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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi chelseak12345

    I can beat this for you

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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: £4589
    Who the quote is from: Tui
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui
    The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    The Holiday Dates: 30 July 2019 - 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 child (15)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Liberty Lara Antalya Turkey
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: none
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    We are flexible on leave date and can fly from Luton, East Midlands or Birmingham
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Realale

    I can beat this for you

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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 everyone,

    I am booking a last minute/secret holiday to Majorca for my fiancee.
    After losing a passport and missing a 2 week trip to Portugal earlier this year (losing £1500.00), I'd really like to get abroad on the cheap this October.
    Can anyone beat this quote? :)

    The Quote itself: £785
    Who the quote is from: Love Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair, morning outbound, afternoon inbound
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 14th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Globales America, Majorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: none
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Owenwat

    I cant beat this for you sorry - I always struggle with Ryanair

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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: £1358 per person
    Who the quote is from: Jet2
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham to Lanzarote (although happy with any airport south of Birmingham)
    The Holiday Dates: 18th August 2019 for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults, 2 Children (9,12)
    The Hotel: Costa Calero - Family Interconnecting Room
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Direct flight
    Incs 22kg luggage and transfers
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Markdavey

    I can beat this for you

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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
  • smiffy01uk
    smiffy01uk Posts: 79 Forumite
    edited 19 September 2018 at 11:32AM
    The Quote itself: £836.08
    Who the quote is from: HolidayGems
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair 06:30 out 11:05 in
    The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 10th Nov - 17th Nov
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Arena Suite, Corralejo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: pool view
    Is an in-flight meal included: no



    Transfer included in price. Hand luggage only
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi smiffy01uk

    I can't beat this for you sorry - I always struggle with Ryanair

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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:£2865
    • Who the quote is from: TUI
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Hotel Diana Palace
    • The departure Airport/Post:Bristol
    • The Holiday Dates:26/5/2019 - 2/6/19
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults, 2 children (12 & 14)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:2 bedrooms preferable.
    • Is an in-flight meal included:no
    The staff member refused to budge on the price. Seemed to be a bit expensive to me.
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