Volaris annual pass is it worth it? 2023 | How not to get screwed by Volaris

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @cmo670
    @cmo670 Год назад +32

    ✈️ that was lovely of you to help the woman’s and her son! Volaris can definitely be a pain. IDK why, but we keep going back to them when we fly to Mexico from Tijuana. We’re fortunate enough to not have had an awful experience with them yet.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +6

      they have essential routes more often than other airlines and well they are often the most affordable option but then they feel like they have the right to screw you. It sucks. I hope you never experience what we did!

  • @EdgarAltamirano-c9w
    @EdgarAltamirano-c9w 9 месяцев назад +8

    I was doing research on the airline and came across your video. Thank you for sharing your story!!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  9 месяцев назад +1

      Good on you for doing research! Happy travels ✈️

  • @betty3.14
    @betty3.14 Год назад +6

    You both have huge hearts! You stood up for yourselves and others, that's very admirable! Wishing you the best!

  • @mexicana4306
    @mexicana4306 Год назад +8

    That’s a terrible experience at CDMX. Thanks for sharing. On a positive note, I have the Volaris annual pass and I’ve used it 4 times already. Flying international and haven’t had any bad issues with it. Cheers to you guys

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      and I hope it continues that way for you! And then for us 😅

  • @Berrie-Bee
    @Berrie-Bee Год назад +7

    🛩️❌⚠️‼️ Loved the reenactment!! Perfect way to tell the story 😃👍

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! We had fun re-enacting lol

  • @michellecronk5396
    @michellecronk5396 Год назад +3

    ✈️ love you two!! How lovely of you to give that family a beautiful experience and thank you for the Volaris pass pros & cons. Very helpful😘♥️

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      I'm sure others would have done the same! If it was my mom, I'd be thankful to whomever looked after her.

    • @michellecronk5396
      @michellecronk5396 Год назад +1

      @EatBailaTravel Claro! My best friend in NYC recently had a perfect stranger take her and her 2 cats in for the night in an epic Airbnb fail. I was so grateful!

  • @cruzelenagamboa2940
    @cruzelenagamboa2940 Год назад +5

    Very nice that you guys helped the lady and the other passengers. ✈️

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      We were a team! If felt so good to be united imagine how much more we can do together. Saludos!

  • @ceciceci4126
    @ceciceci4126 Год назад +3

    It is generous of both of you to have offered this family your hospitality ❤

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      we would have hoped the same if it was our mom out there in need ❤️

  • @liseovasquez
    @liseovasquez Год назад +16

    Hola hola fue un gusto conocerlos son muy lindas personas!! Gracias por hospedarnos en su departamento el día que perdimos el vuelo Mex- Cancún por la misma situación.

  • @PAYROLLRuthGTZ
    @PAYROLLRuthGTZ Год назад +2

    So glad I found that this page!

  • @hugh261
    @hugh261 9 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for saving me from the Volaris scam.

  • @albertkuan95
    @albertkuan95 Год назад +5

    The whole country depends on these two ULCC's VOI and VIV. I've had some awful experiences as well as some good ones. You will find VIV always has shorter lines than VOI, except in Monterrey where they are the hometown carrier. Best thing you can do is document everything from taking screenshots, recording videos and even purchasing with a US credit card (fast, better customer service and easy return of bad payments). You did a great job standing up and knowing your rights, but this is Mexico and I'm not sure how useful PROFECO is. The airline is also expanding its network really soon as it has achieved FAA category 1 and they are hiring pilots, flight attendants and ground staff much faster with less requirements. So count on customer service standards going down. This airline knows its power in Mexico and there is no incentive to improve. The revived Meixcana sounds like a savior, but its network and fleet is too small to compete. Great video exposing this airline! I am an aviation journalist covering LatAm and I will definitely reach out to you guys again. Saludos!

  • @EstebanRodriguez-mj7ep
    @EstebanRodriguez-mj7ep Год назад +5

    Smug Kevin is a good fit. I need to see more of his acting in this channel lol
    My parents got the annual pass, we used it once already and are booking again this week.
    Hopefully they will be 2/2 in good experiences.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      I hope so, too!! changuitos que no se pasen de verg 🤞🏽 lol y el Kevin se lució en este video verdad

  • @jessinmexico
    @jessinmexico Год назад +4

    Aww I love that you were able to help that mom with her son. Crappy situation but at least it had a happy ending :)

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      yea, after all that rage finally settled, we were able to enjoy the evening together, which I'm thankful for 🫶🏽

  • @chrisgris6553
    @chrisgris6553 Год назад +1

    I have always flew with Volaris and Viva and also never experienced any issues, HOWEVER I know many people that have experienced situations like yours. I am so happy you stood your ground because best believe I would have done the same thing! Good job on advocating for yourself. They cannot take advantage of people. It is crazy.

