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Lastminute.com- Double charge - It's happened again
I booked a 4 night stay in the Netherlands, flight & B&B accommodation and paid for the lot, I was aware I would have to pay some taxes etc. direct to the hotel so on arrival I set up a credit card account, this would also cover any purchases made at the Bar/Restaurant etc. Upon leaving the hotel I was presented an invoice…
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What are some cost-saving tips for traveling to Dubai?
Through this question, I am seeking suggestions on ways to reduce expenses while planning a trip to Dubai.This means that I am looking for information on how to make my trip to Dubai budget-friendly. Like finding affordable housing, transportation options, or activities to do in town?
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Hard sell CDW insurance Malaga airport
I follow Martin Lewis and took advice and purchased a stand alone Car Excess insurance policy for car hire in Spain. When I arrived at Malaga airport and and at the OK mobility car hire desk I was subjected to mental torture. I told them I had a policy for the car hire excess, they refused to even look at the policy and…
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Passport expiry
I appreciate that this is a question that has been asked many times, but I would like some clarity if possible. My passport was issued January 2014. It expires in October 2024, but I know that really it expires now in January 2024. I wish to go to Europe in August 2023. Will my passport be valid? I think I have worked out…
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Ryanair boarding pass screen shot
What is the current standing on using a screenshot of a boarding pass. My daughter is flying out on Ryanair Edinburgh/Malaga return. I have purchased her tickets via my ryanair app account, so once I have checked her in 24hours in advance, can I screenshot her boarding pass and WhatsApp it to her for her to use? TIA
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Anyone been to Tirana, Pristina, Podgorica?
Trying to tick off the few remaining European countries I haven't been to this Summer if I can find cheap trips. Spotted Wizz Air doing cheap returns from LTN to Tirana and Pristina which would let me do 3 night trips to each in subsequent weeks in June. Anyone been? Any concerns about travelling in Kosovo at the moment or…
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Holiday & Holiday Insurance Query
My husband and I booked a holiday with a group of family members for travel on 8th September 2023 for 5 days.It was booked on the 5th May, and on the 5th June he was taken into hospital and then had an emergency heart bypass operation. We had no idea that he had Coronary Heart Disease and we did not get a chance to put…
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Cancelled Flight Booked Through EU-Based Travel Agent - How/Who Do I Chase for Refund?
I was gifted flights through Flightgift who are a Netherlands based Travel Agent specialising in gifted/vouchers. In the end I needed to cancel the flights and the agent said that the airline (Etihad) had agreed to refund it to my voucher balance. 8 months later Etihad finally refunded only 20% of the fare with no…
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Travel insurance: full payout not forthcoming - why?
Hi all. I'll keep this as short as possible. I received a partial travel insurance payout for curtailed travel (mother in law was on her deathbed so we had to quickly book new return flights). I claimed for the cost of the new flights. The travel insurance company eventually paid out BUT the settlement figure was over £500…
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Child Consent Travel Form
I'm going on holiday to Italy with my wife and 15 year old son in August. My son has asked if his 15 year old friend could come and we agreed. I have found a template for a form for his friend's parents to sign to agree to her traveling with us. However, I'm not 100% certain who can witness the signatures on this form. A…
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Travel insurance query - new medical condition under review
Hi All I just had a quick query regarding how travel insurance works. I can’t seem to find the paperwork/FAQs which addresses my query on my providers site. I am travelling next week, and I took our my travel insurance policy over a month+ ago. I had declared all my pre existing medical conditions at that stage & it all…
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Mobile help needed for Jersey, Channel Islands
I have a Giff Gaff contract and am visiting Jersey in the next few weeks for a short 7 day stay. I have discovered that mobile calls/texts/data aren't covered. What alternative could I use as a temporary measure but would need to keep my original phone number - would E-Sims work for this particular problem ?
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Heathrow Drop Off Charge
I dropped my son off at Heathrow on Saturday and on the way back I got stuck in heavy traffic and was late for work. With all the hassle I forgot to pay the fee. I have diagnosed ADHD so am completely forgetful and unorganised at the best of times. I think there being no alternative way to pay apart from online and only a…
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UK Passport Question
Nowadays, many things require photo ID so a passport is necessary. When applying for a UK passport, if they ask what's the reason for wanting a passport, is it okay giving the reason that I want it for photo ID or does a person need to have an intention to travel aboard? Has anyone here applied for a passport when you just…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my friends who can't make our whole holiday still pay the full amount?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... A group of friends and I have booked a holiday apartment for a week. Some are now saying they can't make the whole week, and have asked to pay less. We can't downgrade, as we still need an apartment big enough for all of us, so it'd mean the rest of us paying more. When this…
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Package holiday
Good afternoon, I am after some advice or guidance please, We booked a holiday to Turkey last year 7/22 for 10 night all inclusive package deal, through love holidays, there was 4 adults 3 children. Went on holiday had nice time, this included transfer aswell but on our departure date a transfer never picked us up, we…
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Advice re claiming cost of flights missed due to hospital admission while away
Hello So I purchased return flights via BA to take my mum and myself to Jersey last week. I have travel insurance she doesn't ( I don't need comments / judgements on her not having, insurance it was a unique set of circumstance that meant she went in the first place). We arrived on Thursday evening and on Friday she…
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Stansted airport parking
The price for car parks at Stansted have gone through the roof (doubled)! I have used the MSE airport parking links for years now so I always look for the best deals. This time last year I booked for September & it cost £110, this year the cheapest I can get is £222. What a difference! Where is the justification for a 100%…
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Travel insurance for medical condition awaiting diagnosis
Hi Has anyone had experience of getting travel insurance cover for a pre existing medical condition that has not yet been fully diagnosed, or await b tests, or investigations? I have just been denied cover throughly our CoOp bank annual travel insurance policy, because during medical declaration I disclosed that I have…
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MSE News: Four holiday booking scams to watch out for as £15 million a year lost to travel fraud
If you're booking your next holiday, watch out for fake deals, clone websites and bogus cancellations, as criminals are ramping up their efforts to trick holidaymakers out of their money this summer. Read the full story: 'Warning: Four holiday booking scams to watch out for as £15 million a year lost to travel fraud' If…
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