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Travel insurance through bank account
Some years ago I had hassle trying to arrange travel insurance through my bank account. I'd had a comparatively minor medical procedure and they refused to insure me for 'at least a year'. Stupidly I decided not to bother with them again. Fairly recently I had notification that the bank had changed their insurance provider…
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KLM bereavement rebooking & complaint - advice please
I booked a return flight Lisbon-Minneapolis (via Boston) on 3-8
March 2024. My grandmother passed away during my trip and I had to return to
Lisbon. I called KLM customer service to report my bereavement and request a
flight change, in order to allow me to attend her funeral. I rang the number on the KLM UK website and the…
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Edreams Booking scam
Hi everyone I booked flight + hotel on edreams and I chose deluxe room with breakfast In my confirmation it says room only.... Now they said I can't prove I chose with breakfast and i said you can't prove i didn't... I paid £811 all together- if you do same search online now it comes up as the same price maybe £1 more £812…
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Travelling to Egypt 2024
Hello everyone, I'd love some guidance on must-see spots and ways to experience the local culture in Egypt, Do you have any recommendations for places to visit around or other parts of the country? Local foods to try and local guides that could help me during my trip? Thanks in advance.
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Travel insurance when about to start dialysis
Hi. My mum in law has a bucket list and we want to help her get a weekend in Venice ASAP. Her kidneys are failing rapidly and she is going to have to start dialysis in May. She prob will not be able to go anywhere after this happens. We've found deals in the very near future but don't know what to do about travel insurance…
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Staysure insurance for pre-existing conditions. Rip off.
I've been afflicted by mental illness so have to declare pre-existing conditions. I was just about to pay the £920 for Staysure insurance for their crappy annual coverage when I thought I'd take a quick look on Compare the the MeerKat again, which some months back no quotes came back that would cover me. Anyway I did get a…
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Who can countersign passport for Under 12
I can't get my head around this requirement - the person needs to know my child for over 2 years and be a professional but can't be their teacher? There is no one who knows my child for over two years who isn't a family friend. What has everyone done to get their child passport countersigned?
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Ba holidays
It’s great you got sorted. I’ve had the opposite result. We were downgraded last year (April) & were to receive refund but didn’t. They keep telling me refunded to original payment method but will not provide proof they did. I know they didn’t as I have not received it! Also gave us prepaid compensation Mastercards which…
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Flight cancellation - can't get refund from BA
BA cancelled a flight which is not until May. The airline has booked an evening flight to replace the original morning flight. I asked Expedia for a refund (it was booked via Expedia) and they rang BA who said it was non-refundable. I had tried to get a refund from Expedia on 3 previous attempts, for each attempt I was…
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10 day Turkey Holiday - spending money per day for 2 people.
I'm going to Dalyan (Near Marmaris) for 10 nights with my support staff in April. The hotel is bed and breakfast. Will £100 a day (4000 Lira) be enough for us both for food and drinks and maybe some excursions. We both don't drink alcohol. We have an extra £200 for the 10 days for more expensive excursions. Can you give me…
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Air B&b refund
hello, I recently stayed in an air b and b, upon arrival we noticed that the heat in the flat was unbearable along with other issues such as broken/ missing items from the listing. I contacted the host and the agency and was informed the heating was broken and they were unable to turn it off, due to the noise outside of…
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UK passport application
I have some questions about applying for a UK passport I would like advice on please. 1. If I apply for a passport online, how is the countersignature done? Such as what do I need to give to the person who provides a countersignature. 2. After first applying for a passport, how soon can I provide a countersignature? For…
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Holiday planned for after current multi trip policy expires
Our annual muti trip policy expires in June 24 and we are in the process of booking a holiday for August 24. If something happens resulting in us not being able to travel between now and June, should our current policy cover it, even though the holiday is booked for after the date the policy expires? I have called the…
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Mainland China travel tips
Hi, off to mainland China (Guangzhou) for a work trip in April, can anyone advise the best solutions for the following:- Paying for the metro, food, drinks etc in local vendors and shops, in my hotel etc I have Alipay but I have read it needs Internet connection to work and I hadn't planned on having roaming on my phone.…
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Holiday Extras Refusing Cash Refund - Trying it On ?
I was in Prague at the weekend and had Transfers booked to and from the Airport to my Hotel through Holiday Extras. On the return journey the car failed to turn up and the Hotel had to book me a Taxi as The Local Supplier couldn't contact their Driver and didn't offer any further assistance. Holiday Extras them selves were…
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Child passport woes
I'm applying for a passport for my child. As well as having to send off her birth certificate it is also requesting that I send off my birth certificate. This is despite me having a valid passport and entering said passport details onto the application website. Why oh why do they need my birth certificate when I already…
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Section75/Charge back rights holiday deposit
Need some advice please: Paid a deposit to Destination2 on credit card. Spoke to the hotel and flights who have stated that flights/hotel are booked but not confirmed. Have heard awful reviews of this company and am now concerned they may mess us about. Also, I have emailed the customer service several times and they…
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Can this be beaten
B/ ham to Antalya 13th May 2025 Gloria Verde resort belek 14 nights 2 adults. All inclusive 22 k Baggage 10 hand Transfers both ways incl Booked through work benefits scheme £3905 , minus £60 money off voucher Plus £50 seat bookings = £3895 Total
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Travel Insurance Policy
Currently 42 days in to our 57 day holiday and only just noted that maximum trip duration on our policy is 50 days in one trip - has anybody experienced this and can they advise. Will contact my insurance provider tomorrow but looking for any help in the interim
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Bristol Airport lounge deals?
Morning all We’re travelling from Bristol Airport on Tuesday and they have two lounges -Escape and 1903. I’ve tried to find deals for cheap access but not much luck and I don’t have free access with any credit cards or memberships. Any suggestions please? Thanks
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