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Desperate and random pls help
scotdebs
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Ok so have had LBM and dealing with it but have been dealt a real blow
My dad lives in US and I got call yesterday to say he has been taken into hospital and is in very bad way I need to get there an just dont know how - cheapest flight I can find is £1200!!! That that is with about 3 changeovers - I don't care I would change over 6 times if that's what it takes
In summary have about £400 "saved" and couple hundred pounds head room on 2 credit cards I'm going to try the bank tomorrow don't fancy my chances but....... Think I am going to end having to go down a high cost loan provider to get there but any suggestions on how to minimise the damage or source a really cheap flight ( Florida) appreciated
Am out of my mind with worry I'm an only child and the only family he has
Thank you
My dad lives in US and I got call yesterday to say he has been taken into hospital and is in very bad way I need to get there an just dont know how - cheapest flight I can find is £1200!!! That that is with about 3 changeovers - I don't care I would change over 6 times if that's what it takes
In summary have about £400 "saved" and couple hundred pounds head room on 2 credit cards I'm going to try the bank tomorrow don't fancy my chances but....... Think I am going to end having to go down a high cost loan provider to get there but any suggestions on how to minimise the damage or source a really cheap flight ( Florida) appreciated
Am out of my mind with worry I'm an only child and the only family he has
Thank you
CC debt Aug 2018 £50.2K
CC debt Nov 2018 £48.6K
CC debt Nov 2018 £48.6K
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Goes with out saying of there was anyone I could ask for the money I wouldCC debt Aug 2018 £50.2K
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Where in Florida are you looking to fly?MBNA [STRIKE]£2,029[/STRIKE] £1,145 Virgin [STRIKE]£8,712[/STRIKE] £7,957 Sainsbury [STRIKE]£6,870[/STRIKE] £5,575 M&S [STRIKE]£10,016[/STRIKE] £9,690 Barclaycard [STRIKE]£11,951[/STRIKE] £11,628 CTC [STRIKE]£7,629[/STRIKE] £6,789 Mortgage £[STRIKE]182,828[/STRIKE] £171,670
LBM Dec12 excl mort 47,207/42,784 Dec13
Excl mortg and CTC 39,578/35,995 Dec13
Incl mortg 230,035/214,454 Dec13
Extra payment a week:this week £0 / YTD£1,457.550 -
Julie anywhere to the south Miami, Fort Lauderdale or west palm beach - Orlando etc are 4 hours awayCC debt Aug 2018 £50.2K
CC debt Nov 2018 £48.6K0 -
Have you tried looking for a last minute package deal? You don't have to use the whole package.MBNA [STRIKE]£2,029[/STRIKE] £1,145 Virgin [STRIKE]£8,712[/STRIKE] £7,957 Sainsbury [STRIKE]£6,870[/STRIKE] £5,575 M&S [STRIKE]£10,016[/STRIKE] £9,690 Barclaycard [STRIKE]£11,951[/STRIKE] £11,628 CTC [STRIKE]£7,629[/STRIKE] £6,789 Mortgage £[STRIKE]182,828[/STRIKE] £171,670
LBM Dec12 excl mort 47,207/42,784 Dec13
Excl mortg and CTC 39,578/35,995 Dec13
Incl mortg 230,035/214,454 Dec13
Extra payment a week:this week £0 / YTD£1,457.550 -
I am sorry to hear the news about your Dad.
I would suggest you post on the Overseas Holiday's and Travel Planning board to ask about cheap flights.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28The first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.
Lad
Pronunciation: /læd/
Forms:ME–15 ladde, 15–17 Sc. lawd, 16 ladd, ME– lad.
Etymology:Middle English ladde, of obscure origin
c. A stable-groom of any age; also, a female one.0 -
Yes tried sky scanner - last minute.com cheap flights .com the fact it just into the school holidays I think is not helpingCC debt Aug 2018 £50.2K
CC debt Nov 2018 £48.6K0 -
Debs, where r u flying from ?Its just a bad day, Not a bad life .. :cool:0
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If you live anywhere near an airport it might be worth packing your case and going and waiting for a standby ticket which will be cheaper than booking in even a bit in advance.The first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.
Lad
Pronunciation: /læd/
Forms:ME–15 ladde, 15–17 Sc. lawd, 16 ladd, ME– lad.
Etymology:Middle English ladde, of obscure origin
c. A stable-groom of any age; also, a female one.0 -
I've just had a look at lastminute.com and there's a flight 22 July from Heathrow to Miami for £871.
Could you get a cheap flight to Orlando then an internal transfer?MBNA [STRIKE]£2,029[/STRIKE] £1,145 Virgin [STRIKE]£8,712[/STRIKE] £7,957 Sainsbury [STRIKE]£6,870[/STRIKE] £5,575 M&S [STRIKE]£10,016[/STRIKE] £9,690 Barclaycard [STRIKE]£11,951[/STRIKE] £11,628 CTC [STRIKE]£7,629[/STRIKE] £6,789 Mortgage £[STRIKE]182,828[/STRIKE] £171,670
LBM Dec12 excl mort 47,207/42,784 Dec13
Excl mortg and CTC 39,578/35,995 Dec13
Incl mortg 230,035/214,454 Dec13
Extra payment a week:this week £0 / YTD£1,457.550 -
I'm in Scotland but thinking would be best to flay a low cost airline to any of the main hubs down south and go from thereCC debt Aug 2018 £50.2K
CC debt Nov 2018 £48.6K0
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