Georgia Away - 6th September 2008

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19/07/2008, 7:16 AM
RodgenotPodge

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Originally Posted by Newryrep

There was a mention on the Tartan Army messageboard along the same lines that if you are only transiting it is not required however the couple subsequently had a lot of hassle at the airport as they didnt have a visa even though they didnt intend leaving the airport.

Check with Russian embassy and get it confirmed

And check both flights are using the same airport! There are two now operating in Moscow.
19/07/2008, 7:21 AM
cobra

Were going with the �22 seats(concrete blocks),
23/07/2008, 6:47 PM
viagogo

Anybody have problems with their application forms (received one for the Montenegro game) but none for the Georgia game.
23/07/2008, 7:44 PM
NeilMcD

Other way around for me. I rang them today and they said if it has not arrived by next Monday give them a call. Best thing with the FAI is always get chatting to ticket off, never sit in silence.
23/07/2008, 9:42 PM
Green Tribe

got application form for georgia but not monty.
23/07/2008, 11:00 PM
Greenforever

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Other way around for me. I rang them today and they said if it has not arrived by next Monday give them a call. Best thing with the FAI is always get chatting to ticket off, never sit in silence.

Agree, they are very helpful when they get to know you, there again, they are probably fed up with me always ringing up after the deadline, lost forms etc but then Im so organised:rolleyes:
31/07/2008, 10:00 PM
Greenforever

September 04 2008,

Dublin (DUB) 16:30
Prague (PRG) 20:00OK 0673

Prague 21:40
Tbilisi (TBS) 03:15 OK 0934

September 07 2008

Tbilisi (TBS) 04:05
Prague (PRG) 05:55

Prague (PRG) 08:40
Dublin (DUB) 10:15 OK 0670

EUR467.32 EUR

Just booked this, still available at this price
01/08/2008, 9:12 AM
NeilMcD

Welcome aboard.
01/08/2008, 5:54 PM
Greenforever

Always going, just never got around to booking, still to book Montenegro, have hotel sorted, just need to book flights, intend to do that this weekend, problem is one of us needs to be back Thurs for work.

Anyway looking forward to Oslo, now it's August and still raining:D
18/08/2008, 1:44 PM
AidoM

Invoice for tickets arrived today.:confused: Looks like match may still be on in Tbilisi :eek: :)
18/08/2008, 10:25 PM
Colie

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoM

Looks like match may still be on in Tbilisi :eek: :)

Now we just have to hope the flights are still on.
19/08/2008, 7:36 AM
SuperDub

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colie

Now we just have to hope the flights are still on.

Most flight schedules appear to be back to normal.

http://www.tbilisiairport.com/1.php
19/08/2008, 9:10 AM
Sligo Hornet

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDub

Most flight schedules appear to be back to normal.

http://www.tbilisiairport.com/1.php

I noticed that too SD.....we are(hoping) flying with Lufthansa and they are back on schedule, and they are not renowned for taking unnecessary risks
19/08/2008, 12:08 PM
Reddladd

Well that's ballsed travel arrangements.......................match to be played at a neutral venue which as of yet has not been named! Georgia have to nominate a venue!

Another 2 flights to be added to the other 8.........................we'll spend more time in the air than on the ground!

I take it the meeting today didn't go too smoothly!
19/08/2008, 12:56 PM
galah

where are the likely spots ... (and hopefully air baltec will fly there from Riga!!)
19/08/2008, 1:28 PM
RodgenotPodge

My guess would be Istanbul; that wouldn't be too bad for access but its the Georgian's call. They won't be too concerned about accomodating their own fans - they don't travel, so it will be a financial decision. If we are very unlucky it could be Yerevan.
19/08/2008, 1:42 PM
NeilMcD

I reckon its either Baku, Yerevan, or Trabzon. All of them Air Baltic fly to
20/08/2008, 7:44 AM
RodgenotPodge

Great if you are living in Riga. Not so handy from Rathmines.
20/08/2008, 12:45 PM
galah

Air Baltic to Baku - 150e
to Yereven -167e
and to trabzon there doesnt seem to be any flights from Riga ...some rush to book them when match is announced!! those flights all on the friday..
20/08/2008, 3:01 PM
zenokelly

Quote:

Originally Posted by galah

Air Baltic to Baku - 150e
to Yereven -167e
and to trabzon there doesnt seem to be any flights from Riga ...some rush to book them when match is announced!! those flights all on the friday..

I can safely hopefully;) say that the match won't be in Yerevan as there can be no more than 1 international a day in 1 city, and the Turks are playing the Armenians on the 6th.

It does look like it's Trabzon or Baku.

Trabzon certainly looks like it can only be accessed with a stopover in Istanbul, and with Air Baltic flying to Baku, the Azeri option is probably the better option for us!
20/08/2008, 9:21 PM
Green Tribe

word on the street it is munich, vienna or london......hmmmm
20/08/2008, 11:17 PM
NeilMcD

Where did you hear that and are Austria not playing at home that night.
20/08/2008, 11:23 PM
soccerc

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Where did you hear that and are Austria not playing at home that night.

It's been reported from Oslo and Craven Cottage has been mooted.

Would suggest it's more likely to be continental europe
20/08/2008, 11:25 PM
NeilMcD

Very good Soccerc, thanks for posting, so craven cottage is the rumour then from oslo
20/08/2008, 11:27 PM
soccerc

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Very good Soccerc, thanks for posting, so craven cottage is the rumour then from oslo

That's all it is, a rumour though the sources (more than one) would be fairly reliable but could also be drink talk;)

I wouldn't read too much into it at present
20/08/2008, 11:29 PM
NeilMcD

Fair enough, enjoy oslo and the lovely scandanavian ladies.
20/08/2008, 11:32 PM
soccerc

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Fair enough, enjoy oslo and the lovely scandanavian ladies.

