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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • hannhol
    hannhol Posts: 109 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £469 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Qwerty Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: 1% debit card/2.5% credit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Aquis Silva Beach, Crete
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 17 Sep - 23 Sep (7 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: not an annex room
    • Is an in-flight meal included: not sure
    we are flexible on the departure date up to 3-4 days later than 17 september. Thanks!
  • megababe18
    megababe18 Posts: 20 Forumite

    Hi, I'm off to Australia for a friend's wedding and since I'm taking unpaid leave to see the country, it would be great if I could get a really cheap flight. I had hoped for something in the £500 range, but I'm being told this is highly unlikely.

    Current quote:

    Departing: October 13th
    Return: 12th November
    Price: 690.81 (when flight centre beat my original quote of £691.81 from holiday genie)
    Quoted Airline: Royal Brunei


    I'm reasonably flexible about my dates - I just need to be there for the 16th of October.

    I look forward to your responses!
  • jammin_2
    jammin_2 Posts: 2,461 Forumite
    megababe18 wrote: »

    Hi, I'm off to Australia for a friend's wedding and since I'm taking unpaid leave to see the country, it would be great if I could get a really cheap flight. I had hoped for something in the £500 range, but I'm being told this is highly unlikely.

    Current quote:

    Departing: October 13th
    Return: 12th November
    Price: 690.81 (when flight centre beat my original quote of £691.81 from holiday genie)
    Quoted Airline: Royal Brunei


    I'm reasonably flexible about my dates - I just need to be there for the 16th of October.

    I look forward to your responses!

    Try http://lazyquote.co.uk/
  • dobber1978
    dobber1978 Posts: 20 Forumite
    Thinking of going to Majorca (palma airport)
    • The Quote itself: £646 total including all taxes, baggage, transfers
    • Who the quote is from: Sun4U
    • Is there a booking fee:
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sahara Nubia Palma Bay Club Complex
    • The departure Airport: newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates: 4th-11th sept
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Would be happy with any hotel really aslong as its all inclusive, can anyone beat the above please, cheers
  • kevwat83
    kevwat83 Posts: 5 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1446 (for two)
    Who the quote is from: Flight & Hotel - Teletextholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Not Sure
    The departure Airport/Post: NCL

    Holiday Destination : Cavo Maris Beach Hotel, Protaras
    The Holiday Dates: 4 Sep for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cavo Maris Hotel

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    or

    The Quote itself: £649pp
    Who the quote is from: jet2holidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Not Sure
    The departure Airport/Post: NCL

    Holiday Destination : Kato Paphos
    The Holiday Dates: 29 Aug for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Ledra Beach

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Thanks!!
  • Hi, I am not sure if I am doing this right - (am I replying to the person above instead of asking a new question - sorry if so!)

    The Quote itself: £2201
    Who the quote is from: A1travel.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: The quote is for just accom (we want to book our flights ourselves separately) and the hotel is the sheraton algarve
    The departure Airport/Post: NA

    Holiday Destination : Sheraton Algarve, Pinecliffs, Albufeira, Portugal
    The Holiday Dates: 11 Sept - 25 Sept 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and one baby (under 1)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above (Sheraton Algarve, Pinecliffs, Albufeira, Portugal)

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Is an in-flight meal included: NA

    Room type: Grand deluxe

    Can you beat this? Looking for quick replies as need to book asap.

    Thanks in advance
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    Hi, I am not sure if I am doing this right - (am I replying to the person above instead of asking a new question - sorry if so!)

    The Quote itself: £2201
    Who the quote is from: A1travel.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: The quote is for just accom (we want to book our flights ourselves separately) and the hotel is the sheraton algarve
    The departure Airport/Post: NA

    Holiday Destination : Sheraton Algarve, Pinecliffs, Albufeira, Portugal
    The Holiday Dates: 11 Sept - 25 Sept 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and one baby (under 1)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above (Sheraton Algarve, Pinecliffs, Albufeira, Portugal)

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Is an in-flight meal included: NA
    Room type: Grand deluxe

    Can you beat this? Looking for quick replies as need to book asap.

    Thanks in advance
    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.
  • Bunnyhop
    Bunnyhop Posts: 162 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £2854.00
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Meedhupparu Island, Maldives
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 1st September 2010 - 16 September (14 nights can be flexible a day or two either side)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meedhupparu
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • smiley-me
    smiley-me Posts: 63 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £1412
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Alexandra Beach Hotel, Potos, Thassos
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 8th Aug (7 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board (would prefer SC)
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • yomauk
    yomauk Posts: 4 Newbie
    • The Quote itself: £1029
    • Who the quote is from: Teletext holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: 2% CC Fee
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Media Travel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Machester
    • The Holiday Dates: 3rd September
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Ok Teletext holidays quoted the price at £394pp which is lovely, however media travel are putting an extra £241 & 2% Fee on this price for checkin baggage and transfers.

    I don't need transfers because the hotel is 10 mins from the airport and I can go anytime upto 6th Sep.

    If anyone can help then I thank you :)
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