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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
What’s this about? This is a special thread where you can ask all the Travel Agents and MoneySavers who frequent this board to beat a holiday quote you have and get personalised replies. The idea is to see if someone can beat a quote for a specific holiday; not just a general price. So you need an exact quote. E.g. "I've…
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Travel Agent Code Of Conduct
MoneySavingExpert.com Travel Board Travel Agent Code of Conduct Many travel agents and advisers use this forum and voluntarily give up their time to help other MoneySavers. However as these are professional people who make their living out of deals; to ensure there’s no conflict of interest, I’ve drawn up the following…
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Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning Stickies - Please check before posting
Official MSE fully researched guides: Holidays and Flights 50+ Overseas Holiday Tips Cheap Package Holidays Cheap Flights Cheap Hotels Travel Credit Cards Cheap Airport Parking Travel Money Maximiser From the Forum: Welcome to Overseas Holidays and Travel Planning Orlando/Disneyworld Thread Las Vegas guide and MSE thread…
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Ryanair carry on small bag
Without going into the whys and wherefores - I may be flying with Ryanair at some point in the near(ish) future - I know they are very strict on dimensions of under seat bags. Can anybody recommend a specific make and model which will "legally" get past the staff watchdogs at check in ? I've seen some online which purport…
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Passport documents
Have had an absolute mare with the Passport Office disputing my name for my renewal. Long story so won't bore you with all the details but its meant me sending two extra lots of docs to them in the post. During the initial application, I paid extra for recorded delivery but I assume this doesn't include all the extra stuff…
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Best data sims for EU
Looking for some recommendations for data only sims to use in the EU please. - Planning to put it in a MiFi device, so it needs to be hotspot compatible. - Could be an e-sim, but given that e-sim compatible MiFi devices are a far bit more expensive, a physical sim would be better. - Ideally 30 + Gb per month, with the…
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Lastminute.com Dubai query
Hi all. Newbie here. Apologies if this has already been asked on this sub. I have been browsing around but couldn’t find anything similar. I just need some advice and clarification on what options are available to me. I am due to go Dubai in May and have booked a package (hotel and flights) through Lastminute.com As you…
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Application of packaged travel regulations
I am currently booked to go on a package holiday to the UAE leaving on 8 April. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is currently advising against all but essential travel to the UAE due to the ongoing regional security situation. This advice indicates that there are unavoidable and extraordinary…
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Holiday Refund from Lastminute.com
I had a flight and hotel package booked for Dubai. We couldn't go due to the Iran War. The FCDO advised us not to fly. After a lot of hassle lastminute.com finally agreed to giving us a refund, however this was for £400 less than what we paid for the holiday. On enquiring, I was told that they were unable to get a full…
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Experience with Qatar repatriation
Hi, I’m currently in Vietnam having flown out with my wife just before the current Middle East situation kicked off. We are supposed to fly back with Qatar Airways on the 1st April. I believe all Qatar scheduled flights are cancelled until 28th March and given what I read in the news it looks like Middle East airspace…
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MSE News: Stranded abroad or travel disrupted due to the Middle East conflict? Your rights explained
If you've been stranded abroad or had your travel plans disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, here's what you need to know about your rights – including flight delays and cancellations, compensation and more… Read the full story:…
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Travel sim or local PAYG sim for USA?
I have a dual sim and e sim compatible phone. Travelling (San Fran, Waikiki and Vegas) and i'm basically after data while away. I have looked at several travel e sim providers, which looks like a good option, or am I better off picking up a PAYG sim when I arrive?
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Water mark passport
water mark on the page picture is on (picture not affected). Chip scans ok, barcode not affected. Should I chance it?
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Travel from UK to EU as EU citizen - passport validity rules
Hi, I am an EU citizen living in the UK. I plan to travel back to Europe for one month with Ryanair, and I am trying to find out whether Ryanair has any rules on minimum passport validity. They list a six‑month rule for non‑EU citizens, but they do not say anything about EU citizens. As far as I am aware, EU law requires…
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Middle East Situation - Travel Insurance
I’m hoping someone might be able to clarify the best course of action regarding a flight booking issue. British Airways has offered me a refund for my flight to Dubai in May but the flight itself has not actually been cancelled yet. Because of this trip, I have also booked airport parking and hotel accommodation…
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Group tour I went on was age-profiled without me knowing
Just been on a tour where the group was split in 2 based on age and I was in the group with ages 67+ and one group did the tour clockwise and the other anti-clockwise so we only interacted for a very short time on day 1 before we knew we'd been age-profiled into different groups I'm in my 70s but feel very young at heart…
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Travel insurance claim for lost trip days, but no material loss
Dear all, My wife and I were scheduled to travel by car from the UK to the EU, but on the day of the planned trip the car had a mechanical breakdown, which meant we had to abort the travel on that date. I know we can claim for the additional cost of re-booking the ferry for a new date. The question is, can we claim for…
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Does anybody have experience of a TUI package holiday using another carrier ?
We can only get a TUI flight for our favourite hotel in Spain from Glasgow - however they also offer it from Edinburgh using Ryanair and/or EasyJet. EDI is much more convenient for us - just wondering , if there is a problem with the return flight who is responsible for sorting it out ? TUI or the other party ? I'm…
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Trip to Australia via Doha with LastMinute.com
Hi, Newbie here looking for advice and help. I have booked for my son and I to travel to Sydney Australia from Manchester UK with LastMinute.com to visit my daughter. We were due to travel on the 28th March but due to the conflict in the Middle East our outbound flight is cancelled. It is a single booking PNR reference but…
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Holiday to south Africa in October 26 (via Dubai)
Hiya new to the forum just wanting advice. My husband and i booked to go to south africa in October 26. Didnt get travel insurance at the time big no no. I have now found an insurer who is willing to insure us regardless of the government guidelines. Not done it yet as dont really want to go anymore. Not wanting to lose my…
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edeams prime account
Does anybody know how to cancel an edreams subcription? Last month I realised that edreams have been taking £9.99 of my credit card every month and I have not authorised any payments. I think the reason that I have not noticed the money going out is because I take a number of flights a year. Some destinations are covered…
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Ever used a service to ship your luggage ahead of you?
Have you ever used a company to ship your luggage ahead of you when travelling or relocating? Companies like 'Send My Bag' or 'My Baggage'? I'd like to hear about your experiences if so. Thank you, MSE Laura F
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Kiwi / Wizz air rescheduling
Hi all! Will start with the booking facts if that's ok? Any advice would be hugely appreciated. Flights booked via Kiwi for Wizz Air for summer holiday. Flights booked in November 2025 for holiday in July 2026. Originally booked: Luton - Vienna (8 hour stop in Vienna) Vienna - Bulgaria 10 days in Bulgaria Bulgaria - Luton…
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