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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,194 Forumite
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    bb2359 said:
    The Quote itself: £742 to 2 adults (Can get £25 discount through NHS and some topcahsback may be)
    Who the quote is from: Jet2holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2holidays
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham (BHX) (There are 2 flight on 20/11/22, I want to book one leaving at 14:00, the price is the same)
    The destination airport : Alicante (ALC)
    The Holiday Dates: 20/11/22 - 24/11/22 - 4 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandos Benidorm Suites, Costa Blanca - Upgrade the room to 'Wellness Junior suite with pool view'
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Upgrade the room to 'Wellness Junior suite with pool view'

    No meals or seats selected 
    Coach Transfers included
    Hi bb2359

    I can get you £72 off that price so £670 total price - that should be better than you are getting with the NHS £25 + cashback

    All still booked with Jet2holidays so like for like inf the room upgrade, all inc, 1400 flight 

    2 Adults
    Sandos Benidorm Suites
    4 nights from 20th Nov 2022
    Birmingham Alicante ALC
    Departs: Sun 20 Nov 2022 at 14:00
    Arrives: Sun 20 Nov 2022 at 17:40
    Alicante ALC Birmingham
    Departs: Thu 24 Nov 2022 at 13:25
    Arrives: Thu 24 Nov 2022 at 15:15
    All Inclusive
    (1) Wellness Junior suite with Pool View
    New holiday price from £742

    Matts Price £670

    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.
  • lf93
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    edited 22 November 2022 at 11:38PM
    The Quote itself: £1373.58 total for 2 adults. Flights Newcastle-Fuerteventura. Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace
    Who the quote is from: Loveholidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair/Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The destination airport : Fuerteventura
    The Holiday Dates: 11/7/22-15/7/22 - 4 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: NA

    Would also be happy with Jet2 - but when I looked it up they were more expensive. 

    Thanks :) 

    Edit to add - I also get £45 NHS discount so total cost is £1328.58
  • MATTR5
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    Hi if93

    I can't beat that 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.
    • The Quote itself: £11,303
    • Who the quote is from: British Airways Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BA flights; 
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick (but open to others)
    • The Holiday Dates: 23 July to 13 August (could start between 22/7 & 25/7)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults and 1 child (age 11)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3 hotels - Oleo Cancun Playa/Occidental at Xcaret (inc Unlimited Xcaret)/Dreams Aventuras - 7 nights at each
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: 2 rooms at each hotel, ideally adjoining/interconnecting
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks
  • MATTR5
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    Hi 61811411

    I can't beat that 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
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    Hi @MATTR5
     
    Jet 2 city breaks - we have a voucher code for £100 which has brought the price down to £696 in total 

    From Birmingham to Budapest
    27 March 2023 for 4 nights
    2 adults
    Staying at Opera Garden and appartments hotel
    Executive double or twin room (really wanting a twin!)
    Bed and breakfast
    Minimum amount of steps
    No transfers included




    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
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     Hi elsien

    I can beat that by a further £20 even with your code

    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
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    Lovely, thank you.
    Happy to have booked with you again, after another booking you did for me earlier in the year. 
    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.
  • The Quote itself: Total Price £2,522,00
    Who the quote is from: Jet2
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2
    The departure Airport/Post: East Mids
    The Holiday Dates: 24/12/23 - 31/12/23 (7 Nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 Child (4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aqua Suites Boutique Hotel Lanzarote
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: Room number 203 if possible 
    Is an in-flight meal included: No but allocated seats on flights 

    Hello 

    Please can you price me up the following holiday for next December, many thanks!! 
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Becksie11

    Im getting a slightly different price on their website if we include prebooked seats - see below - of £2619
    Without prebooked seats this is £2550 
    If you are on the App you get £30 discount so these figures would be £2589 and £2520 

    Whichever option you go for I will be £130 cheaper than direct web prices so inc seats £2489 or without seats £2420
    All still booked with Jet2holidays so like for like, £60pp deposit etc 

    Your holiday to Lanzarote
    2 adults, 1 child for 7 nights from Sun 24 Dec 2023What's included 
    Included in your holiday
    Return flights East Midlands
    (3) 10kg hand luggage
    (3) 22kg baggage
    Aqua Suites Boutique Hotel
    Half Board
    (1) Standard Junior suite
    Coach transfers
    ATOL Protected
    Extra benefits and special offers

    (1) Free Child place
    Holiday Essentials

    (6) Seats
    Base price £2,550.00
    Holiday Essentials £69.00
     Holiday price £2,619.00

    Matts price £2489

    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.
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