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Car hire fuel policy scam - any comeback?
Has anyone had any consumer/legal success challenging this? I recently reserved a group D ford fusion with Goldcar in Majorca. When I arrived this wasn't available but a "free upgrade" was arranged for a larger group R peugeot 308 desiel. They charged 99 euros including 15euros refuelling charge for the full tank even…
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Flybe flight BE974 – Am I being reasonable?
On Friday 3rd December, I was supposed to travel on BE947 from Gatwick to Belfast City at 19.40. We boarded the plane at 21.45, where we sat for 4 hours until the flight was finally cancelled and we finally disembarked at shortly before 2am. During this period we went though two de-icings, additionally refuelling to cover…
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Buying from Foreign exchange whilst abroad
Hi, I am currently in Slovakia and looking to withdraw a large amount of money (4k - 5k). I bank with Lloyds. Lloyds charges me for withdrawing from cashpoints but because I have a platinum account they dont charge me anything for using my debit card in a store. My question is can I use a foreign exchange office here to…
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How many £'s for 1160 euros?
I am going on holiday to europe and have £1000 spending money to be converted into euros. Do I get it changed into euros and take cash? Travelex currently 1160 euros for £1006.07 If I used a Nationwide debit card and withdrew 1160 euros from an ATM abroad how much in sterling would be debited from my account? More or less…
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ryanair hand luggage
hi all i am flying with ryanair and have a very silly question to ask! Their dimensions for hand luggage are: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm. Can someone tell me what each dimension referes to please? ie. what one is length, width, depth? Here is a (very wonky)bag :j II I ........................zip at…
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Easyjet Hand Baggage - what's allowed?
Hi I am flying with Easy jet tomorrow to the Isle of Man I am just takingt hand baggage as I am only away 2 nights. Firstly - my case is 48x34x26 cms. Will this be permitted? It looks quite big - butI have measured it twice. Also - what liquids/toiletries can I take? Is the 100ml allowance TOTAL or per item? i.e. I want to…
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Beware Airsouthwest new card booking fee charged for each flight
:eek:I just booked 2 seats Glasgow to Newquay for next April for a couple of friends who dont have a computer. The costs of the flights were £56 each which was a good price. HOWEVER, the booking charge was outrageous - Airsouthwest now put a credit card charge on EACH FLIGHT not the booking. The fee for using my Amex was…
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Problem Purchasing Ryanair Flight
I'm trying to buy a flight to Dublin on Ryanair's site. I've selected the flights, inputted my address and card details and it keeps popping up a window saying I need to correct the following "The issue number can only be a digit" There is no box for issue number and I'm trying to pay with a Mastercard. It's so…
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Malaga airport advice
Does anyone know of any agents offering a full/full policy at Malaga airport? I am really wary of being stung for a very expensive tank of fuel up front. Thanks
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Is it possible to get cheap one way flights
Hi All, We are looking to emmigrate in the new year and need 1 way tickets to the states. When I do a search for one way tickets they come out at £814 each!:shocked: But if I search for return flights I can get exactly the same flight out, plus an unusable return flight for £545. This seems crazy to me that it should be…
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accepted for halifax cc at 21.9% rate
Hello Ive been accepted today for the halifax clarity but at the higher rate gutted. So its usefull for purchases abroad as long as paid of in full, but what about ATM withdraws,... 1) Is it now only as good as other CC ATM withdraws? When speaking to the rep on the phone, he said if I withdraw from an ATM, even if i have…
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Ryanair - Can they do this?
My flight from Gatwick to Alicante was cancelled yesterday. The next available flight which Ryanair offered me was on Saturday 4th December, yet seats are still available, (0800) on flights today and tomorrow, but at £226.84, (I paid £25.00). Is Ryanair being totally up front here?
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Hertz - Fantastic service - however issue with car damage
Hi All, We rented a car from Hertz while on our ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to South Africa. They were great. Sadly while on the road trip part of our journey an oncoming truck just outside of George on the western cape ‘fish tailed’ in front of us causing significant damage to the car (it never collided with us, thank…
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FairFX or CaxtonFX - Which would be best for me?
Hi, Like many, until recently I used my Nationwide Debit card when going into Europe. Now that this isn't the deal that it once was, I'm looking at the options again. I already have a Nationwide Credit Card which I will continue to use in some cases when Traveling. My requirement is fairly simple I think. I want to be able…
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Order Currency Online - Pick Up From Store
This may seem an obvious one but I'm trying to use the MSE tool for identifying a foreign currency supplier where I can pick up from store rather than have it delivered. So far I've tried Thomsons, Thomas Cook and M&S but none seem to have this facility as part of its online ordering package. Am I missing something obvious?
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How to transfer money internationally
Hi, I need to transfer some money (approx £200) to a niece in Canada. What is the best way to do this? I know banks can do it but they can be a little expensive. I would do it via Paypal but she doesn't have a paypal account. She's suggested that I could transfer the money into her Dad's Pokerstars account? Has anyone got…
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Does Cardone prepaid Mastercard offer travel insurance for cancelations due to strike
Hello I bought return tickets with Ryanair to travel today but due to the Spanish Air Controlers Strike I had to return home. I can either claim a refund for the unused flight or rebook it free of charge. The catch is that my return flight is on Monday and as it has not yet been canceled, Ryanair wont reimburse me for it.…
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Ive got the Fairfx Euro - now the metrobank??
I ordered the Fx euro last night and pre-loaded some money onto it. 1) When drawing this money out abroad, will I be charged 1.5% ? 2) can i use this pre-paid card for purchases? Is there also 1.5% charge.? 3) Can I apply for the metro current online? or is it phone only? 3) If I put some money into this account once its…
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Easyjet Travel Insurance
Hi all My fiancee and I are flying to Edinburgh in a couple of weeks and saw on the news the Airport has been closed a few days this week due to the weather. When we bought our flights we didn't purchase the Easy Jet travel insurance. We are concerned about the airport being closed when we are due to fly and seeing as we…
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Euro's Best ATM's in Spain
I withdraw euros from ATM's in Spain using a Nationwide debit card. I am aware that Nationwide now charges for its use. However, there are various providers eg: Telebanco, Servired, etc. Does anyone know which ATM gives the best rate