. you have a higher probability of an upgrade. Bon
Voyage!
To TA:
Understood, but when you booked my cruise you booked me for a 1a gty instead
of the IS like i had expected, so does this mean that there is still a
chance of me ending up in a 1a?
From TA:
You were booked through a consortium special which provided for
an upgrade. Therefore, you will pay a 1a rate but be berthed in a
higher accomodation. Have a great evening!
So the bottom line is... am i having smoke blown up my funnel regarding the price drop and the way my cruise was booked? Also what is a "consortium special"? Please respond, anything will be helpful.
SuperSlacker
To TA:
Hello,
I dont' have my booking information with me, to be honest I haven't had it because it was illegible on the confirmation that i got. either way the price on carnival's web site just dropped dramatically for my cruise and I am wondering how i can be compensated, either an upgrade to an outside cabin would be nice or a sign and sail credit. Also if you could email me back by booking # I would appreciate it.
From TA:
I have put a call in with the Carnival Inside Sales
office and they will be responding soon. Carnival usually
does not change rates within 70 days of sailing, but they
may offer an upgrade. I'll be in touch.
To:
Might it be possible for you to email me my booking # so i can start on the
funpass? The fax confirmation you sent me wasn't clear enough to read that
part
He ofcourse then sent me my booking number..... thought i'd throw that in for thoroughness.
From TA:
I've heard from Carnival and, apparently, the cruise rate has
dropped by $50pp on the inside stateroom guarantee. They will be
taking that into consideration when berthing you in your cabin at
sailing time. i.e. you have a higher probability of an upgrade. Bon
Voyage!
To TA:
Understood, but when you booked my cruise you booked me for a 1a gty instead
of the IS like i had expected, so does this mean that there is still a
chance of me ending up in a 1a?
From TA:
You were booked through a consortium special which provided for
an upgrade. Therefore, you will pay a 1a rate but be berthed in a
higher accomodation. Have a great evening!
So the bottom line is... am i having smoke blown up my funnel regarding the price drop and the way my cruise was booked? Also what is a "consortium special"? Please respond, anything will be helpful.
SuperSlacker