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Title: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: kevin.g on August 01, 2007, 07:42:38 PM
been looking into flights for jun/july 2008 i was horrified at some of the prices coming back to me through the net.prices ranged from £170 upwards with xl at over £200 per person .it looks cheap when it first comes on screen until you add the taxes i tried them all until i went on british airways site,and was pleasently surprised when it came back at £155 p/p for a 10 day return flight from gatwick. so if you,ve booked independant holidays check as many sites as possible before booking.. good luck to all.....
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 02, 2007, 01:17:54 PM
I always look at the prices when we return in October for the following May and the prices are unbelievable. Normaly wait till nearer the time and it's amazing how the prices drop. A bit concerned though for next year as there have been so many flight cancellations for this year.
Jill
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Sandy x on August 02, 2007, 02:45:37 PM
Good to know they are still doing the BA flights from Gatwick for 2008.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 02, 2007, 03:09:38 PM
I have been looking for flights for when we return in September, we are staying in Philips studios at Tria Adelphia so just need to organise flights, they are averaging at £500 for the two of us. Just been on mytravel website, for flight only it is £602, for a package holiday at the same time, it is £432!! how bizarre is that, it's cheaper to book with accommodation.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: pg32 on August 02, 2007, 03:21:27 PM
We fly on sep 3rd(this year) and our flights were £185 each with monarch from manchester.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 02, 2007, 04:10:15 PM
Where are you flying from and what date going and coming back Sharon??
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 02, 2007, 04:22:34 PM
Sharon,
Personally I would hold off just now, but I would advise you to monitor the prices daily to keep track of them.
Eileenx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 02, 2007, 04:32:34 PM
We can go from the 17th September for one week Smiffy. That's the dates Philip is holding for us, we have to let him know the flight details when we have them.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 02, 2007, 04:33:57 PM
Eileen do you think it's better to leave till last minute then?
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 02, 2007, 04:36:59 PM
Flying from where Sharon??
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 02, 2007, 04:45:25 PM
LOL sorry Smiffy, it's coz i'm excited, we are flying from Manchester.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 02, 2007, 04:47:13 PM
Its ok, i understand that feeling :-D !!
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Fiona on August 02, 2007, 04:55:06 PM
I am not sure about leaving it too late unless you are brave enough to leave it until a day or so before. I thought flights now got more expensive as seat availability declined. Certainly seems to work that way with the cheap airlines (RyanAir, EasyJet).
Our flights on 28 September, which we booked at the beginning of this year, were cancelled by XL at the beginning of June (while we were in Arillas!). Fortunately I found a flight for £2 more with Thomson, flying from Manchester, but that flight is now over £100 more than we have paid.
As Eileen says, keep monitoring on a daily basis. Fiona
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 02, 2007, 04:55:31 PM
I'm not so sure about leaving it to the last minute, but the price you quoted earlier is very high for September, it might be a better idea to leave it for now...but remember to monitor it carefully.
Eileenx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 02, 2007, 04:59:55 PM
Thanks Eileen and Fiona will do that xx Cannot wait to go back.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 02, 2007, 05:25:23 PM
Sharon, do you fancy a flight from Manchester on the 17th September return for £179 each???
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: M n M on August 02, 2007, 11:34:53 PM
SharonF, we are staying at Philips (TA) arriving from Manchester on the 17th Sept, we are going to get Philip to book us a taxi so we can to Arillas quicker. See you there if you can get a flight. Mick.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 03, 2007, 02:11:44 PM
Smiffy, yes where do I book that? Sorry didnt reply yesterday had already left work.
