Touchdown

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Hi all,

Not exactly sure if this is the right place to put this but i am just interested in how exactly you go about sorting out booking things through touchdown. There is a catagory on there marked parents of staff, i just wondered if anyone else had used this and how it worked out for them.

ANy help would be appreciated

[aluminium persuader]

If you can't see what you want online give them a call. Unless it's changed the no is 01293 425 00. It might take two or three goes but they are very, very helpful. Don't forget Journeys for your insurance - I doubt you'll find cheaper.

[throw a dyce]

I think the phone number now is 0870 7045000.Never had any trouble with Touchdown.Their web site is www.touchdown.co.uk and that will give you a lot of information.
You can fax them application forms as well.
The hotels they use are always pretty good.Watch out for some of the extras on hotels during peak periods.

[eastern wiseguy]

Journeys for your insurance

And argued like mad with me over the loss of a camera.....eventually they refused to pay despite receipts police report of loss(Dutch and British)....I avoid them like the plague...

[fabs]

I'd agree with QWERTY, used to use them all the time to visit the in-laws in South Africa. IMHO since about 18 months ago, much better deals can be found through the internet. Have a shop around first.

[Barnaby the Bear]

Journeys for your insurance

Is that the same company as Travel Staff Journeys?

[eastern wiseguy]

That was the company

[squidge]

FWIW Touchdown used to be excellent IMHO but recently i have struggled to get anywhere near a good price for BA tix.
An example: LHR - YVR - LHR for 2 adults
Touchdown Flyer/website price: £742 inc taxes
BA.com price: £775 inc taxes
Touchdown final price: £914 inc taxes
Go figure!!!