  • @ThomasDeClerck-qs6hk
    @ThomasDeClerck-qs6hk 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video… I will be using this to file my complaint with Volaris and as prove to my credit card company that the problems I’ve been having with Volaris are real, accurate and not made up!

  • @roxyjuarez3564
    @roxyjuarez3564 Год назад +1

    IM GLAD YOU GUYS STOOD YOUR GROUND!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      Thanks! I'm glad we did, too. We can't be letting these corporate bullies getaway with this.

  • @ForTheRoadTravels
    @ForTheRoadTravels Год назад +8

    This stroy had me hooked all the way till the end 👀💀 So glad you guys stood your ground - just like you said, it seems a little too convenient that they now need to charge penalties 😑 That mom is so lucky to have met you two, I couldn't imagine how stressed out she must have been 😢 Great video guys 👏 And I LOVE your shirt Jenny 😍🇲🇽

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      haha glad you enjoyed the video! we enjoyed the reenacting 😅 and we would have wanted someone to take care of our mom if it was her in that situation, too. I love my shirt too 🤗 got it in Veracruz

  • @marthagamboa1740
    @marthagamboa1740 Год назад +5

    ✈️ please keep us updated on how it continues to go with the pass! Great video!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +2

      we will definitely be making another review video once our year is up.. we'll see how it goes in the meantime!

    • @OutdoorBiteswithDanny
      @OutdoorBiteswithDanny День назад

      @@EatBailaTravelso how did the rest of your flights go? Please reply if it is worth the money and would you save if you fly twice a month . Thanks .

  • @christopherarkills8912
    @christopherarkills8912 Год назад +2

    More confirmation that you two are the nicest people. Your rooftop looks great! I am going to make sure I stay on Jenny’s good side!

  • @titon73
    @titon73 Год назад +2

    Volaris is affordable but it does add up at the end with you carryon , check in luggage, seat ect… but you guys are awesome to help out the lady and her son.❤

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      It was the most positive thing that came from this situation. We enjoyed adopting the family. Saludos tia 🤗

  • @coralarce9816
    @coralarce9816 Год назад +3

    We have traveled via Volaris and Viva Aerobus and we have never had any problems. We try to arrive earlier than recommended for both domestic and international problems. We always take into consideration the multitude of people, the size and the layout of the airport, holidays, and other factors that may delay the boarding process. I am glad that everything worked out fine. What I have learned when traveling is that the rules/policies are different in every country and that entitlement in one country may not suffice in another country. This is something I always try to take into consideration.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +5

      You’re smart for allowing extra time when flying with these airlines! I admire your respect for potential cultural differences. To me, corporate abuse is distinct from culture.

  • @zonacrocone4804
    @zonacrocone4804 Год назад +4

    Thank you for this interesting video. My conclusion is to avoid that airline. Period. The old rule is still valid: you get what you pay for, and sometimes even less. Usually I fly American or United to Mexico and haven't had any problems yet.

    • @armandovera2304
      @armandovera2304 Год назад

      I truly agree.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +2

      yea, there's also a saying in Spanish "lo barato sale caro" which means essentially the same as what you just said (maybe you speak spanish and already know this saying! 😁)

  • @allo4333
    @allo4333 Год назад +5

    I dislike Volaris because of all that you mentioned and am surprised they aren’t being investigated.
    Kuddos to both of you for taking care of the woman & her son. You were her angels on Earth ❤

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      I wonder what we can do to have them investigated? 🤔 after all this I'm honestly willing to do more to make real changes to their operation. And thanks for the kuddos, but honestly that woman could have been my mom or tía..

  • @rickytan3362
    @rickytan3362 Год назад +1

    That was very kind of you guys what you did for that lady and his son..

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      We’ve been in that situation a couple of times before the worst one was when we got stuck in Cartagena during covid. The hotel where we stayed took us and we felt so grateful.

    • @rickytan3362
      @rickytan3362 Год назад

      return good karma 😁@@EatBailaTravel

  • @PlanFree
    @PlanFree Год назад +2

    ✈❌ Watched it all the way to the end, and let the adds play.😉 We appreciate You(tubers) sharing a real life experience-it's refreshing.🥂

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      It's the only way to not mislead people!

  • @MNDanno
    @MNDanno Месяц назад

    You guys are AMAZING!!!!

