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Free Parking for Gatwick in Horley?
Just curious if anyone has tried parking up for a week in Horley and walked or taken a local connection to the Airport. Seems like a no brainer way to save a lot of money on airport parking, especially as a lone traveller. Obviously with kids and multiple bags in tow it's probably more trouble than its worth. Just a…
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What's available on Tui flights?
OK so I suspected that you have to pay for your food on TUI flights and have just realised that they say you should prebook your meal. So that's not happening as there isn't enough time. But do they give you water for free?? I know there is bottled available at a cost. Or should I buy some or fill up before boarding? Also…
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Planning a trip to Portugal and Spain - Suggestions please!
I am planning for a solo trip to Portugal and Spain next month, flying from Liverpool. I have no idea how long should I spend in each place and where all to go! Something to keep in mind etc. Kindly suggest some places and duration I must spend. Thank you
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Miss sold holiday
Does anyone have experience of claiming back the cost of a hotel if the hotel does not provide the amenities as stated at the time of booking? We have a holiday coming up soon and was booked primarily based on the pool and facilities being available and open for use by the children. Having read recent reviews, majority…
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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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No compensation for baggage damaged by Wizz Air
I returned from a trip to Budapest to find that my 23kg hard-shell suitcase had been very badly damaged around the wheel area, with a crack running through one entire side. I'd only noticed when I got home so I hadn't had a chance to file at the airport. I immediately raised a case with Wizz Air online and they requested…
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Flight tickets disappearing from the system - who to chase
I cannot believe that I have turned to an on line forum to seek an opinion on who/how to get compensation for a total ticketing shambles, even one as reputable as MSE!But we are at a loss as to who to pursue and what is the best way to do it.In September 2024, we bought tickets through a travel agent to fly to…
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Ryanair refund when bank account is closed
Ryanair today cancelled my flight for next Easter that we booked in May. Since it was booked the bank account used has been closed and therefore there card it was booked on is dead I used the chat and followed the customer services advice to move the refund to my card assuming stupidly as I’d explained the situation that I…
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Took on EasyJet and Won
During the power cuts in Malaga in April we were stranded at the airport at 1am with a baby, along with a lot of other people. We did our best to muddle through but as you might imagine, being stuck at an airport with nowhere to go, in a powercut, with a baby - it was horrendous and expensive. EasyJet were nowhere to be…
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UK mobile phone use while in America
Hi all, I am a UK citizen, and will be in America (east side), for 3 weeks next month, on part holiday, part business. I need to use my UK mobile phone number while in America, for calling and receiving. What would be the cheapest way for me to call UK mobile numbers from America, using my UK mobile number while in America…
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Nationwide FlexPlus Travel Insurance
Hi, We've had a FlexPlus account for a couple of years, primarily for the Worldwide Travel Insurance. I've never made a travel insurance claim in 30+ years of extensive travel. However this year @Wizz Air threw our entuire summer plans into chaos when they cancelled all flights from Budapest to Dubai. My trip was basically…
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Halifax Clarity card - additional charges DK
I have had this card for years as a best travel card. For the first time ever I have had to pay additional charges when settling the bill. The merchant said it was because UK was outside EU. Is there anything I can do in future to avoid this situation?
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Future Package Holiday - Flight Times Changed
I'm sure this happens often but please forgive the ignorance. I've booked and paid the minimum deposit for a Jet2 package, travelling in 11 months time. Booking made 2 weeks ago. Flights have changed by -9.5 hours making the O/B flight awkward enough that it will make additional cost inevitable. The email informing me of…
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Cathay Pacific Luggage sizing - any thoughts?
Good Morning, I'm heading off to Australia next week - flying with Cathay Pacific from Heathrow. My son lives there and he wants me to take out a few of his possessions that are bulky but light. My best suitcase, that fits everything, is 3 linear cm over size Cathay Pacific L+W+H = 158 cm 23kg x 2 My bag is L+W+H = 161 cm…
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Prepaid travel money card
I'm thinking of getting a prepaid travel money card for my upcoming trip to Canada. Does anyone have any recomendations for which card to get please? Ideally I'd like to have two cards on the same account if that is at all possible as there will be two of us travelling. Any tips will be greatly apreciated.
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Ryanair Flash Sale
Hi, Ryanair have a flash sale on today - 15% off flights Sept - Nov. I need to book two flights back from Alicante mid October and can see when you click on the offer banner and hit book now the flight we want is showing as £32 but it is wanting you to book an outbound flight which I don't need and the £32 price is greyed…
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Opodo Prime Membership - warning
I want to warn people about what I can only describe as the cash cow that is Opodo Prime Membership, a heavily pushed £80 per year travel benefits scheme that offers... "Opodo Prime is exclusive savings on flights, hotels and cars. Find a cheaper flight or hotel and we’ll pay you 2x the difference. That’s our best price…
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Transfer pick up time
Heading home tomorrow after a lovely break in Corfu. With the homeward flight being 1pm the earliest I was expecting to get picked up by the TUI provided transfer was 9am however the pick up is 8am, 5 hours before the flight! Is this usual for TUI?
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P&O Pride of Hull
I’m reading rumours on Bookface that P&O Hull-Rotterdam route will be changing to freight-only. Can anyone add any details to - or quash - the rumour?
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Daughter going Austalia for 12 months working, which Insurance to look at?
Daughter is moving to Oz for work for 12 months. What type of insurance is best for her from travel to health (if any), she mentioned medicaid (I think that was the name). She will be working as a nurse, so would backpackers insurance cover that for the length of time or one way insurance for flight and then sort it over…
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