Flights

[J4hurghada]

have you tried XL Ive just looked but the prices have gone up we have paid £488 for April but now they have gone up same flight £550. I'm looking for End of October and its coming in at £1500 for 4 of us alot more than last year

[lovesquadsue]

Thomas cook seem to have some good prices flights from Manchester at the moment - i was looking for the end of February and it was £465 for 2 adults inc all taxes etc from manchester (they have gone up a bit now though) - and the flights were good day flights as well - plus in winter they fly on tuesdays and fridays so you can do fri-tue for a short break or 11 nights...??? Dont know whether the route will be the same for next winter as Thomas Cook bought Airtours last year so continued with the routes Airtours were already selling - hopefully they will keep the Tuesday flight (which was run by Airtours) next winter as well as the original Thomas Cook Friday flight.... hope that makes sense! it is fly thomas cook . com
At certain times of the year when i have looked for flights it is cheaper to book a package holiday than a flight only which is ridiculous!
IE - Flight only on 7/3/08 coming back on 14/3/08 for 2 adults is 583.96
Package holiday with flight and 7 nights b&b at Sea Garden, same dates is £560.00 so its £23.96 cheaper to book the package! Unbelievable eh!
It is the same if you go 28/3/08 to 4/4/08 it works out £59.96 cheaper to book the package!
I hope some 'budget' flights arrive soon or people wont even bother to look to rent when packages are coming in cheaper than flights!!!! Fingers crossed.

[philthecar]

not sure whether its just manchester but we have noticed that flights are not only getting more expensive but also getting later ie. mostly evening flights leaving manchester rather than morning which is rather worrying

[philthecar]

sorry that my mistake. still morning flights on most just checked now

[awahee123]

All Flight information threads have now been merged.

[lovesquadsue]

I am a bit concerned at the flights - the prices and the number of them leaving manchester per week. I personally wouldnt mind going from London or going via Germany as suggested but I am sure this would put a lot of other people off going. difficulty is - its something thats totally out of our hands!
Does anyone have any ideas on how airlines decide which routes to operate?

[chandra]

Hi everyone good news for property owners in red sea area.
Easyjet will fly to these 2 airports directly from Gatwick. Starting 4th April 2008.
But they are very expensive at the moment. Hopefully it will fuel competition and prices may well come down in near future. Let's hope.

[J4hurghada]

just checked site at moment they are very expensive twice the price of XL, lets hope they come down alot.

[WESTMIDS33]

Originally Posted by lovesquadsue

I am a bit concerned at the flights - the prices and the number of them leaving manchester per week. I personally wouldnt mind going from London or going via Germany as suggested but I am sure this would put a lot of other people off going. difficulty is - its something thats totally out of our hands!
Does anyone have any ideas on how airlines decide which routes to operate?

Hi all,

Just to let anyone interested in the latest Hurghada flight info.... There are return flights going from gatwick to Hurghada from the 22nd Jan 08 to the 29 Jan 08 with fly thomas cook for £166.98 (everything barring meals included meals are an extra £6.50 each way). For those wanting to visit for a few days because of committments at home there is a shorter flight from Gatwick 22nd Jan to the 25 Jan with fly thomas cook for £152.98 (again everything barring meals included).

This would be useful for anyone wanting to go to the real estate exhibition which runs from the 22 Jan to the 24th Jan at the Intercontinental Hotel Hurghada as mentioned by redsea furniture on one of the other threads

Regards

Westmids33

[queenie40something]

Hi all

I have just received an email from BA advising of the new baggage allowances.

If you are departing or transferring from Gatwick, Jersey or Newquay the one bag cabin allowance still applies.

If you are departing or transferring from London Heathrow, London City, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle airports you will be able to carry two pieces of hand baggage through security from 07 January 2008.

One bag no bigger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (22 inches x 17.5 inches x 9.85 inches) (including wheels, pockets and handles)
In addition, one briefcase or laptop sized bag

There is no change on the restrictions on the quantity of liquids allowed through airport security. Customers must ensure that all liquid containers do not exceed 100ml and are carried in a clear,
re-sealable plastic bag that can be easily closed.

Other UK airports not served by British Airways

If you are flying from or transferring through other UK airports not mentioned above, you should check with the airline or airport operator before travelling. This includes when flying from another UK airport and transferring through London Heathrow.

It also states maximum hand baggage weight of 23kg applies and you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead lockers in the aircraft cabin unaided.

I think this is an error and have emailed them.