Mileage Run Deals - Help me with emergency flight!!!

Just received news that my grandmother has terminal cancer, between 2 - 4 weeks left.. :( My dad and I are going no matter the price of ticket. My mom, sister and her twin daughters (17 months) would like to travel but only if the price of ticket is less than $500 for each adult.

I am looking for something in these dates. March 18-19 to March 26-27!!! I search overnight using Itasoftware but it seems they are not bookable yet. I have also used Kayak & Mobissimo.

I would prefer Lacsa/Taca or a United flight codeshare with those two airlines.

Thanks in advance.

LAX - GUA Roundtrip
March 18-19 to March 26-27

Lacsa is $423 r/t:

Los Angeles, CA to Guatemala City, Guatemala: 2193 miles 4 hrs 35 min
LACSA LACSA Flight LR641 on an Airbus A320 (jet) in coach class
(operated by LACSA)
(breakfast)

Departs Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Wed, Mar 19 2:00a 4 hrs 35 min
Arrives Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) 7:35a
Note: The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guatemala City (GUA) leaves early in the morning.

Guatemala City, Guatemala to Los Angeles, CA: 2193 miles 5 hrs 10 min
LACSA LACSA Flight LR640 on an Airbus A320 (jet) in coach class
(operated by LACSA)
(dinner)

Departs Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) Wed, Mar 26 8:20p 5 hrs 10 min
Arrives Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Thur, Mar 27 12:30a

Which website did you used to search?

ITAsoftware.com. If it won't book online just call them and feed them the flights.

I tried calling them overnight, but couldn't figure what info to give them exactly other than the dates!!!

I tried calling them overnight, but couldn't figure what info to give them exactly other than the dates!!!

Flight numbers and booking class.

What were they quoting you on the phone? How many people are you looking to put on this one reservation?

They told me $632 per adult and $302 per infant.

I want to put a total of 4 passengers on the reservation

1. American Airlines from LAS to GUA $397.80

2. Go to priceline.com and make a bid for the dates you want and see if you get a fare that works. Priceline bid are on the BASE fare, so research what base fare you want (not including taxes ++) and make a bid. The infant rules (under age 2) may vary from carrier to carrier.

3. Using HOTWIRE on the dates you posted (LAX), the fare including all taxes comes out to $518.30 onboard Copa.

Bid $200 on Priceline and see what they offer you back. I bet they will offer you $325 all in. be careful though they add taxes to your bid which they disclose.

They told me $632 per adult and $302 per infant.

I want to put a total of 4 passengers on the reservation

Found $370.29 on Orbitz using Mexicana


1 traveler, round-trip (10 days , 9 nights) More flight details
Total airfare, taxes and fees: $ 370.29
Tue, Mar 18 Depart: 1:20 pm Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Mexicana 901
1 stop
Arrive: 11:45 pm Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) Mexicana 389

Wed, Mar 26 Depart: 6:45 pm Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) Mexicana 378
1 stop
Arrive: 11:05 am next day Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Mexicana 900

Mod, please move this discussion to another forum... this is neither a MR Deal or a MR Discussion.

You might have better luck splitting up and taking different flights. I am having trouble finding 4 people on the same PNR for a reasonable price.

Try American Airlines - I know that they have bereavement fares for travel when a family member dies - this may work for you as well.

Thanks to everyone for helping. I know is pretty hard to get a decent fare with pretty much all of Latin America having High Season due to Eastern Holidays. My dad and I can travel at any time with a stop, the problem is the other family members with the 17 month old twins.



Didn't know where to post this thread, I thought I would get the most replies here.

Try American Airlines - I know that they have bereavement fares for travel when a family member dies - this may work for you as well.

I agree with this; I recently had to arrange an emergency medical fare for both myself (traveling domestic) and a family member (traveling international). AA was excellent at taking care of the situation and offered 2-day advance fares that equated to a 70% discount compared to the regularly published fares available at that point in both cases.

It is important to note that they do require the hospital and patient name (and what the relation is) for all those travelling so they can make sure it's legitimate.

Just to let you guys know, I just purchase 2 Adults & 2 Infants for $1301.20 total including taxes.

Thanks everyone

As others have noted this really isn't appropriate to MR and since the OP has found his ticket, we can close this thread.

VPescado
MR Forum Moderator

PS. Good Luck to the OP. Things like this are never easy.