I booked wrong airport OTB

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Legacy_user
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I've booked flight and apartment with OTB and was getting quoted for reus airport which is about 10 mins from the apartment. When I booked it was for Barcelona which is 2 hours away and going to cost us £300+ for transfers.

I've looked online and there are flights to reuse for £150. I've emailed OTB and asked about changing the flight but don't hold much hope. So what can I do?

Can I book the reus flight independantly and not get the original flight outgoing but I'd be happy to still get it as the return. (As it's late we could get a bus and have a day in Barcelona) or would easy jet cancel the return if I don't get on the outgoing?

It's our first ever holiday abroad and I messed up I'm a bit gutted. But don't mind spending the money on an extra flight out as it saves us transfer time and money. I just don't know if I'm allowed to do that.
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  • MiraculousM
    MiraculousM Posts: 323 Forumite
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    It is very much dependent on which airlines you will be flying with.

    Some will not cancel the return and some will.
  • jpsartre
    jpsartre Posts: 4,085 Forumite
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    If you're flying easyJet, there's no problem skipping the outbound flight. Book your new flight direct from the airline.
  • System
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    Thanks. Should I just phone easy jet to let them know we won't be getting on the outbound flight but we will be getting on the return one?

    It makes a big difference. Our holiday would be starting Sunday teatime instead of 2am Monday morning with 3 kids under 10 it would be a nightmare.
  • MiraculousM
    MiraculousM Posts: 323 Forumite
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    No you wont need to.
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    Why is it going to cost you >£300 for transfers? The train from Barcelona Sants to Reus costs EUR9.55, there are also buses direct to Reus from BCN at EUR15.50 one way and EUR22 return.
  • waamo
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    Airlines are used to no shows. It's a fairly common occurrence.
  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    agrinnall wrote: »
    Why is it going to cost you >£300 for transfers? The train from Barcelona Sants to Reus costs EUR9.55, there are also buses direct to Reus from BCN at EUR15.50 one way and EUR22 return.

    Now multiply that by the number of people going, also add in the cost to get from the airport to Sants station on the train and multiply that by the number of people going. Also factor in the hassle of doing that with 3 kids under 10 and with luggage, and if it is even possible to do it if they land late in the day.
  • soolin
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    waamo wrote: »
    Airlines are used to no shows. It's a fairly common occurrence.

    The issue is that a number of airlines will cancel the return if you don't take the outbound, it all depends whether tickets booked as a return or as two separate tickets.
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  • Duckyduck
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    bradders1983 wrote: »
    Now multiply that by the number of people going, also add in the cost to get from the airport to Sants station on the train and multiply that by the number of people going. Also factor in the hassle of doing that with 3 kids under 10 and with luggage, and if it is even possible to do it if they land late in the day.

    €15.50x5 is still less than £300 though... and the direct bus from Barcelona Airport to Salou is barely more hassle than finding a taxi.

    OP, easyJet are really good about changing flight details, if they fly to Reus you should be able to change it for the price difference plus £17 per person per flight.
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  • comeandgo
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    Will easyjet deal direct with OP if she booked it through On The Beach?
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