Related to Renfe and the discussion about Spanish trains, I just found this:
http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/05/11/renfe-website-charges-double-if-you-search-in-english/ "Rail website charges double if you search in English" According to the comments there: "The reason is quite simple. Theenglish version is the old one, used before the new “web” and “estrella” fares were introduced for the AVE. So there isn’t any second intention to charge more the english people and more the lazy IT people of Renfe (a lot of complains here in Spain too because the system is far from being smooth)." "I think that it is more a technical issue than a business one. I have been able to found the cheap tickets (tarifa web) in english. In order to do that I have entered the Spanish web site, then ‘Ave Madrid Barcelona’ , then switch the language to english, and then you can buy the cheap tickets. Be conscient that the tarifa web fare requires to buy the tickets about two weeks in advance. Renfe’s web site is known for its bad usability." I don't know if what is said is right or wrong, I haven't checked it, but I'm writing about it just in case. If anyone else knows better, more information is welcome, either to confirm or deny it. Greetings, Miry _______________________________________________ Debconf-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.debconf.org/mailman/listinfo/debconf-discuss
