Who said you could pre-book excess luggage

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 12:22

Went into Pegasus today to ask about pre booking my excess luggage for returning to the UK they said and I quote there is no such thing as pre-booking you take your luggage to the Airport and it will cost you

£8. per kilo WOW

So much for the runaround today, looked on line to do it no way.

Also it will cost cheaper with Ankara than going direct to Pegasus strange office.

Came away more depressed than when I went in )

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 12:57

Messages like this always make me laugh.... I know you all want to support the TRNC economy, and a longer journey and a stop off in Turkey seems attractive to some.... but sometimes you just need to think about your pocket.



Flying BA from the South (supporting the UK economy is just as much a worthwhile cause too), will let you check in excess luggage for just £24 for 23Kg (that's £1.04 per kilo, compared to the £8 Pegasus are quoting) and you can take up to 10 bags... i.e 10 x 23Kg for just £240. I think even with the fare costing a little more with BA, this option still works out cheaper.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 13:06

Thanks Tinlondon

But I dont want to stop off in Turkey as you are limited to duty free and you will have it taken off of you,

but thanks for info

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 13:08

I dont think everyone is worrying about the UK & TRNC economies rather they would prefer not to pay taxes to the economy in the south.



There are times when I do recomend flying South although I prefer to ssend clients to Ercan as far as is possible.



I will address the prices later I must be off. (Sometimes both sides win or lose on this front.)

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 14:54

Smithy - I once did the flight Stansted to Ercan via Istanbul and had to change planes and go through security a second time. When I bought my duty free goods in London, the cashier asked if I was going to be changing flights and as I wasn't sure (sometimes you get to stay on the same plane) he said that as a precaution, he would seal my duty free bag so as not to encounter any problems and I didn't This time, it's Easyjet from the South for me and dread to think about this adventure.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 15:06

I'm more worried about how much the excess is going to be with around 20k excess at £8 kilo = £160 on top of the flight cost wow

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 15:20

If you book on monarch from Larnaca and you have anything that can be classed as sports equipment they do an extra 20kg of sports equipment for £18 so dig out your old rugger boots or dappers and chuck anything else in thats what I do when I have a load to bring back

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 15:37

Thanks Scootex but just booked Ercan to Stansted so too late for that

thanks for the info

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 15:50

Hi Shelia, With Easyjet, when you book, you can also book how much excess baggage you want to take and pay for it online. That makes it so much easier, and you won't have all the worry about your excess baggage that you seem to be experiencing, from what you keep putting on the forum.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 16:42

Sheila,



What would the cost be if you were to send a package via cargo? I don't know how to go about it but I would check to see if it is cheaper to send something via cargo. It may be a waste of time, I really have no idea at all, it's just an idea.



Is there no one going from here on the same flight as you? Post your details, you never, if like me, they may well be going with a relatively low weight in baggage ready to bring back a load of goodies from the UK sales.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 17:13

Stella/Scooby I have been running around like a headless chicken today asking at different Travel agents so decided as the fares were going up in price I would book.

I am leaving from Ercan on the 30th January via Pegasus at 8.15am flight H9 501

Worth a try Scooby

Should have put another couple of boxes on my shipments but its all done now, so paying out all ways

Thats life

Many thanks for all your help, your a great lot on the forum

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 17:21

Sheila - you did not come back to me mores the pity. If I can try to assist or get assistance with freight away from NC I would be delighted to try.



Whatever, you have been doing an excelent task with the gifts for SOS and that is important too.



Tom

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 17:25

thanks tom

This is so hard on your own, I hope I never have to do this again,

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 17:26

Forgot to say the second case (excess) is full of Christmas presents which I have had bought over for the grandchildren which are not now coming, I am so scared they will be broken in transit, one can only hope

thanks again Tom

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 20:14

Hi Smithy, we coming ot TRNC for New Year and flying back a few days later with very little luggage. Happy to bring stuff back for you if you could arrange for someone to meet me at Stansted.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 20:34

Pamela thats great I will ask around to see if anyone is available please let me know when you fly back, how kind of you. if you give me your number to call that would be fab

many thanks once i know what date I can make arrangements at least to take some of it back,

you are a star

Sheila 0533 871 9057

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 21:38

Good luck Sheila, you deserve it.

XX

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 21:46

Irene

I cant believe the generosity of some of these forum members I have been worried sick for weeks thinking about how I was going to manage, and in one posting someone has offered to help, I could cry I feel so happy

thanks again

Sheila

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 21:52

I forgot to say Pamela if you can e mail me that would be great then I can ask a family member to meet you at Stansted. thanks a million

smith_sheila2006@yahoo.co.uk

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 21:57

Sheila - Paul said (providing he's not working on that particular day) that he would be happy to meet Laptagirl at Stansted (it's only around 50 mins from us). Of course, we would still have to meet up for you to collect your stuff, but happy to help if we can.



Email me off board if we can be of any assistance, date, time, etc.



Jean

x

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 22:13

Jeannie you are a star, once Pamela (lapta girl) gets back to me with a date and time, I would love it if Paul could pick it up if he is available that is, and hold onto the case until I return, you are a star,

as long as he doesnt take it back on his scooter )

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 10:43

J

Sent you an e mail

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 11:45

Just sent you an email Sheila.

X

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 12:10

I havent received it yet Pamela

smith_sheila2006@yahoo.co.uk

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 12:21

Received in Pamela and replied many thanks

Sheila x