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Discussion in 'Travel Tips and Advice' started by David jordan, Nov 13, 2017.

  1. David jordan
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    David jordan Member

    Need some help please.
    My girlfriend is due to fly to the UK on 6th December from Manila.She is trying to get a good price on a return ticket on line using an internet cafe as she has bad reception at home,Someone told her to book it the day before departure to get a promotional offer,is this a good idea ? The flight prices given all seem to have a charge after purchase.Can anyone suggest the best way to get a good deal .
  2. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    I personally wouldn’t recommend booking a long haul flight the day before you’re meant to fly. I seriously doubt you’d save any money, in fact you may end up paying more. Have you tried searching the day before a specific flight to see if this bears out in reality?

    Use Kayak or similar and start searching up to 6 months before flying. Subscribe to the main airlines (Cathay, Emirates etc) email system to be informed of any upcoming deals.

    What additional charge? If they are bumping prices just prior to paying, sounds like the site isn’t so reputable.
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  3. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    Don't forget the CFO Seminar... Without the sticker on the passport she ain't traveling anywhere...
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  4. David jordan
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    David jordan Member

    Thanks, she has a visitors visa (sticker?),will try as suggested.
  5. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Visit visa ?
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  6. Drunken Max
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    Drunken Max Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Evidently 3 days before the flight is the best price. Also, always book on a Tuesday and never on a Friday. Last tip, weak pink when booking.
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  7. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    I was not aware of that with the first post, as it ws not mentioned by the O.P.
  8. John Surrey
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    John Surrey Well-Known Member

    I do know that booking flights at the last minute in the UK can save you a lot of money (done it myself often)... as I understand it Phils works in reverse to the UK so booking a flight at the last minute might actually cost you more!
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  9. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    December always expensive use Kayak or similar put in plus or minus 3 days.when we looked they were double the price of january
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  10. graham59
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    graham59 Banned

    Yep... that's why I'm on a January flight... after sanity (ie £462 with Etihad) has returned. :like:
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  11. David jordan
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    David jordan Member

    Thanks for all the advice .Would be cheaper in January but made plans for December so will have to take on the extra cost.
  12. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    £651 first stab
  13. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    i wasnt being picky--i just wanted clarification--i wasnt sure if visit visas needed cfo cert or not.
  14. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    You know you can book it on her behalf?
  15. PorkAdobo
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    PorkAdobo Active Member

    Package holidays and charter flights might have competitive, last-minute deals. Do not count on scheduled airlines (which includes virtually all of the ones going to the Philippines) doing the same. It's likely to be much higher priced.

    If you are miles rich, last minute availability can be very good.
  16. David jordan
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    David jordan Member

    Yes but I had read somewhere that they check the bank card used to pay for the flight at the airport,so decided not to .
  17. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    They never checked ours! I have heard the same though.
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  18. DJB
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    DJB Active Member

    I sent my girl a photocopy of my bank card in case off awkward questions, but she has never been asked once.
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  19. David jordan
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    David jordan Member

    Ah right,should of checked that out earlier .Will book it from here next time.
    Thanks.
  20. Stellar
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    Stellar BANNED AGAIN

    with regard to booking flights on behalf of someone else, airlines fall into three categories. 1. is when you can get a flight on someone else's behalf and they don't ask for anything at all when the other person checks in for the flight. 2. is when they have to show a photocopy of the card that was used to book the flight, or a photocopy of the cardholder's ID like their passport photo page, or both of these. 3. is when you can't book a flight on behalf of somebody else under any circumstances unless you, the cardholder, are one of the travelling party.

    it is always outlined in the airlines terms and conditions which one of these three, that it is however airlines T&C's are subject to change. Some years ago, PAL used to be in category 2, but they have now changed, to category 1.

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