  • @juanflores1763
    @juanflores1763 Год назад +2

    I got the pass too on the pre-sale. I've used it alot. I havnt had any issues but I get at the airport 3+ hours ahead of time. My app has issues half the time but since I'm early I get hooked up.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      I'm glad you figured out the hack quickly!! and I hope you're able to continue using it without any hassle

  • @Xxmayra
    @Xxmayra Год назад +1

    Great informational video!! I'm supposed to be traveling to Mexico and I'm so lost on booking this flight 😅 I've used volaris YEARS ago and it wasn't complicated from what I recall hopefully it all goes smoothly this tine too but it definitely is more nerve-wracking as I will be traveling with two kids this time. Pray for me lol

  • @EstebanRodriguez-mj7ep
    @EstebanRodriguez-mj7ep Год назад +3

    Jenny from the block brought he heat!!! 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @antoniodominguez3646
    @antoniodominguez3646 10 месяцев назад +1

    You guys are extraordinary people. THANK YOU for helping out there other families.
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this half-axx airline. You should try Mexicana.
    Saludos from California.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      We can’t stand corporate abuse and these people very well could have been our own families. I do want to try Mexicana actually! Airlines need more competition since they can improve their quality. Thanks for you comment. Saludos!

  • @elyclave7
    @elyclave7 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you guys ✈️

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  5 месяцев назад

      We feel a little better about the situation now we have learned the in and outs on the volaris annual pass.

  • @bmxsundaze
    @bmxsundaze Год назад +3

    Jenny, I love the t-shirt you are wearing in this video -- where did you get it?

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      Gracias! It's a new favorite shirt of mine now. Got it at the Veracruz (puerto) mercado de artesanías

  • @socalguy-gw1jr
    @socalguy-gw1jr Год назад +1

    Ustedes demuestran ser mejores seres humanos que los de Volaris. It was nice of both of you to help this mom and son after the employees didn’t really care about them. I'm not surprised at all because I just went through something similar with Volaris and Viva Aerobus in Cancun. They show no compassion to customers and not even willing to help find other options. Sorry you both had to deal with this drama.

  • @Prichkly
    @Prichkly 2 месяца назад

    Hahaha such a helpful video. THANKS!!

  • @tatiana.lifeinglow
    @tatiana.lifeinglow 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing, guys! Indeed frustrating 🤯. So nice of you to help the lady with her son. Keep us posted how the pass worked for you over the year.
    Btw do they speak English? Wonder what if a passenger does not know Spanish enough to be able to argue with them 🤔.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      The Volaris staff based in the US speaks perfect English and the Volaris staff in Mexico City speaks some English though not perfectly. Volaris staff in the rest of Mexico you never know.

  • @TheTwoTravelersInMexico
    @TheTwoTravelersInMexico Год назад +1

    ✈Great info. I watched to the end. -Marc

  • @stevegfromnc3482
    @stevegfromnc3482 Год назад +3

    ✈️ 🛩 I looked into Frontier's passes a while ago. They have similar conditions, but the one you really have to watch out for is automatic renewal usually at double the price they sucked you in with at the start. You have to make sure you go in and turn that off. In this case you might want to make sure you use a credit card instead of a debit card so you can challenge it that way in you have to.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +2

      😧 thanks for mentioning the automatic renewal! Gotta watch out for that for sure

  • @janice1910
    @janice1910 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks. Info was very helpful

  • @lugardo
    @lugardo Год назад +1

    y'all seriously need to do more drama/chisme story. it's entertaining asl, and you're both good story tellers. Also a little critic, would be nice if y'all engaged with your subscribers/commenters by occasionally liking/replying. You're a small channel but it shows little appreciation and slightly outta touch. do what you want but just my opinion cause I would love to see you guys grow

    • @lugardo
      @lugardo Год назад

      Update: just saw some other videos and you guys already do this. Plus i based it off this video posted 4hrs ago 💀💀So nvm 😂My apologies. you guys are doing great 👏

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      Hehe all good! We do usually try to respond as quickly as we can, but I'm sick with a cold so I slept in this morning and Kevin is watching the Bears game... LOL

  • @kesia1763
    @kesia1763 Год назад +1

    Good on you Jenny these big companies do not give a toss & walk over you if they can. Well Kevin what can I say......I peed myself laughing, you make a great airport/airline supervisor!😂 As for looking after that lady & her son sending you big hugs...so beautiful♥

  • @juanbarcelona3857
    @juanbarcelona3857 Год назад +1

    Really really appreciate videos like this one
    It is golden.
    They help us navigate mexicos corrupt system

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      I'm so glad this is helpful! 🙏🏽 I hope more people will stand up to these corporate bullies after seeing this video.

  • @QBPassportFlexin
    @QBPassportFlexin 9 месяцев назад

    Hey guys, thank you so much for making this video! I had got the v-pass round trip and was thinking about canceling that membership for the v-pass. After watching this video, I will stick with the v-pass! The major deal breaker is you can only book flights 24 hours in advance. That is a major deal breaker because Volaris is known to overbook flights! Especially places such as Cancun.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  9 месяцев назад

      Yep and that’s exactly what happened to us in this video. They overbooked a flight and shut down check in to control their mess and then tried to screw us.

