I'm on a grand tour de Asia, but traveling during summer holiday season presents some challenges. In particular, sold out nonstop flights to hot spot destinations. With that in mind, I booked the only overnight flight from Singapore to Sydney left, connecting in Phuket, Thailand (it's the opposite way, I know I know). Long story short, the airline had issued me a connecting flight that was physically impossible to make -- the ticket counter closed even before I deplaned.
With no other flight to Sydney until Friday (for $4000!), I spent 43 minutes on the phone with the travel agent (roaming charges, sorry Google) and rearranged my travel plans. Luckily, there was a Korean Air flight leaving just after midnight to Seoul, where I could connect to Tokyo (my destination after Sydney). Thank you Korean tourists!
Then... the flight was delayed. Flashbacks to just a few hours ago, I panicked. But Korea Air ftw! On the flight, they moved everyone with a connecting flight up to the front for to deplane quickly. At the gate was a wonderful Korean man holding a sign with my name. He escorted me to my Tokyo flight, which was waiting for me and we took off no less than 5 minutes past schedule. Jetstar, please take note: THAT is how you do a connecting flight.
I'm heading to Sydney on Monday. Let's hope take 2 is successful, otherwise you may find me 'Working From Beach' back in Phuket ;)
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