ltdiver 3 #1 October 28, 2005 Ok....now I've seen it all. http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=5339 (OPENPRESS) October 28, 2005 -- 1-800-Sky-Ride, the nation’s leading source for adventure sports, is pleased to announce that it is working with Travelocity, a leading online travel site, to offer customers an array of exciting adventures. In early September, Travelocity began offering its customers 1-800-Sky-Ride adventures including hot air balloon rides, hang gliding, and skydiving through its TotalTrip(SM) dynamic packaging shopping engine. Now vacationers can supercharge their holiday plans by including breathtaking adventures at appealing destinations across the nation. And bored business travelers can now spring back to life on the wings of adrenaline-pumping, high-flying adventures. After an initial phase, 1-800-Sky-Ride will expand its Travelocity offerings to include several other thrilling experiences throughout North America. These include race car driving, bull riding, white water rafting, rock climbing, glider rides, helicopter rides, paint ball, and more. About 1-800-Sky-Ride 1-800-Sky-Ride is the nation’s leading source for adventure sports. With hundreds of sites constituting its extensive sports network, 1-800-Sky-Ride adventures are conveniently located throughout North America. 1-800-Sky-Ride is committed to superlative customer service in all its sports offerings including skydiving, hot air balloon rides, hang gliding, race car driving, bull riding, white water rafting, rock climbing, glider rides, helicopter rides, paint ball, and more. About Travelocity Travelocity is committed to being the traveler’s champion – before, during and after the trip and works hand-in-hand with the world’s most reputable travel providers so that everything about a customer’s booking will be right. And if it’s not, Travelocity guarantees that it will work with its partners to make it right, right away. This customer-driven focus, backed by live 24/7 phone support, great prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity the fifth largest travel agency in the U.S. – booking $4.9 billion in travel in 2004. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns and operates Travelocity BusinessSM, and lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE: TSG), a world leader in travel commerce. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #2 October 28, 2005 ummm... so now do we need a "What can we do about Travelocity?" thread? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #3 October 28, 2005 Man, you've gotta be shitting me. can't these fuckers just go away already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daane 0 #4 October 28, 2005 Aparently travelocity doesent do any type of research on who they partner with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 October 28, 2005 Quoteummm... so now do we need a "What can we do about Travelocity?" thread? Just posting the notice so people can see where SkyRide is heading. What they're trying to do with this partnership (should the news release be true) is yet to be revealed. Possible scenarios: SkyRide is trying to: 1) Dig in deeper and fight fire with fire 2) Cover their 'sins' with a reputable and successful company 3) Grow larger and encompass more sports and do the same to them as they did to us or 4) Try and learn good business practices and alter the way they have been doing things in the past, and thus get a favorable and reputable business model going 5) ? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #6 October 28, 2005 QuoteMan, you've gotta be shitting me. can't these fuckers just go away already? I know this guy....They call him "The Wolf".....He makes problems go away.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #7 October 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteMan, you've gotta be shitting me. can't these fuckers just go away already? I know this guy....They call him "The Wolf".....He makes problems go away. I've got him on speed dial. He knows his shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #8 October 28, 2005 IMO Travelocity is just pimping their name. Any customers skyride gets thru their new partner will cost skyride a piece of the action and then there's the travelocity customer satisfaction guarentee Sears among others have been allowing questionable companies use their name for selling stuff like vinyle siding, retro fit windows etc. The customers think their dealing with Sears but their contract says otherwise. Buyer beware R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 2 #9 October 28, 2005 Send Travelocity the link to the Skyride threads here including the lawsuit and what USPA has said/done. Someone will read it and distance themselves from them. Might take several hundred emails from everyone here but corporations can distance themselves fast when people speak up. Ask Ice T MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #10 October 28, 2005 Skymall has a Skyride advertisement in it as well. I wrote them a letter and told them what I thought of SKYRIDE. I suggest doing the same with Travelocity. A real paper letter in a nice envelope. Rare things nowdays, but they tend to get more credibility. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 October 28, 2005 Will this mean that people will be able to get tandems at reduced prices? What is Skyride going to do when Travelocity sells a tandem for $20. