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Delayed flight compensation post EU membership
Do delayed flight compensation rules still apply now that the UK has left the EU ?
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Any experience with New York Limo
I have a plan to travel to New York next summer. I read online that it is better to have a car service booked for me in advance. Any suggestion please ?? I searched online and i found this local car service JetBlack Transportation Jetblacktransportation.com
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TAP Air Portugal - refund issues
Hello! Advice please Mr Lewis!. I'm a 2nd year uni student, and back in November 2019, I booked flights with TAP Air Portugal for a University field trip for 29 March - 6 April 2020. Due to a misunderstanding, the University also booked me tickets for this very same flight, therefore I applied for a refund and cancelled my…
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On the beach charges
Hi, I booked a holiday with on the beach, does anyone know how to book my priorty boarding direct with Ryanair and not get overcharged by ONB
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Paying in Euro Cheques in the UK
Hi All Not quite sure if this is the right place to post but couldn't find anywhere better. I have recently sold some shares I have in the Irish parent company of who I work for. The money has arrived but all the proceeds are in Euros. I therefore have a fairly large amount of Euros in a cheque that I need to cash in the…
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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.
