Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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Sam_Bee wrote: »

Funny you should mention that, but I told a friend who worksat a Tour Operator, and she replied to a couple of people who posted quite complex itineraries. She said she saved one person £400, and another an entire day travelling, but didn't receive a thank you, or even a response saying they had booked elsewhere.

Needless to say she won't be bothering again!

And that seems to be the general attitude of a lot of people who post on the thread.

Hi, I am a Personal Travel Consultant and I have replied to many messages on this thread but received only three or four bookings and those who haven't booked never even acknowledged my hard work! I am self-employed and it can be time-consuming to contact many different airlines / operators / bedbanks looking for the right price. Some people have got back to me later on and said it doesn't make it clear on the website when they have a private message. I wonder whether perhaps people forget that the travel agents can only reply to their messages through the website and forget to visit again, waiting for an email in their regular inbox? It seems that many of the requests are from people who are not regular users of the site.

lucie19

The Quote itself: £454 - flight only no hotel required although will be hiring a car
Who the quote is from: Internet
Is there a booking fee: £5
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BMI Baby
The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
Holiday Destination : Alicante
The Holiday Dates: 1st June 2008 -7th June 2008 (6 nights).
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults + 2 child (aged 8 and 3)
Is an in-flight meal included: No

Can anyone beat this quote? My nearest airport is Bristol but I am willing to drive to most airports in the south including London for the right price. Many Thanks. I am looking to book by the end of the week.
Following previous posts. Please rest assured if you quote makes it worth my while I WILL book with you. I need to get these flights as cheap as possible.

overnetworld

The Quote itself: £424 -flight only
Who the quote is from: Internet/Kayak
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Continental Airlines
The departure Airport/Post: Birmigham (bhx)
Holiday Destination : New York / Newark Airport (ewr)
The Holiday Dates: 30/05/08 - 15/05/08 early return on 15 so same day landing
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 adults
Is an in-flight meal included: yes

alternatively from london have got a price of 393 from aa however believe can get a 15% discount on this.

Willing to travel from manchester/london if saving is worth it however would prefer birmingham.

Looking to book sometime in early march so would appreciate any quotes.

jodie1312

• The Quote itself: £815.26, Transfers included.
• Who the quote is from: Travelrepublic.co.uk (internet)
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Travel Republic, Thomson Airline, Interur Hawaii Mallorca Hotel
• The departure Airport/Post: Bournemouth to Majorca
• The Holiday Dates: 13th May 2008 - 20th May 2008
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Interur Hawaii Mallorca Hotel 3*
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
• Any specific requirements: Double Or Twin Room, Have to travel on 13th May 2008
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

Can anyone beat this quote, can pay staright away.
email me [EMAIL="jodie2000_uk@hotmail.com"]jodie2000_uk@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]

billionairelizzie

• The Quote itself: £2599.00
• The quote is from: The Cruise Store
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Royal Caribbean, Independence of the seas
• The departure port: Southampton
• The Holiday Dates: 26th October 2008 11 nights
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 2 children
• Any specific requirements: L Grade 4 berth cabin any deck

Please email me on [EMAIL="lizbillionaire@hotmail.co.uk"]lizbillionaire@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL] if you can help I need to book by end of week !

thanks in anticipation!!! Liz

hollydays

Florence
Hotel Porta Faenza (central Florence old town location,quiet hotel ,air con NEAR STATION)This hotel 4 .5 points on tripadviser.
5 nights
7-12th May 2008
2 adults
B and B
Twin or double room
Alpha rooms £504.85 double room
Dont know if they have a booking fee,sorry(but 20% ish cancellation fee)
Venere looked cheaper but came out at £569.

Requirements- lower cancellation charges if i had to cancel (if flight was cancelled,its possible).If i had to pay a bit more,so be it. Want room allocated prior to arrival-dont want pot luck.

Any other recommendations at £100 ish a night or less,near station -ish

Appreciate any help .,or ifyou can point me in the right direction for this ,I can do more work.No car,so near a station for exploring Lucca and getting to Pisa airport.

Thanks for taking time to read.,

foz2000

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moneysaver_dc wrote: »

Flights Only - Kochi - August

The Quote itself: £646
Who the quote is from: Internet - emirates
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: emirates
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
Holiday Destination : Kochi, India
The Holiday Dates: 20/08/08 - 02/09/08
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

We are flexible (1/2 days at either end of the trip), and don't mind using a different airline.

Thanks in advance!

DC

foz2000

The quote is for 4 adults and one infant flying on oct 3rd 08 returning on 18th oct 08
Quote is from emirates.com (£1497.20)
There is no booking fee
Airline is Emirates
Departure airport is Birmingham (BHX,uk)
infant age is 10months at times of flights. Would like a bassinet
Dont need hotel just flight
4 Standard in flight meals needed and kids meal

foz2000

is the quote per person? i checked on emirates and the best they come up with is £1275 for 2 ppl. Opodo do it for £1198.60 two people.
If its not per person than go for it cuz i cant find better anywhere.

moneysaver_dc wrote: »

Flights Only - Kochi - August

The Quote itself: £646
Who the quote is from: Internet - emirates
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: emirates
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
Holiday Destination : Kochi, India
The Holiday Dates: 20/08/08 - 02/09/08
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

We are flexible (1/2 days at either end of the trip), and don't mind using a different airline.

Thanks in advance!

DC

mutley74

Quote from: Thomas Cook online
Dep from: Newcastle
Destination: Dalaman, Turkey
Dates - 14 April - 21 April 08
1week AI 4Star
Staying at : Club Nergis BEach
2 Rooms
-2 Adults
-1 adult and 1 child (age 6)
In flight meals - yes
Cost £1171 inc transfers, etc.