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I was able to book a Cebu Pacific Naga flight for me and
Jayjay last February during the PTAA travel expo. I was happy that I had a good
deal at 50% off then I learned that you can still get a much better deal that
50% off with these airlines seat sale (excited kasi first timer) it was still a
good deal, not bad.
Our original flight schedule was December 05 but Jayjay’s
grandmother died and he cannot go out that week, I decided as well not to go
anymore. Weather was kinda gloomy for weeks now and I will surely not enjoy it
all by myself. Then one afternoon while sleeping I received a call (2 weeks
prior to our scheduled trip), I groggily answered the call and when I heard on
the other line the word Cebu Pacific I became wide awake, the person on the
other line advised me that they apologize for calling because their flight schedules
for our trip was cancelled and if we would like to have it rescheduled. I told him of course we would want to. Two
weeks later we were in line for our 12NN Naga flight, when it was our turn, the
ground attendant told us that they have to book us to the 3PM flight due to
unavoidable circumstances, I asked them what circumstance was that and they’re
trying to tell us several reasons but it all boiled down to one reason, the
flight was full. I told them that when we were rescheduled they confirmed our reservation.
I know that there’s nothing that I can do so we agreed to check in for the 3PM
flight. At 3PM it was announced that our flight will be delayed and at 4.30PM
they asked us to start boarding. We were already set and the engine and
propellers were already running and then out of nowhere the captain’s voice was
heard saying that they apologize but we won’t be able to fly due to limited
sunlight, they say that Naga airport does not have runway lights. There was one
family that started freaking out and was already cursing because they were at
the terminal since 6AM and was rescheduled twice and they have kids and 2
babies with them. It was frustrating but being the praning that I was I did not
push for it, the captain knows his plane and will not cancel a flight if it’s
not necessary.
We were asked to go to one of the lanes and they offered a
rescheduled flight the following morning or if we want they will provide
transportation fee for us to take the bus. Jayjay and I decided to take the
rescheduled flight, I did not anymore asked if they will have an accommodation
for us during the night, I right away asked what hotel they’re checking us in
(hehe assuming, in fairness me napala ako), they told us that a van will pick
us up and will bring us to a hotel and the van will also bring us back to the
airport. They also gave us a 1 way domestic voucher which can be claimed within
6 months from flight cancellation.
The hotel was just beside the Robinson’s Place Ermita, they
also provided us with dinner. We dropped by Robinson’s Place to buy some stuff
that we still need so we can head directly to Caramoan. We’re supposed to go to
CWC but we won’t be able to do that anymore and will just be heading directly
to Caramoan. At exactly 6:40AM we were asked to board the plane. After an hour
and 20 minutes we landed at Naga Airport.
I know that sh**happens and I also understand that there are
things that you cannot avoid, it’s just that people has a tendency of giving
excuses and false reasoning. Filipinos are smart and considerate people you
just need to give them the truth and well deserved explanation and we will
understand. (bow!)
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