MnM, yes see you there, 6 weeks to go.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 03, 2007, 02:16:15 PM
Ill pm you with all the details.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 03, 2007, 02:20:19 PM
Apparently Thomsonfly have a one day sale on until midnight tonight...they might be worth checking out.... http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/index.html
Eileenxx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Anna (anna-studios) on August 03, 2007, 10:14:38 PM
Manchester to Corfu, Greece See below for the full price breakdown Monday 17 September 2007 7 Nights Date Route Flight No. Depart Arrive Mon 17th Sep 07 MAN to CFU MON7174 Monarch Airlines 2045 0200 Tue 25th Sep 07 CFU to MAN MON7175 Monarch Airlines 0315 0445 Last checked on: 2007-08-03 20:12 Reference ID= 216383
Price BreakdownDescription Unit Price Number Total
Special Discount Charter Flight Centre sale discount
£-5.00 1 £-5.00
Adult Basic Price This is the initial price quoted by the tour operator and usually excludes supplements and optional extras.
£129.00 2 £258.00
Airport Taxes and Charges This include Taxes or security charges imposed by airport authorities and local goverments.
£10.00 2 £20.00
Fuel Surcharge Due to the rise in the world price of crude oil most Tour operators are now charging a supplement to cover their increased costs. Depending on the operator this charge may be listed several times or have a higher than expected number of units. This is due to different charges for outbound and return legs and or passenger type.
£25.00 2 £50.00 Sub Total (excluding credit card charges) £323.00
Maestro Debit card issued by a UK bank. Handling fee waived for this card type
£323.00
Solo Debit card issued by a UK bank. Handling fee waived for this card type.
£323.00
Delta This Card Type applies to Visa Debit, Connect, Delta and Electron Cards. Handling fee waived for this card type.
£323.00
Visa Credit card incurs a handling fee of 2.5 %. This does not include Visa debit cards such as Delta, Visa Debit or Connect.
£331.28
Master Card Credit card incurs a handling fee of 2.5 %
£331.28
JCB Credit card incurs a handling fee of 2.5%.
£331.28
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: vivian on August 04, 2007, 10:15:53 AM
Thanks for the information Anna. See you in 40days time. Love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Ang on August 04, 2007, 12:59:04 PM
I think flight prices have gone up across the board, last week with Thomson they were quoting £83 each way this week same flight £135...I should have booked last week,but as at the mo we dont know what date we can come back so it looks like we will end up paying over the odds. Ang
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Anna (anna-studios) on August 04, 2007, 09:28:01 PM
Thanks for the information Anna. See you in 40days time. Love Viv & Pete
see you soon vin not long now the time goes very fast when you dont want that:) i type this post fromhttp://www.charterflights.co.uk for a lady she goes to stay with helen and philip (sharon i think) so is better from 500 pounds . lots of love to every one
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 06, 2007, 11:22:27 AM
Did you have any luck booking a flight Sharon??
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 06, 2007, 12:24:56 PM
Smiffy we are going to book today using your suggestion. They are cheapest and the flight times we prefer. Will let you know x
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 06, 2007, 12:42:21 PM
Excellent, glad i could be of service :-) x
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: sharonF on August 06, 2007, 04:53:44 PM
Smiffy, it's booked, we are going to Arillas on 17th Sept. She had gone down to 6 seats left! Told Billy there were only 2 seats left so we have to book NOW. My stomach is doing somersaults. Cant wait. Thanks very much for your help xx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 06, 2007, 05:06:24 PM
Oh im really pleased for you both Sharon!! I like your style on the whole 2 seats left, ive done stuff like that before, only way for men to get their bum in gear haha!!
Your welcome for the help, anytime :-) xx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 06, 2007, 06:22:59 PM
I have booked the same flights with Monarch but on a different date, they are very competitive at the moment.
I would seriously advise against leaving your booking until the last minute this year, presently our lates availability is nil.
£150 is a good deal to Corfu at the moment, if you see flights at the that price jump on them as they will only get higher.
The reason you are getting such abnormally high prices for the flight-only's with My travel is that they will be quoting the figure from their Tour Ops system which is not effected by fluid conditions, whereas if u book through the dedicated airline's website you will get the current market price, confusing I know but for example the same flight on www.thomascook.com (Tour Ops) is £250 whereas on www.flythomascook.com (Airline) its £157. Its all down to a different systems. Tour Ops will sell a set price, the airline will sell at the current going rate, dependent on the usual factors, date, time, etc, etc.
