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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself: 1118.52
- Who the quote is from: alpha rooms
- Is there a booking fee: yes includes cc charge
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: alpha rooms
- The departure Airport/Post: glasgow
- The Holiday Dates: 07-21/06/09
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):fortuna beach icmeler turkey
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): ai
- Any specific requirements: none
- Is an in-flight meal included:dont know
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The Quote itself: £3332
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: CC fee
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 30/3/9 - 14 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/2 kids 11 & 9
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Playa Pesquero Cuba
The Board (self catering/half board etc): ai
Any specific requirements: none
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Additionally upgraded flight is £4227
Can these quotes be beaten - would consider upgrading as have flown premier class before. This is a surprise last minute holiday for our kids as I have lost my job & wanted to treat them with some of my payoff (we have visited this hotel 3 times before so know its good) before life gets a bit tough!
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samuelthomson240 wrote: »
- The Quote itself: 1118.52
- Who the quote is from: alpha rooms
- Is there a booking fee: yes includes cc charge
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: alpha rooms
- The departure Airport/Post: glasgow
- The Holiday Dates: 07-21/06/09
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):fortuna beach icmeler turkey
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): ai
- Any specific requirements: none
- Is an in-flight meal included:dont know
"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."0 -
The Quote itself: £3332
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: CC fee
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 30/3/9 - 14 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/2 kids 11 & 9
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Playa Pesquero Cuba
The Board (self catering/half board etc): ai
Any specific requirements: none
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Additionally upgraded flight is £4227
Can these quotes be beaten - would consider upgrading as have flown premier class before. This is a surprise last minute holiday for our kids as I have lost my job & wanted to treat them with some of my payoff (we have visited this hotel 3 times before so know its good) before life gets a bit tough!
Thanks
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I will look at this now
Thanks
DelThe Quote itself: £3332
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: CC fee
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 30/3/9 - 14 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/2 kids 11 & 9
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Playa Pesquero Cuba
The Board (self catering/half board etc): ai
Any specific requirements: none
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Additionally upgraded flight is £4227
Can these quotes be beaten - would consider upgrading as have flown premier class before. This is a surprise last minute holiday for our kids as I have lost my job & wanted to treat them with some of my payoff (we have visited this hotel 3 times before so know its good) before life gets a bit tough!
ThanksI am a Travel Agent
My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.0 -
We want to book flights to the USA on July 23rd 2009 returning on August 6th.
2 adults
2 five year old children
Route is LHR to Des Moines (DSM) routed through Chicago (ORD)
Outward flight
7.55am flight from LHR and then from ORD 12.25 arriving DSM at 1.35PM
Return flight
5.50pm flight from DSM and then from ORD 8.15pm arriving LHR at 10.00am
Quote we have is coach class (S) tickets on American Airlines total price is 2314.80
We would consider another airline, or different route but do not want to change planes more than once!
We are flexible on days 3 days either side.
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Right Ive now decided on a change of destination and got the following quote - can anyone beat it please?
The Quote itself: £3568.37
Who the quote is from: travel republic
Is there a booking fee: not sure
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: park inn sharm el sheikh
The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 1st April - 15th April 2010
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 children (aged 5, 4 and 2)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Park Inn Sharm el Sheikh, Aqua Park Family Suite Room
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: Is an in-flight meal included:0 -
OH I DIDNT REALISE THIS WAS HERE!!
CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THIS ONE, IT SEEMS A GREAT DEAL?
Flight Out:
Date: 29 Jun 2009
Departs Manchester at 11:30
Arrives Taba at 18:55
Reference: /30TW0
Flight Back:
Date: 13 Jul 2009
Departs Taba at 19:45
Arrives Manchester at 23:50
Reference: /30TW1 2 Adults x £277.00
Flight price includes flight seat, passenger duty, fuel supplement and ticket on departure/delivery fee
Flights Total: £554.00Sonesta Beach Resort Taba
1 x All Inclusive, Twin Room (Standard) Hotel Price: £700.00
Total Holiday Cost: £1,203.84
Online Booking Discount: £50.16
ok just realised i have transfers in egypt costing £154 but on the upside i can drive to manchester and car parking is only costing £83 so thats not bad, no additional flights or hotels to pay either side. can it be beaten?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE Forum Team0 -
OH I DIDNT REALISE THIS WAS HERE!!
CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THIS ONE, IT SEEMS A GREAT DEAL?
Flight Out:
Date: 29 Jun 2009
Departs Manchester at 11:30
Arrives Taba at 18:55
Reference: /30TW0
Flight Back:
Date: 13 Jul 2009
Departs Taba at 19:45
Arrives Manchester at 23:50
Reference: /30TW1 2 Adults x £277.00
Flight price includes flight seat, passenger duty, fuel supplement and ticket on departure/delivery fee
Flights Total: £554.00Sonesta Beach Resort Taba
1 x All Inclusive, Twin Room (Standard) Hotel Price: £700.00
Total Holiday Cost: £1,203.84
Online Booking Discount: £50.16
ok just realised i have transfers in egypt costing £154 but on the upside i can drive to manchester and car parking is only costing £83 so thats not bad, no additional flights or hotels to pay either side. can it be beaten?
Sent you a pm."Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."0 -
Sloppy chops u need to have ur Travel agents code of conduct at the bottom on MSEI am a Travel Agent
My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are L318X. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.0
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