This will be your guide for any on-tour flight issues of the customer.
The airline representative at the check-in counter must take over the ticket and re-accommodate the passengers
Advise the customer to inform us of new flight information.
Put a note on the Deal.
Email the ground supplier of the package with the customer’s details to advise the new flight details to make the necessary arrangements.
Email the customer to advise of new arrival instructions
To either meet their transfer as per normal
OR to arrange a taxi from the airport to hotel and claim the cost on travel insurance
Ask them to reply to confirm of their arrival
Email the ground supplier of the package with the customer’s details to advise the new flight details to make the necessary arrangements.
Advise the customer that they can start the tour whichever day they arrive (ex: pax arrives at Day 3, pax can start at day 3)
Contact suppliers of affected days to inquire if they can reschedule/rebook the missed components on the package, if not available- arrange for a possible refund
Advise the customer accordingly
Advise that the airline representative at the check-in counter MAY be able to assist in issuing a new ticket.
New flight details must be sent to Inspiring Vacations
Alternatively, contact the flight team to assist.
Re-issue the ticket if possible
OR hold and quote a new flight to the customer
Make sure that all the following details are available before escalating to the Flights team:
Name of the passenger
PNR
Route
Summary of the concern
The customer is responsible for settling additional costs
Email the ground supplier of the package with the customer’s details to advise that they will be arriving late
Ask the ground supplier to confirm whether transfers will be rearranged to meet the supplier, but only at no extra cost.
Email the customer to advise of new arrival instructions
To either meet their transfer as per normal
OR to arrange a taxi from the airport to hotel and claim the cost on travel insurance
Ask them to reply to confirm of their arrival
Ask the customer to pay for luggage if necessary and to email us details
We will escalate the matter internally for review and will reimburse if required
Note: FOR ALL ON-TOUR AIR CALLS/EMAILS/CHATS, CS MUST ACCOMPLISH THE PLAYBOOK. CS MUST INDICATE IF FOLLOW UP IS NEEDED TO BE MADE BY OPS TEAM.
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