hi guys, my wifes father is dying so she needs to get to bkk this week anytime around 25th oct returning on 25th november or thereabouts ( flexible ) we need cheapest flights for her and 2 year old baby daughter.

any info regarding good deals would be appreciated, she needs to go from belfast city to uk or even amsterdam then a direct flight from either london/ manchester/amsterdam etc

THANKS

Call westeast http://www.westeasttravel.com/

They have Thai speakers in their office.

Call around to a few airlines and ask them about compassionate fares. Some may also give you a rebate afterwards if you provide evidence of a family member's death.

For this it is best to deal directly with the airlines so call around.

http://airtravel.about.com/od/travelindustrynews/tp/bereavementairlinetickets.htm

A friend of mine in similar circumstances got a good deal from Thai. She did go into the London office and talked to them, maybe that helped, but can't hurt to call.

Etihad flies from Dublin avoiding the UK high taxes may be an option.

Check these out as well

https://matrix1.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/prego;jsessionid=3C69F102748C2B2949F05D1D9409799E

www.vayama.com

Good luck I hope you are able to get a decent fare.

If you want DIRECT from UK you are limited on choice as only Qantas/BA . Thai, Eva Air fly direct as far as I know.

I have found that cheapticket.co.uk and southall travel.com ( same company ) are pretty good and have used them on the last 4 return trips.

Commiseration's for You and Your Wife. Ive found TravelBag to be best for price and availability. I've used them, my last Three trips. Good prices on EVA, as well. All the best, at a difficult time.

I tried many airlines when my father passed away to no avail. I have heard that Thais coming back to Thailand for a family bereavement can try Thai airways and might get better prices.

Got a good deal with Thai from STA Travel for when I go next month.