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Passport renewal - current wait times? Old Passport sent but still not tracking?
The last time I sorted a renewal for a relative, the old passport was sent by Special Delivery and ended up at the destination the following day and online passport tracking reflected same day of receipt. On this occasion, the tracking hasn't updated two full days following day of receipt by HMPO (again, Special Delivery…
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Travel Republic /Dnata Travel Group closing UK brand
Hello everyone, Dnata Travel Group (who own Travel Republic) confirmed in November 2025 that it is proposing to close its Travel Republic and Netflights consumer brands, with staff currently in a formal consultation process. Apparently, it is following a 'strategic review' of UK business. They say via Google that existing…
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MSE News: Ryanair flyer? Home-printed boarding passes won't be accepted from 12 November
If you're flying with Ryanair from Wednesday 12 November, you'll no longer be able to use home-printed paper boarding passes. We explain what's changing and how this compares to other major airlines... Read the full story: 'Ryanair flyer? Home-printed boarding passes won't be accepted from 12 November – here's what's…
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Is this holiday a 'backpacking' holiday for insurance purposes?
I am seeking insurance for a relative taking a 3 week holiday in Thailand with a friend. My question is if its considered 'backpacking' or a holiday as far as travel insurance goes? Im checking comparison web sites at this stage so there is no company to call and ask just yet. Its a 3 week holiday with a return flight…
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Travel Insurance
Martin Lewis states that customers should always take out travel insurance as soon as they book a holiday. I have booked a holiday for my wife my daughter and my grandchildren. Should it be me that books the insurance straight away as I have paid for it or should my daughter also book it for herself and my grandchildren?
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Visa for Portugal?
I have a European passport, issued before Brexit, which doesn't expire until 2027. I am due to work in Portugal for 2 weeks each in May, September and October - do I require a work permit? And does the rule of 90 days in 180 period apply as I also have several holidays booked - 7 days each in Poland (May), Spain (June) and…
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World cup tickets FIFA .
As a Scot i don't bother much until now but have i got this correct . FIFA have already sold over one million tickets mostly too Americans through phase one and phase two . Only the most expensive tickets can be bought with the cheaper tickets costing $60 and $100 almost unobtainable . What you have to do is take part in a…
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Help needed – scam payments to "LOVEHOL-DOM" and nowhere left to turn
Hi all, I’m hoping someone here can offer advice or has been through something similar. Back in March, a relative of mine tried to book flights online through what she believed was Love Holidays. She spoke to someone on the phone, who then moved the conversation to WhatsApp to take payment — something we now know is not…
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RSD travel scam
Avoid these
scam cowboys RSD used to provide good value well organised coach trips
to many countries. Now these holidays are potentially twice the headline cost
and built on dull shopping visits and shabby hotels. You could double the advertised cost when you add the
additional excursions and half board, not to mention…
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Heathrow T5 drop off - simplest option outside ULEZ zone
We’ve a forthcoming Friday evening flight from Heathrow T5 - we were going to do the train from North of England but potential rail strikes/engineering works are making this less appealing. We’ve an offer of a lift from someone who’ll then head west to Bath but the car is non ULEZ compliant. Any suggestions of the simplest…
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Puffin Travel Insurance
My son has bought an annual travel policy with Puffin after finding them on a comparison site. I have no experience of them and there is a mixture of feedback online, although they do have a very good score on trust pilot. I believe they changed their insurers/underwriters a year ago so would that be a concern and maybe…
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Jet2 Package holiday flight cancelled
First of all I know it's in the Ts&Cs that they can change a flight time but is it different if they cancel a flight? In this case they have not changed the flight but cancelled it and put me on another flight 10 hours earlier from 5pm to 7am. Even if I could go it would mean a night in an airport hotel and extra parking…
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Booked a Wowcher “deal” and was given a airport miles away from Hotel
Hello everyone i hope you are all well. I have a bit of an issue and I wonder if someone could guide me in the right direction. Basically I booked a Wowcher deal on there website to lake Garda (Italy) for May next year. it was well priced hotel, all inclusive and flights included. So I bought it for me and girlfriend as a…
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Travel insurance
Hi, I'm looking for help finding a travel insurance company that classifies a dog as a member of the family. I was with Staysure for the last few years, me and my partner both are over 50, and both have medical conditions, nothing serious. In September this year my dog had to get a disc removed from her back, she was…
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Cruise help please
Hi all I am interested in booking the 7-night Norwegian Fjords sailing aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne (sailing code H720) departing 31 July 2027 from Southampton, returning 7 August 2027. I am specifically looking for a Britannia Oceanview Deluxe (EA) cabin for 3 guests. I would like to set up a payment plan with instalments…
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Dental work in Bangkok?
Does anyone have experience visiting a dentist in Bangkok? I'm travelling and have insurance (Genki) but would like to know experieneces!
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Metro Madrid Airport to Centre One night
We are doing a one night stopover in Madrid. So going from the Airport in the evening and back the next morning From what I have read? You cannot just buy a single ticket. You need to get the Multi Public Transport Card in advance & then load it with a single journey ticket Their…
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P&O Adult Only refund issue
I am trying to get a refund (as advertised on the P&O website) for a cruise on an Adult Only ship as P&O changed the 2 ships in their fleet to allow families on board. You cannot get through to customer services as the phone goes dead. I have sent them 2 emails about this but both have been DELETED without being read.My…
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TUI incorrect hotel information after booking - before flying
We booked a hotel with TUI that we have booked with them many times in the past, which has the benefit of being able to use the facilities at the two sister hotels on the complex. When we booked this time, this was still correct according to TUI's website and shop. 2 weeks ago we got an email from them saying there have…
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ECC timeshare
Charged £3999.00 to exit our timeshare obligations by ECC and have had no outcome other than excuses that the task can not be completed. Have contacted them on numerous occasions for an explanation and no replies
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