Can I point out that good deals are available on other airlines, as long as you have a good travel agent, and book in advance. Ok we all (Dad, Mum and the three kids), want to (are going to) spend Xmas in London. We are flying from Amsterdam to London and return to Amsterdam with BMI, at the rate of 146 guilders per child/return/confirmed and 218 guilders per adult/return/confirmed. I cant do much better than that on a staff ticket, with no assurance of travel. So what i am saying is shop around, deals ARE out there.