tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post725685804741470652..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: Supply and demand or plain old Price-gouging?Expat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-74714911028069051172010-04-22T22:41:35.224+01:002010-04-22T22:41:35.224+01:00Absolutely - this isn't a case where people we...Absolutely - this isn't a case where people were willing to pay the higher price. They had already paid a lower price, and through no fault of their own, and with no other recourse got bullied into paying a higher price. The original flights should have simply been re-booked at the same price.Kellyhttp://mylifeinperu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-17929708779484848632010-04-21T16:03:28.628+01:002010-04-21T16:03:28.628+01:00NFAH - I understand the supply and demand argument...NFAH - I understand the supply and demand argument, but when vendors are taking advantage of people who have no choice, to me it's different. You can bet if one of the hotels had a reduced rate most people would choose to stay there; they are only paying the ridiculous prices because otherwise they would have to sleep on the streets.<br />'C the P - why thank you so much!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-84188307656755438072010-04-21T15:30:59.160+01:002010-04-21T15:30:59.160+01:00The whole thing is sureal and I still can't be...The whole thing is sureal and I still can't believe it all happened.A Modern Motherhttp://www.amodernmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-90244974525960487402010-04-21T14:41:06.272+01:002010-04-21T14:41:06.272+01:00HI! you've won a blogger award - the sunshine ...HI! you've won a blogger award - the sunshine award. You can go here to claim it: http://jollyoldengland.blogspot.com/2010/04/sunshine-award.html Of course I had to share it!'Cross the Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440785047330329486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-78628856928990667282010-04-21T13:33:02.870+01:002010-04-21T13:33:02.870+01:00People are willing to pay it, so the airlines/hote...People are willing to pay it, so the airlines/hotels etc. will continue to do it. It is really just supply and demand and free markets. We've all gotten so used to dirt cheap flights and hotels that we're surprised when an alternative reality presents itself!NFAHhttp://notfromaroundhere.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-44409621055605299692010-04-20T20:27:35.640+01:002010-04-20T20:27:35.640+01:00I totally agree. I think the whole thing is disgus...I totally agree. I think the whole thing is disgusting. Just goes to show how low the human race can sometimes sink in times of crisis.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-34902260399550507602010-04-20T19:42:59.454+01:002010-04-20T19:42:59.454+01:00I can't believe the UK tabloids aren't unm...I can't believe the UK tabloids aren't unmasking them all.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-18052864580731281022010-04-20T18:05:21.328+01:002010-04-20T18:05:21.328+01:00I agree with you 100%. My work colleague is stuck ...I agree with you 100%. My work colleague is stuck in Munich. Last night his hotel cost $137 & when he tried to extend for tonight they told him $339. Even Dick Turpin wore a mask.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443153003836499323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-39925233929624920862010-04-20T16:45:23.693+01:002010-04-20T16:45:23.693+01:00I went on BA yesterday for economy flights to £150...I went on BA yesterday for economy flights to £1500 return from London in July. Say what?Lakeland Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263946096580997595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-75469012627502073812010-04-20T14:30:12.019+01:002010-04-20T14:30:12.019+01:00PLain greed that's what it is. Name and shame!...PLain greed that's what it is. Name and shame! Perhaps that may make a difference if not now then in the future!Tattieweaslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-51471087335557401582010-04-20T08:50:40.680+01:002010-04-20T08:50:40.680+01:00I agree, my sister is stuck here in Germany with h...I agree, my sister is stuck here in Germany with her 13 year old. She has a life and business she needs to return to. As much as I love having them here in Germany she is consumed with worry.Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-55208868096561525832010-04-20T06:53:41.406+01:002010-04-20T06:53:41.406+01:00You're so right EPM. My brother, stranded in ...You're so right EPM. My brother, stranded in France, had to pay 400% extra for a ticket as a foot passenger to get back across the channel. WTF?Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-86932806467698895172010-04-20T03:45:41.387+01:002010-04-20T03:45:41.387+01:00I completely agree! It's totally unfair and ta...I completely agree! It's totally unfair and taking advantage of these people's desperation. My boyfriend's mum has been stranded in Spain since Friday. She's now made it over to France and was going to take the train over to England, but what used to cost 60 GBP has been raised to a 300 GBP train ride. I think it's terrible.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497898077923298281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-13026439766963882622010-04-19T23:50:17.873+01:002010-04-19T23:50:17.873+01:00Absolutely agree.
And what about the Russians who...Absolutely agree.<br /><br />And what about the Russians who were charging people to renew their visas because they were physically unable to leave the country? That real is taking advantage.....nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-8633494414891257682010-04-19T23:03:41.718+01:002010-04-19T23:03:41.718+01:00It should be illegal to put the prices up.
This vo...It should be illegal to put the prices up.<br />This volcano is causing chaos for everyone and theres nothing we can do about it.<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-63326873392744490932010-04-19T22:54:49.910+01:002010-04-19T22:54:49.910+01:00Here in Texas that practice is illegal. After Hur...Here in Texas that practice is illegal. After Hurricane Ike many hotel owners were prosecuted for price gouging after charging inflated rates to evacuees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com