  • @AliciaHawkins4
    @AliciaHawkins4 Год назад +5

    Thanks for the break down on the Volaris Pass! It was hugely helpful to know. After my experience with the " Volaris travel voucher aka coupon" I wouldn't pay for any additional products they offer for the examples and experiences that you shared - tech issues, additional fees, non-existent customer service, and predatory fees, etc. As much as a love a deal, have y'all been able to use the pass since then? How has it worked out for you both after this incident? Lastly, that was incredibly amazing that you banded together to collectively advocate so no passenger was left behind!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      We haven't tried to use it since. Well, except for buying another trip back to Mexico City 24 hours later. That went fine. This incident was a couple of weeks ago. And we will continue to use it but now more cautiously knowing how low they're willing to go when it comes to customer service, we'll be prepared for the worst.

  • @alexgranados8719
    @alexgranados8719 2 месяца назад +1

    You should make another video like the entire year using this pass. How did it go? As a half Mexican/Colombian and remote worker this can be perfect for me to flight back and forth between these two countries.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Месяц назад

      update video coming in the next few weeks!

  • @CigarAttache
    @CigarAttache Год назад

    great episode! The role playing was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

  • @cachecow
    @cachecow Год назад +1

    That's a good deed in the karma bank!
    Tha pass would be great and would be a good deal if you could actually get on a flight.
    For international flights it makes sense, but domestic flights are only @ $70, so I don't see a great savings for the hassle, and it sounds like a guaranteed middle seat.
    Thanks for the heads up! I'll pass on the pass
    I wouldn't pay, I'd just rebook on whatever flight was leaving next to an interesting place that still had seats available (you said flexible!).
    If they bounce you from a flight that's on them, and though they want to charge you for being late to a flight you had a reservation for, they can't charge you to check into another flight within the 24 hour window.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +2

      That lady could have been my mom, my aunt...
      and yea, in theory the pass is great, but in practice, they use it as an opportunity to scam people.

  • @Agustin-jo8mv
    @Agustin-jo8mv Год назад +5

    Damn so nice of you guys to help that lady! Also damn that pass sounds sketchy. I see that it might be worth it, but its basically a discounted service that they try to cheat you out of i guess. :(

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      the pass, in theory, should work great. But it's the staff behind the scenes with shady practices that ruin it

    • @Agustin-jo8mv
      @Agustin-jo8mv Год назад +2

      @EatBailaTravel hmm. That could be true. It's a shame though. I thought about getting a similar pass, but decided it left too many unanswered questions. I hope it works out for you guys in the end. The tips provided sound useful!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      I’m hoping that we’ll be able to stay one step ahead of them from now on now that we know what kind of BS they tend to pull. Unless they surprise us with something new 😅

  • @laura3619
    @laura3619 Год назад +1

    I just would like to say that this happens evewhere,last week my son got 1 hr early to the airport here in the USA,it took a long time to get to check in,and he lost his plane.
    Of course they told him that it was his fault for not being there earlier!!
    He fought for his $$ or to get a new ticket....speak up people!!
    Thanks for sharing.
    ❤🙏

  • @hannahjuarez8887
    @hannahjuarez8887 Год назад +1

    Wow…. This videos makes me think of our trip to Guanajuato a couple years ago with vivo aerobus. 🤦🏻‍♀️
    We spent a night in Mexico City airport. It was rough… and very cold lol

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      VivaAerobus is another one on our shit list!

  • @edwinayala6145
    @edwinayala6145 Год назад +2

    Bring back Aero Mexicana ! ✈️ definitely not gonna buy the annual membership. Not worth the headaches. Thanks Jen & Kev!

    • @jetlag737
      @jetlag737 Год назад +2

      Mexicana had its issues too.

    • @edwinayala6145
      @edwinayala6145 Год назад +1

      Hijole! Estamos fregados entonces

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +2

      😅 ay ay ay.. if only there was some basic human decency with these airlines

  • @dursonj
    @dursonj 9 месяцев назад +1

    So weird I have flown back and forth from CUN to TIJ like 8 times with this pass with no problems and not even pay for my carry on and backpack. I've been living in PDC for 5 years and I'm super flexible when traveling. I'm trying to get my girfriend to come to TIJ tomorrow but there's no flights yet. Thanks for the video!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  9 месяцев назад

      whaaat you got a free carry on using this pass?? Was it automatically added when you booked or did you just show up with your carry on and they didn't say anything? I'm glad you've been able to use it and it's gone well! Hope we can be as lucky as you in the next times we use it 🙏🏽

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 Год назад +1

    I love your top, Jenny. No, I would not have paid, what BS. Good for you, Jenny, fighting for yourself and the other woman, I would have made a scene if necessary, I don't have the patience for that nonsense. How nice that you let the woman and her son spend the night, you guys are awesome, thanks for sharing!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      Thanks, Cindy! It's embroidered and in the shape of Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤️ and good, we can't let these corporate bullies hang us out to dry

