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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Can any one beat my quote for flights to Dalaman in Turkey please.

    2 Adults

    BHX to DLM (Direct flight please)

    Outbound Fri 18th or Sat 19th Sept 2009

    Return Sat 26th or Sunday 27th Sept 2009

    Best so far is with Thompson.co.uk £577.96

    Thanks

    Chris


    Hi Chris, I've sent you a PM.

    Thanks

    Jon
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  • callansdad
    callansdad Posts: 766 Forumite
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    edited 20 June 2009 at 8:54AM
    • The Quote itself: £2974
    • Who the quote is from: TravelCityDirect (Florida)
    • Is there a booking fee: Unsure
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick (any airport will do)
    • The Holiday Dates: 29 June 2010 (14 Nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 3 Kids 6,5 and 3
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Windsor Hills 5 Bed Villa (this resort only but will take a 4 bed)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements: Dont need car hire
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    A banker is someone who lends you an umbrella when the sun is shining, and who asks for it back when it start to rain.
    • The Quote itself: £660
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: Unsure?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 5th September to 19th September 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 (all adults)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Private 5 bedroom villa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    • Any specific requirements: Car hire
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Lewie
    Lewie Posts: 367 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    But where to??
  • callansdad
    callansdad Posts: 766 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Lewie wrote: »
    But where to??

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    A banker is someone who lends you an umbrella when the sun is shining, and who asks for it back when it start to rain.
  • Lewie
    Lewie Posts: 367 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Looking at that price, it's a bargain anywhere.
    Perhaps it's a fortnight in Manchester airport!! :D
    • The Quote itself: £660
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: Unsure?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 5th September to 19th September 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 (all adults)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Private 5 bedroom villa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    • Any specific requirements: Car hire
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    I've PM'd you this morning, I've assumed you're after Orlando and that price is per person??? If so, I think you'll be pleased with the prices I've got for you.

    Thanks, Jon
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  • Chief1975
    Chief1975 Posts: 95 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1810
    Who the quote is from: Dreamticket
    Is there a booking fee: ??
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sri Lanka airways
    The departure Airport: London Heathrow direct to Colombo (can go from other airports, Gatwick, Birmingham or Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 24th July - 7th August (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel : Ramada Resort, Kalutara
    The Board : all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Transfers included
  • heskpesk
    heskpesk Posts: 2,006 Forumite
    edited 21 June 2009 at 6:43AM
    The Quote itself: £1550 Corfu
    Who the quote is from: independent
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Not sure
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 31st Aug - 14th September 09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blue Bay Escape, Corfu in St Spiridon
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Can be a little later or start mid August or fly from Cardiff. Thank you for helping
  • arthurx1234
    arthurx1234 Posts: 421 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £480 Newcastle to Palm Springs
    Who the quote is from: Web Kayak
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air France and Delta
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: Between 09 to 28 Sept approx14/15 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a flight only
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a flight only
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Most concerned about the total time this journey will take as some flights/journey time with stop overs are over 30 hours!!!!!!!
    But also do not want to be running from 1 end of an airport to another to try to catch a connection.
    Thanks
    Arthur
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