Zuji - Managers Phone Number Wanted

[virago]

I've always believed that the only person that will truly look after my interests is reflected in the mirror every morning.

Hmmm, that goes without saying as if you don't know what your interests are then you won't get anywhere.

[pin]

On a recent trip I took in the US, Caribbean and South America, I was quoted between 15-20K by four separate agents in HK. I did it for just over 11K researching and booking by myself directly with each airline...

I've always believed that the only person that will truly look after my interests is reflected in the mirror every morning.

YouTube - Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror (Original Clip)

[gilleshk]

Hmmm, that goes without saying as if you don't know what your interests are then you won't get anywhere.

Did you use Google translate to produce this gem?

[PDLM]

Sorry it was HK Express which I think is Dragon Air.

Eh? Dragonair is a high quality, full service subsidiary of Cathay. HK Express is a small pile of crap, largely charter operator who nobody in their right mind would touch with a bargepole. How could you possibly confuse the two?

[TheBrit]

Personally, I use a local travel agent. The guy works hard to get me good rates, keeps me informed of good specials applicable to me, helps me with payments and sometimes extends me credit for a few days when I'm in a rush. For that, he charges a bit more than online sources.

Support the local guy.

HC

It is great to know small guys can survive selling overpriced goods and services to those with more money than sense.

Long life the local guy making a fast buck from the gweilos who don't know any better.

[virago]

Eh? Dragonair is a high quality, full service subsidiary of Cathay. HK Express is a small pile of crap, largely charter operator who nobody in their right mind would touch with a bargepole. How could you possibly confuse the two?

Umm, not mistaken identity, a no thrills airline none the least. I thought it was a subsidiary low cost airline owned by Dragonair.

I have probably flown them about 6-7 times each in the last year and besides the cabin crew for Dragonair are better is the only difference.

[gilleshk]

Eh? Dragonair is a high quality, full service subsidiary of Cathay. HK Express is a small pile of crap, largely charter operator who nobody in their right mind would touch with a bargepole. How could you possibly confuse the two?

Yet both airlines have the same 4 star rating on Skytrax which is far better than most airlines. Guess your opinion is far from being shared with everyone...

[jayinhongkong]

I've flown HK Express and it was perfectly fine. I wouldn't hesitate to fly with them again.

[PDLM]

Yet both airlines have the same 4 star rating on Skytrax which is far better than most airlines. Guess your opinion is far from being shared with everyone...

Skytrax ratings are bought not earned. They bear only a passing link to reality as anyone who hangs out on frequent flyer forums will tell you.

[HowardCoombs]

It is great to know small guys can survive selling overpriced goods and services to those with more money than sense.

You are an annoying twat;
Local guy == Travel Expert. They are not overpriced, but they provide service (do you know the meaning of the word?). For that service they charge a price i'm happy to pay. More money than sense? hardly, but you cant resist coming in here and making snide comments can you?

Long life the local guy making a fast buck from the gweilos who don't know any better.

Fast buck? nope. He charges me the same or perhaps 1-200 more than what I would pay the discounters. In return, he gives me *service* which I dont mind paying for. As for not knowing better : I'm in the industry and I was a past shareholder in a locally well known internet travel startup. I know the business and I choose where I spend my money.

Its obvious you disagree and I wish you luck with your travels. If anything does go wrong and you need some assistance, you can look in the mirror because the discounters just wont help you.

HAND
HC