  • @marciejade1408
    @marciejade1408 Год назад +1

    Yup. These are the normal tactics from budget airlines now. I looked into Frontier Airlines annual pass and it’s exactly the same as you said of Volaris. I bought a $40 ticket and THEY cancelled the flight and charged me $100 rebook fee for this. Had to pay as I was stuck and needed to get home. I wouldn’t bother with Volaris annual pass as I feel as long as it’s off season you are only paying the taxes and airport fees anyways and if it was during the season they will have limited, if any, flights available.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  9 месяцев назад

      They’re jerks. They abuse as much as they legally can and with a smirk on their face 😏

  • @LuisGonzalez-tr7os
    @LuisGonzalez-tr7os Год назад +1

    A couple years ago when I lived in Cali, I had the Vclub cuz I would often buy $200 trips to Costa Rica. Never had an issue there and customer service was great.
    Whenever I use Voalris to Mexico and back to Chicago, I get a crappy experience almost every time.
    This last time I was charged an additional $50 using the Volaris annual pass that I noticed on my statement later. After multiple phone calls, I gave up trying to fight it.

    • @3x157
      @3x157 Год назад +3

      Guadalajara is crappy service and when I fly out of L. A is always decent. Just in Mexico, they get attitude. I actually just had my last flight with them. Only because it was booked months in advance. I'm just going to pay extra and actually fly with an American airline.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      That stinks. I am going to write complaints every chance I get (and where appropriate, not that I'm going to make stuff up). They are fine sometimes, but assholes most of the time.

  • @scottscott7395
    @scottscott7395 Год назад +2

    I’m sorry that happened it’s horrible. That happens a lot. We had the same problem and had bought front seats for my disable 85 year mom and didn’t awarded our paid front seats and sent my mom and me to the back of the plane in separate seats my mom needed assistance. After fighting for about three months to get the refund. They gave my mom a 63 dollar voucher to her name good for 30 days. My mom couldn’t use that voucher and couldn’t change it to my name even though I booked and paid for the tickets 🤬😡

    • @rosaritomex4223
      @rosaritomex4223 Год назад

      You should had dispute the charge with your credit card company consumer credit act law.

    • @tivsma
      @tivsma Год назад

      Sorry to hear this, they really are just scammers. We've been ripped off by them like this too, I hope they get held accountable someday soon.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      WOW. That's horrible. They really do NOT care about people as human beings. I'm to believe they really couldn't honor a paid seat for a disabled elderly woman? That's just BS.

  • @rjimenez4137
    @rjimenez4137 10 месяцев назад +1

    So glad you didn’t let them get away with ripping you off. Question, are you able to add luggage and select a seat with the annual pass? Thank you

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes you are able to do add a luggage and select your seat as an annual pass member 👍🏽

  • @ikeelu024
    @ikeelu024 2 месяца назад +1

    Any updates? Seems like you are getting close to the year ending. The first trip went pretty bad, but you also learned a lot of tips. Wondering if that has made it worth it and if its gotten better on their end.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Месяц назад +1

      Yes! Updated video review coming soon! We did learn a lot about how to juice this pass and will share in the next few weeks 🤗

  • @azchemguylopez2596
    @azchemguylopez2596 Год назад +1

    Gracias for having a big heart and showing empathy. It says a lot about your character. ❤ To them, we are all expendable because these airlines are only about the money without any consideration for the human side of traveling. Overbooking is the result of unregulated capitalism. Saludos!

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +2

      Unregulated capitalism (and greed) indeed. 😏

  • @LocaldudeCA
    @LocaldudeCA Год назад +1

    viva did this to us in February and yep they DGAF. I paid to rebook the next day.

  • @violakat
    @violakat Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @mexicantraveleronabudget1196
    @mexicantraveleronabudget1196 Год назад

    Fly from fresno to Guadalajara often with no issues at all. Best deal for me so far.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      And I hope it stays that way! 🤞🏽

    • @rosaritomex4223
      @rosaritomex4223 Год назад

      Volaris in Fresno suck they leave 12am or 2am Tijuana is better.

  • @faustomichel4419
    @faustomichel4419 Год назад +1

    Great story

  • @lih-fk8by
    @lih-fk8by Год назад +1

    Thank you for the useful information, as for me I will choose to not patronage Volaris at all, I do not like companies that try to screw their customers

  • @angelfranco3711
    @angelfranco3711 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for FYI 😮

  • @lizpdx07
    @lizpdx07 Год назад +2

    Good job not backing down! I would say learn the aviation rules in Mexico. They have to reimburse you when it’s their fault. I got bumped from a flight because they said I didn’t check in online, but I did because they sure did have my money for my extra luggage I was checking (this was Aeromexico, BTW) so they gave my seat to someone else, meanwhile my friend who I was traveling with, who speaks no Spanish had to fly back to CDMX alone, w/o me. I was livid! Made the biggest stink ever and they gave me $400 USD. I lost an entire day though and that is nonrefundable.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      Wow I’m bummed to hear this happened with Aeromexico 😏 lost time is nonrefundable and that’s the worst loss of all

