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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Yes I do and I should be able to beat direct prices
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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.
Resort...……..Orka Lotus Beach Icelemar All Inclusive Transfers Included
Duration...…...10 Nights
2x Adults
Luggage...….20kgs Each
Dates...…Monday 10th August Until Thursday 20th August
Flights.....Bham @ 19.40 arr Dalaman 01.40
Return....Thurs 20th Aug @13.40 arr Bham16.00
Price...……£2380
Can anyone help or beat that price please?Regards
No I cant beat this - my best on those flights but with 15kg bags (Transfers included) is £2398
I can do it on different flights that day with 22kg bags and transfers for £2358 but the times are 1620-2240 out and 2335-0205 back so i will understand if you stick with your flights
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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.
Resort: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
Board: All Inclusive
Duration: 7 Nights
3x Adults 2x children (age 16 and 7)
Luggage: 15kgs Each
Dates: Thurs 2nd April 2020
Flights: Glasgow International, Emirates; 14:35 > 01:05 (or any Scotland including Inverness via Heathrow/Amsterdam)
Return: Thurs 9th April, Emirates 07:50 > 12:45
Price: £5959
No I cant beat this sorry
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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.
The Quote itself: £3669
Who the quote is from: Tui
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick but any London airports are fine
The Holiday Dates:23rd sept for 10 nights (any departure between 19th sept is fine, as long as we are back by the 3rd Oct)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults (2 rooms)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gaia Palace Hotel Kos
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements:n/a
Is an in-flight meal included:n/a
Thank you
I can beat this with TUI and do it for £3498
But - I can do 11 nights so an extra night included from Stansted on 20/9 with luggage and transfers etc included for £3678 and with better flight times so that may be the better offer
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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.
We have already booked a holiday with First Choice before we found this forum but if you can save us alot to make the cancellation charge worth it then we will definitely swap. We have paid £1400.08 including all inclusive hotel, flights and select a seat.
The Quote itself:
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/TUI/Arena Beach
The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham Airport
The Holiday Dates: 2nd September 2020 for 7 nights (We arrive back early hours of 10th)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Arena Beach
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: Can be any hotel thats max 30 minutes transfer time. Atleast 3 star with decent reviews on Trip Advisor. Must be all inclusive. We have paid for private transfer separately. Must have select a seat. My Cancellation Fee is £400.00 total.
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Obviously it will depend on your cancellation costs but I can do this very hotel for less so I CAN beat you price
So with Birmingham flights on 2/9 - see times below, 22kg suitcases, 10kg cabin bags, without transfers (just use the ones you have booked) but with prebooked standard seats its £1200
With Private Transfers and Prebooked seats its £1300
Flight times
Birmingham Fuerteventura FUE
Depart: Wed 02 Sep 2020 at 15:35
Arrive: Wed 02 Sep 2020 at 19:55
Fuerteventura FUE Birmingham
Depart: Wed 09 Sep 2020 at 20:55
Arrive: Thu 10 Sep 2020 at 01:05
Deposit is £60pp
I've 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.
Thought i would post this to see if anyone can better it.
It seems this year prices are crazy with Thomas Cook gone so Jet 2 and TUI have less competition.
A similar holiday the last 2 years both with TC cost us 3.5K!
It also appears we have to pay a premium for flying from Belfast but what can we do!
Jupiter Albufeira Hotel
2 Adults, 3 Children (Ages 12, 9 & 7) for 7 nights from Sun 12 Jul 2020
Return flights Belfast
(5) 10kg hand luggage
(5) 22kg baggage
All Inclusive
(1) One Bedroom suite
Coach transfers
ATOL Protected
£5225