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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • JoeyEmma
    JoeyEmma Posts: 913 Forumite
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    edited 28 April 2022 at 9:58AM
    Can anybody beat this quote. 
    2 adults, 1 10 year old. 
    Manchester to New York
    direct flights including checked luggage with Aer Lingus / BA
    Flying out 01.10.2022 return 09.10.2022 (8 nights)
    Marriott Courtyard Midtown East king room with sofa bed B&B rate. Room rate is fully refundable if cancelled prior to 28.09. 
    £1443 per person with Expedia.

    I don’t mind if the flight is with Virgin if it includes checked luggage (most quotes seem to be economy light which is hand luggage only).  
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
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    JoeyEmma said:
    Can anybody beat this quote. 
    2 adults, 1 10 year old. 
    Manchester to New York
    direct flights including checked luggage with Aer Lingus / BA
    Flying out 01.10.2022 return 09.10.2022 (8 nights)
    Marriott Courtyard Midtown East king room with sofa bed B&B rate. Room rate is fully refundable if cancelled prior to 28.09. 
    £1443 per person with Expedia.

    I don’t mind if the flight is with Virgin if it includes checked luggage (most quotes seem to be economy light which is hand luggage only).  
    Hi Joey

    Just for info I cant beat that for you - Im not great on scheduled stuff tbh - firms like Expedia work on very small margins as all done by Computer - Another agent on here might be able to beat it  but I thought id let you know id seen it and cant 
    I'm great at beating Jet2holidays, TUI, Easyjet Holidays etc etc for future info

    I am a Travel Agent

    I’ve sent you a PM

    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.

  • Beat my quote for 4 adults (2 are our 20 and 18 yr old kids) in 1 bed apartment with sofa bed in lounge. Jet2 holiday bhx to faro 2/6/22 for 3 nights with free transfers and bags staying at Dunas in Monte gordo, Algarve. £2188

    or 2 bedrooms from manchester staying at Vasco de Gama in Monte gordo. £2388 also jet2

    bhx is closer. We would like to stay in the eastern Algarve, manta rota, Altura or Monte gordo. We would like to leave in the morning so we have the afternoon in the Algarve on 2/6/22. 

    Thanks!
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
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    Hi Disneyvac

    I only just spotted this sorry - I can beat either of these by £60 versus the direct price if you haven't booked yet

    I am a Travel Agent

    I’ve sent you a PM

    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.

  • Beat my quote for 4 adults and a 16 Yr old. 
    £22,541
    Flights: British Airways, Economy, London Heathrow to Orlando International on 05/07/2023
    Accommodation(s)
    > 11 Nights Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney World, Deluxe Club Level Room (Room Only) checking in on 05/07/2023 x1
    > 3 Nights Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Resort, Universal Resort Area, Club Level 2 Queens (Room Only) checking in on 16/07/2023 x2
    Transfer: Private Private Taxi (Return) on 05/07/2023
    Attraction Tickets:
    > 5 X 14-day Magic Ticket
    > 5 X Universal Orlando 3 Park Explorer Ticket
    FREE Value Extras Worth £460 - Limited Time Only
    > 5 X Ocean Explorer - Experience Orlando for FREE
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
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    edited 21 May 2022 at 5:01PM
    Hi Ippywippy  

    I cant beat this im sorry 

    I am a Travel Agent

    I’ve sent you a PM

    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.
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 35,999 Forumite
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    Hi
    Quote for 2 adults package break with Jet 2,
    Flexible on which week to go. 
    19th Sept for 4 nights flying from Birmingham on the 12.10 flight returning on 24th at 16.10 pm. Luggage included but no transfers. 
    Double/twin room at the Michaelangelo Grand Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. 
    Cost for two is £556

    Can travel a week later on Monday 26th 4 nights, currently showing as £536 for same hotel and flights. 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 35,999 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    @MATTR5


    Body is too short. 




    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
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    Hi elsien

    Thanks for the tag - ok so for the 4 nts on 19/9 (I'm guessing you mean coming back 23/9 as no flight on 24/9 and price matches) I can do that for £516 for you saving you £40 

    I'm getting a direct price on the 26/9 of £542 (their prices can wobble around a bit) and again I'd be £40 cheaper at £502
    All still booked with Jet2holidays so same flights,22kg cases, hotel ABTA/ATOL etc, and £60pp deposit of course 

    I can also beat their price for return Private Transfer at £60 versus their £92 - id use Holiday Taxis for that but I think you can do better if you shop around 

    I am a Travel Agent

    I’ve sent you a PM

    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.
  • Ganga
    Ganga Posts: 4,253 Forumite
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    edited 8 June 2022 at 2:27PM
    The quote  -  £1,557.29
    Where to   - Skiathos ,Greece
    Who with   - Jet2 Holidays
    Location    -  Thanos Studios ,Troulos , B & B.
    Flying from - Newcastle upon Tyne
    Dates         - 23 Sept 2022  - 14 nights
    Number of People - 2 adults ,no children
    Private transfers included

    Anybody beat this price     
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