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by: CartmanUK35 Active Indicator LED Icon 4 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 11:50am  
... does anyone work for, or know someone who works for united and has access to any significant discount on flights? I am trying to get back to the UK to mend the rift in my family but flights are more than double what they cost when I moved here in 2011 and I don't have that kind of money, I just don't have any other hope of getting things sorted out if I can't get out there and it's hard getting through the day with things staying how they are. 4951
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:03pm  
... does anyone work for, or know someone who works for united and has access to any significant discount on flights? I am trying to get back to the UK to mend the rift in my family but flights are more than double what they cost when I moved here in 2011 and I don't have that kind of money, I just don't have any other hope of getting things sorted out if I can't get out there and it's hard getting through the day with things staying how they are.
 
@CartmanUK35:  I hope you make it back and that the problem is solved.  Life is too short for family members to argue.
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Jpgurl Active Indicator LED Icon 18
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:03pm  
I know peeps in the industry but no one willing to part with their perks.
I suggest Skype- not the same as in person but is better than nothing 4951
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cgm10sne1 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:04pm  
Well.....I don't think airline employees can give you flight discounts. However, if you know anyone who works for any major airlines you can beg for a buddy pass. You will be flying standby. Crapshoot if you get on a flight. Round trip would run around 400-600 round trip. Hope you get home @cartmanuk35 4951
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cgm10sne1 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:07pm  
Purchase the ticket on a credit card.....get a second job for a few weeks and pay it off asap. Just another option. Skype suggestion was good! 4951
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CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:07pm  
I know first hand the distraction, worry and hurt that family estrangement can bring. So best of luck @CartmanUK35.Sorry to say I don't know anyone.Maybe I have some stupid advise for your stupid question...Have you tried the discount sites? kayak, priceline, orbit, expedia? 4951
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donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:08pm  
I recall previous threads where you had financial difficulties and needed help from others for debt and basic living expenses. Seems like a pattern forming.
 
If you could open your creative process, make a small investment of time and training for yourself and family, utilize Skype, then you could connect with everyone without the expense of flight and might be a tremendous money saver.
 
Dishonestly using someone else's corporate and family discounts, just doesn't seem to be the way to start off a "repair" trip.
 
Learning to live within your means is a very rewarding life process. 4951
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CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:19pm  
Don't listen to her, she is just mad that she can't do a good british accent. Check trip advisor they have some cheaper (by comparison) flights but you might have to get to New York to get one. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:21pm  
I will say I have used buddy passes from friends in the recent past, but they were good friends not someone off of Craig's List. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:33pm  
Are you still a British citizen? If so contact the UK Consulate and tell them of your situation and they will cover your flight but not a guarantee as it is by case to case basis. If you are not a UK citizen well you might have to work hard for the ticket. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:42pm  
I will admit that I can't think of a circumstance that I would do this and from a financial viewpoint it's bad advice.  But, if you are desperate and it's affecting you to the point that your job could be at risk, it might be worth it.Can you borrow from your 401K? 4951
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J2911 Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:48pm  
Could a family member pay half of the ticket?
 
If not, I would just put it on a credit card and pay it off with haste! 4951
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donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:48pm  
Are you still a British citizen? If so contact the UK Consulate and tell them of your situation and they will cover your flight but not a guarantee as it is by case to case basis
 
@CBP210: The beggar behavior should not be encouraged for any reason. People have tried to in the past to convince him to grow up, live within his means, stop the begging and stand on his own two feet. Apparently, the efforts failed, since he is at it again.
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:52pm  
Gotta look harder....  Just for grins I googled Houston to London and found a fare for $695.00.  Granted it is not United however they are one of the most expensive these days.  So why not find a cheaper fare with another airline?  They are out there.If a person is in such dire straits they cannot afford a $695.00 "emergency" they need to spend more time getting their "ducks" in a row, 4951
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donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:53pm  
I will admit that I can't think of a circumstance that I would do this and from a financial viewpoint it's bad advice.  But, if you are desperate and it's affecting you to the point that your job could be at risk, it might be worth it.Can you borrow from your 401K?
 
@MarT: I think that is just dramatics and part of the beggar mentality to get the end result, which is someone's buddy pass. If the stress of family fighting is affecting work, then call the involved family members, talk it out, then seek therapy personally and learn to separate personal from work. 4951
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JerryJustice Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 7 years ago   Jul 27, '16 12:55pm  
I keep an emergency fund for these type of situations $1500 at least in there at all times.Good luck! 4951
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