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Easyjet refusing to refund cost of alternative flights to return to UK following flight cancellation
Easyjet left my octogenarian parents stranded in Gran Canaria. Flight 8692 to LGW on 25th March was cancelled. When they got to Las Palma airport the Easyjet rep said, 'sorry, we cannot help you' and closed the door. My parents paid 988 Euros to be flown to STN with another airline plus a sterling exchange fee and coach…
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Motor insurance for Ireland
I'm planning a trip to Ireland to do some seasonal work for a friend. I know I will still get basic third party motor insurance cover but I would prefer this to be upgraded to comprehensive cover as I will be there a few weeks. My insurance company have quoted me over £130 which seems exorbitant as I've already paid for…
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Trying to get a credit note from Easyjey
Myself & husband, and another couple had booked flights to Dubrovnik with EasyJet in September 2019, a month we were due to go my dad was very ill and passed away a day before we were due to go, through the GP writing a letter EasyJet gave all 4 of us a credit note. The credit note had to be spent by March, and we had to…
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Car hire - being chased for excess charges re overseas hire
Not sure if this is the right place to post this - seemed the best fit within the forums. In Dec 19 I travelled to another country and hired a car through a global car hire company. It got damaged in a carpark (minor paintwork/panel damage to a small section of the car, nothing serious but enough to need a localised panel…
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Revolut cash card
Just few notes to warn those considering acquiring one: * Be warned that buying a Revolut card is about the same as booking a flight on Ryanair - upgrade options are very large and obvious, standard options are small and discreet. * VERY EASY to select upgrade by mistake @ £6.99/mth (offers lots of benefits, but none that…
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Motorhome Hire refund
We booked a Motorhome hire back in January for the 30th March to the 18th April specifically to travel to France at a cost of around £1700 as well a Eurotunnel booking. We took out a Eurotunnel single trip Insurance and the motorhome hire company, within than £1700 also levied a £270 Insurance cost for European cover. Once…
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Better card to use abroad?
After looking on MSE I think both the cards that I have, Nationwide FlexPlus debit card and Santander Zero credit card (balance always paid in full) are good value when abroad. For those much better than me with comparisons is one better than the other? Many thanks.
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Booked a package holiday - the holiday was cancelled but the flights are still going ahead.
Booked a package holiday with "On the Beach" and the holiday was cancelled but the flights are still going ahead. I've been told i can have a refund for the holiday but lose the flight money paid. Surely this can't be right. Advice from anyone would be appreciated.
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Ryanair claims it'll clear 90% of its refund backlog by the end of July – MSE News
There may be new hope for Ryanair customers waiting for refunds for cancelled flights, as the airline has said it's making "rapid progress" to clear its refund backlog – but some say they're still struggling to get paid... Read the full story: 'Ryanair claims it'll clear 90% of its refund backlog by the end of July' Click…
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British Airways Vouchers - Did you get a choice?
When your BA flight was cancelled, did they offer you a Choice of voucher or refund? I am absolutely certain they didn't offer a choice and now they say they can't/won't exchange the voucher for cash, which they say was my choice. I am livid that they are lying to me. Is anyone else struggling with this and if so is there…
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Getting refund from Opodo or airline? Advice needed!
Advice Please!!! I work for the Ministry of Defence on a British Military Base in Cyprus and booked, through Opodo.com, a one off trip to Vienna in May, flying from Larnaca with Laudamotion, returning to Larnaca with Austrian Airlines on Sunday 31st May, at a cost of 335.16 Euros. The flights were cancelled because of…
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CDW on carhire
Hi folks, I have hired from Easirent on a number of occasions over the last couple of years. I am aware, based on the rules, that they're not that well thought of, and I have had a couple of weird experiences (late car arrival, refusing legit documents, having to be transferred between depots). But... they are…
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Flights Booked using Skyscanner via "Gotogate"
Hi All, I am planning on travelling to Malta on 10th September and returning 15th September 2020 for a music festival. Flights are difficult to come by so I went on skyscanner and found some flights which I had to fly from Manchester to Germany then Germany to Malta, then on the way back direct from Malta to Manchester. I…
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TravelEx Cash Cards
Hi, My wife and I both have TravelEx Cash Passport cards, I recently heard that TravelEx were in financial difficulties so I was considering taking out the money we have on the cards but before I do does any one have any further knowledge and advice please. Thanks.
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Airlines
Could anyone explain why airlines will not refund the difference, after you've paid extra to go on early morning flight, and paid for early return flight. For the airline to cancel that one, then put you on a much later flight, both ways. Then say that the policy of the airline is they don't do refunds
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Easy Jet - can you change your flight free of charge and bring it forward?
I'm wondering - can I change our flights and bring them forward by 2 weeks free of charge? We are meant to travel to Portugal on 19th August for 12 day's but with the current rules on quarantine on return - we couldn't do that due to children returning to school and me returning to work, so thinking of bringing the whole…
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using bank cards overseas - avoid high charges
it seems tourists are being encouraged to use cards at shops/restaurants/travel/bars etc etc and cash is no longer preferred That being case, what cards do folk use to avoid high charges ?
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Flight time changed
Hi, this is my first post. I have flights booked to go to Canada at the end of September, currently we would have to selft isolate for 2 weeks when we get there so wouldn't go if that was the case, however, the company I booked my flights with, AirTransat, have changed the flight from a Saturday to a Friday lunchtime and…
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baggage claim
if you no show a flight are you able to claim any refund for the baggage that was paid to the airline when booking flight as they won't be carrying any of your luggage.
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Flights and car hire booked separately and directly with airlines and rental companies
Hi, first timer.... We ( 2 Adults and 3 Teenagers )have a holiday booked to Orlando and Cancun flying out 3rd August then 12-19 aug Orlando to Cancun RTN. Returning to uk 24/08. Virgin Atlantic flights LGW - MCO rtn Jetblue flights MCO- CUN rtn Alamo through Rentalcars.com car hire in USA Post Office Travel Insurance…
