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flight cost breakdown
My wife ( who is American) just booked a trip back to the USA leaving Heathrow to Montreal , change planes there and then on to Cleveland.This is the first time we've been given a breakdown of the flight costs on the invoice, its quite interesting, the Air Fare is only about 38% of the actual charge. Fare Summary Passenger…
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Using a Fairfx card in ireland
Hi, I'm going to Ireland tomorrow and was wondering if I should load up my Fairfx Pre-paid MasterCard or obtain some Euros at the airport. Thanks.
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Fair FX queries.
I'm going to India on holiday in Dec/Jan and after reading the forums i plumped for a Fair FX card. I have a couple of questions that i'm still a bit confused about though. I pre-loaded my card £700 on the 21st October and the exchange rate on the Mastercard currency conversion site for Indian rupees was about £1 to 68…
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Paying Student loan Abroad
First off, I don't know if this is the right group. My problem is, I moved to Canada, where I am working and plan to remain for the foreseeable future. I know I need to inform the student loans company of this fact, but my question which is the best way to pay them. As I've been told I can't pay from a Canadian account, it…
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Anyone used suncar.co.uk for car hire?
I usually use carjet - but suncar are about £40 cheaper for 10 days. Not sure if they are any good or not. Love carjet - not sure if I should take the chance to switch!
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Flying from Bristol to Newcastle and back
Flying from Bristol to Newcastle and back in December early in the month. Can anyone tell me how to get a cheap flights for 2 of us. Staying one night and coming back the next day, Also looking for a cheap room or hotel for the night. Also passport has run out but been told that as long as I have a driving liceance I can…
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FlyBe free flights - anyone been on one?
Am tempted by the two free flights offer by getting a FlyBe credit card as publicised by MSE - just wondered if anyone had any experience of booking a free flight with them. Suspect it may be more difficult than it appears?
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Halifax Clarity Reward Card - have I got this right?
I am looking for an alternative to Nationwide for holiday spending now it's not free anymore. Am I right in thinking that if I use a Halifax Clarity Reward Card I won't pay any charges for withdrawing cash from an ATM but I will be charged interest from the day of withdrawal. Looking at Martin's advice on the main site…
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cheap flights from dublin to uk
Hi there, I am going to Dublin next weekend but need an earlier flight home than the one my friend booked for us. Think its as expensive to transfer flights as it is to get a new one so what is the best thing to do, wait and hope some cheap flights come up on Friday or sat or book now at the current price? Not sure if…
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Do Ryanair charge £1 for the toilet?
Looking on the internet it looks like this idea was proposed. Flying on a Ryanair flight on Thursday. Does anyone know if they actually charge now for using the toilet?
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How far in advance are Airmiles fares released?
I'm hoping to book 2 tickets from London to Cape Town for 2012 with Airmiles. Does anyone know how far in advance the fares are released? Thanks, all_greek
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NW Credit or Debit cards
I have got a NW credit and Debit cards. Which one will attract less charge whilst travelling abroad not europe? Thanks
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Death in family -affordable flight from UK to Canada - please help!
Good evening, Had a bit of bad news this evening that a close uncle has died very suddenly and I will need to travel from London or Manchester to Toronto, Canada perhaps within the next week or slightly longer. I'd appreciate it greatly if anyone can offer a bit of advice on getting an affordable flight. I'm a full-time…
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Santander ATM charges in Spain?
I am convinced that I was told at my local branch that cash withdrawels with my debit card from a Santander ATM in Spain would be free from charges. Not the case, it costs 2% ie 110 euros = £98 disgusting! Dzug you are quite right, the details I put were nonsense lol. I have now corrected it thanks
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Cards: Halifax Clarity? Or Metro Bank?
Looking for a card for cash withdrawals overseas... Was reading through the travel money page, but am a bit confused: It says that "it doesn't charge a fee for cash withdrawals, although you will be charged interest even if you repay in full. The rate for cash withdrawals is a fairly low 12.9% APR" My question is, how…
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Booking my first holiday!
Hello All, I'm new to the site and have been reading up on all the hints and tips for budget travel. I am going to Murcia in December for 10 days and have decided to book with Jet2 since it seems to be the cheapest using skyscanner and others at around £140 inc. taxes. I haven't booked yet though. I have a Visa Electron so…
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florida with villa holidays
anybody been there and had a villa?just calling around just now the cheapest price i have had so far was £2626 for 2 adults and 1 child,leaving from manchester on the 14th of jan that includes luxury villa and car hire with insurance,anyone get it any cheaper.thanks:j
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Dominican Republic - currency options?
I'm going to the Dominican Republic next week and want some advice regarding taking cash. Firstly, should I take Dominican pesos or USD (or just GBP)? Secondly, shall I buy some cash here to take with me or get it out of an ATM when I'm there? I'll be in an all inclusive so hopefully won't need much - just for day trips…
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What's the best way to arrange and collect US$ for pickup at T5, Heathrow?
I have organised a very last minute trip to the US (tomorrow), and need to arrange £500 worth of US$ for my trip. What is the best way (best rate) to organise these for me to pick up at T5 tomorrow before I fly out. I will be paying in cash when I collect them. Is there actually any method to do this, or will I simply have…
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Prepaid card help with the maths!!!
Hello I am very bad at maths haha please can someone help me as to which one is better- I need a prepaid card tht i can use anywhere in the world so out of these 2 which is better value- Caxton FX * The exchange rate applied is fixed at 2.5% from the prevailing interbank rate. and no atm cash withdrawel free or extra…