Okay, right now, travel agencies (in Japan, at least) are Public Enemy No. 1. Here's the deal: I haven't been back to the States since I came here 2 1/2 years ago. Back in April or so I decided, "Okay, I'm going to go home in December. No more postponements." Anyway, some time passed, and the GF and I went to a local travel agency to inquire about some tickets to Florida so that I can see my parents. They told us that tickets usually aren't available until 3 months before the scheduled flight. That made sense to us, so we said thanks and left.
Now, here it is, still early September, a good 3 1/2 months before my scheduled departure of December 22. We decide to check online for some tickets. We were thinking that even if the tickets were not available yet, we might be able to find out when they would be available. Come to find out, the tickets are sold out already! What?!? 3 1/2 months beforehand? Makes me not want to trust a travel agency again.
In all fairness, the tickets that are sold out are the lowest priced ones. I can pay some more to buy some tickets... if I could. The thing is, I'm broke. I've bought too many expensive things this year: new fridge, new air conditioner, new computer... that's not even considering my saving up for an engagement ring. I was counting on getting some low-priced tickets home. But to have them sold out before we thought they would be on sale... that's low. Thanks a lot, Mr. Travel Agent. See you by the oak trees at 3:30, and call your momma to get you afterwards.
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