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'Cheap' NZ flights?
Toying with the idea of going to NZ at Easter. I have tried skyscanner, kayak etc and lowest I've found is around £900. I'm wanting to go during my uni easter holidays, but am flexible as to when I go and come back within that period as long as I'm there for at least 2 weeks ish. Trouble with kayak etc is there is no…
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Fairfx or Norwich and peterborough
Currently considering both for money to spend in america, but I cant find any information to tell me what type of exchange rate to expect from Norwich and Peterborough. Does anyone have ideas where I can find this info?
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Best card for ATM cash withdrawels abroad
Could anyone advise which credit and/or debit cards are most cost effective for ATM cash withdrawels. I have a Santander zero credit card but have time to get others. I'm going to India but would also use in other countries. Thanks
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London - Budapest, weekend of Hungarian GP
Hi folks, I'm off to Budapest from 26 - 28 July, flying from any London airport. As it's a trip with friends my dates aren't flexible, and as it happens it coincides with the weekend of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Usually I'd leave booking my flights till later than this, but given the circumstances I think I might be best…
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Booking EasyJet allocated seating with Nectar points
Would anyone know how to go about booking allocated seating using the Nectar EasyJet website? I've points which I'd like to redeem for a flight but there doesn't seem to be an option to select seats on the Nectar EasyJet website compared to the EasyJets website where this option is available. Would it be as simple as…
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Holiday Cancelled - Currency exchanged back large amounts?
Hi all, Quick query as i'm new to going away, my first ever holiday was only in August. My girlfriends Grandmother has apparently taken a turn for the worse and may pass way in the next few weeks. We're due to fly out to Munich next Saturday, she's adamant she wants to go and fly home if she passes away while out there…
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Flights - cheaper now or closer to travel date generally?
Hi I've never booked flights on their own (always in a package) and we're off to Ireland in August. Generally, is it best to buy tickets now or nearer the time... do prices go up or down nearer the travel date? Thanks
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Best way to spend money abroad
Hi looking for some advice I am travelling to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore for 5 weeks in February. I am trying to figure out the best way to access and spend my money whilst abroad and what credit/debits cars to use etc etc. I have had a look at the Halifax Clarity credit card with a view to "over paying" putting…
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Pre-paid cards - PO or Fairfx
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before! I'm travelling to Germany for a short trip soon and looking to get a pre-paid card to use out there ( I know some banks offer good credit cards for this but I already have a CC and don't want another just for a short holiday). I plan to take some cash for bars and taxis…
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Flights to Cancum, Mexico
Hi I was wondering if i could get a bit of help. I have done a few searches on the internet and can't seem to find much information on what I am looking for. We are looking to book our honeymoon to Mexico and are ideally looking for direct flights from Glasgow or Manchester to Cancun and want to fly premium economy but…
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Long Haul Flights
I'm looking to start investigate flights to Australia later in the year, and would like some recommendations on where to begin. Which are the best sites? I have no recent experience of flying independently so I doubt whether I've even heard of the best/most reliable/genuine sites. My preferred airlines would be Singapore,…
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Avoid Easirent and Atlaschoice at all costs
I booked a car through Atlaschoice (trading as eRentals.co.uk) for collection at Gatwick and was sent to this 2 bit company called Easirent, who were actually in a hotel concession on the outskirts of Crawley (miles from Gatwick!). My booking was for a 7 seat vehicle. I thought something was up when the staff hesitated…
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Extraordinary circumstances and claim for flight delay
Hi, I wish to claim from LOT airlines for a 15hr flight delay but when I wrote to them they claimed the delay was ‘due to extraordinary circumstances outside their control'. When I asked what these circumstances where they said they were unable to divulge that information as it was confidential and they were not obliged to…
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Ryanair Alicante To Leeds Bradford
Does anybody know what gate number Ryanair normally uses for flights to Leeds Bradford ??? Do#t normally fly that route. Thanks in advance
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Tesco - getting currency instore
I'm not in a Tesco very often, otherwise I would just ask there, but are the in-store currency rates any different to those shown online? Also, do you need to pre-order, or just turn up? I just need about £400 worth of US Dollars, so was thinking of paying cash to avoid card fees. Would I get Clubcard points as well?
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Airmiles?
Hi, In the last 5 weeks my wife and I have flown over 25,000 miles each. Some with Emirates, BA, United and Thai Airlines. I've picked up a new job and will be continuing to fly much more over the coming year. We were irregular travellers previously and therefore had no kind of airmiles account. A) Who should we open an…
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Travelling to South Africa - Visa required?
I will be travelling to Cape Town, South Africa in February with my family (hopefully anyway). I'm a UK citizen and I am wondering if a visa is required to enter the country? And if so, does anyone know how it's done. Is it upon arrival, or does it need to be sorted before travelling? Thanks! :)
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Euros changed back to sterling at Post Offices
Hi, sorry to bother you all, but does anyone know what the Post Office charges for changing euros back into sterling, and also whether they will accept coins as well as notes. I have been to their website and also asked at the local post office and they didn't know ( sub-branch). Before I make a journey to a bigger branch…
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Group Flight booking help
Good afternoon I am looking for help to find a flight to Turkey for a group of 18 plus 1 infant, i have looked on the internet but am only able to get online prices for groups less then 9, i have contacted 2 companys 1 of them being jet 2 but the prices go up but almost £60 per person when booking as a group, unfortunatly…
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Aer Lingus sale?
Does anyone know when the best time to buy flights to Rome from Dublin with Aer Lingus would be? Would they have a sale soon?