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 October 28, 2005 QuoteSkymall has a Skyride advertisement in it as well Skymall has contacted Skydive Arizona regarding the alleged complaints against Skyride. Skmall is based out of Phoenix. B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #13 October 28, 2005 Will this mean that people will be able to get tandems at reduced prices?Quote No.. I think the opposite will occur.. Unknowing "customers" will pay LOTS more!!!!! The only reduction will be in what skyride tries to pay the dropzones where these jumps eventually have to OCCUR..... Co-operating dz's who accept these customers, ( and No I will not refer to them as "student skydivers") are fooling themselves into thinking it will help their bottom line.... The fact is, The man off the street will pay more to skyride than most dz's now charge , much more, when all the 'extras' are added . ( perhaps validating a feeling I have had for years... that Tandem Prices need to Go UP^^^^....).. And then .. the staff and instructors and DZO's who are already dedicated and hard working.. will not see that monetary windfall,, which is being siphoned off,, by this so called "service" company.. *** What is Skyride going to do when Travelocity sells a tandem for $20. [laugh*** .... Question is... what will they Both do... when every reputable skydiving facility in the country engages in a "silent boycott"...., and none of their clientele can get the jump accomplished.....???? could be interesting...jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #14 October 28, 2005 QuoteSend Travelocity the link to the Skyride threads here including the lawsuit and what USPA has said/done. Someone will read it and distance themselves from them. Might take several hundred emails from everyone here but corporations can distance themselves fast when people speak up. Ask Ice T edit: it appears this e-mail does not work bizdev-inquiry@travelocity.com But if you guys send something, remember professional non-threatening e-mails will work better than threats and insults. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #15 October 28, 2005 Do we even care? Maybe I'm missing something, but since most DZs have decided to not accept skyride vouchers... what are they planning to do? Send everyone to Atlanta?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 October 28, 2005 QuoteSend everyone to Atlanta? Well...........it IS just a short 20 minute drive from anywhere. My email has been sent to Travelocity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thanatos340 1 #17 October 28, 2005 If you send an Email, Make sure to point out the USPA has decided to disassociate them self from this company and their Owners due to their dishonest business practices. Also point out that they have 100`s of website for non-existent Dropzones, fraudulent and misleading information on their websites and stolen pictures and graphics on those sites. The story of what they did to Chris Martins Family (I still cannot understand why Criminal Charges have not been filed on that one) should also be included to illustrate the Character of the Business that Travelocity has chosen to associate themselves with. Keep your letter very professional and just point out the facts. Also let Travelocity know that you will not do business with them as long as they maintain an association with such a corrupt and dishonest organization. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #18 October 28, 2005 Travelocity is a part of Sabre-Holdings. Sabre Holdings Corporation 3150 Sabre Drive Southlake, TX 76092 USA Tel: 682 605 1000 Travelocity 3150 Sabre Dr. Southlake, TX 76092 Fax: (817) 785-8004 M. Sam Gilliland President and Chief Executive Officer Michael E. Haefner Senior Vice President, Human Resources Jeffery M. Jackson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Carol A. Kelly Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Thomas Klein Senior Vice President and Group President, Sabre Airline Solutions Joan C. Kuehl Senior Vice President, Product Development R. Craig Murphy Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Michelle A. Peluso Senior Vice President, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Travelocity Leslie A. Price Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications David A. Schwarte Executive Vice President and General Counsel Eric J. Speck Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer John S. Stow Senior Vice President and President, Sabre Travel Network Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #19 October 28, 2005 From: http://svc.travelocity.com/about/main/0,,TRAVELOCITY:EN|CONTACT_US,00.html#publicity Their PR is handled by Vollmer Public Relations Judy Haveson E-mail: judy@vollmerpr.com I sent a message uring them to contact the USPA and Skydive Arizona, as well as a link to Betsy's news article about the lawsuit. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #20 October 28, 2005 Can't find a real email address for them. The best I could do is the customer service page for Travelocity and lots of phone numbers for Sabre. I'll send it to Travelocity but I don't think it will go anywhere but someone's recycle bin. For those of you that can...........I suggest a paper letter to Sabre's offices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites purplegirl 0 #21 October 28, 2005 and Sabre is owned by American Airlines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 221 #22 October 28, 2005 QuoteOk....now I've seen it all. ltdiver So - question - what IF we all got together and "posted" an ad in the New York times or USA Today that they were a bunch of liars - and give a researched account of their activities and also details of the lawsuit that is going on right now? What would happen?