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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • toothpick
    toothpick Posts: 133 Forumite
    Hi, I am looking for a return flight to Hong Kong.

    Best offer so far

    Indirect

    The Quote itself: £355.7 Jet Airways Via Mumbai
    Who the quote is from: ebookers
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow to Hong Kong
    The Holiday Dates: 7th July to 30th September
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    The Hotel: Dont need
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Dont need

    Direct (Preferred if the price could be cheaper)
    The Quote itself: £425.7 BA
    Who the quote is from: ebookers
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow to Hong Kong
    The Holiday Dates: 7th July to 30th September
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    The Hotel: Dont need
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Dont need
  • winniepooh
    winniepooh Posts: 943 Forumite
    we are looking to go to cyprus at the end of june or first week in july. We would like 4 star all inclusive any resort. flying of any midlands airport. 2 adults and 1 child 4 years old.


    Flight + Hotel: £1287.00
    Fuel Supplement: £30.00
    TOD charges: £
    Sub-Total: £1380 Online Saving: -£89.00
    Total: £1291
    Flights
    Leaving: East Mids Tuesday 30th June 14.15pm
    Arrive: Paphos Tuesday 30th June 20.50pm
    Carrier: Thomas cook
    Returning:
    Paphos Tuesday 7th July 21.50pm
    Arrive: East Mids weds 8th July 00.45am
    Carrier: Thomas cook
    Accommodation: Sentido Pafian Sun Country: Cyprus Destination:
    Cyprus West Resort: Paphos
    Duration: 7 nights
    Basis: Self: All inclusive
    :D
    I'm trying so hard to be thrifty, but it doesn't come naturally. You lot are an inspiration!
    JUST LOVES THE O/S BOARD
  • Howdy

    PLease can you get me a better price on these? Cheers

    2 Adults - manchester to Paphos - can do 12-19th if necasary

    Flight :
    £481.96
    Flights- Departing -
    Leave Manchester Sun 13 Sep 14:00
    Arrive : Paphos Sun 13 Sep 20:40
    Carrier: EasyJet
    Returning:
    Depart - Cyprus (Paphos) Sun 20 Sep 21:20
    Arrive - Manchester Mon 21 Sep 00:10

    Carrier: Easy Jet
    Accommodation: NA
    Duration: 7 nights
    Basis: NA

    Hope thats akll okay??
  • Weston_Gooner
    Weston_Gooner Posts: 6 Forumite
    edited 27 April 2009 at 7:15PM
    Just wondered if anyone can beat this? Cheers

    The Quote itself: £1100.00
    Who the quote is from: PurpleHolidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Not Sure
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham

    Holiday Destination : Santa Maria, Cape Verde
    The Holiday Dates: Departing 12/05/09 for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults

    The Hotel (or * if it's allocate on arrival): Riu Funana
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive

    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    [SIZE=+0]All Taxes and Transfers included in price.

    Looking to book this week
    [/SIZE]
  • laudan
    laudan Posts: 235 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: 358.00 - 12% QUIDCO = 315.04
    • Who the quote is from: Hotelopia
    • Is there a booking fee: Not sure but will be paying by CC
    • tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sol Melia Benidorm.
    • The departure Airport/Post: Hotel only
    • The Holiday Dates: 13//7/09-17/7/09 4 nights only
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sol Melia Benidorm
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
    Can anyone find a better price for this booking for hotel only, flights are already booked. I know there are Hotelopia codes for 5 & 10% but I cant find anywhere to input them when I go through quidco.
    Many thanks for your time.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    winniepooh wrote: »
    we are looking to go to cyprus at the end of june or first week in july. We would like 4 star all inclusive any resort. flying of any midlands airport. 2 adults and 1 child 4 years old.


    Flight + Hotel: £1287.00
    Fuel Supplement: £30.00
    TOD charges: £
    Sub-Total: £1380 Online Saving: -£89.00
    Total: £1291
    Flights
    Leaving: East Mids Tuesday 30th June 14.15pm
    Arrive: Paphos Tuesday 30th June 20.50pm
    Carrier: Thomas cook
    Returning:
    Paphos Tuesday 7th July 21.50pm
    Arrive: East Mids weds 8th July 00.45am
    Carrier: Thomas cook
    Accommodation: Sentido Pafian Sun Country: Cyprus Destination:
    Cyprus West Resort: Paphos
    Duration: 7 nights
    Basis: Self: All inclusive
    :D
    I 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.
  • Was wandering if anyone could beat the below quote? Thanks

    The Quote itself: £3200
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2 weeks departing 28th July 09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): El derodo royale
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: HoneyMoon
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
    If you can find someone willing to do this holiday for £3200.00 snap their hand off!! Its a bargain - Travel agents system is showing £3936.00 and even Thomas Cooks own direct website is showing £3538.00??


    Was wandering if anyone could beat the below quote? Thanks

    The Quote itself: £3200
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2 weeks departing 28th July 09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): El derodo royale
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: HoneyMoon
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Thanks! Yeh did think it was a good deal..managed to get TC to knock quite a biit off in one of their branches....:beer:
  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
    Suprised they quoted that. Go and book it if they'll honour it, keep quiet about the price and hope they do. Someones made a mistake. I used to work in a Thomas Cook shop and the most they can go to is 10% off viewdata price which is currently £3936 = £3542 someone will be getting into trouble if they book it you at £3200.00 - the branch will have to pay Thomas Cook Tour Operations £3936 less their commission at 14% so approx £3380 so someone will literally be paying for you to go on holiday!!

    Good luck hope their honour it for you!


    Thanks! Yeh did think it was a good deal..managed to get TC to knock quite a biit off in one of their branches....:beer:
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