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Do you use private browsing when searching for holiday deals online?
I'm keen to hear from anyone who uses incognito/private tabs to research holiday deals. 🏖️ * Do you find prices appear differently depending on whether you use incognito/private or not? * Do you find new discounts appear for you depending on whether you use incognito/private or not? * Do you have any successes you can…
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Flights, Currency & Car Hire Sticky
✈️ Forum threads on this topic: * Cheap travel money discussion area * Cheap car hire discussion area * Travel credit cards discussion area * Prepaid travel cards discussion area * Easyjet tricks discussion area 🚙 Useful content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Coronavirus travel rights * TravelMoneyMax - compare travel money…
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Not been abroad for 20 years
My cousin has kindly offered to pay for me to go to Spain (hotel only) Ive not been abroad for 20 years I ain't a clue what to do. I'm looking for advice on getting cheap flights and should I change my money or use my debit card for purchases in Spain? Ive done some googling but it's confusing going abroad compared to when…
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Flight change and alternatives have doubled in price...
Hi all So Ryanair have emailed me to tell me that a flight I booked this summer has changed to land over 4 hours later than originally scheduled. The new arrival time is quite late and very inconvenient. The flight number has changed. I can accept the change, or get a refund; the problem with the latter is that compared to…
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New security scanners
I believe the new scanners are now operational at Newcastle & Leeds as well as other locations. Am I correct in thinking that one can now take a pre bought bottle of wine through security and on to a plane in carry on luggage?
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Revolut or Wise for India?
Does it make a difference? Going there for work two weeks today, so I have a very limited amount of time to make a decision (a bit more notice would have been helpful!). Staying in Bengaluru, if that makes a difference.
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Jet2 Flight Prices
Question for Jet2 frequent flyers: is there a ‘best time’ to book flight only eg 6 months, 3 months, 2 weeks etc ahead of travel? Flying to Athens 1 September for 3 weeks, exactly as we did last year (31/8), and with checked bags, seats etc, cost is 34% more. I booked 6 June last year. Can anyone say from experience…
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Flight cancellation with Jet 2.com
Hi All I booked 2 flight tickets on my credit card for myself and friend in January . My friend booked the accomodation on her card. I have since had new health problems. I have travel insurance via NAT west bank. They have agreed to refund my flight if can't or want to cancel but I have to accept that they can't refund my…
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Possible flight scam?
Hey…thinking I’ve dropped a right clanger. went online for flight comparison, saw flights that were great price and cheaper than the airline directly. Thought I was booking actual tickets, paid with credit card only to find out what I have requested is a promotional fare and the tickets not guaranteed. Have to wait 24-48…
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Car rental & insurance - hoping to avoid being scammed again!
Hiya! I have a question about car hire insurance... (I did post this in another thread but it seems like that hasn't been active for a while) In 2019 we got massively stung by being told at the rental counter in San Diego we needed to buy extra insurance or we couldn't take the car - ended up paying an extra £800 or…
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Avoid Ryanair currency exchange
Considering booking flightsOut with Jet2Back with RyanairRyanair is priced in Euros. Last time I did this I used my Nationwide card that has a good exchange rate etc but RY (of course) did their own unfavourable exchange as it was a UK card.Is there a way of avoiding this?(We still have a valid card with our Cypriot bank…
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Ryanair 10kg checked in bag
Are the dimensions for the 10kg bag the same whether it is carried on in to the cabin or checked into the hold? Ryanair website is a bit vague. TIA
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KIWI Flight Chaos - Refund Help
I'd love any help from anyone with experience of kiwi.com & how to get a refund. Part of my family live in the States, my cousin is getting married in August. My Mum booked flights 3 weeks ago from London -> Michigan for myself & parents via kiwi.com after researching appropriate flights on Skyscanner. Flights chosen…
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Applying for extra leg room for health condition
Does anyone have any experience of success in this scenario. I have back pain/ sciatica. And likely undiagnosed fibromyalgia. I would like to take a long haul flight to warmer climes to help with my conditions. However, the idea of a long haul flight bunched up on a plane fills me with dread. Is it possible to get a GP…
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Car hire for European road trip?
Hello all, I am planning a road journey (preferably one-way) from Budapest to Vilnius, so obviously crossing Poland. Any hints and tips on where to hire; any issues about crossing borders within the EU; would the one-way hire add a great deal to the cost? The driver holds a license from Norway, in case that makes any…
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Business class upgrade
Do people still get upgraded to business (or even first class) in the event of the airline overbooking economy? Is there anything you can do or be that increases your chances of earning this valuable perk that will the best start to a holiday? I have heard rumours if your title is "Dr" or even "Professor" it increases your…
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Ryanair Winter Flights
Can anyone tell me when Ryanair will be releasing winter flights 2024 from Newcastle to Alicante and Teesside to Alicante. I have seen that there are winter flights from Leeds Bradford and Manchester to Alicante.
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Easyjet Tricks - guide discussion
Hi all, We've written a new Easyjet Tricks guide and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Nick
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Easyjet Winter Flights Newcastle
I know Martin had said that Easyjet were releasing this year's winter flights this morning but there is no flights from Newcastle after the end of October does anyone know why this is ?.
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Easyjet Winter Flights on sale time
Hi, I know that easyJet's winter flights are due on sale tomorrow (21 March) Does anybody know roughly what time they tend to appear online? Thanks
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Quick question re unused Ryanair Flights
Booked some cheap return flights from Birmingham - Dublin next month. Might now change plans and stay an extra day or two, returning from Belfast instead and book a single flight from Belfast home. Presumably if I just don't check in for the Dublin - BHX flight and don't show up then there's no issues? Not after a refund…
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Can I just not turn up for an EasyJet flight to avoid cancellation charges?
Following some family issues, we are not able to go on a planned holiday in the Med in June. I know that we cannot get a refund, but it looks as though we would have charges to pay if we cancel the EasyJet flights we paid for in January. Is it therefore best to keep the bookings and just not turn up for the flights to…