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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 Mustardtree6

    I can't beat this for you sorry - I always struggle with TUI/Thomson/First Choice

    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
  • scoey8
    scoey8 Posts: 111 Forumite
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    edited 20 September 2018 at 8:59AM
    Hi all,

    The Quote itself: £839.53
    Who the quote is from: Onthebeach
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Not sure on airline
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton but Any London is fine
    The Holiday Dates: 4th November - 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child (13)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Malibu Park, Costa Adeje, Tenerife
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: Dont think so

    Can anyone get a better price? Looking to book asap.

    Thanks all
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Scoey8

    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 Conduc
  • russetred
    russetred Posts: 1,335 Forumite
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    Hi any wriggle room on this?

    The quote itself: £1870 (Using winter50 code)
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook holidays.
    Tour Operator: Thomas Cook.
    The departure airport: Birmingham.
    The holiday dates: 10/01/2019 - 20/01/2019
    The number of people: 3 Adults.
    The hotel: Sunrise Royal Makadi Resort & Aqua Park.
    The board: All-inclusive.
    Any specific requirements: Family room.
    In flight meal included: No.

    We can go at any time in January though early is better. We have to get a flight to any English airport so we're not stuck with Birmingham. The holiday can be 10 or 11 days if that fits better.TIA
    "Sometimes life sucks....but the alternative is unacceptable."
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Russetred

    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
  • lsmt971
    lsmt971 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    edited 27 September 2018 at 9:36PM
    Hi

    Operator. Teletext holidays
    Date 7th Aug 2019 to 19th Aug 2019
    Ref MFNRAR8RJMPS
    Hotel Fanabe Costa Sur. Costa Adeje
    Three adults and 1 nine year old in 1 room
    Bed and breakfast
    £623 per person

    We can go any time between 19th July and 31st Aug.

    Thanks in advance
    Lee
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi lsmt971

    Ive sent you a PM as I need more info like where from etc

    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

    Mattr5
  • The Quote itself: £6640
    Who the quote is from: RBS Travel Service (affiliate company Affinion travel)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/ hotel: Regnum Carya Golf Resort & Spa, Belek, Antalya
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow airport
    The Holiday Dates: 6th June for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: 3 adults sharing 1 room in sea or garden view
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    It would also be much more preferred to travel from Edinburgh airport via Jet 2 airlines. Note this package also includes free airport lounge access and direct transfers as part of the package. Thanks
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Hayleso83

    I canT beat this sorry - its about £7500 on T Cook system and by the time ive added the VIP lounge and Private Transfers there's no profit for me sorry

    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
  • kevc20
    kevc20 Posts: 5 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1050
    Who the quote is from:Neilson ski
    Is there a booking fee:no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Neilson - garni francescato livigno
    The departure Airport/Post:Manchester to Innsbruck
    The Holiday Dates:23 March 2019
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):garni francescato
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): bed and breakfast
    Any specific requirements:none
    Is an in-flight meal included:no

    Looking to see if anyone can beat the online quote
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