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Flight - London (any) - Lanzarote return
Hoping to trip to Lanzarote for 10 days, early September. Flights will either be out on a Monday back Thursday or out Tuesday back Friday. I'm guessing it won't make much difference which of these as the Monday and Friday will be the dearest days? But wondered if anyone had any tips on when to book? I know, how long is a…
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Advice on cheapest Heathrow pickup (parking)
I’m doing an airport pickup from Heathrow (I think T5) and wondered at best way to park so I don’t fall foul of the extortionate short stay prices. I am likely going into the airport to meet coming through customs. Thanks
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Flybe
Hi, I am going to my cousins wedding in June, but need to book flights from Southampton to Edinburgh. The only operator that operates this route in Flybe. Now given Flybe's situation, what is the best thing to do. If I book a flight and pay by credit card (£250) that will give me some protection, but does anyone else have…
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Booking flights in foreign currency
Hi, I'm looking to fly to Prague during the February half term, flying with Easyjet and returning with Jet2 but I'm a little confused with Jet2s booking system and when I rang was just told that it's their currency rate. When I looked to book a round trip and the price shows in pound the price per person is £74, making it…
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Tandem Credit Card
Hi all I have posted this here as i want this specifically for travel. Now that Tandem have made the terrible decision that they are going to charge for the cashback card, is there any other mastercard credit card that offers something similar? The aqua will not work for me as i dont think the limit is high enough.
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jacksflightclub UK/Europe only
Hey money-savers, Hope you are all having a great new year. Has anyone ever tried jacks flight club before? It basically a subscription-based service for finding cheap flights that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the UK and Europe. I have heard great things about it from numerous friends. Does anyone…
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Lyk prepaid card (Thomas Cook)
Has anyone got recent experience the lyk prepaid MasterCard issued via the bankrupt Thomas Cook. I have been unable to get access to their website for several weeks. I previously read that money on it was safe and would be no issues with continuing to use. Any comments welcome please as have euros on it which I was…
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MSE News: Airports now charging up to £4.50 for a 10-min drop-off - how to beat 'kiss and fly' fees
More than half of the UK's major international airports now charge you if you spend 10 minutes dropping a loved one off outside the terminal building...Read the full story: 'Airports now charging up to £4.50 to drop off' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Small Group Bookings for Flights
Hi all, My mate's getting married in Thailand later next year and there's 6 of us going out. Ideally I'd like to get us all on the same plane, and whilst that's fine in terms of the booking, I can't figure out how we can easily pay for this. I'll be booking in January so there's time. Normally I'd pay for it and ask the…
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Flight gift card
Does anyone have any experience dealing with this company? I bought my son a £100 flight voucher but when he tried to book Jet2.com flights he found out the price was 40% higher on the flight gift portal! Naturally they are blaming "a glitch" but refusing to refund me.
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Travelex website taken offline after cyber attack - MSE News
Holidaymakers have been left unable to use foreign currency firm Travelex's website or app, after its online systems were suspended due to a software attack earlier this week...Read the full story: 'Travelex website taken offline after cyber attack' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to…
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Renting a car for 8 people, Orlando
Hi all, I wondered if anyone else had ever rented a car for 8 people? I specifically need an 8 seater from Orlando this Oct. All the websites say 7 seaters but I know others who have had 8 seats and know cars such as Suburbans and some of the people carriers can have 8 seats. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Nick
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Florida car hire/purchase
Hi guys, so I am looking to go to Florida for 3 months in January. I have been offered the chance to work remotely by my work (and I also work nights, so this actually makes hours more sociable!) and my Aunt also lives there so accommodation will be very cheap. the only stumbling block is car hire/purchasing. so looking at…
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Rentalcars.com unfair no show fee
Hi Due to a delayed Eurostar train I missed my pickup time for a car I had booked through rentalcars.com for two weeks in France at a price of £410. I tried to get through to them on the morning of the pickup many times on the phone with no success. I was on hold for more than half an hour whilst trying to navigate my way…
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Best way to transfer money from India to UK
Hi, First post here (I think!) so please be kind :) I have been exploring the best way to transfer money from Indian banks to UK banks but never really got a perfect answer to that. I have done bank transfers (same bank) from the Indian bank branches to UK bank branches (INR to GBP) using State Bank of India but the fees…
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flight agent told us flight was cancelled and cost to change but was never really cancelled
My first post here. In a nutshell I booked flights via a flight specialist for my daughter and boyfriend back in September. Checking details about a week ago I discovered the outgoing flight time was changed, so urgently emailed the flight specialist to check as the layover was now 7.5 hours. After a couple of days they…
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When to book a flight
I have booked a hotel in Ibiza for 1 september next year. I wonder when might be a good time to book the flight ie now or leave it to say January. Any advice?
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Buying flights for someone else
Hi. Can I buy my daughter and her boyfriend's flights on my credit card? I wondered if they would need to purchased by the actual persons flying?
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Best place to exchange foreign currency
I've been sent some foreign currency for Christmas but I don't know which is the best place to exchange it. My local Post Office said they couldn't do it and they thought the bank probably couldn't either. The cash is in Australian dollars and Euros.
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Iraqi dinars
Does anyone know how to get Iraqi dinars in the UK? My local money exchanges just say that they don't have any and can't order any. I suppose that I'll just have to take UK pounds and change them either at Istanbul or in Kurdistan itself.
