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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi kellyM23

    I can beat both of these prices

    Ive sent you a PM

    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.
  • bradqwer
    bradqwer Posts: 125 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £988

    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook

    Is there a booking fee: No

    The Tour Operator: Airtours/Thomas Cook

    The departure Airport: Manchester can fly leeds tho depart 16:55

    The Holiday Dates: 17th 24th July but open to dates if you can make a good saving and weather still good

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Columbus Aparthotel and Siam Park
    Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Playa De Las Americas

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:

    Is an in-flight meal included: Would like in-flight meal and pre-booked seats Extra 5kg, seats pre picked and meals
    'Save £1,100 in 2019' #81

    £50/£1100
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi bradqwer

    I can beat that like for like by £40 going with Thomas Cooks same flight

    Ive sent you a PM

    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.
  • neil7
    neil7 Posts: 34 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    This is an all inclusive package deals for 2 adults with TUI
    ACCOMMODATION
    Accommodation name Grand Bahia Principe Coba
    Destination
    Resort Cancun
    Riviera Maya

    Duration
    Check-in
    Check-out 11 nights
    25 May 2019
    5 Jun 2019
    Room 1 description: Superior Junior Suite with Balcony or Terrace
    Room 2 description: Superior Junior Suite with Balcony or Terrace
    Coach Transfer Included
    FLIGHTS
    Leaving
    25 May 2019
    10:10 London Gatwick Airport
    (LGW)
    North Terminal TUI Airways
    Flight no: TOM088
    Standard 8918031

    Arriving
    25 May 2019
    14:30 Cancun Intl Airport
    (CUN)


    Leaving
    5 Jun 2019
    16:20 Cancun Intl Airport
    (CUN)
    Main Terminal TUI Airways
    Flight no: TOM049
    Standard 8918031

    Arriving
    6 Jun 2019
    07:35 London Gatwick Airport
    (LGW)

    Total Price £2,838.44
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi neil7

    I can beat that like for like by £50 going with TUI same flight

    Ive sent you a PM

    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.
  • I've been quoted £5016 all in for all-inclusive 3 adults + 2 children, (aged 11 and 14 on return) Hotel Sunrise Garden Beach Resort, Hurghada, Egypt.

    Flights from Birmingham on Sunday 27 october 2019, 7 nights, returning Sunday 3rd Nov.

    Thomas Cook

    including 2 rooms,
    room 1 = twin room for 2 adults,
    room 2 = twin room for 1 adult + 2 children,
    return transfers, gold travel insurance and pre booked seats.
    I love a bargain. Now mortgage and debt free. hurray!!:smileyhea
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi shopaholicz

    Its a little tricky to quote like for like on this because of the insurance - I will need adult ages and if any pre-existing medical etc so what ive done is compare like for like excluding the Insurance - I get your price of £5016 on Cooks sytem just for this so maybe you havent included this in your price anyway

    I can do this like for like with Thomas Cooks inc the prebooked seats and the transfers etc etc for £4816 saving you (I think) £200 -
    If you are getting the Insurance for Free then you will need to allow for that in the Comparison - if not then im saving you £200 :)

    Ive sent you a PM

    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.
  • wjr4
    wjr4 Posts: 1,341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hi all,

    The Quote itself: £1681.19pp. Total price £3362.38
    Who the quote is from: TUI
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW to CUN (8:55 take off on 27th. 4:45pm take off on 13th March) - can fly from any London airport.

    The Holiday Dates: 27/02/2019 - 13/03/2019 (landing on 14th March). Flexible on the dates by a few days either way. We have booked time off work from 26th Feb-13th March as it was cheaper yesterday to depart on 26th Feb!

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): RIU Palace Mexico, Playacar
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: The above includes transfers and selected seats.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thank you in advance!
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi wjr4

    I cant beat that price sorry - I can beat TUI for departures May 2019 onwards at the moment but late deals I can with them - look for cashback deals

    Ive sent you a PM

    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.
  • Can anyone beat this quote please?:

    The Quote itself: £1321 total
    Who the quote is from: Emirates
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates, IBN Battuta Gate
    The departure Airport/Post:
    Glasgow to Dubai
    Sat 16 Feb departs 20.50 arrives Sun 17 Feb 08.05am
    Returns:
    Dubai to Glasgow
    Weds 20 Feb 07.20, arrives Glasgow 11.30

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult and 1 13 year old
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ibn Battuta Gate
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: The above includes transfers.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks
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