Its not a rip-off tactic its just knowing to go to the correct place which of course unless you work in the industry or are called Eileen its very difficult to know.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 06, 2007, 06:59:34 PM
Aaarrghhh a few hours ago I received a letter from XL canceling the return leg of our journey!!! We were due to fly home on Monday 8th October so I've been busy for the last few hours trying to make alternative arrangements. After surviving the last round of cancellations I thought that we were o.k...well I was wrong and now it's going to cost even more precious money...less ouzos for me then!
Eileenx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 06, 2007, 07:10:10 PM
Oh youre joking!
Looks like XL are going to lose alot of custom next year from the people on this forum what with all the cancellations theyre doing to you all, its not on is it!
I hope you get it all sorted Eileen, i know you'll find something hidden away somewhere :-) !
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2007, 07:47:18 PM
Excel certainly having a few "Gliches" recently. They certainly don't strike me a lot of confidence nowadays...... And yet, when we flew with them, last June, from Exeter Airport,everything was fine. No change to flight times,on time there & back and a reasonable cost for a daytime flight. Poor Eileen - I promise to share my Ouzo with you. - Well one at least. Negg
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: vivian on August 06, 2007, 08:44:44 PM
O Eileen, after all that and you didnt go down like the rest of us, hope you get something sorted if anybody can you can. Im so pleased that after being tranferd between 3 XL flight that we got on a Thomas Cook flight and yet we still have that niggling feeling that we will get to the airport and find it changed or overbooked, so much so that Pete has deciced to go earlier then normal and be first to book in. Viv
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 07, 2007, 10:45:25 AM
Thanks Smiffy, Negg and Viv, it beggars belief that XL can get away with doing this to so many people on so many flights. O.K I can understand the need to perhaps cancel a flight or two at the end of the season, but XL have gone way beyond that.
We are still flying out on the 24th September with XL who have promised to refund 50% of my ticket price...fingers crossed the refund does not take too long to arrive! I've not booked my return yet, but it looks like it will be with Joe's outfit FlythomasCook who are showing the best times, availability AND prices.
We have travelled with XL at least 3 times per year for a four years and not even experienced as much as a delay. This culling of flights has certainly dented my confidence in XL, at least for late season bookings.
Hey but the upside is it looks as though I might get an extra 4 days in Arillas into the bargain!!!...do you think I can live on wine, water and ouzo?!!!
Eileenxx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 07, 2007, 11:02:18 AM
Well im glad youre getting a partial refund, thats the least they could do!
Yeah you can live on that no problem, survive, well thats a diiferent story altogether haha!! :-D !
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 07, 2007, 12:56:54 PM
I just wanted to re-assure people who have booked flights that what has happened here it very rare. For whatever reason (and I will find out). Excel have pulled out of Corfu in October, even though this is only a very small amount of flights it has effected many people on this forum and this situation seems worse than it is. For most people have booked your flight will be fine, what you are seeing here is the exception and not the norm so please don't worry if you have booked. Of course I understand how inconvenient it is to all who have suffered and you have my greatest sympathies.
Also Thomas Cook, My Travel, Monarch and First Choice simply can't cancel flights and leave you without any options. They are all charter airlines so the as soon as you pay your flights are confirmed, seat only bookings are still charter bookings to as you buy the seat from a Tour Operator via the airline. We can put you on a different plane but we have to get you there within a similar timeframe. If we do actively cancel it would cost us nearly €600 per passenger in Denied Boarding Compensation plus the original refund. It just never happens unless something unavoidable occurs. (Hurricanes, airport closures etc.)
I don't believe Excel is strictly a charter and your terms and conditions are different. I would suspect that if they do it with enough warning they can cancel much like scheduled flights. The big four above (soon to be 2) all have massive Tour Operator arms whereas I believe Excel is more strictly just an airline.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 07, 2007, 01:34:34 PM
Joe, as you know I mostly always used XL for 'best' price and the fact that I had never had any delays. (this is from Newcastle). In future it might be wiser for me to consider the companies you mentioned as they offer the safety net of a good number of alternative flights which could be re-allocated in event of cancellation.