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #23 October 28, 2005 Quoteand Sabre is owned by American Airlines Well... I found this on the Sabre-Holdings site: "Sabre Holdings is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TSG" American may own a lot of shares, but it is a publically traded company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #24 October 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteOk....now I've seen it all. ltdiver So - question - what IF we all got together and "posted" an ad in the New York times or USA Today that they were a bunch of liars - and give a researched account of their activities and also details of the lawsuit that is going on right now? What would happen? I suspect a lawsuit for defamation....the truth of it woud be up to the judge/jury.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #25 October 28, 2005 probably some of these things: 1. no one would care 2. you'd risk sullying the name of skydiving 3. no publicity is bad pubicity - you're only helping to imprint the brand into people's heads 4. you'd probably be staring down the barrel of a defamation lawsuit. You might feel you have perfectly good justification for saying what you say, and truth is a defence to defamation suits - but if they chuck enough shit at you theres always a chance some of it will stick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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Thanatos340 1 #17 October 28, 2005 If you send an Email, Make sure to point out the USPA has decided to disassociate them self from this company and their Owners due to their dishonest business practices. Also point out that they have 100`s of website for non-existent Dropzones, fraudulent and misleading information on their websites and stolen pictures and graphics on those sites. The story of what they did to Chris Martins Family (I still cannot understand why Criminal Charges have not been filed on that one) should also be included to illustrate the Character of the Business that Travelocity has chosen to associate themselves with. Keep your letter very professional and just point out the facts. Also let Travelocity know that you will not do business with them as long as they maintain an association with such a corrupt and dishonest organization. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #18 October 28, 2005 Travelocity is a part of Sabre-Holdings. Sabre Holdings Corporation 3150 Sabre Drive Southlake, TX 76092 USA Tel: 682 605 1000 Travelocity 3150 Sabre Dr. Southlake, TX 76092 Fax: (817) 785-8004 M. Sam Gilliland President and Chief Executive Officer Michael E. Haefner Senior Vice President, Human Resources Jeffery M. Jackson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Carol A. Kelly Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Thomas Klein Senior Vice President and Group President, Sabre Airline Solutions Joan C. Kuehl Senior Vice President, Product Development R. Craig Murphy Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Michelle A. Peluso Senior Vice President, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Travelocity Leslie A. Price Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications David A. Schwarte Executive Vice President and General Counsel Eric J. Speck Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer John S. Stow Senior Vice President and President, Sabre Travel Network Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #19 October 28, 2005 From: http://svc.travelocity.com/about/main/0,,TRAVELOCITY:EN|CONTACT_US,00.html#publicity Their PR is handled by Vollmer Public Relations Judy Haveson E-mail: judy@vollmerpr.com I sent a message uring them to contact the USPA and Skydive Arizona, as well as a link to Betsy's news article about the lawsuit. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #20 October 28, 2005 Can't find a real email address for them. The best I could do is the customer service page for Travelocity and lots of phone numbers for Sabre. I'll send it to Travelocity but I don't think it will go anywhere but someone's recycle bin. For those of you that can...........I suggest a paper letter to Sabre's offices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplegirl 0 #21 October 28, 2005 and Sabre is owned by American Airlines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #22 October 28, 2005 QuoteOk....now I've seen it all. ltdiver So - question - what IF we all got together and "posted" an ad in the New York times or USA Today that they were a bunch of liars - and give a researched account of their activities and also details of the lawsuit that is going on right now? What would happen?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #23 October 28, 2005 Quoteand Sabre is owned by American Airlines Well... I found this on the Sabre-Holdings site: "Sabre Holdings is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TSG" American may own a lot of shares, but it is a publically traded company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #24 October 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteOk....now I've seen it all. ltdiver So - question - what IF we all got together and "posted" an ad in the New York times or USA Today that they were a bunch of liars - and give a researched account of their activities and also details of the lawsuit that is going on right now? What would happen? I suspect a lawsuit for defamation....the truth of it woud be up to the judge/jury.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #25 October 28, 2005 probably some of these things: 1. no one would care 2. you'd risk sullying the name of skydiving 3. no publicity is bad pubicity - you're only helping to imprint the brand into people's heads 4. you'd probably be staring down the barrel of a defamation lawsuit. You might feel you have perfectly good justification for saying what you say, and truth is a defence to defamation suits - but if they chuck enough shit at you theres always a chance some of it will stick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
