from:ax07
to:lu04@noaa.gov
subject:Re: Re Arrival change
Yeah, I'm not too happy about it. 

Thinking about it, if you factor in hotel and per diem costs, it's probably about the same cost-wise. 

How early in the morning is the Monday flight? I'm guessing the Sunday flight is around the same time as the one we had for the 30th? 

I don't know. This sucks. I would prefer to get the earlier flight, but at the same time, if for some reason the arrival date changes again, it would cost more to change it again. 

As much as I hate to say it, it's probably better to get the Monday flight. Can you tell me what the departure/arrival times for both are? 

If it can be held like a normal ticket, go ahead and hold the Monday one. If not, send me the times and I'll make a decision once I see them. 

I'd say go ahead and make a reservation for the hotel in Algeciras and if you can to make a reservation for the car again the next day. So it would be Algeciras on the 29th, car reservation on the 30th and two nights in Madrid. Prices sound good for the car. Hopefully we can get the same deal for the next day. 

Thanks for helping, sorry for all of the last minute changes. Been spoiled the last few times this happened to be able to have internet on board. 

Best regards,
Zach


lu04 wrote:
from:lu04
to:ax07@noaa.gov
subject:Re: Arrival change
Wow, that sucks.
I just talked with Gisela, and this is what she told me.
Flights on Sunday are pretty packed.

To fly out of Madrid on Sunday, March 31st, the difference is: $625 + 170 (change fee)
To come back on Monday, April 1st, the difference is: $382 + 170.
Monday the flight is not as full, and would be leaving Madrid in the morning. Sunday is an afternoon flight.

The car reservation was about 76 Euros with the GPS, starting 9am in Algeciras.

I will go ahead and cancel the hotel for Algeciras.
Let me know what you would like to do.

Ricardo