I think this may have been mentioned on another topic, but this is what it says on the bottom of the letter informing me of my cancelled flight....
"As per our terms and conditions, you are entitled to a free of charge cancellation or free amendment" How big of them eh?!!!!
Please keep us informed if you find out what is happening with XL and the cancelled flights.
Eileenx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 07, 2007, 01:41:20 PM
I don't think its through low bookings so it an only be either that they have been denied permission to operate the route in October or they for whatever reason do not have the aircraft availabilty to operate it.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: alyvin on August 07, 2007, 02:37:47 PM
I have used XL in previous years with no problems. This year my sisters flight from manchester was delayed 23 hours and mine was delayed 5 hours from manchester and then 2 1/2 hours from corfu. Nearly all XL flights were showing delays on the departure screen. The reason we were given is that XL have expanded this year and are unable to cope with the extra capacity. The reason that my sisters flight was delayed for so long was that their plane had a fault and then the spare plane also had a fault. Worrying.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on August 07, 2007, 02:49:47 PM
23 hour delay!!!! Oh my goodness! Not so bad if youre in Corfu waiting to go home, you get another night 'on holiday' as it were but when youre still in England waiting to go on holiday, well that must be just awful!
I hope she is getting some sort of compensation from them for missing a day of her holiday?!
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 07, 2007, 03:23:05 PM
I'm in total panic again.
As you know our out bound flight was cancelled about a month ago but they promised I could still get my flight home. We weren't informed of this only found out by reading the forum. Well we sorted that and we are now flying on the 21st Sept from Bristol instead of Newcastle. Been trying to phone XL to see if my home flight on the 1st October has been cancelled but due to a high amount of calls I have been on hold for ages.
Will keep trying.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 07, 2007, 03:56:49 PM
Panic over Mick has just managed to speak to someone at XL and our flights are in place. The flight number on the way out begins with XLA where as on the way back it begins with FJE does that mean it isn't an XL plane on return journey. I did look on Fly Thomas Cook but one way flight cost as much as we paid for the return flight
Can now breath easily and look forward to 6wks time.
Jill
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 07, 2007, 04:37:23 PM
FJE is Flyjet.
I have just been asking around and there is a good chance most of the October cancellations are not Excel’s fault.
My Travel traditionally buys lots of seats on Excel flights in early and late season, this allows them to free up aircraft for use on busier routes. Not ideal but as winter approaches you need to keep the aircraft as busy as possible on the major routes. Well I’m sure you all know by know that My Travel will soon be no more and become part of Thomas Cook as the two companies merge. Even though we are operating independently at present under 2 brands the merger is happening now. This has given My Travel more capacity having both fleets now available allowing the seats to be brought back house on company aircraft. The fallout of this is the seats on Excel are no longer required, one of the main driving forces behind the merger is to consolidate the business and avoid using third parties.
With the bulk of there seats no longer sold at such a late date Excel will have been forced to cancel, they probably only made this decision late as they would be frantically trying to offer the seats out but with First Choice and Thompson also merging there would have been little hope. The Corfu flights have to be nearly full to make any sort of profit so Excel simply had no choice and pulled what was left of the October programme.
This is as much speculation as anything nothing is confirmed but it does make sense and also accounts for the issues in May to. I mentioned it is not normal for this many flights to disappear but mergers between the big players may be cause enough.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 07, 2007, 04:44:20 PM
Thanks for that Joe, do you think I will be safe with Flyjet, never heard of them before.
My son in law works for My Travel, they are closing the call centre and most of the staff are going to be working from home. How nice would that be, my problem would be that I wouldn't have time to take calls as I would be on the forum all the time. He is getting his equipment fitted sometime next week so hopefully I can leave all my flight searches to him in future.
Jill
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 07, 2007, 04:51:44 PM
They are a small London based airline, you hear both good and reports about them which is the norm really. No reason at all to worry, the CAA have the highest standard of aircraft inspection in the world, any airline that is considered 'dodgy' is not allowed in our airspace never mind land here.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 07, 2007, 04:55:12 PM
Thanks for your explanation Joe, it makes sense of the recent cancellations.
