London Stop-Over

kerri_gt

We used Trailfinders for multi flights last year, they did charge for the service but we needed 5 flights booking and they came up with options the likes of Expedia couldn't show. They also advised that their system wouldn't allow flights to be booked without enough connecting time between them. That said we had a VERY tight turnaround in Singapore (an hour to land and change terminals) - was a real rush and wouldn't necessarily feel comfortable doing that again.

bobbyhibs

hi
Unsure if this helps the O.P but there are other airlines that fly from edinburgh to new york but fly direct, which means no layover-worrying about getting a connecting flight, though im sure prices may be of concern(if the O.P found a good price with expedia that is)

american airlines, they fly from edinburgh to jfk direct(unsure about days they fly though).edin-10 10am -jfk 12 45 pm (ny time)

Delta airlines also fly to jfk -unsure what days they fly though.

united airlines fly to newark daily -think they are 925am edin - newark 12noon ny(and return flight are daily too 8pm ny time)
7 25am next day edinburgh time.
My brother and I in the last 2 years have flown united to newark ,with edinburgh being our local airport it suited us,

hope this helps

dawyldthing

You might be better pricing it seperate Edinburgh to London, London to ny and check direct but have a look on skyscanner as it will show the variety of flights and prices and flight times

PeacefulWaters

dawyldthing wrote: »

You might be better pricing it seperate Edinburgh to London, London to ny and check direct but have a look on skyscanner as it will show the variety of flights and prices and flight times

If you book as two separate tickets and your first plane let's you down causing you to miss your transatlantic flight this approach could drop you in it big time.

dawyldthing

PeacefulWaters wrote: »

If you book as two separate tickets and your first plane let's you down causing you to miss your transatlantic flight this approach could drop you in it big time.

But you give yourself plenty of time. I did it to Australia last year and went via Dublin. Saved a few hundred even with the extra ryanair flight. No harm in sitting waiting a few hours if it saves you money

Murphy_The_Cat

dawyldthing wrote: »

But you give yourself plenty of time. I did it to Australia last year and went via Dublin. Saved a few hundred even with the extra ryanair flight. No harm in sitting waiting a few hours if it saves you money

As long as you are fully aware of the pitfalls (as well as the benefits), I agree with you.

dawyldthing

Murphy_The_Cat wrote: »

As long as you are fully aware of the pitfalls (as well as the benefits), I agree with you.

There's pitfalls with everything aren't there. I had a look for August and there wasn't that much in it between either london or Edinburgh but if you look on skyscanner i found it easier to see the difference in transfers times. Plus if you have a works portal or go through one of the cashbacks sites you might get money off too

richardw

PeacefulWaters wrote: »

If you book as two separate tickets and your first plane let's you down causing you to miss your transatlantic flight this approach could drop you in it big time.

In what exactly ?

John259

richardw wrote: »

In what exactly ?

You lose the second flight, with no compensation. So you're stuck in an intermediate airport and have to purchase another flight.

Whether you're happy to take that risk or not is up to you. Obviously building in a longer gap between flights (such as overnight) reduces the risk.

Just be sure to understand the possible implications should things go wrong.

PeacefulWaters

richardw wrote: »

In what exactly ?

I'd have thought you'd know.

Losing your transatlantic flights and having to make expensive alternative arrangements or writing off your trip.

I've been quite happy to risk it for cheap long haul business class via Dublin and Helsinki. Utilising an overnight stay after the initial flight. The rewards in terms of fare savings can be well over £1,000 per person.

I'd be very uncomfortable utilising a same day flight out of Edinburgh risking a foggy day and loss of the most expensive bits of the journey. The rewards in terms of fare savings, perhaps £50?

Risk v Reward. £50 saved isn't enough for me to risk my holiday for.