  • @novelero03
    @novelero03 9 месяцев назад +1

    I would have gone torpedo Karen on them and thrown Better Business Bureau lingo and god knows what else to scare the crap out of them! Due to my profession, it is not convenient for me to get the annual pass, but this is all great information to know. Thank you for the video! :) Saludos from a traveler that can only take Volaris since they are the only ones that fly direct from Chicago to Morelia.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  9 месяцев назад +2

      😅😅 well, I did my best to give them whatever version of Karen I could lol
      and, that's how they get us.. when there are no other options 🥲

  • @brucetuttle9911
    @brucetuttle9911 7 месяцев назад +2

    U r right, unfortunately it’s the best way to fly from pvr to tij. Having said that I think someone should sue the heck out of them!😊

  • @andredewar4619
    @andredewar4619 Год назад

    Great episode

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      👍🏽👍🏽 thanks for watching! Have a great rest of your Sunday 😊

  • @josealamo418
    @josealamo418 3 месяца назад

    So sorry for your experience. There customer service a few years back was awful. I have had volaris annual pass for 1 yr now. Also pay 350 p/yr and having run into any troubles.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Месяц назад

      Yea they're not great but once you learn the ins and outs , it's not all bad

  • @beachlife8367
    @beachlife8367 Год назад +1

    You briefly mentioned Viva Aerobus. Would you elaborate? I have a ticket with them from QRO to Cancun in November. It was not through any special program offering, that I'm aware of.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      VivaAerobus is another budget airline that has shady tendencies. We have stories with them, too. Kevin's parents paid a flight from Chicago to Puerto Escondido last year, with a layover in CDMX. They paid $100 usd for their luggage (ridiculously high). The luggage didn't make it to PE, only to Mexico City. They claimed that the $100 fee was only for the first leg of their trip and that they'd need to pay ANOTHER $100 to get the luggage brought to them to their final destination. Kevin fought that one like hell. We got them to ship the luggage to PE from Mexico City after lots of arguing and slipping the Viva attendant $500 mxn pesos. It was a mess when they were going to fly home as well. We called the airline the day before departure to make sure their luggage was included with their flight. Viva rep on the phone assures us it's included. We get to the airport and they try charging $100 usd AGAIN! We call the Viva rep again and they ask us to pass the phone to the attendant at the airport and the attendant refuses to take the call. It was a MESS.

    • @beachlife8367
      @beachlife8367 Год назад +1

      @@EatBailaTravel Good to know! Wow! OKAY. Thank you!

  • @tabacum2
    @tabacum2 Год назад +1

    I keep hearing these horror stories about Volaris so I prepare for the worst, but so far we have had nothing but good experiences. They even gave us vouchers allowing us to rebook for free when we had to reschedule a return flight due to a medical issue, despite having bought the cheapest non-refundable tickets (they were probably happy to resell our seats for more than we paid). Meanwhile we have experienced problems with every US carrier we have flown in recent years. At least the US carriers pay YOU if they overbook!

  • @Vancouver_Dan
    @Vancouver_Dan Год назад +2

    So did you get to Cancun? And, I would be reluctant to fly out wondering if I could ever get a return ticket (or have to go through the hassle again).

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      We did. We had to fly for a quick work trip and be back in Mexico City by Monday. Because we arrived later than planned and had to work, we didn't have time to enjoy the beach, sadly.

  • @armandovera2304
    @armandovera2304 Год назад +4

    I had an awful experience with Volaris in 2019. I had a flight from Tijuana to CDMX with a connection in Monterey. The flight was delayed for hours. The worst part is that Valaris couldn't give any information when the flight would resume.
    If you want to avoid headaches and incompetence, the pass isn't worth it.

  • @dinoolivas6212
    @dinoolivas6212 10 месяцев назад +1

    I had a totally different experience when I missed one flight last September. I was traveling from tijuana to cancun. I forgot to check in and didn't remember about it till I was heading to the airport. Unfortunately I had no data. When I got to the airport it was too late to check in. I eventually went to the desk and they rebooked me on the next flight without charging me. I was surprised, expecting that I was going to pay something. Nope. Just handed me the new ticket and off I went. I do speak Spanish and try to make them laugh so I don't know if that had anything to do with it.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      I’m glad to hear you had a positive experience! It must really depend on who you get and yea I agree that speaking Spanish makes a difference.

  • @adrianapaschal6506
    @adrianapaschal6506 11 месяцев назад +1

    Did you have to pay for your backpack? Isn't it considered carry-on? Thank you for your response.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  11 месяцев назад

      No you do not have pay for your back. We pack it super compact with vacuum sealed bags.