It's a pity that all the mergers are having this affect on XL, it sounds like the big boys squeezing out the little 'uns...but such are the politics of business...it's the 'Tescopoloy affect' so now it's up to XL to come up with a new marketing strategy or whatever it is called in the trade.
Jill, I flew with Flyjet to Corfu a couple of weeks ago, they were on par with everyone else I honestly did not notice any difference.
Eileenx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 07, 2007, 05:05:16 PM
As long as the flight isn't cancelled I don't care if we have to push it down the run way. I'm so DESPERATE for this holiday.
Jill
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 07, 2007, 05:06:31 PM
It won't hit Execl that hard if the above is true, it was only a select few flights that were affected. If anything they can probably now concentrate on more profitable routes.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: TerryW on August 24, 2007, 03:37:35 PM
I am desperately trying to go to Arillas in October and I have been looking for flights. I have found the following web site....
http://www.twfcorfu.com/flights.htm
I am not sure if this has been shown on here before, so my apologies if it has.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: kes on August 24, 2007, 04:23:59 PM
At Last !!!! (http://www.arillas.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/4.gif)
Our flght ticketts have arrived from XL..I have been calling them every other day to make sure there were no more cancelations...fingers crossed soon be on our way
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: kes on August 24, 2007, 04:25:06 PM
Actually 2 weeks & 2 days...Ticker factory out of date
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Fiona on August 24, 2007, 08:53:12 PM
Hey Kes, I don't remember you taking that photo of me (the purple person), I must have a twin sister!!
I have just caught up with this thread, it all happened while I was away from home. Sorry to hear that you suffered with XL's cancellation in October as well Eileen. I only hope that you get your money back more quickly than I did. Applied for refund on 25th June and finally got the money back in my bank last week, despite numerous phone calls. In the end I threatened them that I would take the matter further. What amazed me is that I actually had to apply for something that was mine anyway as they could not offer me any alternative. Also interesting to hear Joe's explanation of what has happened.
I have been looking for flights for 2008 and they are ridiculous - needless to say I will NOT be flying with XL. Think I may be pushed into looking for a package rather than going independent. Fiona
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eileen on August 24, 2007, 09:16:12 PM
Fortunately Fiona the refund was in my account in a few days. When I sent the cancellation email to request my refund (remember it was XL who cancelled the flight!) I pointed out that as I paid by Switch the money was in their account straight away and I expected the same in return. Probably this did not have a bearing on my refund but it did make me feel better :-)
The prices are sitting quite high just now but they usually are until later in the year, well at least for flights from Newcastle and Glasgow.
I'll email you soon :-)
Eileenxxx
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: kes on August 24, 2007, 09:38:26 PM
Fiona,We got the flights altered (after much persuasion & gentle threats) As you poss know the inbound flight 8th oct was cancelled..we should have arrived on the 24th sept (i think)..but they got us seats on the 17th sept returning on th 1st Oct...and yes it may be we revert to the package holiday as this is the 2nd time we have been mucked around!!!Still so long as we arrive thats the first priority.... yes this realy is me below (http://www.arillas.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/avatar42.gif)
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: vivian on August 25, 2007, 07:18:57 PM
Our's was a package and it didnt stop it getting changed twice in a matter of 6weeks and then cancelled so I really dont feel that booking package in future will make any difference at all. As for flights and packages for 2008 the prices are terrable at the moment and I think there is more chance of flight only going down then a package.Viv
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Ang on August 27, 2007, 12:38:53 PM
Well I have just spent the past 2hrs searching for flights for sept this year and its not easy,its not the money but I really think £700 for 2 return flights is a bit steep especialy as we only paid £320 for the same dates last sept and £340 for our flights in mid july this year,we really want to come back to arillas in a few weeks time but by the time I add on the accomodation and taxi it will be closer to £1000 for the week,whilst we love our bit of paradise its getting more difficult by the day to get there.I should have sorted out the flights as soon as we came back in july but we couldnt confirm the dates then. I think I need to book for next year now to ensure we get good prices and just take a flyer on the dates. I will keep searching and fingers crossed I will find a flight within the budget and be there mid sept. Ang
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Maggie on August 27, 2007, 02:54:58 PM
Good luck ang.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Fiona on August 27, 2007, 04:11:45 PM
Eileen - Glad to hear you got your refund so quickly. I pointed out to XL that they had had my money since March 2007, but they obviously wanted to keep it a bit longer!!
