They come in threes, you know

[Pleater]

My son, his wife and two sons just arrived back from a holiday in America - which they mostly enjoyed, it was fine until they tried to leave....

First the booked and confirmed wheelchair for my daughter in law was not available when they arrived at the airport - she is waiting for an operation on her knees and is on crutches, so she had to hobble all the way whilst my son had to carry one not quite walking offspring, who is rather heavy and keep control of one almost four year old who never stops dancing around and wrangle all the luggage into the airport building.

Having got everyone and everything inside my son took back the hire car and handed over his credit card plus the cost of the hire in dollars - expecting to get a full refund, as arranged - yes, says the receptionist - no, not so - my son did not know at the time obviously, but has now found out that the insurance is still on the credit card, plus a transaction charge.

He heads back to collect the family and check in - little Hayden is not on the ticket. He shows the booking form, which has details of all of them - not good enough - pay 150 dollars to take your baby son home.

At least they arrived back safe and sound and hopefully the extra costs will be sorted out in due course, and in the meantime the plastic is taking the strain of the unexpected expenses.

I think he heeds another holiday to get over the last one.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: