Jennifer Steele
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Beachmom, I am so sorry to hear of this precious loss. Your family is in my prayers.
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Very sad end to a grayt night...
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Mango
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Beachmom, so sorry to hear this.
I just checked airtran's web site because I recalled them saying something about Portland, but service there isn't starting till July.
If you look on the sites suggested, you'll see prices, and then once I had to fly out immediately, and called the airline directly and asked for a bereavement rate. I found one that was greatly reduced compared to others.
The best times to fly are Tuesdays-Thursday as far as rates are concerned.
You and Mr. Beachmom's family are in our prayers.
I just saw Skunky's post and yes, the airlines ask for that info when they give a bereavement rate.
I just checked airtran's web site because I recalled them saying something about Portland, but service there isn't starting till July.
If you look on the sites suggested, you'll see prices, and then once I had to fly out immediately, and called the airline directly and asked for a bereavement rate. I found one that was greatly reduced compared to others.
The best times to fly are Tuesdays-Thursday as far as rates are concerned.
You and Mr. Beachmom's family are in our prayers.
I just saw Skunky's post and yes, the airlines ask for that info when they give a bereavement rate.
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I'm so sorry Beachmom, you and your family will be in my prayers. It looks like Cil posted some good links for you.
Paula
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I'm so sorry to hear this Beach Mom. I cannot even imagine what you're all going through now, especially the baby's parents.
As for flights, the bereavement fares are better than full fares, but they still can be high. You could try travelocity.com and expedia.com as well.
Your husband could also fly into Boston and drive two hours to Portland, Maine, if you can get a less expensive fare. He'd have to rent a car, so you'd have to see if that would save enough $. And, of course, flying right into Portland would be easier.
Again I'm so sorry for your family's loss of the baby. So very sad.
As for flights, the bereavement fares are better than full fares, but they still can be high. You could try travelocity.com and expedia.com as well.
Your husband could also fly into Boston and drive two hours to Portland, Maine, if you can get a less expensive fare. He'd have to rent a car, so you'd have to see if that would save enough $. And, of course, flying right into Portland would be easier.
Again I'm so sorry for your family's loss of the baby. So very sad.
Beachmom, my sincerest condolences. God bless your husband for being there when his family needs him.
You'll need to spend some time on the computer to get the best fares. You can start by googling "cheap airfares" and that will bring up several sites such as kayak, priceline, travelocity, expedia, and more. For whatever reason, air fares change prices on Tuesdays for the best sales, so keep checking from now until then, if you possibly can. (I know you may have time constraints.) Have lots of paper handy for making all your notes as you go. My sister lives in Bangor and she's found that booking flights into and out of Boston helps, though it involves driving for several hours, so you'd have to weigh the price of a rental car against any airline savings. Same thing with flying out of Birmingham or Atlanta--you may get cheaper fares out of hub cities but again it might not be worth your while. The best thing is to just sit down and plug away at it until you get a handle on what's a reasonable air fare and what's not. Good luck and again, my condolences during this sad time.
You'll need to spend some time on the computer to get the best fares. You can start by googling "cheap airfares" and that will bring up several sites such as kayak, priceline, travelocity, expedia, and more. For whatever reason, air fares change prices on Tuesdays for the best sales, so keep checking from now until then, if you possibly can. (I know you may have time constraints.) Have lots of paper handy for making all your notes as you go. My sister lives in Bangor and she's found that booking flights into and out of Boston helps, though it involves driving for several hours, so you'd have to weigh the price of a rental car against any airline savings. Same thing with flying out of Birmingham or Atlanta--you may get cheaper fares out of hub cities but again it might not be worth your while. The best thing is to just sit down and plug away at it until you get a handle on what's a reasonable air fare and what's not. Good luck and again, my condolences during this sad time.
InletBchDweller
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I AM SO SORRY for your families lost.
How sad. I will be sending all the ((((GOOD VIBES))))) that I can to your family.....As far as fares, it seems you got some good advice. Ft. Walton airport is usually cheaper than PCB for some reason. you could always check into flying out of Tallahassee or Pensacola to save some $$.....let me know if you need anything....
How sad. I will be sending all the ((((GOOD VIBES))))) that I can to your family.....As far as fares, it seems you got some good advice. Ft. Walton airport is usually cheaper than PCB for some reason. you could always check into flying out of Tallahassee or Pensacola to save some $$.....let me know if you need anything....
iwishiwasthere
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So sorry for your loss. Not enough words for your situtation. Skunkape had a good idea with having funeral home number handy. When I have had to fly in emergency situations, they did call and comfirm. Some airlines have special fares for cases like this. You can call the carrier and speak to resevations, and they can give you prices.
Since 9-11 the security has gotten tighter. If you book a flight less than 6 hours before departure ( as I had to do when my daughter was sick),expect a full security check. They went through everything I had including each peice of paper in my wallet. It took about 30 min., so allow time in case that happens.
Good thought to you and your family.
Since 9-11 the security has gotten tighter. If you book a flight less than 6 hours before departure ( as I had to do when my daughter was sick),expect a full security check. They went through everything I had including each peice of paper in my wallet. It took about 30 min., so allow time in case that happens.
Good thought to you and your family.
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Beachmom
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Thanks everyone, I knew you would be a wealth of knowledge.
Unfortunatly, I never got to see either of the babies, not even a picture, so it's a little unreal to me. Thanks most of all for your prayers, they will need them. I cannot even begin to imagine that kind of loss.
Thanks for being such special people
Unfortunatly, I never got to see either of the babies, not even a picture, so it's a little unreal to me. Thanks most of all for your prayers, they will need them. I cannot even begin to imagine that kind of loss.
Thanks for being such special people
steele mama
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So sorry for your family! Too sad for words. I am praying for everyone touched.Thanks everyone, I knew you would be a wealth of knowledge.
Unfortunatly, I never got to see either of the babies, not even a picture, so it's a little unreal to me. Thanks most of all for your prayers, they will need them. I cannot even begin to imagine that kind of loss.
Thanks for being such special people