Kes - Glad you have got sorted. We are flying same date 28/09 with another airline, but have to go to Manchester instead of East Midlands and I will lose a day's pay as it's a daytime flight. Maybe see you between the 28/09 and the 01/10 !
With regard to 2008 flight prices, I have just found one under £200 with Thomas Cook so I shall be keeping my eye on their prices.
Ang - not sure where you live but there is a Thomson flight from Manchester on a Friday which seems to be showing at a lot less than £700 in September.
Fiona
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Ang on August 27, 2007, 05:07:24 PM
Thanks Fiona but manchester is a tad too far,that said we used to fly from there when hubbies grandma lived in cheadle so then we would kill two birds with one stone so to speak,as I travel to Birmingham several times a week with work we dont mind flying from there but still cant find a good price,am now looking at other destinations but we dont want to so to spain which seems to come up,could get a cheapy to Kavos just for the flight but thats still showing up at £600,will keep searching have made the decision to book something by 3rd sept what ever,as I need a break and some chill out time due to a very stressfull job ha ha Ang
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: harold on August 27, 2007, 06:08:28 PM
Just come across this worring thread,we fly out 1st october with Air Malta which is owned by Excel Air i believe,we are going with Libra.As i posted eleswhere it looks like no flights to Corfu from Exeter next year at all.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: vivian on August 27, 2007, 06:14:59 PM
Your have to have a few days staying with us Harold and then we can all go from Manchester it is very worrying though almost seems as if its a conspiorsey against Corfu by the holiday companies and airlines. Viv
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 28, 2007, 11:32:42 AM
Remember that My Travel/Thomas Cook & First Choice/TUI are all in the process of merging. Until this is resolved there is going to be major fluctuations in the prices, keep checking, don't rush in and try as be as flexible as you can. I have seen some horrific prices but there are good deals to as always.
Once this has settled down you should find the prices should ease and the variety of flights should increase, still no plans for Exeter basing, sorry Harold. Since My Travel (Airtours) Tour Ops have no accomodation in Arillas you should notice very little change there.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: harold on August 29, 2007, 07:51:32 AM
Thanks Viv and Joe,I have been look at Bristol 150 miles round trip,we can get a Monday morning flight from there,but Sally says if we have to go to Bristol then we may chose somewhere else to Holiday like Skiathos.I ahve written to the local rag about flights next year,lets hope they can stir things up a bit,its not as though they had trouble selling the holidays,they are nearly always booked up.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2007, 12:27:28 PM
For any of you that live in the south of England who want to get here in October there are apparently still seats available on the Palmair flights that fly on Wednesdays from Bournemouth. This information has come from my parents who are coming out on 3rd October. The prices quoted are £239 for 14 nights on 3rd October and £159 for 7 nights on 10th October.
It seems that this information is not necessarily available on the Palmair website but further information could be gained by e-mailing shaftesbury@bathtravel.com
Sorry that this is probably not necessarily helpful news for those of you who live in Newcastle or Manchester!
Wendy (wife of Eggy)
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Joe on August 29, 2007, 01:20:13 PM
Also (and you didn't hear this from me) Thomas Cook will have an aircraft based at Cardiff next summer, no idea what routes it will operate but I would imagine there is a good chance of a Monday or Friday Corfu from there.
