trainophile
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Any more information available? The link doesn't explain when you have to travel. I tried it with and without using the code, and got the same prices for both, so I'm not sure how it works.
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Any more information available? The link doesn't explain when you have to travel. I tried it with and without using the code, and got the same prices for both, so I'm not sure how it works.
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The last date I've found with tickets available for this offer is 27th May. There's a cross next to the fares with the 30% discount.
trainophile
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Thanks, I've got it now. Don't know what I was doing wrong :roll: .
Looks like it's ended earlier than expected.
I've just logged in and got this message: "This promotion has exceed the maximum usage."
richardderby
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seems to be working again this morning...
It wasn't for me. Then I tried it using a different email address and it worked. So presumably the code is supposed to be used only once per person.
causton
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Worked for me, but the prices said they were discounted but the same price as usual with a Railcard! Wonder what will print on them when I pick them up, if it will print railcard, discounted, or both!
CaptainHaddock
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T&Cs for the Flying Club promo here.
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/special-offers/deals/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-30-offer/
To save you clicking on the link, the dates are as follows;
"Promotional period is Monday 7 to 13 March only. Booking must be made by 23.59 on 13 April 2016. Travel is valid from 14 March until 12 weeks ahead, excluding 24 - 28 March 2016 inclusive, 29 April 2 May inclusive and 27 30 May inclusive."
Seems like if you select a date that's not available on the promo (eg Easter weekend) it doesn't say it's unavailable, it just shows the standard fares.
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/special-offers/deals/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-30-offer/
To save you clicking on the link, the dates are as follows;
"Promotional period is Monday 7 to 13 March only. Booking must be made by 23.59 on 13 April 2016. Travel is valid from 14 March until 12 weeks ahead, excluding 24 - 28 March 2016 inclusive, 29 April 2 May inclusive and 27 30 May inclusive."
Seems like if you select a date that's not available on the promo (eg Easter weekend) it doesn't say it's unavailable, it just shows the standard fares.
1.The offer is only valid for Virgin Atlantic customers using the unique code displayed in the email which was sent from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on 7 March 2016.
2.The 30% discount applies to Virgin Trains East Coast lowest Standard Advance and First Advance tickets only.
3.Offer can only be booked through the promotional link displayed on the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club email and is not available on any other website. Customers must enter their email address and promotional code in order to get the discount (found on email).
4.Promotional period is Monday 7 to 13 March only. Booking must be made by 23.59 on 13 April 2016. Travel is valid from 14 March until 12 weeks ahead, excluding 24 - 28 March 2016 inclusive, 29 April – 2 May inclusive and 27 – 30 May inclusive.
5.Tickets valid on booked date and train only.
6.Only one booking per eligible Virgin Atlantic Flying Club member is permitted for this offer.
7.Promotion only valid on Virgin Trains East Coast services travelling on the Virgin Trains East Coast route.
8.30% discount already includes our online discount where relevant.
9.Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offers or discounts, including all Railcards. It is not possible to pay for this booking using Virgin Trains East Coast eVouchers.
10.Tickets are subject to availability and usual Advance terms and conditions apply.
2.The 30% discount applies to Virgin Trains East Coast lowest Standard Advance and First Advance tickets only.
3.Offer can only be booked through the promotional link displayed on the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club email and is not available on any other website. Customers must enter their email address and promotional code in order to get the discount (found on email).
4.Promotional period is Monday 7 to 13 March only. Booking must be made by 23.59 on 13 April 2016. Travel is valid from 14 March until 12 weeks ahead, excluding 24 - 28 March 2016 inclusive, 29 April – 2 May inclusive and 27 – 30 May inclusive.
5.Tickets valid on booked date and train only.
6.Only one booking per eligible Virgin Atlantic Flying Club member is permitted for this offer.
7.Promotion only valid on Virgin Trains East Coast services travelling on the Virgin Trains East Coast route.
8.30% discount already includes our online discount where relevant.
9.Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offers or discounts, including all Railcards. It is not possible to pay for this booking using Virgin Trains East Coast eVouchers.
10.Tickets are subject to availability and usual Advance terms and conditions apply.
