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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • michaelam
    michaelam Posts: 11 Forumite
    edited 29 September 2017 at 10:31AM
    Best price we have found so far is £4,600 but a couple of months ago (before we knew we could get time off work) it was nearer to £2,500. So a very big difference we hope you can help with:

    Flights:

    1) MAN - FUK (Fukuoka) Flight after 9pm on 06/04/18 (would consider flight on 07-08/04/18 if hugely cheaper)

    2) FUK - PER (Perth) between dates 18/04/18 - 20/04/18

    3) PER - MAN leave on 25/04/18

    Passengers = 2 adults, 1 x 3 year old (will turn 4 in Australia) and a 1 year old.


    I hope I have provided sufficient details.

    Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!
    :money:
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi michaelam

    Sorry I cant help on this one

    Mattr5

    I am a Travel Agent
    Ive sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct
  • The Quote itself: £4060
    Who the quote is from: jet2
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: jet 2 hotel marina benidorm
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 16/8/2018 to 26/8/2018
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adult 2 kids age 12 and 8
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):marina benidorm
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): half board
    Any specific requirements: balcony
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi boaba1

    I can do this for £3985 saving you £75

    Thats like for like all with Jet2hols inc half board, balcony upgrade, 22kg luggage each and transfers

    I may be able to save you more - i'll explain how when you call

    Mattr5

    I am a Travel Agent
    Ive sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct
  • Hi,

    I'm looking to see if the following quote can be beat


    The Quote itself: £2372.30
    Who the quote is from: Monarch Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 1st August 2018 or 26th July 2018 - 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 1 child- 13
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel La Siesta
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Fairly Flexible on Dates between 24th July and mid August. Can also fly from any London airport or Bournemouth or Southampton also.

    Many Thanks
    Declan
    As you can probably gather I booked this monarch holiday!!! Anyway I'm looking around for the La Siesta and the cheapest I can find is 2140ish for 7 nights.

    Can anyone get me near for 10 nights?
  • MATTR5 wrote: »
    Hi cardigan29

    This seems to be showing on Jet2hols today at £2874 but no biggie i can still beat your price

    Like for like with jet2hols, same deposit, baggage, transfers, reps etc our price is £2794 saving you £70 on your price and £100 on the current price

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.

    Thanks Matt and for your help in booking this - every bit helps!
  • The Quote itself: £1869 pp
    Who the quote is from: thomson/first choice
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui sensimar seaside suites, Riviera maya
    The departure Airport/Post: glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 07/06/2018 to 21/06/2018
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Decaln

    I can get you £2040 on 26th July for 7 nts beating your best recent price by £100

    I cant find anything decent price wise for 10 nts sorry - best is £2600 ish

    I am a Travel Agent
    Ive sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Cardigan

    Thank you and im really glad i was able to help - have a great trip

    Mattr5
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi depressed but detemined

    I can save you £40 per person on this so £1829 each

    I am a Travel Agent
    Ive sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct
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