  • @martbright
    @martbright Год назад +1

    I wish I could say I am shocked at your experience, but... last time I took Volaris I was at the airport more than 2 hours ahead and was the last one onboard. The lines are always crazy long and the airport in CDMX is super confusing. The signage is terrible. You were so kind to help the woman from Puebla and her son! I think I will pass on this Volaris deal 😉

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      You are wise to pass on this 😉😄 thanks for your comment!

  • @ovh992
    @ovh992 Год назад +1

    I took volaris as well I paid regular price. Both the website and app were down when I was trying to board.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      Wow, so this really does happen all the time. It’s got to be intentional

    • @ovh992
      @ovh992 Год назад

      it is an actual scam. I actually took two flights. One from Fresno to Guadalajara and another from Mexico city to Guadalajara. Neither time did the app work. At the hotel or in the airport.

  • @Pedro-Toro
    @Pedro-Toro 10 месяцев назад +1

    Me la pienzo con estos de Volaris.

  • @jh3tskibrave939
    @jh3tskibrave939 8 месяцев назад +1

    OMG 😳 now I am scared for our flight this coming July 😖😖😖

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  8 месяцев назад

      You’ll be fine! Make sure to check in as soon as it’s available

  • @beachlife8367
    @beachlife8367 Год назад +1

    4:04 "This is going to be the counter. I'm going to do a dramatic reenactment. Kevin's going to be the bad guy. It's going to be great." I bust out laughin'! 🤣😂🤣😅😆

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      haha I'm glad you liked that part because I was having such a moment!! too much fun with this reenactment lol

  • @chasingtheAmericanDream
    @chasingtheAmericanDream 5 месяцев назад

    How do you add the checked baggage using the Volaris Annual Pass? Or where do you do that?

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  5 месяцев назад +1

      You have the option to add it when you make a flight reservation. You can also add it during check in

  • @Mrkevi123
    @Mrkevi123 4 месяца назад +1

    Is a TUA only charged from the departing mexican airport.
    So from LAX to GDL, no TUA fee?

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  4 месяца назад

      Yes that is correct for example when we leave Chicago to Mexico we pay around $25-30 USD

  • @Mrkevi123
    @Mrkevi123 4 месяца назад +1

    Can you book 2 flights on same day?
    Jusr in case you need to make your own layover if no direct flight are available

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  4 месяца назад

      Yes, you can book as many flights as you wish but if you don't make your layover it becomes your responsibility

  • @miguelaguilar7082
    @miguelaguilar7082 10 месяцев назад +1

    Have you tried new airline Mexicana? They say is supposedly cheaper and more convenient.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Not yet! But we will try at some point. Will be interesting to see. Airlines need more competition to improve their quality. At least that’s what I hope happens.

  • @omgbigo
    @omgbigo Год назад +1

    I love your blouse, where can I get one for my wife’s bday

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      Ah, well, I bought it at a market in the port of Veracruz

  • @mdrejhon
    @mdrejhon 6 месяцев назад

    I have the pass and am satisfied with it. It's much better for GDL residents because GDL's airport is much more efficient than MEX's airport. Still easy to make my gate even if I arrive at the GDL airport only 45 minutes prior, as long as I checked in online via the app. Amazing I can go from curb to gate in reliably 10 minutes flat, GDL is (relatively) efficient in comparison, especially if I use the less busy northernmost security entry (the one closest to the roundabout). My average is arriving 1 hour prior. GDL is also a major Volaris hub, and is probably the best big airport in Mexico for annual pass holders, which also makes it good for gringos & digital nomads of Ajijic & Lake Chapala & Guadalajara, in addition to locals who fly often. The satisfaction rating of the pass is much higher for GDL users than for MEX users.

  • @Vancouver_Dan
    @Vancouver_Dan Год назад +1

    I noticed that their web site is very glitchy. I had to try several times to purchase tickets to fly from PE to Mexico City in January. Thanks for the heads up about checking in on line (or at the airport). Meanwhile - I am still waiting for my refund from Aero Mar ... which I will never see.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      sigh... well, I hope you get it! They're hoping you forget/give up about it.

  • @Irvg1
    @Irvg1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Waao such a nightmare! I was in the same situation, I booked one night before and in front of the desk they told me that the fly was oversold but the difference is that they booked for me another fly to the same day and gave me a coupon with 6000 mxn for the inconveniences

  • @jetlag737
    @jetlag737 Год назад

    ✈️ I hate them too. They are difficult to work with, but it’s the only nonstop flight from Seattle to Guadalajara.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      They operate a lot of essential routes and take advantage of people 😕

  • @mexicantraveleronabudget1196
    @mexicantraveleronabudget1196 Год назад +1

    Where i do have issues in my mexico is the damn car rental places. Now that's a fight when they try to charge you more 😅. My inner Pancho villa comes out. Jenny from the block lmfao 😅😅😅

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад

      oh my gosh the car rental companies are a whole nother story! They deserve their own video

  • @steveklarer3221
    @steveklarer3221 5 дней назад +1

    We've flown on this ticket about five times in the past year to travel from Guadalajara to Houston. . At least three times the website and checkin stations weren't working. The Volaris online interface is, without a doubt, the worst I've ever seen. If feels like it was done by a 12 year old for their first class assignment at designing a complex website. If that were the case, I'd give it a C at very best. So far, though, we've always managed to get our flight.. So far ... .