llongyfarchiadau (hmm I hope thats right and I've not just insulted any Welsh people)
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Ang on August 30, 2007, 12:17:42 PM
Diolch Joe Ang
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Ang on September 10, 2007, 10:38:22 PM
Well we are not coming back!!!!!!! flight prices, flight times all made it too difficult, last year not a problem came in june and again sept and only booked a cpl of months befor, but this year....we have just had the one week in july,its all well and good to book a year ahead for those who can or those that live in areas where you can get reasonable priced flights, so I will have to wait untill march 2008 befor I can get some flights..that said I booked 3 flights yesterday for a few days away over the next 4 mths only 4 days at a time..malaga ,prauge,amsterdam and all for the grand total of £400 for the 2 of us from local airport.Not happy but hey hope to see you next year Negg. Ang.....boo hoo
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Smiffypink on September 11, 2007, 12:27:44 PM
Oh thats such a shame Ang, i am sorry you couldnt get anything booked, i hope next year comes quick enough for you so you can have your Arillas fix :-) !
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Ang on September 12, 2007, 11:26:35 AM
Thanks Smiffy I still keep looking just in case,I will just have to make do with my daily arillas fix on here lol Ang
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2007, 04:40:19 PM
Ang. Only just picked this up and, of course, really sorry to hear this news. Maybe next year Eleni/Stella will be up and running. Best wishes both. Negg
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: harold on September 21, 2007, 05:19:31 PM
Found out today via my MP that flights to Corfu in 2008 from Exeter will be on a Friday with First Choice,Have been into a travel agents in Exeter who looked up the flights for me they work out at about £450 for 2 people,but they want £15.00 each for the wonderful meals we get on these flights,we will not take the meals though.So at least its looking good from Exeter,just need to sort out some accommadation in Arillas when we are over OCTOBER 1st. As a foot note to this Libra are still selling holidays from Exeter to Corfu for 2008 even though they will not be using Exeter Airport.SO anyone who books from Exeter to Corfu Beware your flight will more than likely be from Bristol.I think this is disgusting and should not be allowed.Selling holidays to people you know you are not going to honor.I might just write to ABTA about it
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: harold on September 21, 2007, 05:30:15 PM
Just checked the Libra site They have NOW taken Exeter off
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Sandy x on September 21, 2007, 05:41:48 PM
They must have overheard your threats Harold!
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: harold on September 21, 2007, 06:43:10 PM
LOL you maybe right there Sandy,hopefully we will have everything sorted within the next 2 weeks
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 21, 2007, 06:51:13 PM
I can get 5 flights with ok times for 15 nights in august for £1036. Thats the cheapest fora while somay book that.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: harold on September 21, 2007, 08:34:44 PM
I fell off my chair when i saw those prices Jo,untill i read the rest of it £200 each is very good for August
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 23, 2007, 12:01:44 PM
Hi Harold, Yes, unfortunately, the days of cheapies with 3 kids are well and truly over!
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: TerryW on September 28, 2007, 08:57:04 AM
The following maybe good news for some Forum members.......
Corfu to be more accessible from Edinburgh
Corfu........People living in and around Edinburgh are soon to enjoy more access to the popular Greek destination of Corfu.
A new route has been announced between the Scottish capital and the island by FlyGlobespan, the Edinburgh Evening News reports.
The weekly flights are set to take off between May and October next year, making the Greek island more easily accessible for Scottish sun-seekers.
Corfu will be one of the many popular holiday destinations served from Edinburgh airport, with flights departing the Scottish hub for Alicante, Arrecife, Palma, Tenerife, Paphos and others.
The island is situated off the western coast of Greece, where it shares the Ionian Sea with fellow tourist hotspots Kefalonia and Zakynthos.
Its luxurious beaches and beautiful scenery are among the main factors that make it such a popular spot with holidaymakers.
Title: Re: flights to corfu 2008
Post by: Maggie on September 28, 2007, 10:31:14 PM
Terry, I was just about to post this news! I've checked it out, and prices aren't bad(in my opinion). We are thinking of flights next year, and for the dates we want, its £437. Thats for us both. It's cheaper than xl, and Edinburgh airport is about 20mins from our house. Newcastle is 2hours away, so huge difference. Flights from Edinburgh are on Saturday nights at 6pm. arriving at 11.30 in Corfu. Returning on Saturday night at 12.30pm, landing at 2.30am. When we sort out our dates for sure, we will probably book these.