Thomas Cook goes under
Nov 1st 2019, 6:02 pm
#61
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Sorry to hear that news Steerpike. So many times people "hang on" until you've visited.
No Schedule released yet for next summer for Air Canada Rouge flights to the UK. My plans have changed so I'm now flying to Lisbon and back from Edinburgh, but I am still hoping for a one-way flight back from Edinburgh via Toronto.
No Schedule released yet for next summer for Air Canada Rouge flights to the UK. My plans have changed so I'm now flying to Lisbon and back from Edinburgh, but I am still hoping for a one-way flight back from Edinburgh via Toronto.
Nov 1st 2019, 6:25 pm
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Then shit happened - not 10 days after my return to the US, my mum passed away (this was expected so no real surprise)... so I had to get yet another flight out there (my 8th in 2 years). I called the same company and AGAIN got a great deal with just 7 days notice - round trip flight SFO-MAN and a car (Automatic) for under $1,000. I couldn't come anywhere close to this on any website. This time, it was SFO-LHR on BA, then LHR-MAN on BA; returning by AA through PHL. Included aisle-seat reservations and luggage in the price.
From now on - I'm never going to fly without calling these guys.
Nov 1st 2019, 6:28 pm
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Very sorry to hear about your mother Steerpike.
Nov 2nd 2019, 12:43 am
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Steerpike, I'm really sorry to read about your mum. It doesn't matter how expected it is, it's still a horrible thing.
Really glad that you found that company for decent flights though, thank goodness for that! Take care mate x
Really glad that you found that company for decent flights though, thank goodness for that! Take care mate x
Nov 2nd 2019, 2:58 am
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Nov 18th 2019, 11:10 pm
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Earlier in this thread, I mentioned that I got a great deal by calling a company that bundled air fare with car rental (or hotel). I got two great packages with only 7 days notice. Now a relative wants to come visit me in the US; are there companies anyone can recommend in the UK that do a similar deal for US visits? These are 'telephone only' deals that require combinations of flights with some other service (Car, Hotel, etc).
Nov 19th 2019, 6:10 pm
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Earlier in this thread, I mentioned that I got a great deal by calling a company that bundled air fare with car rental (or hotel). I got two great packages with only 7 days notice. Now a relative wants to come visit me in the US; are there companies anyone can recommend in the UK that do a similar deal for US visits? These are 'telephone only' deals that require combinations of flights with some other service (Car, Hotel, etc).
There are a few Expedia is one and several others if googled.
However the latest trend to not include baggage on basic fares I find means that British airways often come up very competitive by going direct, when bundled with a car I find them difficult to beat.
Plus they have just started doing direct to Pittsburgh as of next year so it's convenient
Nov 19th 2019, 6:53 pm
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Re: Thomas Cook goes under
Another vote for BA.
