DIY! How did that happen? Flights Oct 2018 booked!

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Originally Posted by Kat11

I totally agree August prices are shocking, I can't believe they sell many seats at those prices.

My Dd will be in year 9 when we go next year and I toyed with the idea of going in August instead because of that but not at those prices! We are a bit stuck really as DH wanted to go Virgin and direct but they were working out at £700 (fly drive) so stuck to Oct and persuaded him to try TC. I really hope the flight is ok! I'm hoping the 2 days dd will need to take of school won't impact too much on her gcses?

Kat

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2 days out of school never bothered us, as our DD is never ill, so has 0 days of school, but for some reason we have convinced ourselves not to go ( she will be in yr 11 when we go in 2018 ( right at the start of the year though )

[Kat11]

Originally Posted by matt987106

2 days out of school never bothered us, as our DD is never ill, so has 0 days of school, but for some reason we have convinced ourselves not to go ( she will be in yr 11 when we go in 2018 ( right at the start of the year though )

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Lol. Sorry I meant to say she will be in year 11 when we go not 9! She's in year 9 now, I think I got confused because we call it fifth year in our school like the "olden days!" That's why I was a bit worried about the 2 days of but I'm hoping if she has a little revision to do she can do this on the flights? Her mocks will be in January so 2 months later (fingers crossed not to much impact) I'll let school know what's happening and they can help keep her up to date.

Kat 😀

[Kat11]

Originally Posted by TTinker

We did our first diy last year and I was honestly terrified I made all the arrangements so I did feel the the total responsibility rested on my shoulders but it was perfect and I'm so happy I bit the bullet because it meant we'd saved enough to go again this year!

In regards to your daughter, if she'll be in year 9 with good grades and good attendance then I can't see it impacting her, especially if the days are before half term, most schools wind down then.

Our DD will have 3 days off this year but she has 100% attendance, A*. She will be choosing her options in a few days so this will be done before we go and will have all her homework emailed... although teachers have said it's unlikely they'll set any that week anyway. So I wouldn't worry too much, if she was ill she'd catch up I'm sure

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Thank you for those words of encouragement TTinker, we've been 3 times before and always booked a package, but when I saw the TC flights at those prices I thought maybe I can?! I think I'll need to write a list of things to do over the next 20 months! (haha not long to wait 😉 )

We are travelling with my sil, bil and nephew. So trying to keep costs down especially knowing that Disney prices are likely to be up next year.

My Dd is a pretty solid student and with it being at the beginning of the academic year it'll be ok?

Kat😃

[mrsbenny]

Just checked Thomas cook for end of October 2018 and they have some good prices! Is the luggage included?

[Kat11]

Yes 23kg hold luggage and 6kg hand luggage. This is economy you get more if you book PE.

Kat

[mrsbenny]

That's really good we are looking at going October 2019 so I will be checking this time next year to book!

[2littleboys]

Oh no! I can get flights from us from Manchester last week of school in June for £409! That would mean the kids would only miss the last week, I am so tempted to book!

[mulv2222]

I can't see flights for Oct 18 - where am i going wrong?

[Kat11]

Originally Posted by mulv2222

I can't see flights for Oct 18 - where am i going wrong?

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thomascookairlines

Flights only have got their own website it's not on the regular Thomas Cook holiday website.

Kat

[Kat11]

Originally Posted by 2littleboys

Oh no! I can get flights from us from Manchester last week of school in June for £409! That would mean the kids would only miss the last week, I am so tempted to book!

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Lol. Not that I want to encourage you but if your a family of 4 with 2 kids under 16 that brings it down to £373pp!

Kat