Flights
We chose the date of our wedding for a couple of reasons. The most important reason we chose April was because of the balance between flight prices and weather. In the winter flights are less expensive , but it's cold and raining. The weather is better in May and June, but the costs of flights are astronomical and there are more tourists, so the city wouldn't feel quite as intimate. Finally, Ian picked the date and time because of the numbers. It's at 1:00 pm on the 23 day of the 4th month in the 2005, or 12345.
But this post is supposed to be about flights. There are a number of good search engines for flights. Looking in April, Travelocity has round trip flights any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in April or May, from Kansas City or Wichita to Amsterdam, starting at $621 per person. From Denver, the fares start at $655 per person, from Minneapolis $595, and from Rochester, NY or Houston it's $521.
If you find cheaper fares, let me know and I'll post them. Also, I haven't checked from Japan, Australia or South America. Anyone having good fares from any of these countries, let me know and I'll pass them on.
As to when to book, I'm not sure. Frequently flights go down a bit about 3-4 months from the departure date, then they start to climb again as the date gets closer. It would be worth monitoring. As to airlines, from the Midwest I like British Air the best, followed by United and then the others.
Again, let me know if you find good deals or have a question. Oh - and for those who aren't sure they're coming yet but think they might - go ahead get a passport if you don't have one yet. It will save the frustration of wondering if it will get there in time if you wait until before you go.
As for housing, I'm still looking into hotels and hostels. For those who know you're going to be coming and would like housing with our friends, let me know and we'll match you to someone here and give you their email address or contact information.
If there's anything else you want to know about, send me an email or post your comments!
But this post is supposed to be about flights. There are a number of good search engines for flights. Looking in April, Travelocity has round trip flights any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in April or May, from Kansas City or Wichita to Amsterdam, starting at $621 per person. From Denver, the fares start at $655 per person, from Minneapolis $595, and from Rochester, NY or Houston it's $521.
If you find cheaper fares, let me know and I'll post them. Also, I haven't checked from Japan, Australia or South America. Anyone having good fares from any of these countries, let me know and I'll pass them on.
As to when to book, I'm not sure. Frequently flights go down a bit about 3-4 months from the departure date, then they start to climb again as the date gets closer. It would be worth monitoring. As to airlines, from the Midwest I like British Air the best, followed by United and then the others.
Again, let me know if you find good deals or have a question. Oh - and for those who aren't sure they're coming yet but think they might - go ahead get a passport if you don't have one yet. It will save the frustration of wondering if it will get there in time if you wait until before you go.
As for housing, I'm still looking into hotels and hostels. For those who know you're going to be coming and would like housing with our friends, let me know and we'll match you to someone here and give you their email address or contact information.
If there's anything else you want to know about, send me an email or post your comments!
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