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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi G8Sey

    I cant beat this 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
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi antonette254

    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
  • keef149
    keef149 Posts: 18 Forumite
    Had a quote from asap tickets..internet advert on kayak.
    Flying on Feb 1 from London Heathrow to los Angeles then onto San Antonio..American airlines..
    Then 9th Feb from San Antonio to Dallas then onto london. 1 passenger meals and baggage included..
    Total £ 392.
    Seems too good to be true..
    Anyone used asap tickets
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Keef

    I dont think this is the right Forum for feedback on suppliers

    I cant beat that price just for info

    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
  • louby40
    louby40 Posts: 1,627 Forumite
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    The Quote itself: £4092 (3584 3 days ago)
    Who the quote is from: TUI online
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
    The departure Airport : Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 4 th April 2020 for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Rui Tequila, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: transfer, seat allocation and bags included: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: included in price

    I know you struggle with TUI.

    I'm confused as to why there 2020 holidays have increased by £250+ in the space of 3/4 days. Is it to do with Black Friday approaching? I've been watching the prices closely
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Louby40

    I CAN beat this for you

    I think you may have a point with the Black Friday deals approaching so maybe hang on

    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
  • louby40
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    The price for April 2019 (same school holidays over Easter but going from Gatwick) has now been reduced to £1497 - that's a £549 from '19 to '20 increase which seems dodgy to me.

    Think we will hold fire and wait to see if they drop back down.
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Louby40

    I think that's the right thing to do - these things go up and down and if they dont give money off it on Black Friday they may do around Boxing Day - or it could just go down of its own accord - depends how well that date sells

    Mattr5

    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
  • curchep
    curchep Posts: 44 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    The Quote itself: 12 Nights Spanish Mediterranean Cruise - £3461, less 4.04% topcashback (£140)= £3321
    Who the quote is from: Royal Caribbean website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Royal Caribbean
    The departure Airport/Post: N/A
    The Holiday Dates: 2 Sept 2019
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ocean View room
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A
    Any specific requirements: Ocean View room, drinks package, onboard credit, flexible dining, include gratuities
    Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
    Self employed, CeMAP and DipFA.
    Finished OU degree in 2014
    :beer:
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Curchep

    I cant beat this 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
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