Puffing Devil
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My experience with VTWC and the MCFC discount is that it will not work with any connections. It has to be VT only.
danbushell
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the double up on Nectar points starts on 30th March but doesn't apply to train tickets.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/loyalty-scheme-tricks#doubleup
CallySleeper
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Anything to do with them changing their name?
northwichcat
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First Hull Trains are the only First Group TOC still on TCB and cashback is only on First Hull Trains specific tickets. I'm finding that TCB is getting less and less reliable for cashback and they are coming up with more different excuses why cashback hasn't been given or why the cashback allocated is less than what was advertised.
Do you mean the new franchise starting in a few days?
Wouldnt surprise me.
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TPE are doing 1/2 price advances
http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/special-offers/half-price/
DeeGee
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When did they send the email?
Scotty
Member
If that is an April Fool's joke, then that is a pretty poor attempt by TPE/Nectar.
I haven't seen this mentioned on here thus far:
"Our big train ticket sale is here. With over 300,000 Standard Class seats available from as little as £5, nows the time to bag yourself a cheap train ticket and visit the beautiful West or vibrant London.
To / From London (each way)
Bath £10
Bristol £10
Cardiff £15
Cheltenham Spa £10
Devon & Cornwall (all stations) £18
Oxford £5
Swansea £15
Book before midnight on 29 April 2016 and travel between 10 May 8 July (offer not available between 26 May - 30 May and 21 June - 28 June).
Terms and conditions
Only valid for travel between 10 May and 8 July 2016 (offer not available between 26-30 May and 21-28 June)
Only valid for Single Advanced Standard Class fares on GWR high-speed rail services between selected destinations
Only 300,000 sale tickets available. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be available on some peak time services
Other discounts including railcards, group and child discounts do not apply
Click here for the full terms and conditions of this promotion
Click here for Advanced ticket terms and conditions"
Get in early to avoid disappointment once theyre gone, theyre gone."
https://www.gwr.com/sale
"Our big train ticket sale is here. With over 300,000 Standard Class seats available from as little as £5, nows the time to bag yourself a cheap train ticket and visit the beautiful West or vibrant London.
To / From London (each way)
Bath £10
Bristol £10
Cardiff £15
Cheltenham Spa £10
Devon & Cornwall (all stations) £18
Oxford £5
Swansea £15
Book before midnight on 29 April 2016 and travel between 10 May 8 July (offer not available between 26 May - 30 May and 21 June - 28 June).
Terms and conditions
Only valid for travel between 10 May and 8 July 2016 (offer not available between 26-30 May and 21-28 June)
Only valid for Single Advanced Standard Class fares on GWR high-speed rail services between selected destinations
Only 300,000 sale tickets available. Tickets are subject to availability and may not be available on some peak time services
Other discounts including railcards, group and child discounts do not apply
Click here for the full terms and conditions of this promotion
Click here for Advanced ticket terms and conditions"
Get in early to avoid disappointment once theyre gone, theyre gone."
https://www.gwr.com/sale
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Techniquest
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What an unfortunate time to have drained the bank account of available funds! I must remember this for a fortnight's time!
Can anyone manage to find a £10 fare from Bath to London? Managed to find some promotional fares on the Oxford route but cannot see any on the Bath route... unless I am not looking hard enough...
Red Dragon
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It's not the 1st of April - but I've just received this Transpennine Nectar Points offer and thought it might be of interest to Starmill.
We're delighted to say the new TransPennine Express launched two weeks ago.
And here's another great offer to mark the event: we'll give you triple Nectar points when you buy TransPennine Express Advance tickets from 14th to 28th April for travel from 15th April to 9th July 2016 using the link below.*
http://tickets.tpexpress.co.uk/tpe/en/JourneyPlanning/MixingDeck
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Cheapest I saw was £12 with £14.50 being the usual price.
Likewise, and I think the £12 fare was with South West Trains... Is it legal to advertise that they are releasing a set number of £10 fares but have none actually available?
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Ah, figured it out. The destination has to be "London Paddington" and NOT "London Terminals". I'm guessing this is because it is a GWR only offer...
Scotty
Member
£1.25 is better than nothing I suppose.