I just had some really bad news, my grand mother just passed away. I need to go to sweden for the funeral this Thursday, does any one know if I can get some help to pay the the flight to sweden? Its really expansive with such short notice... But does any one know if I can get any kind discount from the flight company?
Im in a bit of shock at the moment so this is may be a quite harsch question...
On your way back, grab the Copenhagen to Basel Airport rtn on a mere DKK564 with Swiss.
We flew recently to Göteborg, and the cheapest options we found were KLM via Amsterdam or Air Berlin via Hamburg I think...direct options were swiss (very expensive), possibly scandinavian and city airlines.
Last minute airfares are always a challenge. You could also try just turning up at the airport and seeing what they can do for you on 'standby'...
It could be theoretically useful to see if you can book the tickets from the Swedish end - in Swedish Kronor - the currency definitely has dropped against the CHF in the past 6 months...
Airlines have what is called a "Bereavement fare", they usually require you send in supporting documents like a Death certificate. Sometimes however, the regular fare can be cheaper than the "Bereavement fare".
Good luck.
When my brother died very suddenly in the middle of the summer holidays Flights were fully booked but one of the travel agents, when I explained, said he'd ring around for me if I liked. He found me a flight and I was able to pick up the ticket at the airport. I've never forgotten his kindness (this was in 1989). Maybe someone can do the same for you.
Thinking of you.
I've used it once, as they don't really fly to Stockholm but rather to Nykoping, and I actually needed to go to Nykoping!
And Bergamo is only 30 minutes more than the other Milanese airports (Linate, Malpensa), so it was worth it.
Tom
Assuming your company booking agency is closed until Monday, I'd start acting on the good suggestions already put forward to you on this thread and get in touch with the airlines / rail company soonest.
Also, what about asking for assistance from your employers / HR division? Maybe they can give you a salary advance to pay for your travel and deduct it in stages?
Can your family and friends in Sweden help at all? Perhaps someone could book the flight for you from there instead?
Hope it all works out whatever you choose to do.
Tom