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Since P & I are getting hitched, we figured it was high time to bring the O’Donnell’s and Savage’s together for the first time but with all the budgeting going on surrounding ‘The Big Day’ the cost of flights this time around was something I was trying to be more conscious of. In addition, some events transpired that have me in London in the days leading up to our epic “family summit” (as P keeps calling it).

So the Savages of Cork booked their trip, and about a week ago P managed to get a fantastic deal with Lufthansa (our preferred airline because of the points) flying non-stop on the Thursday (while I’m still stuck in London), and I was still left on this side of the pond feeling stressed out as I’m half the reason this trip is happening at all. Plus, I’m so excited for P’s parents to see my hometown and of course to get to know my family and friends.

Well, today was finally the day and I’m glad I waited! My London trip was confirmed last Friday but I held out over the weekend on booking anything because I’d recently read that the best days of the week to book flights were Tuesdays/Wednesdays. I’d seen my flight, the one that allows me to fly from London on Thursday night, meaning I get an extra day of holiday and don’t have to spend it flying for 510 Euro. Not too bad, but I held out hope. I just booked it this morning for 465! What a steal! I’m delighted.

Needless to say, I normally wouldn’t book this late (our trip is in 9 weeks) but it has turned out wonderfully and I can’t wait for our trip (more on that in another post)!!!