ROB T Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hoping you guys may be able to help out here..... Unexpectedly and very sadly my father-in-law passed away today. Consequently my wife along with eldest daughter need to travel back to the UK at short notice as you would expect. Having not been in this situation previously I am a little confused as to how and where to book flights here in Perth and obviously at the best prices where poss. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LugubriousDuncan Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry for your loss Rob. You can book most airlines directly for example Emirates but we've also used the Flight Centre and they were good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry Rob, I can't help but please accept my sincere condolences for your family xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot01 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 What sad news for your family. Go on sky scanner which should give you the best airline price then book direct through the airline on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy little Vegemite Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 So sorry to hear your sad news Rob. I have heard rumours of some airlines having compassionate tickets available, it might be worth ringing some airlines direct to see what they can do for you. I hope your wife and daughter find their way back to the UK soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sincere condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 sincere condolences to your family, Rob Emirates you can book online as in the uk or even ring them which i did once while over there, one long flight for your wife my thoughts are with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 That's very sad Rob. Deepest sympathy for you all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry to hear that, we were in the same position 3 weeks ago. Booked on the Saturday night, direct with Emirates online and flew on the Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry to hear your sad news x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 so sorry to hear your sad new rob. hope you get the flights you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 So sorry to hear your sad new Rob, sincere condolences. Can we help from the UK side at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Awful news. So sorry for you all. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry to hear your sad news.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebradeb Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 This has to be the ultimate down side and very worst thing, so very very sorry for your loss and do hope that you can get what you need. If you don't have any joy, pm me, my friend runs her own business as a travel agent and sometimes can get access to last minute flights. I would imagine however that a direct call to emirates or Singapore airways would be a plan. All the very best to you all at this very sad time. Fly safe xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry to hear your sad news. I was in the same situation a few weeks back. I used my local flight centre. Went there in the morning and got myself and daughter booked going out that same day. the good thing about the flight centre is that they will price match any price you find on the net but also they have a code they use when booking that lets the airline know that its a "compassionate " trip your making. That means the airline will do all they can to make sure your given seats together, the best seats possible, ie we got the emergency exit seats and a complimentary hotel room if its a long stop over. doesnt make up for the fact its a horrible reason for having to fly back but its something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest9824 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 So sorry to hear your sad news RobT. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mrs. T and all the family x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 So sorry to hear this Rob, keeping everything crossed that you have managed to sort flights out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Condolences, no words can be of comfort at this sad time. Thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Sad times. It will work out expensive at such short notice. Emirates online as everyone else has said, also now you have Etihad, Cathay, Singapore, Malaysian, Thai... all these will get you back to UK(mainly London or Manchester) Emirates will give you more variety in Destinations in UK from Dubai. Another to try is KLM, they will use malaysian to KL, then on to Amsterdam, from there you will get to every regional airport in UK, but that luxury will come at a cost. Really wish i could help with staff travel but my hands are tied with that one from the powers that be. Good Luck, safe journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Sorry to hear that mate. Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlesofbecks Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Sorry to hear, you could try this site http://www.bravofly.com it gives you the prices for the week and highlights the best prices. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 So sorry to hear that Rob...my worst nightmare. I hope you can get some flights sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Really sorry for your wife's and your loss Rob. It is something we have thought about many times for when it happens. I think only myself would be able to fly back for my parents and my wife's for hers otherwise the cost would be through the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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