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ITA matrix - booking the flights?
I'm hoping someone can help me out - I've found some flights I'd like to book using the ita matrix website, but I'm struggling to find the actual flights to book them! I can't get the same combination of flights or price on the airline website, or with expedia or ebookers. Do I need to ring up with all the codes etc or is…
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Thailand ATM or over the counter
Off to Thailand in a few weeks, I have my Norwich and Peterborough Gold Current Acc Debit Card ready. Can I avoid the Thai ATM charges of around 150thb per transaction by going into a bank branch and withdrawing currency ove the counter using my debit card. I've read that it's possible to do this to avoid the ATM charges,…
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Spanish ATM machines - How to Answer the Questions Correctly
Caught out in Spain - Telebanco ATM - Clarity Card Cash Withdrawals. Wording on cash machines was unclear - maybe misleading! My receipts says - "The cardholder has chosen not to use the Mastercard Currency Conversion Process". I'm good with money & numbers - but I did not understand the ATM question. I'm 99% certain it…
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No 1 currency - anyone used them?
Another question! OH insists on exchanging money at a bureau de change and taking cash (I am taking Halifax Clarity). The best rate on the travel money maximiser tool for collection is with No. 1 Currency, which have a branch in my local Cash Generator. I don't know why, but it being Cash Generators is putting me off! Has…
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How long should flight delay compensation take
I recently wrote to Norwegian Air Shuttle after a horrendous 6 hour delay and requested compensation. A few days ago I gave them a call and they confirmed that they received my letter a month ago. They also said that it may take several more months for them to respond. The conversation was rather odd in that every response…
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Getting in touch with someone who can help?
Hi, Travelling with Virgin from Heathrow to New York in a few weeks and called, booked and paid for booked extra legroom seats. Was told they would be allocated upon check-in. I looked online to see how many days until travel to find we have been given our seats already......but they're not together (2 of us travelling).…
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Insure excess on minibus
Hi, I am looking to hire a 12 seater Toyota Commuter in Australia. The rental company has a 2k excess and I hoped I could cover this off with a separate policy however I am finding that they all state they won't cover more than 9 seats. Does anyone know any companies that will insure more than 9 seats on Worldwide? Thanks!
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Money saving flights too good to be true?
I am in the process of booking flights to Ireland through Aer Lingus. Clicked on a promo link and was directed to 'Cheapoair' - Aer Lingus flights £234.76 all in, Cheapoair £133.54 all in!!! Does anyone know if this is genuine - their website looks all ok.
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flying to DC in Nov 15 - is there a cheaper nearby or indirect route?
Hello. We're planning a trip to Washington DC next year, but flights into DC seem to cost a bit more than flying into other destinations. I was wondering where the cheapest airport to fly into from the UK (London) was? Last year when I checked it was cheaper to fly into Montreal - which I'd be more than happy with as I'd…
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misspelt flight ticket
hi there i have booked tickets from Manchester to new York for February 2015 for my brother and his girlfriend, unfortunately i have spelt her name with an "e" ant the end of her surname, (this was only realized a few weeks later) i contacted the company i booked through (third party) but they want to charge me £120, is…
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KLM Lost Luggage Complaint
HI, hope this is correct page. I have complained to KLM as on a trip to rural China in August, they lost my luggage for 5 days. In bag was my medications and treatments for mosquitoes etc, also clothing for a friends wedding. I was assured the case would be forwarded by the Sunday (wedding was Monday), bag arrived late…
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Unclear on Easyjet hold luggage prices
My partner and I are flying with Easyjet to Krakow on 8 December, returning on 12 December. We have checked in and booked our seats. When I try to check-in a hold item of baggage online, up to 20kg, the fee comes up as being £35. According to Easyjet's list of fees, the fee payable if I check-in the item at the airport is…
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Edinburgh to New York Direct Prices
Hey, I know there have been "New York Flight" threads but they seem to be rather old to have up to date info. Direct return flights for dates I want are £431 per person at the moment via United Airlines. This is for 5/6 nights end of January. Does anyone know if it's worth holding on to see if there's some sort of January…
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Mum's going to new Zealand, best flight companies
My Mum is going to visit my brother in February and I'm trying to find the best deals for her and I'm not sure where to start looking. Dad died 2 years ago and this will be her first trip to NZ and her first on her own, she is 80 and I'm trying to do all the research for her, I'm going to try and get some insurance quotes…
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HELP: Cheapest way to get cash in the US when already out here
So I have a Halifax clarity credit card, which I have been using on my holiday in the states for the best rates. However I have just lost my wallet. I now only have my standard halifax credit and debit cards and my husband's natwest debit card. All of which have terrible loads, rates and fees. I still have 10 days out here…
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another flight time change but different
ebookers called my sister in law last week to tell her the flight time had changed due to a flight cancellation, so she accepted the changes over the phone. THE FLIGHT HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED as i am still on it and if you try to book the same flight it is still available. I understand and accept the whole argument about…
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Is this enough transfer time between flights at Heathrow T5?
In January I'm flying from Heathrow to LAX and may take a connecting flight from Manchester. This worked well last January but the flight from Manchester has changed and is leaving and arriving 30 minutes later. New times are: dep. Manchester 0755, arrive T5 0905 dep. T5 1025 It seems very tight to me even if my luggage is…
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Jet2 Flight time change
I booked a flight with Jet2 for December. They have now changed the time of the flight from 9.30 dept to 12.00 dept which means I will miss an appointment, so now have booked a flight the day before & hotel. Jet2 say I am not entitled to refund or a free flight change even though they have changed the time. Anyone know…
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Flybe flight cancellation
I booked a flight months ago for a family wedding - a group of family are travelling together. Got an email 29/10/14 that Flybe were cancelling the mid-afternoon flight we all booked on and offered us a later one that night. We are flying to Southampton and onto the Isle of Wight. The later one was not suitable so we used…
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Airline Strike action - compensation/refund?
Myself and my partner had booked and paid for flights back in June, from Manchester to Los Angeles, with a connection in Munich. The flights were sold to us through The Flights Guru. The tickets were issued by United Airlines, and the flight operator was Lufthansa. We were scheduled to fly on Tuesday 21st October 2014. On…
