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Shonky OTA vs Direct with the airline
The time honoured wisdom on MSE seems to be "direct with the airline, unless there is a really good financial incentive to do otherwise" followed by "if the shonky OTA has a fare that seems to good to be true, it won't be a live fare and you'll get shafted when they come back to you with the 'real' fare". I've just made…
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Green motion FRAUD
I've been conned by Green Motion at Manchester airport This car hire company has been highlighted before but continues their sharp practices. With respect to MSE, I think we need a concerted effort to make a " conned by Green motion" blog /webpage / petition to get at this company. I do not have the skills to do this but…
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Easyjet seating policy
Does anyone know if easyjet has changed how they allocate their seats on check in? I have booked many flights with easyjet and I always check in early. Everyone on my booking has always been placed together when seats are allocated. I am aware that Ryanair purposley try to split people up but I didn't think Easyjet also…
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Can I end a business finance lease?
Hey, looking for some advice please! My husband is self employed and took out a car for his business in the business name under a ‘finance lease’ The car is too expensive and not practical for what we need. It is a 60 month contract and we are 24 months in now. Is there any way we can end the contract under specific…
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Do airline fare 'sales' really offer bargains?
Has any research been done on how real airline 'sales' really are? Virgin, for example, is pushing its 'Winter sale' right now, while many other airlines do the same thing at various times. I'm doubtful, though, that I'll really get a better price on flights booked during the sale period than I would following the standard…
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Norwegian air changes to cabin bag allowance
Since 23rd January the lowest cost seats , called "low fare" , no longer have a free hand luggage allowance . All you are allowed is a small bag under your seat https://www.thelocal.se/20200123/airline-norwegian-begins-charging-passengers-extra-for-cabin-baggage/amp…
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Halifax Clarity card cash fees
I want to take out cash on my Halifax Clarity card abroad. I understand there are no fees for doing this, only interest. My card is currently in credit by £100 - if i take £100 (currency equivalent) will i incur a charge for this? Thanks
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Car hire and with Excess Cover
Recently returned from Fuerteventura, had hired a car for a week from TopCar ( through Opodo website ), avoided the hard sale of their insurance on pickup and previously purchased excess cover separately (as advised by MSE) . I handed over the £500 deposit via Credit card Long story short; I hit a pot hole that buckled the…
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Warning for extra excess on car hire in Iceland
I just wanted to warn anyone travelling to iceland to look out for an "extra" excess they have that doesn't apply anywhere else - it is called sand and ash protection and doesn't seem to be included in the usual comprehensive excess cover insurances available. I recently travelled to Iceland for a few days, hired my car…
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Avoid or Reduce Bank Charges in Spain
As I travel to Spain a few times a year & was annoyed by rip off fees from British banks. I followed the advice on travel cards from MSE but in the last few years Spanish banks have increasingly started to charge fixed fees for ATM cash withdrawals (these are in addition to what your British bank may charge you). Here's…
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How long can the hotel keep my money?
Sorry if this is the wrong place! I can’t find a thread about holidays abroad or hotels. I booked flights to Valencia and a hotel separately via booking.com in August 2019 the dates booked are February 13th-16th 2020. The hotel has had my money this whole time and I got an email on Saturday from booking.com saying my hotel…
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Lyk travel currency card
The lyk currency card opened with THOMAS COOK is closing 6th April 2020 Just been confirmed with their customer service We have just cashed our in with Euros on it will be in our account within 3-5 working days The repayment is on the buy back rate on that day it is transferred back So glad saw a message elsewhere Tel…
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Las Vegas via Dublin ?
Hi there, Can anyone give me an idiots guide to getting to Vegas via Dublin please ? Nearest airport to me is Exeter. Do i book Exeter-Dublin seperately, then book Dublin-Vegas ( via LHR ? ) or Dublin-Vegas direct ? Apparently i could save a lot of money versus flying from UK ? Ideally want to travel during September 2020.…
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Skyscanner/Ryanair query
hi there is it just me or is it now impossible to click through directly to the Ryanair website from Skyscanner? I like to have a look at flight times plus prices either side of the date I have selected but it seems now that Skyscanner is wanting you to book through its own website.
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Alamo Brits strange issue
I was just trying to check in on ine with a Alamo booking done on the Brits Guide Page and it fails due to account not associated. The booking looks good on the Alamo uk site but Checkin fails both on the UK page and the insiders members area.
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Insurance for renting car in Orlando (USA)
Hi, checking the difference in buying insurance from Virgin Holidays v getting it in the UK (basic car hire included for free with holiday). Virgin includes: Virgin option one: 1 additional driver £327 Virgin option two: 3 additional drivers and tank of fuel £425 Insurance4carhire offer me for £120: Does anyone know what…
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Advice on flight to Australia
I’m looking to go to Australia in the next year or so and am after advice from you lovely lot! When’s the best time to buy tickets? Best affordable carrier? Just any advice really I’ll be travelling alone, prob flying into Brisbane but need to travel to Perth too Have friends that I’ll be staying with. Thank you
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Advice please
I purchased currency on my TSB debit card at the end of August for a trip to Florence. (I have since moved to HSBC after Martins thread about the £175 switch) I have had a letter today from said travel agents to say the money was in fact not taken from My account and they need to reprocess this! Am I legally bound to do…
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Upgrade to Bizz: how much would you pay?
I shall be travelling shortly: a night flight of 7 or 8 hours (and then a connecting flight for part of the following day). The airline has invited me to bid for an upgrade to Bizz. Obviously the thought of a flat seat for the night and a champagne night-cap is appealing, but I am struggling to work out how much I am…
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I'm renting a car in the USA. Do I need extra insurance?
So the car hire voucher states that airport fee, one way fee, unlimited mileage, glass/tire waiver, theft waiver (subject to an unspecified excess), third party liability protection (for damage to cars only) and collision damage waiver (without excess) are all included. What else am I going to be offered at the airport,…
