I think the first thing to do is ask. The small print ( T&Cs ) may cover this and that as on another topic is important.

fwh

Thanks for replys

Im going to town tommorrow so i'll ask then

They would probably let you cancel without penalty for a major change such as airport departure (but you obviously don't want to do this).

I would certainly ask that they offer you some form of compensation for travel to and from the new airport as this wasn't what you booked which was part of your original contract. But as FWH says check the terms and conditions in the tour operators brochure as this will be what you agreed to when you booked.

Good Luck.

*Edit I have just checked one of the major tour operators terms and conditions and change of airport is agreed to being a major change where they would always pay you compensation. However it's on a sliding scale and compensation payable per person if you are notified more than 56 days in advance is Nil.
But good luck anyway.

We have only been informed today and dont go till May 2006

Would i be able to get refund ? reason been ive just got same holiday up on internet by DIY saving £300 on each family

I dont mind the change in flight times as there really good times its just the airport change

Thanks for reply

That's what I meant Celine you are outside of the compensation range. But a major change such as this should warrant a free cancellation without penalty.

The one I used for reference for instance says for major change:- "cancel your holiday with us and receive a full refund of all monies paid"

Let us know how you get on. And when booking new holiday (if you do) please be aware that any flight times may also change before you depart

Hi we are going to Turkey in May and just before Xmas we paid our holiday off in full.

The following week we got a phone call saying there had changed our airport we went into the first choice shop and asked if we could be compensated

They said no, were do we stand on this ive been back in today and they said we have to make our own way to airport which we were doing in first place but the airport was quite close to were we live so we didnt mind

But now there have changed airports its quite away from were we live

I put a post on here before when they first changed it but cant find it

We do we stand surely they have to offer us some sort of compensaion i asked today and the girl said that First Choice are offering us nothing at all
basically take it or leave it

There is 2 familys going on this holiday and we have both paid our money in full were do we stand on this please help.

Has any one got the number of the First Choice head office ?

Thanks Marion and family x

Hi Marion, I don't have a copy of the Summer 2006 First Choice brochure but I do have Winter 2005 and I guess the booking terms and conditions are the same.
In the booking terms and conditions it says "Occasionally we may need to make a Major Change (see the Definitions section). If we do you must tell us as soon as possible if you wish to accept the change or cancel the holiday with a full refund".
Under the Definitions section the first Major Change on their list is
"A change to your UK departure airport".
I think your travel agent is fobbing you off because it appears that you are actually entitled to a full refund. You should take the full refund and re-book another holiday, don't go accepting compensation. Get the holiday that YOU want, not what the travel agent wants you to have. Or even book your holiday yourself online!
The main phone number for First Choice is 0870 750 0001.
Good luck.

we went to zante 4 years ago and booked 12 months in advance to fly from our local airport birmingham - about 2 months prior to departure we had a letter from mytravel saying the flight was not viable anymore therefore we were having to fly from manchester!

i kicked up a fuss because that then meant we would have to drive and park car etc etc - in the end they paid for our car park and gave us vouchers for a meal at the airport - stick to your guns and geet pestering for something - like the saying goes "if you don't ask you don't get"

Hi they

Thanks everyone for all replys we have now got free car parking at the
Airport so thats something at least.

So roll on 1st May when we will be staying at Sun Club City Olu Deniz

I will let you all no on our return about the great time we are
going to have

Take care everyone and thanks again for all advise.

Happy Holidays to everyone who is going in the next few months ahead