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[Lalilu]

Looking at booking Gatwick north PI for august.
Coming up at £80 for a family room atm is it likely to drop?

[tocpe321]

It may drop. Is the rate cancellable? If so maybe book it now and then keep it under review.

[AliceCooper9]

last year we got a family room for £47 although it was a Wednesday night.
so it is possible it might drop a bit.

[dreamadream]

I have found there is no reason or rhyme to their prices. They tend to be cheaper far in advance but often not...
Now I just go with a price I am happy with and accept I may win or lose

[KarenG]

I wouldn’t book yet, in case your flight changes to (for example) Heathrow - which I think is possible. We don’t know what BA’s plans are for Gatwick (I’m guessing that’s who your flight is with).

Plus the price is quite high

[Simon & Suzann]

Originally Posted by KarenG

I wouldn’t book yet, in case your flight changes to (for example) Heathrow - which I think is possible. We don’t know what BA’s plans are for Gatwick (I’m guessing that’s who your flight is with).

Plus the price is quite high

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Totally agree and we've held back but how long to wait though is the question as we also need to book well in advance to get decent deals. Had some cracking prices booking way in advance but that would be wasted if things change like you said. Plus parking at Gatwick is another thing we book well in advance to get best deals.

It's too far for us to travel on the day and too many risky what ifs could happen so need to book rooms the night before. Plus parking at Gatwick or a mini bus. If left too late you either pay a premium or can't get them.

When I spoke to BA when booking our flights for next Aug I explained we're coming from South Wales so need to book rooms etc. I asked was there any info on the Gatwick Heathrow rumour. She said they have all heard it but nothing is official but she did say can u book hotel on a free cancellation. I did say so are u trying to say something indirectly but she seemed genuine in saying no but she totally gets our problem.

[KarenG]

Originally Posted by Simon & Suzann

Totally agree and we've held back but how long to wait though is the question as we also need to book well in advance to get decent deals. Had some cracking prices booking way in advance but that would be wasted if things change like you said. Plus parking at Gatwick is another thing we book well in advance to get best deals.

It's too far for us to travel on the day and too many risky what ifs could happen so need to book rooms the night before. Plus parking at Gatwick or a mini bus. If left too late you either pay a premium or can't get them.

When I spoke to BA when booking our flights for next Aug I explained we're coming from South Wales so need to book rooms etc. I asked was there any info on the Gatwick Heathrow rumour. She said they have all heard it but nothing is official but she did say can u book hotel on a free cancellation. I did say so are u trying to say something indirectly but she seemed genuine in saying no but she totally gets our problem.

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I completely understand the ‘it’s too far to travel on the day’ thing. We are in Devon and in theory Gatwick is only three and a half hours away but we’ve had a few times when it’s taken six or seven hours 😢

The only thing I would say is... I don’t think any of us can possibly guess whether decent deals should be booked early or not to get a good price. I know that would have usually been the case in the past! But things like car parking, hotels, I’m just not sure. I would expect a lot of businesses will have to shut around Gatwick as the passenger numbers aren’t there currently as they once were (and who knows when that will change). So another possibility is that you commit to a hotel / parking area and it closes. Personally I would be waiting until much much closer to book due to all of those reasons.

[Simon & Suzann]

Originally Posted by KarenG

I completely understand the ‘it’s too far to travel on the day’ thing. We are in Devon and in theory Gatwick is only three and a half hours away but we’ve had a few times when it’s taken six or seven hours 😢

The only thing I would say is... I don’t think any of us can possibly guess whether decent deals should be booked early or not to get a good price. I know that would have usually been the case in the past! But things like car parking, hotels, I’m just not sure. I would expect a lot of businesses will have to shut around Gatwick as the passenger numbers aren’t there currently as they once were (and who knows when that will change). So another possibility is that you commit to a hotel / parking area and it closes. Personally I would be waiting until much much closer to book due to all of those reasons.

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Yeah totally agree with u. In the past we've booked hotels and car parking without even thinking about airport changing. We've always taken a punt thinking if we can't go for a reason on our side then we could just write off the hotel and car parking or possibly sell on. Then hopefully insurance covers flights etc if a good reason not to go.

Now we do think of these things and then thought they'd have to give plenty of notice for something that big. Nope, on the phone she said it's just 24 hours which shocked me.

Gonna book flexi rooms we can cancel. Which will prob negate any early bird savings lol.

[Hannah]

That's actually a really good point. We are flying with BA from Gatwick at the moment, but I've booked a flexible rate room for Heathrow as well, just in case they change our flight! So thank you!

[7SeasSailor]

I have booked the PT at Gatwick North for next August for £80 and it was cancellable. If the price drops to about £40 which isn't cancellable then I will go for it and take the risk. I'm already taking a risk booking flights so I can't say that I'm all that bothered about a hotel chain closing and losing less than £100.