About Us

www.flightsdirect.com is part of Barrhead Travel Services - a leading UK Travel Agency based in Barrhead (Glasgow). Barrhead Travel employs over 300 dedicated travel consultants and has over 35 years of travel experience. Barrhead Travel is one of the UK's largest truly independent travel agencies - independent of any one tour operator. This independence enables our travel consultants to select the most appropriate travel for your needs.

For your security
Barrhead Travel is a fully licensed and bonded travel agent. We are a member of ABTA (the Association of British Travel Agents - ABTA Number: 13759) and comply with its rules and regulations. For a summary of ABTA's protection and consumer services . We hold an Air Travel Operators License (ATOL 5346). Our clients are therefore "ATOL Protected". Barrhead Travel also holds an IATA license (International Air Travel Association) for intentional scheduled airline ticket sales.

That extra step
Barrhead Travel goes that extra step to ensure that a first class service is offered. The company is ISO 9002 (International Standards Organization) certified, ASTA, and are an accredited Investors In People. Barrhead Travel as a member of ABTA participates in the office of fair trading approved code ensuring the highest standards.

Awards
BarheadTravel.co.uk was Winner of:

Best large travel agency with headquarters in Scotland 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 - voted best travel agent for the eigth year running!

Winners of the Best Medium Business Award at 'Winners at the Web 2003' highlighting our commitment to the internet as a major source of business.

Scottish Enterprise - 2003 Winners of 'Best Product and Service' category in the National Business Awards.

Winner 2002
'Best Business Located in Glasgow', and Winner of the 'Service Sector' category for outstanding achievement in service excellence.

Winner 2006
Best large tavel agency Scotland & Northern Ireland

Market Leader
Barrhead Travel has continued to expand year on year. Our ongoing success can be attributed to striving to deliver an excellent standard of service and quality matched by the most competitive pricing in the market place. Barrhead Travel combines the best qualities of an independent travel agency - experienced travel consultants taking personal responsibility for meeting your travel needs - with an ability to negotiate the best fares from all airlines and tour operators due to our purchasing strength. We pass on our discount, and our 35 years of experience in customer satisfaction, to you every time you book with us.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel website www.fco.gov.uk/travel/ contains information for anyone planning a trip overseas - based on the best and most up-to-date information available. FlightsDirect.com recommends travellers view this website.
Visa & Passport Information
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Contacting FlightsDirect.com
FlightsDirect.com (Barrhead Travel) can be contacted via the telephone on 0871 226 2674 
We are open 7 days a week
FlightsDirect.com welcomes all enquiries. FlightsDirect.com
Barrhead Travel Services
190-194 Main Street
Barrhead
Glasgow
G78 1SL

Registered in Scotland No. 57208.
VAT. 264 9079 		Flights Direct
REASONS to BOOK with Flights Direct
  • We are fully bonded by ATOL and ABTA with membership of IATA.
  • We have over 350 expert, experienced travel staff.
  • We are one of the UK's leading independent travel companies.
  • We have been trading for over 30 years.
  • We offer competitively priced cheap flights.
  • Special air fares are available with over 60 Major International Airlines.
Calls to this 0871 number cost 10p per minute from BT landline, other operators may vary. Calls from a mobile will be considerably more.
Your financial protection
The air holidays/flights shown on this website are ATOL protected by the civil aviation authority. We act as agents for licensed tour operators. Please see our booking conditions for more information. Our ATOL number is 5346. ATOL protection does not apply to all holidays and travel services on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking.