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    • The Quote itself: £565
    • Who the quote is from: Monarch (charter)
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The departure Airport/Post: LGW to GOI
    • The Holiday Dates: 21.03.09 to 04.04.09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    • Any specific requirements: There is a 29" seat pitch on this flight, i think, i'm hoping for bigger!
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    please reply by personal message asap! (i'm booking this week)
  • venter
    venter Posts: 11 Forumite
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    The Quote itself: £5495 complete
    Who the quote is from: Thompson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Still need to be emailed details.
    The departure Airport/Post: See below
    The Holiday Dates: Flight from London to Cape Town leaving 23 September2008. Flight from Johannesburg to Sydney via Singapoer with two night stop over leaving the 29th October 2008 to arrive by 1 November 2008. Flight from Sydney to Adelaide leaving the 7th November. Flight back from Adelaide to London leaving 14th November2008.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults, a 3 year old and a 4 month old baby.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): None necessary but a look for accomodation in Singapeor might be helpful
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): NA
    Any specific requirements: Need to sit in seat that will have basenett for infant
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    I am also waiting for a quote from Bath travel.

    I got it through my bank's special travel service for £4730. Flying direct to Cape town then direct to Sydney from Johannesburg. Also included is flights to Adelaide from Sydney and then to London. All this for 2 adults a 3 year old and an infant.

    Thanks for the interest.
  • robowen
    robowen Posts: 3,042 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I got the out-laws wanting to come out to Brisbane again. They want to travel towards the end of Jan 2009. They got a quote for 1st of Feb but the kids will be back in school by then, so they'd prefer to come a bit earlier and spend some time with them.

    The Quote itself: Been given quote of just short of £800 each for the flight only
    Who the quote is from: Internet company
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Flying with Singapore airlines. 1 stop outbound all the way there .......with 2 night stayover on way back.
    The departure Airport: Manchester

    Holiday Destination : Brisbane Qld
    The Holiday Dates: 1st Feb 2009 for 6 weeks. (can be very flexible with dates. cheaper the better)
    The number of people travelling : 1 Adult and 1 OAP
    The Hotel : doesnt include hotel - not booked yet

    Is an in-flight meal included: yes.....hope they got a toilet too eh ! :rotfl:


    Thanks for your help
    Rob
    If only everything in life was as reliable...AS ME !!
    robowen 5/6/2005©

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  • lisa21
    lisa21 Posts: 497 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £612
    Who the quote is from: Internet - Freedom Direct
    Is there a booking fee: 2% if I use my cc
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Flying with budget airline, staying in Hi Condes De Alcudia hotel, Alcudia, Majorca for 7 nights
    The departure Airport: Newcastle

    Holiday Destination : Majorca
    The Holiday Dates: Quote is to depart on 1st October, but can travel anytime between 25th Sept - 22nd Oct (must be home by 23rd Oct)
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : As above. All Inclusive

    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    please pm me if you can help - I'm hoping to book today/tomorrow thanks :o
    • The Quote itself: £2995
    • Who the quote is from: FreedomDirect.co.uk (excludes transfer)
    • Is there a booking fee: No but C/C 2%
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook Airline
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 23 November (+/- 7 Days) for 14 nights.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults. 1 Child 13 Years. Counts as adult at this resort.
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Bahia Principe, Riviera Maya. Mexico
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: See Below
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    I'm happy with this price (although knock it down if poss) and transfers add about £100. Took this flight last year and worst of my life. Would like an upgrade or larger leg room seat for flight please.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    lisa21 wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £612
    Who the quote is from: Internet - Freedom Direct
    Is there a booking fee: 2% if I use my cc
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Flying with budget airline, staying in Hi Condes De Alcudia hotel, Alcudia, Majorca for 7 nights
    The departure Airport: Newcastle

    Holiday Destination : Majorca
    The Holiday Dates: Quote is to depart on 1st October, but can travel anytime between 25th Sept - 22nd Oct (must be home by 23rd Oct)
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : As above. All Inclusive

    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    please pm me if you can help - I'm hoping to book today/tomorrow thanks :o
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Amy83
    Amy83 Posts: 451 Forumite
    If anyone can beat this quote, please let me know :)

    The Quote itself: £1115.60
    Who the quote is from: The Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Flights to Orlando International
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 21st September - 30th September (flight arrives back on the 1st October)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5 nights at the Best Western Lakeside, Kissimmee. Then 4 nights at the Hilton Beachfront, Clearwater Beach
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only/self catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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  • heskpesk
    heskpesk Posts: 2,006 Forumite
    Cheap Flights Or Package To Es Cana Ibiza
    My parents have booked 2 weeks in Es Cana from 15/09 to 29/09.My partner and i wish to join them for a week at any point of their stay ie 15/09-22/09 or 22/09-29/09 etc . We have found some quite cheap accomodation but the flight prices are pushing the total price up.Just wondered if anyone could suggest either a package (any board basis) for 2 adults from Bristol or a cheap fllight? Thank you all in advance
  • NJW69
    NJW69 Posts: 843 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Ronny wrote: »
    Hi, I'm looking to book a week in Turkey on the 15th August this year, here are the details:
    • The Quote itself: £627
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: Late Booking Charge - £30.00
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook, Club Amphi, Marmaris
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow Depart 07:00
    • The Holiday Dates: 15th - 22 August
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Amphi
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    SEnt you two pm's
    GC Jan £318/£350, Feb £221.84/£300, Mar £200.00/£250 Apr £201.05/£200 May £199.61/£200 June £17.25/£200

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  • NJW69
    NJW69 Posts: 843 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    westy wrote: »
    Hi
    • The Quote itself: £790 pp (£1580 total) Lara Beach Hotel 2wks AI
    • Who the quote is from: thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 9th Sept - 23rd Sept / 14 Nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 Infant (6 months)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Lara Beach Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    We are flexible on the departure Date from 2nd September to 9th September

    Current quote is £790 pp (£1580 total), looking for a better price please

    Many thanks

    Pm'd you with alternative
    GC Jan £318/£350, Feb £221.84/£300, Mar £200.00/£250 Apr £201.05/£200 May £199.61/£200 June £17.25/£200

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