gypsygirl

Theres 6 of us altogether, so I need as cheap as possible, the taxes seem to be stinging us. I cant seem to find any cheaper than $520 each. Is there anywhere like a travel agents over here? We are hoping to go around September/October
Thanks

Bob

have a search for some threads on the subject...a lot will depend on where your flying from and to though....also search www.kayak.com

gypsygirl

Thanks Ill have a look, we will probably be flying Newark (NY) to Birmingham or Manchester (UK)

Adnams

GP I dont know where you are but if youre in CT they (North West) have just started flying direct from Bradley / hartford to Skipol Amsterdamn. You can catch a direct flight from skipol to either Brum or Manchester. Usually a bit of a wait at Skipol but they've got some lovely bars....

Go direct to nwa.com for schedules. If youve got time the rates plummet come September. The directs actually start from 07/01 but I didnt think you were flying tomorrow!

Englishmum

Have you looked at the websites for the new budget airlines which are crossing the Atlantic?

The flights these airlines offer which would be most suitable for a New Jersey resident are:

Zoom flies from JFK to Gatwick (also Bermuda!)

http://www.flyzoom.com/index.cfm?fus...pubDsp.dspHome

Globespan flies from JFK to Liverpool (which is probably more convenient for you than LGW?)

http://www.flyglobespan.com/US/index.asp

Adnams

OMG! I nearly fell off my swivel chair when I saw the zoom prices until I realised the first page only displays one way...

Ash UK/US

Try
www.travelhub.com

or

www.bt-store.com

Scouse Express

The longer you leave actually booking your flight, the more expensive the fares will probably be.

Jim.

Patrick Hasler

Manchaster is alway far more expensive than others ... the taxes are higher
We always end up either Virgin or rarely on BAand no matter what wites we look at Virgin or BA sites are always the cheapest ..... Wait till about a month before you want to fly. If you book up thi s early you will always pay full price, We usually save about 50% by waiting till the last possible moment ... I have never paid more than $300 per person on Virgin.

Try Continental from Newark to Heathrow ..... they are sometimes a bit less and the flight are always on Virgin planes.

wtkp0u

Here's a list of the best places to look online
http://www.airportexplorer.com/cheap-flights

Rete

Right now Zoom is advertising a special of $99 US one way to London from JFK in New York up to and including July 13th if you want to make the trip earlier

gypsygirl

Thanks so much, Ill have as good look through them all. I cant do London, we have a baby and its 300+ miles from moms. Couldnt do that and the plane Id have no hair left lol
Unfortunealty we cant go earlier due to the cashflow

I always thought it was more expensive to book later, is this wrong then or does it depend who you fly with? I did look at flights for my mom in January to here, but they seem to be the same as ours.

Rete

Says "Introductory Fare"

Saw the ad in the paper this morning.

Jerseygirl

I fly from Newark to Manchester...Continental is the only airline flying that route. 2 flights leaving EWR in the evening...2 flights leaving MAN in the morning. I will only use non stop flights...puts hours on the journey if not. There is more choice flying from JFK but I only go from there if I absolutely have to.

Flights will be cheaper if you can wait until September...July and August being the most expensive months to fly to the UK...October will be even cheaper. If you book less than 7 days before departure you will also be paying more for the tickets.

Adnams

Last time I flew Continental I vowed never to travel them again, 7 hours delay at Newark with no explanations! Nearly missed my best mates wedding as a consequence!