Terms and conditions...

I was ranting about online ticketing.

After the umphteen (failed) time buying the air tickets online, I decided to give it another try before asking my sister's help.

My final attempt failed too. But before I check the box, this time I read through the T&C.

Apparently, I can just pay cash at the nearest ticketing office at the price mentioned online. One just have to wait for an e-mail, with the reference number.

I waited for the transaction, checking my bank statement online to make sure that I really haven't transfer money to the airlines account. Yes. This time it fails too.

I give it another try. I waited for the e-mail, and bring the reference number to the ticketing office. The price online was $188, the cheapest one available. In some of the previous attempt, the fare was $274.

At the ticketing office, the clerk informed me that I have to pay $50 for the administration/administrative fee. I walked out, thinking that it's ridiculous. The T&C stated that they assure that I still get their best price if I pay the fare within 24 hours. Then, I realized 188+50 is less than 274, so I rushed back.

Feeling confident that the price would be $238, I handed out $250. The clerk told me it's $199! What a surprise. So I only paid $11 more than the price listed online.

Yes, I am quite satisfied with the service. Had I known this, I would just book a ticket online, wait for the reference number and then pay at the ticketing office.

The total price, is $199 return ticket. A bus fare for the same destination is $180 to and fro.

Bliss... unfortunately, it's my mother's ticket not mine.

Note to future self: please read through the TERMS AND CONDITIONS before checking the agree box!