Australian Open wildcard Chris Eubanks knocks Qantas in farcical 48-hour travel problem

American tennis gamer Chris Eubanks has actually stated a scary travel experience after attempting to get to Auckland from India prior to the Australian Open. The 26-year-old stated the problems started when he took out of his very first competition of the year with presumed asthma-related breathing troubles on court. ENJOY THE VIDEO ABOVE: Alex de Minaur stuns Nadal for most significant win of his profession. Enjoy the most recent sport on Channel 7 or stream free of charge on 7plus >> “Now I require to book flights to Auckland,” he started. Eubanks was practically left stranded prior to searching the web for alternatives. “The only location I might discover the flight(s) I required was on (flight contrast site) Priceline since for some factor, Qantas’s site didn’t reveal any Qantas flights for Jan 1 however Priceline did???? Make it make good sense. “While attempting to book it on Priceline, it took me hours to get it done. I picked the flights, got the seats, and when it came time to pay, I got the ‘Your Flight is no longer offered. Attempt to rebook’ (message). “This took place consistently for hours … But in the end, it lastly went however.” Chris Eubanks at the United States Open in 2015. Credit: Al Bello/Getty ImagesEubanks’ course to New Zealand, however, was less than easy. “So the flight I scheduled has 2 stopovers. Mind you, I’m from Atlanta and I fly Delta. I’m not utilized to stopovers (really ruined) however it’s the only choice so I choose it,” he composed. “First flight is from Pune to Bengaluru. I constantly get to the airport early however something informed me to arrive incredibly early simply in case. “Thankfully I did since the Indigo Airlines personnel took control of an hour to inspect our bags due to the fact that they didn’t understand Qantas’s bag policy. “After over an hour at the check-in counter, they lastly figure it out and we’re on our method … flight to Bengaluru … smooth. We land and discover that our next flight to Sydney has actually been postponed EIGHT HOURS. “I enjoy a great lounge so I choose to utilize my AMEX advantages to get in the lounge to eliminate a long time. Well the girl examining us in does not wish to let us in since we’re just allowed less than 4 hours prior to our flight … LADY IT’S NOT OUR FAULT OUR FLIGHT WAS DELAYED. “We ultimately discover a loophole to get in and we chill till our flight to Sydney. “This flight to Sydney is the most uneasy flight I’ve ever experienced. I get a MAJOR headache that lasts half of this 12 hour flight AND there need to’ve been at least 5 children on this flight that were not feeling it too, due to the fact that those little devils were SCREAMINGGGGG. I wished to participate with them. I was not okay.” The battle diminished when Eubanks made it to eviction for his flight to Auckland with lots of time to spare. Another hold-up after boarding threatened to set him off however “at this moment I understand the journey is practically over”. Even worse was still to come, with Qantas offering a draining pipes upgrade. “We land in Auckland, go to luggage claim however think what … 2 of our bags do not get here. One with all my tennis clothing and the other being my coach’s tennis bag,” Eubanks composed. “We sue with Baggage Services and ask the associate when we may be able to anticipate an upgrade on our bags … he states ‘you’ll be fortunate to get them in 2 weeks, there’s international stockpile on missing out on bags’. “At this point, I simply leave and let my coach manage it. I’M OVER IT. “We take the couple of bags we have and go look into our hotel in Auckland which’s where we stand now I anticipate keeping y’ all upgraded on anything else that occurs.” Eubanks, after concluding his story, hopped back on to Twitter to include that 4 reels of racquet strings were taken at Sydney Airport. “Because obviously ‘it’s not enabled on a carry-on’. Entirely bypassed that small trouble also,” he stated. “Ok I’m done. Goodnight/morning, whatever it is.” The story drew well wants from fans around the world, one stating he has actually “made some all the best” for the summer season of tennis. Eubanks has 6 days to rest, recuperate and discover some clothing prior to the Auckland Open starts. The world No. 123 got a primary draw wildcard for the Australian Open start on January 16. The American played the very best tennis of his profession through the 2nd half of in 2015, getting approved for the United States Open and reaching 2 ATP Challenger finals in the United States. Martina Navratilova identified with cancer. Martina Navratilova identified with cancer.
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