Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

Cinnamongirl

Hi, can anyone help, I'm trying to book flights for 2 x Adults and a 12 year old from any airport in London to LAX. Dates are the 24th June to the 5th July. I'm flexible on days by - 1 or 2 days. Looking to pay around £1500 to include check in luggage. Thanks! 

MATTR5

Cinnamongirl said:

Hi, can anyone help, I'm trying to book flights for 2 x Adults and a 12 year old from any airport in London to LAX. Dates are the 24th June to the 5th July. I'm flexible on days by - 1 or 2 days. Looking to pay around £1500 to include check in luggage. Thanks! 

Hi - I don't do flight only as we dont get discounts or commission so nothing i can do
Try BA and Virgin sites but also id try people like Trailfinders, Travelpack - if you add eg car hire or at least 1 nuight shotel they can do what's called an IT fare and that can be cheaper 

Cinnamongirl

@MATTR5 Thanks so much for your help. Much appreciated! 

Knightoftheroad

Include the following:

• The Quote itself: £5460.20 (£1820.07pp - 3 Adults 1 child (1 child place free))
• Who the quote is from:TUI
• Is there a booking fee:NO
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI. TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace IN LYTTOS BEACH, HERAKLION AREA, CRETE, GREECE
• The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
• The Holiday Dates: Sunday 30/03/2024 to Sunday 14/042024 (14 nights)
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):3 aduts, Ages 52, 50, 21, 1 child aged12
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusve
• Any specific requirements: Room is: Suite with Sea View, Balcony and Whirlpool Bath. Sleeps: 2 - 4 people. Beds: 2 Sofa-beds In Lounge, Queen-size Bed, Double Bedroom. So either this room or 2 seperate rooms (1 for 2 adults, other for 1 adult. 1 child)
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

Knightoftheroad

Sorry I had the dates wrong in my last post. Details now as follows:

• The Quote itself: £5370.12 (£1342.53pp - 3 Adults 1 child)
• Who the quote is from:TUI
• Is there a booking fee:NO
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI. TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace IN LYTTOS BEACH, HERAKLION AREA, CRETE, GREECE
• The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
• The Holiday Dates: Thursday 28/03/2024 to Thursday 11/04/2024 (14 nights)
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):3 adults, Ages 52, 50, 21, 1 child aged12
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusve
• Any specific requirements: Room is: Suite with Sea View, Balcony and Whirlpool Bath. Sleeps: 2 - 4 people. Beds: 2 Sofa-beds In Lounge, Queen-size Bed, Double Bedroom. So either this room or 2 seperate rooms (1 for 2 adults, other for 1 adult. 1 child)
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

MATTR5

Hi Knightoftheroad - I can get you just over £220 off that price - all like-for-like so my price £5147 - all booked with TUI with the Suite with Sea View, Balcony and Whirlpool Bath etc 

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.

MrsJoJo

• The Quote itself: £3,249.11
• Who the quote is from: TUI
• Is there a booking fee: NO
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI / Sun Express 
• The departure Airport: Birmingham  
• The Holiday Dates: Friday 26/07/2024 to Monday 05/08/2024 (10 nights)
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults (47, 50) 1 child (13)
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TUI Suneo Costa Mare Suites
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusve
• Any specific requirements: Room is: 1 bed family room with pool view

Please let me know if you are able to beat this quote. Many thanks

MATTR5

MrsJoJo said:

• The Quote itself: £3,249.11
• Who the quote is from: TUI
• Is there a booking fee: NO
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI / Sun Express 
• The departure Airport: Birmingham  
• The Holiday Dates: Friday 26/07/2024 to Monday 05/08/2024 (10 nights)
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults (47, 50) 1 child (13)
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TUI Suneo Costa Mare Suites
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusve
• Any specific requirements: Room is: 1 bed family room with pool view

Please let me know if you are able to beat this quote. Many thanks

Hi - I can do that for £3123 saving you just over £125 - all booked with TUI same flights, 1 bedroom Pool view room etc etc so like-for-like 

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.

Knightoftheroad

MATTR5 said:

Hi Knightoftheroad - I can get you just over £220 off that price - all like-for-like so my price £5147 - all booked with TUI with the Suite with Sea View, Balcony and Whirlpool Bath etc 

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.

Thanks for helping out with this Matthew. much appreciated. Booking process was easy, all questions answered and money saved. Can't ask for more than that. Thanks again.

MATTR5

Thank you for booking. Happy I was able to save you that money