I wish, didn't travel, stuck in Clondalkin.

Hoping Pats make the next round of the UEFA Cup so keeping money for that just in case
21/08/2008, 6:30 AM
Ash

Just in airport waiting for flight...
I was chatting to a lad who was staying in a hotel near the team, said he was talking to John Delaney who listed them as the possible venues.
Georgia are away to Italy on the Wedneesday so they looking for somewhere near. Delaney is pushing for London for economical reasons as it would be cheaper for Georgia to foot our travel bill for a game in London.

Could all be bull but that was the pre match pub talk yeserday
21/08/2008, 6:40 AM
Sligo Hornet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash

Just in airport waiting for flight...
I was chatting to a lad who was staying in a hotel near the team, said he was talking to John Delaney who listed them as the possible venues.
Georgia are away to Italy on the Wedneesday so they looking for somewhere near. Delaney is pushing for London for economical reasons as it would be cheaper for Georgia to foot our travel bill for a game in London.

Could all be bull but that was the pre match pub talk yeserday

Cheers Ash.......London or Munich would be ideal....although my original flights to Tbilisi (which I have now cancelled) included at stop at Munich:rolleyes:
21/08/2008, 7:15 AM
Newryrep

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

Cheers Ash.......London or Munich would be ideal....although my original flights to Tbilisi (which I have now cancelled) included at stop at Munich:rolleyes:

Munich if I am being selfish - anywhere (within reason) but London
21/08/2008, 7:24 AM
Sligo Hornet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newryrep

Munich if I am being selfish - anywhere (within reason) but London

Did you get your refund in the end Newry?:confused:
21/08/2008, 7:39 AM
Newryrep

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

Did you get your refund in the end Newry?:confused:

Yeah Sligo Hornet, they offered to fully refund the whole DUB-Rg -TBS - RIga as they had changed the schedule ????? not really sure why but would offer taxes only if i cancelled the Tbilisi legs I double checked with them so I cancelled the whole thing happy days.

So in theory I am standing in Dublin airport not majorily out of pocket waiting for them to decide where the game is. The only criteria is I have to be in Berlin on Mon 8th as we are staying there a few days. I also have a Riga - Berlin on the Mon 8th morning that I will probably cancell.

I could do with them deciding today as its is the wifes birthday tomorrow and we are away for a long weekend and not lkely to be near a computer. It will be hard to sell London to her as a holiday destination:) Please god anywhere but London.
21/08/2008, 8:50 AM
NeilMcD

Go to Montenegro as the holiday bit. Lovely part of the world and I am sure she will love it.

London suits me somewhere like Craven Cottage would be grand, It would be like a home game for us. Munich would be good also.
21/08/2008, 9:11 AM
Green Tribe

Look JD, if you are pushing the Georgians for London, cut it out.
That's mad Newry Rep how you got refund off Air Baltic cos they changed the route schedule, that was months ago and doesn't effect the situation in Georgia, madness, but well done. Wish it was as simple for us with our Air Baltic flights. Minute we know the venue, they'll get harassed.
21/08/2008, 10:23 AM
Newryrep

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Go to Montenegro as the holiday bit. Lovely part of the world and I am sure she will love it.

Gave up on Montenegro a long time ago due to difficullty/expense trying to get from Tbilisi and so made other plans namely a few days in Berlin and a few days in Nice.

Green Tribe I doubt that you will get a refund but think they will eventully give you a credit. Funny thing about the refund is, i orignally paid to alter the Riga-Dub flight from the 8th to the 12th. When they moved this to the 13th it didnt suit so they refunded me the flight and the cost of the change from the 8th to 12th which i wasnt expecting.

When they offered to fully refund on the whole trip yesterday i double checked and nearly bit their hand off. good luck with it refunds cost them money but changing to other usually doesnt cost them much.
21/08/2008, 10:30 AM
aidz1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newryrep

Gave up on Montenegro a long time ago due to difficullty/expense trying to get from Tbilisi and so made other plans namely a few days in Berlin and a few days in Nice.

Green Tribe I doubt that you will get a refund but think they will eventully give you a credit. Funny thing about the refund is, i orignally paid to alter the Riga-Dub flight from the 8th to the 12th. When they moved this to the 13th it didnt suit so they refunded me the flight and the cost of the change from the 8th to 12th which i wasnt expecting.

When they offered to fully refund on the whole trip yesterday i double checked and nearly bit their hand off. good luck with it refunds cost them money but changing to other usually doesnt cost them much.

Did you get your money back already or have you been told the expected time your fare will be returned?
21/08/2008, 10:45 AM
galah

air baltic reply to me over the changing flights..

Hello,
We know what the situation in Georgia is, but our flights to Tibilisi are safe and that is why we continue operations.
The date change is possible only in accordance to regular date change procedures and fare rules.
If you are not willing to use the tickets at all, we can offer you airport tax refund.
Destanation changes is not allowed.

Kind regards,
airBaltic reservations.
21/08/2008, 10:47 AM
Green Tribe

i know newry rep, the most i'm expecting is a credit note due to force majeure as you say.
What use a credit note will be to us if the game ends up in London or somewhere Air Baltic don't fly to :(
21/08/2008, 10:49 AM
Green Tribe

galah., we are getting the same response from air baltic, can't believe they won't do destination change that's crap, :mad:
21/08/2008, 11:16 AM
Newryrep

Quote:

Originally Posted by aidz1

Did you get your money back already or have you been told the expected time your fare will be returned?

Aidz 15-25 working days, seems pretty standard, got my Riga-Dub refund in the next month credit card statement.

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