a question for the experts

Eileen · February 20, 2011, 01:30:55 PM

Newcastle isn't far to travel even with a baby. Flythomascook and Jet2 have some reasonably priced flights from there in early September. You might even get a better price/longer duration by combining the two airlines.

For an early departure flight there's a Premier Inn only 2 minutes walk from the terminal. Ashley used this for early flights with Liam...it didn't cost much to add car parking onto the booking. There is also the Brittania hotel 300 metres from the terminal.

Eileen.

Janis · February 20, 2011, 01:49:19 PM

Great idea, Eileen! I thought I'd found something by going onto moneysavingexpert.com, clicking on the link for skyscanner and found flights on 5th Sept, flying from Edinburgh and one change (Gatwick). Around £430 total! BUT then found they would need two overnight stays....

Janis x

Maggie · February 20, 2011, 03:30:57 PM

We're currently looking at Newcastle flights. It's an early flight, but think they could drive down in time to check in, cos baby will sleep in car. it's £100 cheaper than flying from Edinburgh at same time, and thats including car parking.

Eileen · February 20, 2011, 03:40:45 PM

Good. I hope they get sorted.

vivian · February 20, 2011, 04:45:03 PM

hehee Eileen great minds think alike, only you posted before I did. Anyway maggi, hope it all works out well. Let us know. Viv

justphil · February 20, 2011, 05:40:32 PM

In the end you pay whatever it takes. Family counts for much more than money. Wishing you all a wonderful reunion Maggie and Gordon. In the end, that is priceless.

Phil

Janis · February 20, 2011, 07:12:08 PM

Hope it all gets sorted satisfactorily, Maggie - it'll be good for you all to be together again for a time

Janis x

Val n Bill · February 20, 2011, 07:54:21 PM

Looks like you cracked it Maggie

Roll on September
Val x

Maggie · March 16, 2011, 10:51:11 PM

Well, Thanks for all your help, everyone out there. We have at last got flights booked, so will see our grandaughter in May. They changed holiday times, and now we will not have to wait til september. Roll on May........can't wait!

Sandy x · March 17, 2011, 01:54:10 AM

Excellent news Maggie....I am happy for you.

Hope to meet you in April.....at last! Pat and George will be back in September....