Tuesday, November 29, 2011

It's time everyone flies

This post is not about a recent trip using the country's "second flag carrier."  This is about their booking and reservation service that really impressed me.  I booked a trip to Davao for our Middle Managers Training last month.  Nothing unusual except for this official trip I have to use my credit card in purchasing two tickets (one for me and for a co-worker).  Well, nearly a month after, I got shocked when I saw my credit card statement and the amount for the tickets was posted twice - hence double the amount that I requested for reimbursement.  

I immediately called Citibank, got some answers from the phone officer.  The following day, I downloaded and printed the statement dispute form but somehow didn't know which box to check among the reasons for disputing my credit card statement.   Another call to Citibank and was advised to contact the customer service of Cebu Pacific.  

To cut the long story short, I got the best customer care service EVER in the Philippines.  I remember being spoiled in terms of customer service in Japan that I always compare them with the ones I get (especially when transacting over the phone) in Pinas.  But really, I'm so impressed with the way they handled my request and the prompt response I got from them - they promised to give me a resolution within 24 hours and they really gave me.  Here it is:  


  • REFUND CANCELALTION‏

23/11/2011
High priority
To mmprobles@gmail.com, mmprobles@hotmail.com
Greetings!

This is to inform you that we have cancelled your booking for refund due to duplicate booking. Please see details below:


            Name of passenger                 : PEREZ/ MARIA LUISA MS.
                                                              ROBLES/ MARIA MARTINA MS.
                                                                                                                          
Flight Details                           : 5J 963 MNLDVO 16OCT11
                                                  5J 970 DVOMNL 22OCT11
                                                           
Record locator                         VEKWSX
           
            Amount of fund                       : PHP 11,751.52


We apologize for the inconvenience that has caused you.


Best regards,

Service Desk Cebu - Reservations


Now, I encourage EVERY Pinoy to fly the country's "FIRST flag-carrier in my heart."