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VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 14:59
by catsilversword
Just trying to book some reward flights. When I try to go through the process, an error message displays to say they are unable to process the request. I seem to remember reading here about a similar problem some months back - has it been fixed and broken again, or is it something that never has been sorted out???

Re: site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:05
by honey lamb
catsilversword wrote:Just trying to book some reward flights. When I try to go through the process, an error message displays to say they are unable to process the request. I seem to remember reading here about a similar problem some months back - has it been fixed and broken again, or is it something that never has been sorted out???

Never been sorted out v(

Re: site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:08
by David
Think you find available dates (as you have done) but then start a new booking process by specifically booking those dates.

(does that make sense ?| )

David

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:16
by catsilversword
And then it lets you make the booking with miles??? I think I may end up calling them.

Quite bizarre though. The dates I want were not this morning.... yes, I know that happens, but it still seems weird. I suppose someone, somewhere, has some kind of algorithm that decides to keep changing availability.

I wish I had the first idea how it all works... ii)

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:19
by catsilversword
Oh my goodness. The dates have now changed back to as they were this morning. Did I dream it????

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:22
by Vegascrazy
I just prompted Greg for an update on this on the VS web site page. It's shameful that they allow a broken piece of web functionality to go unchecked for so many months. https://www.facebook.com/virginatlantic ... 8297937679

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:23
by David
catsilversword wrote:And then it lets you make the booking with miles???


Think so, just input dates that have shown as available and click book with miles.


catsilversword wrote: I think I may end up calling them.


Maybe better to :)

David

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 15:25
by catsilversword
Vegascrazy wrote:I just prompted Greg for an update on this on the VS web site page. It's shameful that they allow a broken piece of web functionality to go unchecked for so many months. https://www.facebook.com/virginatlantic ... 8297937679


Agree. Greg's reply didn't give any positive vibes either :(

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 17:09
by tontybear
link to this thread ? and the newish CIO for VS

Re: VS site problem

PostPosted: 11 May 2012, 17:22
by catsilversword
You have to wonder how many potential passengers it puts off. How can any business afford to have its site not working properly?!