u/Past_Comfortable_959

Hoping for any help getting tickets issued.

I purchased flights from LAX-SYD-WLG on June 10, and did not receive a confirmation number. After calling several times, was issued a confirmation number, and the app and website show my reservation is confirmed.

Got an email today that the SYD-WLG flight was canceled, and I would need to call to get the flights changed.

When I spoke with the representative on the phone today, he told me that I do not have tickets (they haven't been issued), and he can't change the flights unless I have a confirmed ticket. He said he could cancel and rebook the tickets, but I'd have to pay the (substantial) fare difference.

I just discovered that my credit card was never billed (it was a pending charge that was ultimately reversed), but I still have the 'confirmed booking' and reservation number. Since I'm American and hadn't updated APIs, I did that today, and am hoping that helps with issuing tickets.

Any suggestions to get this ticket issued at the original price, so that I can get it switched to another flight (because of the flight cancellation by Qantas)? Or am I out of luck?

My washing machine in my single-family home stopped spinning, so I was able to get an appliance repair company to come out.

I asked before they came about costs. $100 call-out on short notice, plus repair fees, which they would give an estimate for before starting work.

A few hours later, I get a call, they tell me it's a simple electrical issue and need to replace 2 parts, and it's an additional $100 for labor and parts. Sounds great!

They email me the bill after the work is done, which includes a suggested 20% tip, on top of the $200 repair bill. I politely declined and paid $200 total.

Am I insane or is this kind of thing become more common?