Omega travel agents

[andy222]

Anyone ever heard or used this company? They promote cheap flights to manila.

[stevewool]

never heard of them andy, what i do is skyscanner, then once got one price, shop around, the best prices i have every got are with the airlines all the time, etihad, cathy and so on, you may pay that little more then going through a agencie, but the price you see is the price you pay, no hidden charges, plus when you are booking the flight just check the days around the date may be tens of pounds cheaper,also with agencies, you get the cheap flights with the cheap carriers, they can and do change there flights at th drop of a hat, be warned:)

[grahamw48]

Never heard of them mate.

You might be surprised at how little difference there is in price going through one of the big high street travel agents.

I got my last ticket through Thomas Cook. :)

[stevewool]

my first flight to manila was with etihad booked on line with them and then i rang thomas cook, they could not match it £617 flying out over xmas but said if i paid there price just another £5 they would give me a silver etihad card, they may upgrade me but no garentee, so i did go with them and yes i was upgraded on my flight back which was well worth the extra £5 :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Usually I'll check out the prices using Skyscanner (http://www.skyscanner.net) and Kayak (http://www.kayak.co.uk/flights?ispredir=true)

Then I normally call up a couple of travel agents to see if they can better the price or maybe equal the price but with better baggage allowance etc.
Often Crystal Travel come up trumps

Sorry Andy I've never heard of Omega either.

[Steve.r]

Southall Travel or Crystal Travel for me.

Do some background research on Omega, just in case they are not ABTA or IATA protected.

I booked 3 tickets to Manila a few weeks ago for £500 each

[grahamw48]

my first flight to manila was with etihad booked on line with them and then i rang thomas cook, they could not match it £617 flying out over xmas but said if i paid there price just another £5 they would give me a silver etihad card, they may upgrade me but no garentee, so i did go with them and yes i was upgraded on my flight back which was well worth the extra £5 :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Wow...good tip Steve. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

Thanks guys I was just searching for a cheap flight and came up with this company. The first time I went to phils I got ripped off by a company called International flights. I did get my money back fortunatley. http://philippines.omegatravel.net/

[stevie c]

Usually I'll check out the prices using Skyscanner (http://www.skyscanner.net) and Kayak (http://www.kayak.co.uk/flights?ispredir=true)

Then I normally call up a couple of travel agents to see if they can better the price or maybe equal the price but with better baggage allowance etc.
Often Crystal Travel come up trumps

Sorry Andy I've never heard of Omega either.

I always use crystal travel & always get 32k baggage allowance with them & i have never encountered any probs booking with them :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

Ok thanks steve just checked with crystal travel they seem ok £567 return with CHINA SOUTHERN. Anyone used these? By the way emirates want £900 for the same flight.:yikes:

[stevie c]

Ok thanks steve just checked with crystal travel they seem ok £567 return with CHINA SOUTHERN. Anyone used these? By the way emirates want £900 for the same flight.:yikes:

I booked with crystal travel got return flight with cathay for £557

[stevie c]

Ok thanks steve just checked with crystal travel they seem ok £567 return with CHINA SOUTHERN. Anyone used these? By the way emirates want £900 for the same flight.:yikes:

Andy what date are you planning on travelling?

[andy222]

14th may steve return june 2nd

[stevie c]

Nice one Andy
When you return i fly out 3days later on the 5th june:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

I wish i could stay longer.:bigcry:

[stevie c]

Me too mate im sure we all do :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

Anyway back to the question lads. Anyone used China Southern Airlines?:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Dedworth]

Anyway back to the question lads. Anyone used China Southern Airlines?:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Not used 'em but their safety record seems OK unlike Pakistan Airlines who are prety much the worst in the world (makes you wonder why they are allowed into our skies)

http://planecrashinfo.com/rates.htm

[South-east boy]

I booked with crystal travel got return flight with cathay for £557


Same here, got £558

[South-east boy]

Ok thanks steve just checked with crystal travel they seem ok £567 return with CHINA SOUTHERN. Anyone used these? By the way emirates want £900 for the same flight.:yikes:


14th may steve return june 2nd

Did you ask about Cathay? Are you flexible with the dates flight times in the day at all? I booked on Friday and am flying out on Thursday 17th May & returning Wednesday 6th June. A lot of the flight times are not so great such as arriving in Manila at 11.35pm and returning flight leaving at 6.20am!

Yes, I've heard of Omega and phoned them, but couldn't get through at the time. I went through all the places that advertise in my UK Filipino newspapers.

[andy222]

Ok thanks guys. Cathay dont fly from my airport. They have got to be those dates because of work commitments. Omega have phone numbers for differrent areas here.

[Dedworth]

Andy KLM £601 ex Birmingham with 46kg baggage

http://www.pic-uk.com/en/component/option,com_flights/task,showFlights/airline,KL/id,87/Itemid,37/

[andy222]

Thanks Ded I will check that out.:xxgrinning--00xx3: But why is it cheaper than booking direct with the airline itself? Baffles me.