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  5 дней назад

      Glad to hear you’ve gotten use out of it! We’ve learned that, once you figure out how to anticoagulant their moves and tricks, it is possible to make this pass work for you! We plan to upload an updated review soon.

  • @PabloPicapiedra1
    @PabloPicapiedra1 3 месяца назад +1

    So, if you can't check-in via their app what does the ticket says? It says to be show up two hours before your flight. I have the Volaris Annual Pass and It have never had any issues. This Pass is for people that are flexible, meaning that you can book a flight within 72 hours. I don't recommend this past for people that are not flexible and also means showing up to the airport earlier, specially flighting from MEX to CUN.

  • @angelinacruz322
    @angelinacruz322 Год назад +1

    Volaris airlines always has a card under their sleeves. But it is the most economical, that is why I use it as well. By the way, I looove your shirt! Where can I buy one??

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      They suck people in with their comparably affordable prices and then sink their teeth into you. 😏
      Got my shirt at the Mercado de artesanías in Veracruz (puerto) 😊

  • @cuchanu
    @cuchanu Год назад

    I bought this pass a week ago and haven't found a single flight available either from my city to Guadalajara (the only option from my city) or from Guadalajara to anywhere else. Or anything period! It's possible that flights are limited to dia de los muertos.
    It's a little deceptive because if you're not using the pass there are still tickets available to buy, so obviously all seats are not available for the pass.
    Regarding check in. They force you to check in because they want to try to charge you for your baggage if possible. It's not that the app is down.

  • @david_chevalier
    @david_chevalier Год назад +1

    Desafortunadamente lo barato siemple sale caro.
    Que bueno que pudieron ayudar a asa persona con su hijo 👏

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Год назад +1

      De nada salió algo positivo. Hicimos una linda amistad con la señora de Puebla.

  • @WonderProfessor
    @WonderProfessor 11 месяцев назад +1

    Volaris has been very, very good to me. I have both the v.pass and the Annual Pass. However, as you unfortunately have learned the hard way, their website and other customer service is something out of a bad horror movie. I don't go to the airport unless I have a printed copy of my boarding pass in hand. Bring your own food and water because the food is really bad and the water is expensive. On the plus side, their flight attendants are great and if you get and use the Invex credit card, they waive the baggage fees for baggage. Vivan Mexico y Volaris! (Cramped seats and all.)

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  9 месяцев назад

      Good! And I hope they keep being good to you because that's how it should be. We're definitely learning how to navigate their BS :) lol

  • @jennifers6463
    @jennifers6463 Месяц назад +1

    Sounds like a tactic for them to upcharge. They sell the annual pass knowing they will shut down the website, so people will go directly to the airport and experience what you've experienced.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  Месяц назад

      We have used the volaris pass for a year and it’s still love/hate relationship but we have never encountered one of these issues.

  • @pedrozatravel
    @pedrozatravel Год назад

    All of the three major airlines in Mexico are nominal at best. The problem is the average flyer and more so in Mexico wants the cheapest ticket and so they get poor customer service. I often wonder if there was a good Mexican airline if it would dominate the airline industry. I know I am willing to pay a little bit more to avoid some of the common annoyances. For example I almost always pay the extra 15 usd to pick my seat and get priority boarding.

  • @duvantrujillo2325
    @duvantrujillo2325 10 месяцев назад +1

    I am a huge chivas fan and would like to fly over the weekends Seattle to GDL
    And just visit my gma in gdl too on random weekends
    Would this be ideal for me ?
    When you book 72 hours for international flights is it a round trip ?
    Or one way ?
    Since it is a weekend trip,
    Can I book Thursday 2 am
    Trip Seattle to gdl for Friday night departure
    And
    GDL to Seattle Sunday return
    ???
    Thank you for your time ! 😮‍💨🙏🏽

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel  10 месяцев назад

      Bookings are always one-way, even for the international flights. Yea, you can book your flight from Seattle to GDL on Thursday at 2am for Friday night departure. If you're going to use it often, it will pay itself off. Just be prepared to deal with their BS.

    • @duvantrujillo2325
      @duvantrujillo2325 9 месяцев назад

      Okay so since it’s 3 days
      I would be able to technically look for viaje one way there and then one way back availability before saying green light ?