Very sad end to a grayt night...

[Beachmom]

Last night, after a grayt night moon watching with wonderful friends, we got a very sad phone call...my brother in law called to let us know that his 2 month old baby girl was in intensive care. About 30 min. later, he called again, she had just died. They don't know what happened, at this point, they just know that her heart just stopped. She had a twin sister that seems to be fine, but are checking her out also. It is really a heartbreaking situation. About 4 years ago, my other BIL lost his 3 month old son to sids. As you can imagine, my MIL is falling apart.

Now here is the delima, how do you get the best prices on a plane flight? I've never been on a comercial airplane and am in totally unfamiliar territory on getting my husband there. They are in Portland, ME. Are there better days to fly? Better times than others?? We don't know when the funeral will be so we haven't booked anything yet. Any tips any frequent flyers might have would be graytly appreciated...along with lots of your prayers.

 

[DD]

oh beachmom...i am so sad to hear this news. please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

 

[John R]

sorry to hear about tis devestating news. my thoughs are with your family.

re flights. most airlines have a bereavement rate(discount), check with them to see what paprwork they need. i always travel as early as possible(6am) so as to be able to get where i'm going while it's still daylight, and if there are delays, overnights in the airports a minimal, since they have a good amount of time to right things. rates will be cheaper if he can stay through the weekend.

 

[Cil]

Beachmom, I am so sorry to hear this sad, sad news.
I once used Frontier to go to a funeral, but their "bereavement" fare was over $700! They said it was a deal because of the flexibility. I dunno.
In regards to flights, go to ITA Software
Click on Looking For Flights. Log in as a Guest.
From there, type in your needs. ITA will show you the best fares from all airlines. Once you find something you like, go directly to the airline to book.
You can also use: Booking Buddy as a comparison tool. Good luck.

 

[Beach Runner]

I am so sorry. Your family will be in our prayers. We lost several babies -- it was so tough. I have never gotten over it. Thank God I was able to have one successful pregnancy, even though I was hospitalized for two months to deliver a healthy baby.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Wow. Hugs to everyone in your family. We never know when we may lose the ones who we hold most precious to our heart, so remember to live each day at its fullest because each moment truly is special. Hug and kiss those children, mothers, brothers, sisters, daddies, grandparents, friends, and tell them that you love them every chance you get.

Regarding the flights, I don't fly enough to be able to give you any advice, other than I have heard of some airlines offering major discounts to family members of people who have suffered a death. You might ask.

 

[Rudyjohn]

So sorry to hear of your family's loss.

 

[Teresa]

Oh, Beachmom, this is so sad! Please let Mr BM know that our hearts are with you all. please let us know what we can do for you.

 

[Jdarg]

So sorry Beachmom. Of course your SoWal friends will be here for you.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Sorry to hear this news Beachmom If you call and ask about a bereavement fare, the airline might ask what funeral home is handling the arrangemements so they can verify the story (for obvious reasons). It may help to have the funeral home name and phone number handy. Let me know if I can answer any questions you might have as information becomes available.