Going to Colombia? Yes and No?

The news that I would travel in Colombia may have been premature.

I called my airline today to confirm tomorrow´s flight.

Avianca: Depart BA at 0735, arrive Bogota 12:30.

Me: Great. Thanks.

Avianca: Depart Bogota 14:45, arrive Panama City 16:00

Me: What? I changed the date and the termination city.

Avianca: No. We have you booked to Panama City.

Me: Grrrrr!

So, when I changed my flight last month, there was a bit of miscommuncation. He said/she said. The bad news is, she got to say it on the computer, too. Tomorrow, i may be flying straight through to Pananma. We will see.

If I was traveling lighter, like my brother might do, I would not be checking any bags and I could just step off the plane in Bogota. That is not me.

I was told I could change the destination to Bogota, however, they would have to cancel the ticket I have on the full flight and then re-issue a new one - with the possibility that in the time it takes to canel and re-issue, I may lose the seat that I already had because the flight is full. Plus there´d be a charge to change ticket and destination.

Why does fate play these cruel tricks on me and only me???????????????

Okay, maybe not just me and only me.

I will take this change in plans and see what comes of it. Maybe I will change the date and desitination and stay in Argentina. Maybe I will be able to check my bags to Bogota and then walk off the plane. Maybe I will fly to Panama City and make my way through Central America earlier than planned.

Time will tell.

bjm 04.14.08