[South-east boy]

Andy KLM £601 ex Birmingham with 46kg baggage

http://www.pic-uk.com/en/component/option,com_flights/task,showFlights/airline,KL/id,87/Itemid,37/

46KG allowance?! :omg:

[Dedworth]

46KG allowance?! :omg:

:D my wife still managed a bit over last month :icon_lol:

[andy222]

46KG allowance?! :omg:

Can they be trusted thats the question lads. Last time when i got ripped off I was fortunate to have a spare. £750 on me to buy another ticket at the airport.

[stevewool]

spare £750, book with who you are happy and safe with, have you tried thomas cook in the high street

[andy222]

No steve didnt know they did flights to phils.:doh

[Leen]

No steve didnt know they did flights to phils.:doh

Hello my husband traveled here in Phil nine times and he always used crystal travel.He always got the cheap fare tho the most expensive ticket he got from time was last X.mas for 530 pound and the cheapest was 480 pound.As long as your flexible with dates and times

[Dedworth]

PIC are a sound outfit wife/self,family & friends have used them untold times without a problem . I've always viewed Crystal as being a bit fly - there is a thread from Ricky that bears this out

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread.php/26548-WARNING-CrystalTravel.co.uk?highlight=crystal+travel

[andy222]

Once again a great response from you guys. I contacted crystal travel yesterday (just enquired) The guy said not to worry because they are A.T.O.L protected. How do you find out if this is true? Like i said I have been screwed before. It was my first visit to the phils and to turn up at the airport and to be told the company I booked with was under investigation and my ticket was invalid is not a very good experience.

[Dedworth]

The guy said not to worry because they are A.T.O.L protected. How do you find out if this is true?


http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=490&pagetype=65&appid=2&mode=detailnosummary&atolNbr=3517

[andy222]

Thanks mate your a star.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevie c]

Andy i have booked with Crystal on my last 6 visits to Phils & i can say they are definatley ATOL...I haver never experianced any probs whatsoever with Crystal :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Andy i have booked with Crystal on my last 6 visits to Phils & i can say they are definatley ATOL...I haver never experianced any probs whatsoever with Crystal :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I believe there's quite a few members here who use them too.
I've used them about 4 or 5 times and never had any issues. They're always very helpful for me, so easy decision.

[stevewool]

i rang them once but the price was not what i wanted, cheaper booking direct with the airline for me that time:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevie c]

i rang them once but the price was not what i wanted, cheaper booking direct with the airline for me that time:xxgrinning--00xx3:

If you ask to speak to Cherry she will always come up with a good deal....Well she does for me :Rasp:

I always get 32k baggage allowance too when i fly with cathay.

[stevewool]

If you ask to speak to Cherry she will always come up with a good deal....Well she does for me :Rasp:

I always get 32k baggage allowance too when i fly with cathay.

that weight is for your money belt, keep telling you take notes not coins:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[stevie c]

that weight is for your money belt, keep telling you take notes not coins:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

It's not my money it.s the wifes :omg:

[stevewool]

It's not my money it.s the wifes :omg:

THATS RIGHT AND NEVER FORGET IT:REGamblMoney01HL1::REGamblMoney01HL1::REGamblMoney01HL1:

[stevie c]

I wont get away with that steve the wife will give me a i right :76:

I will be put in my place & will have too :icon_sorry: :icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[stevewool]

just think on mate a year or so ago we where men real men who did what we wanted too, when we wanted too, no one told us what to do, but look at us now, very very happy and smile more and are so well looked after, life is sooooooooooooooooo very good:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevie c]

So very true Steve :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

Ok thanks guys I will give Crystal a go. Thanks for your imput. all stars.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

Thanks for all the advice guys I have booked with crystal £575 all in. I received my e-ticket in 2 hours which I thought was brilliant. Nice friendly staff. :xxgrinning--00xx3:.

[stevewool]

great going andy, count down now:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Thanks for all the advice guys I have booked with crystal £575 all in. I received my e-ticket in 2 hours which I thought was brilliant. Nice friendly staff. :xxgrinning--00xx3:.

Good result Andy. Well done.

[andy222]

Thanks Peter 50 days to go till wheels up cant wait to get out of this tax riddled country.:xxgrinning--00xx3:.

[stevie c]

Well done Andy a good choice choosing Crystal imo

What airline are you flying with?:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andy222]

KLM and CATHAY there Steve . Malysia and KLM on the way back. (If I come back):xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevie c]

:icon_lol::xxgrinning--00xx3:
KLM and CATHAY there Steve . Malysia and KLM on the way back. (If I come back):xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Dedworth]

Andy - article from 12 years ago but just make sure you keep an eye on them when they're fuelling the Malaysian aircraft :D

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/jets-running-out-of-fuel-over-britain-1092911.html

A mate of mine who is a BA Aircraft Engineer and worked with Malaysian said this was fairly commonplace then

[andy222]

Thanks for that mate. What a day!:laugher:. But I did say (if I come back).:xxgrinning--00xx3: