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  • Can anyone beat my flight quote from Ebookers?? It's for a 4 week trip to Oz next Spring.


    Who the quote is from:
    Ebookers
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Cathay Pacific
    Flights required: (3 legs needed)
    London Heathrow > Cairns, Australia on 6th April (landing on 8th)
    Perth > Hong Kong on 5th May 2010
    Hong Kong > London Heathrow on 8th May (landing on 8th)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 Adult
    Any specific requirements: Prefer a short stop in HK on way out.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Total cost of 3 flights inc tax & fees: £781.96

    Thanks in advance.



    :wink:Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves! :wink:
  • Lol thought so. TBH £3510 is still a very good quote for this date.
    devmcc wrote: »
    Just checked with the other half and it is £3510!!
    Thought I was getting a good deal.... :rotfl:
  • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 1st December 2009 - 15th Dec 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): El Dorado Seaside Suites
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive in Junior Jacuzzi Suite
    Any specific requirements: Premium Cabin included in the price
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Total Price : £2364
  • Looking for return flight costs for 2 adult + 1 child (aged 14)
    Flights from BHX/MAN/ or LHR to Kansas City (MCI).

    Depart between 22 July and 31 July
    Stay for 14 nights (give or take a night).

    Best quote so far:-

    £1872 LHR with United Airlines departing 29th Jul, returning 12th Aug.

    Many thanks

    Chelttroll
  • mmcourt
    mmcourt Posts: 128 Forumite
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Any
    The departure Airport/Post: Belfast or Dublin
    Going to: Fuengirola or Torrimelinos
    The Holiday Dates: 19 July 2010 for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): any close to beach and centre
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/Catering 3* upwards
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Price quoted: £400.00 EACH
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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    I will take a look now

    Thanks
    Del
    mmcourt wrote: »
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Any
    The departure Airport/Post: Belfast or Dublin
    Going to: Fuengirola or Torrimelinos
    The Holiday Dates: 19 July 2010 for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): any close to beach and centre
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/Catering 3* upwards
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Price quoted: £400.00 EACH
    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.
  • The Quote itself: £1,476
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Kuwait Airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd April 2010-24 April 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 Children(4+6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): None
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): None
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking to book within the next week
    Dates are flexible +-2/3 days
    If flying Emirates would like a stopover in Dubai for three days, although would prefer a direct flight with MAS
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    With Scheduled flights you must be in a position to book immediately as the fares will change

    Thanks
    Del
    simon72 wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1,476
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Kuwait Airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd April 2010-24 April 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 Children(4+6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): None
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): None
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking to book within the next week
    Dates are flexible +-2/3 days
    If flying Emirates would like a stopover in Dubai for three days, although would prefer a direct flight with MAS
    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.
  • Quote price: 525 GBP Per Person
    Who the quote is from: holiday-experts
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Makadi Palace, Hurghada, Egypt
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 15th November to 22nd November 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): *****
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: would prefer Glasgow departure
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Could anyone beat this quote or departure from Glasgow?
    I am neither a bull nor a bear. I am a FTB, looking for a HOME, not a financial investment!
  • jetskidia
    jetskidia Posts: 457 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    So is no-one allowed to give me a decent quote for Sept 2010 for a villa in Orlando then?
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