tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post403212355437989829..comments2024-03-29T10:03:47.176+05:30Comments on eNidhi India Travel Blog: Skywatch-Skywaltz: Balloon ride cancelled, no refundShrinidhi Handehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-30085484092820234092019-01-30T14:17:56.929+05:302019-01-30T14:17:56.929+05:30NiceNiceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-89122628190829975582015-02-13T21:11:12.020+05:302015-02-13T21:11:12.020+05:30@Sujatha
Not sure if there's any specific loc...@Sujatha<br /><br />Not sure if there's any specific location- any ground wide open is good for this. They select location the previous night based on wind conditions, weather and other parameters..Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-90346048009773456762015-02-13T21:10:03.804+05:302015-02-13T21:10:03.804+05:30@varun Gaur: ABout 6 to 8 people per flight...
No...@varun Gaur: ABout 6 to 8 people per flight...<br /><br />No, didn't notice any photographers from their side. Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-63932208492382702672015-02-13T15:22:25.991+05:302015-02-13T15:22:25.991+05:30could you please send me exact location of this pl...could you please send me exact location of this place at lonavala? it will really helpful if u wold send me google map linkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228475039172230198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-59346023984138885242014-08-08T09:24:43.706+05:302014-08-08T09:24:43.706+05:30Shrinidhi, it's disappointing to hear what hap...Shrinidhi, it's disappointing to hear what happened. Can you tell me how many people they would take in one flight? Do they have people on ground who can click pictures? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606453982141999291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-3623252904724211022014-06-19T13:47:31.980+05:302014-06-19T13:47:31.980+05:30The pictures look good and exciting, But as always...The pictures look good and exciting, But as always we should read all the related documents carefully to avoid any hassle later on!!!Mahe165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-38599915047615632322014-06-11T19:29:20.230+05:302014-06-11T19:29:20.230+05:30Anon: Thanks
Mridula: I have shared it on their F...Anon: Thanks<br /><br />Mridula: I have shared it on their FB page. Nothing much.<br /><br />There're enough people in India, so service Industry can afford to have a few disappointed customersShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-65557995034363716322014-06-11T10:30:20.608+05:302014-06-11T10:30:20.608+05:30Did you share this blog post with them? I have don...Did you share this blog post with them? I have done a ride with them on invitation. But then being a paying customer is a different game altogether! Mridulahttp://blogs.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-84852582807792937842014-06-03T07:17:55.711+05:302014-06-03T07:17:55.711+05:30i hope you are able to go the next time.i hope you are able to go the next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-84745342292322456062014-05-31T05:41:00.868+05:302014-05-31T05:41:00.868+05:30SP&P: THanks
Ladyfi: Thanks
PC& Yogi: Th...SP&P: THanks<br /><br />Ladyfi: Thanks<br /><br />PC& Yogi: Thanks<br /><br />Aarti: It was a known possibility. Not everything happens exactly as per our wish. Let me see. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Kavitha: They do have clear policy that refund won't be given (no mention of second time cancellation though)<br /><br />Loss from prospects who're turned off will be greater than money earned through not giving refund.<br /><br />Anu: I won't term it atrocious. The risks were known and policy was clear. Just that they could have put customer first. We were told that there's a risk of cancellation. We went ahead and took our chances, which flopped.Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-53831787664765059952014-05-31T05:36:51.855+05:302014-05-31T05:36:51.855+05:30eileeninmd: Thanks
Natasha: Thanks for the detail...eileeninmd: Thanks<br /><br />Natasha: Thanks for the detailed comments and sharing your experience. Yes, skywaltz crew were polite and helpful, risk of bad weather was well known and their policy is crystal clear.<br /><br />My only point is, a happy customer could bring 2-3 more customers and a disappointed customer will turn off 10-20 prospective customers. So it is in their own interest to give a refund. Else they would loose prospects without even realizing it.<br /><br />I also understand the limitations of balloon ride- but I am sure over time it will become more manegable.Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-29134488989253795182014-05-30T17:07:49.635+05:302014-05-30T17:07:49.635+05:30Sorry, about the balloon ride being cancelled.. Th...Sorry, about the balloon ride being cancelled.. They should give you a refund.. Your sunrise shots are just lovely.. Happy skywatching and have a great weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-13398547198774066362014-05-30T12:57:24.308+05:302014-05-30T12:57:24.308+05:30Hi,
I hav had aa similar experience in Europe whe...Hi,<br /><br />I hav had aa similar experience in Europe where the flight was cancelled due to weather & my 200 Euros were not refunded but i was given a validity for 2 yrs and not even a transfer to my friends or family.<br /><br />With the past experience, I was a bit hesitant in trying hot air ballooning with Sky Waltz. However i decided to take a chance to take a flight with skywaltz at Lonavala in the month of April 2014.<br />It was one of the best experience & a life time moment to cherish.<br /><br />The Staff at Skywaltz was extremely cordial and welcoming.<br /><br />Their first priority is SAFETY of its passengers and abiding by that makes a company more reliable.<br /><br />I was informed about the cancellation policies of Skywaltz via email which i think was very fair as the weather is not in anyones control.<br /><br />All around world the limitation for ballooning & its controllability depends on weather.<br /><br />From your pictures it seems that the company did their best to have the ballon inflated and try to have it airborne but when the safety is a concern then cancelling is worthwhile.<br /><br />There is a lot of cost incurred by the company in the process of getting the balloon airborne.<br /><br />Hot Air Ballooning & An aircraft is pretty different.. IF you want to experience Nature first Hand ..Ballooning is the right option to do so..and it<br /> of course has its limitation and needs to be considered.<br /><br />Itz at least nice of Skywaltz that incase of Cancellation due weather they have reschedule & transfer to friends and family policy.<br /><br />Btw Nice Pictures..<br /><br /><br />Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-55500716188635137582014-05-30T11:20:58.895+05:302014-05-30T11:20:58.895+05:30Sorry to hear about the balloon ride cancellation,...Sorry to hear about the balloon ride cancellation, but you got some great sunrise photos!!Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-13557150437898802252014-05-30T10:42:24.839+05:302014-05-30T10:42:24.839+05:30You got some beautiful shots! But it isn't rig...You got some beautiful shots! But it isn't right that they don't refund you the money right away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-13701569987077986072014-05-30T09:36:33.444+05:302014-05-30T09:36:33.444+05:30the sky is beautiful.the sky is beautiful.Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-63464332848009950472014-05-30T08:46:21.359+05:302014-05-30T08:46:21.359+05:30That is terrible. I can't believe how you were...That is terrible. I can't believe how you were treated. Good luck in your efforts.<br /><br />The pics you did take look great though.Yogi♪♪♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/00411274031147372579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-26877353008641945252014-05-30T08:34:09.640+05:302014-05-30T08:34:09.640+05:30Oh damn!! Oh damn!! Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286121748131889485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-1970599378660717452014-05-30T08:07:20.959+05:302014-05-30T08:07:20.959+05:30Even if the money is the problem, why don't th...Even if the money is the problem, why don't they have good policies in place. These kind of places lose the credibility, and so is the people in such activities! <br /><br />But then, are people efficient enough?! Kavithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576117740790981621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-32051114706723440282014-05-30T07:52:06.327+05:302014-05-30T07:52:06.327+05:30That is atrocious! If they do not provide a servic...That is atrocious! If they do not provide a service they should atleast give you a refund! Especially for out of state customers. Usually if weather conditions are not favourable - they let customers know atleast a day or two in advance. You could have planned to do something else in Pune if they had given you a heads up and you didnt want to waste your flight tickets.Anu Menonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011811737233349465noreply@blogger.com