FIRE CHIEF BUBBA Posted September 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). They will be dropping us into FLL. We are going in a couple days in advanced and staying at Hilton in Miami. The airport in Miami was only 6 miles to hotel now we are little over 30 miles. Anyone know the cost to taxi from FLL to Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). They will be dropping us into FLL. We are going in a couple days in advanced and staying at Hilton in Miami. The airport in Miami was only 6 miles to hotel now we are little over 30 miles. Anyone know the cost to taxi from FLL to Miami? because of the change, you should be able to cancel. Look into booking your own flight to MIA. Cost for taxi or towncar is around $70- $80. Shuttles available for $15 or $20 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE CHIEF BUBBA Posted September 2, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Got a great fare $$ for flight $235 round trip Chicago to Miami they will still fly us for same amount Chicago to Fll. I checked on new flight was $500 Think I will look into Shuttle for 4 of us. Looks like a cab is about $70 and we will still be dollars ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted September 2, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Try calling SAS Shuttle. It should be a whole lot cheaper than a taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted September 2, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yes, SAS is great, realibable and cheap. It is $15 pp each way from FLL to Miami and from port of Miami back to FLL. Try ridesas.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikkycat Posted September 2, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Gary, you've given me quite a startle. I'm flying Air Tran (which is what I think you mean - there used to be an airline called ATA but they went out of business a few years ago). But I checked the schedule and apparently Air Tran is still flying from Baltimore to Miami, not FLL. Good luck with your arrangements - and we'll see you in November! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalDiamond Posted September 2, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If cost is an issue, you can take a free shuttle from FLL airport to the Tri-Rail station. Take the train from FLL to MIA for around $5 per person, and then a free shuttle to MIA airport from there. Then your hotel shuttle could pick you up at MIA airport (unless they are willing to pick you up at the tri-rail station...?). Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not really bad. You can go to www.tri-rail.com for schedules and more info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargieWY Posted September 2, 2010 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). ATA (American Trans Air) went out of business over 2 years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE CHIEF BUBBA Posted September 2, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks!!! Rate on SAS is $13.. just checked with them.. AirTrans _ATA is dropping Miami in OCT. They use to be the Fun Jet Line to Vegas.. Look forward to seeing eveyone in Nov.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 2, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2010 You could always look into booking a different flight that DOES go to Miami.....there should be no penalty since they cancelled the flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 2, 2010 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If cost is an issue, you can take a free shuttle from FLL airport to the Tri-Rail station. Take the train from FLL to MIA for around $5 per person, and then a free shuttle to MIA airport from there. Then your hotel shuttle could pick you up at MIA airport (unless they are willing to pick you up at the tri-rail station...?). Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not really bad. You can go to www.tri-rail.com for schedules and more info! Not very practical on weekends. Trains don't run very frequently and the shuttle from the airport calls for a 45 minute wait from the time they drop you off til the southbound train arrives. And that's provided that you can make the shuttle. In my situation I would need to take a cab to the Tri-Rail station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted September 2, 2010 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks!!! Rate on SAS is $13.. just checked with them.. AirTrans _ATA is dropping Miami in OCT. They use to be the Fun Jet Line to Vegas.. Look forward to seeing eveyone in Nov.. ATA and AirTran Airways are completely different/unrelated airlines (and as mentioned ATA no longer exists). AirTran will no longer be flying MDY(Midway Airport in Chicago) to MIA (Miami), but they still will have a presence in MIA for routes involving other cities. They offer one stop service from MDY to FLL (Ft. Lauderdale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana541 Posted September 2, 2010 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). They will be dropping us into FLL. We are going in a couple days in advanced and staying at Hilton in Miami. The airport in Miami was only 6 miles to hotel now we are little over 30 miles. Anyone know the cost to taxi from FLL to Miami? We took a cab and paid $40 bucks plus tip to the Marriott in down on the water. The cab ride took about 30 min.; Oh almost forgot our cab was actually from the Cruise Terminal and not the airport in Fort Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana541 Posted September 2, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If cost is an issue, you can take a free shuttle from FLL airport to the Tri-Rail station. Take the train from FLL to MIA for around $5 per person, and then a free shuttle to MIA airport from there. Then your hotel shuttle could pick you up at MIA airport (unless they are willing to pick you up at the tri-rail station...?). Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not really bad. You can go to www.tri-rail.com for schedules and more info! A shuttle or 30 min cab ride is so so so much easier and less complicated!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE CHIEF BUBBA Posted September 2, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Air Trans is what I meant..I know ATA is gone..SORRY!! WIll use SAS>> Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsGermy Posted September 2, 2010 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Air Trans is what I meant..I know ATA is gone..SORRY!! LOL... you have to ignore some of the know-it-all's in the community. :D Have fun on your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted September 2, 2010 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2010 LOL... you have to ignore some of the know-it-all's in the community. :D Have fun on your cruise! My, how rude. I was clarifying something that was confusing in the OP's post. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted September 2, 2010 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2010 What surely it is the "Know it Alls" that people seek with their questions, otherwise nobody would get a correct answer to anything.:confused::D LOL... you have to ignore some of the know-it-all's in the community. :D Have fun on your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE CHIEF BUBBA Posted September 2, 2010 Author #19 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks all and yes..LOL.. Sorry for the mis understanding on air lines..anyway looking forward to all that will be on board with us..KEEP THE COLD ONES COMING!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted September 2, 2010 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks all and yes..LOL.. Sorry for the mis understanding on air lines..anyway looking forward to all that will be on board with us..KEEP THE COLD ONES COMING!!!!!!!! No need to apologize. I just made my post to clarify things for others reading the thread. Somebody else flying Air Tran to Miami (from a city other than Chicago) may have become alarmed thinking that their flight was now going to FLL instead as well. Also, when I saw your post I immediately checked some travel websites for you to compare the fare you had to fares on other airlines to try and find a flight into Miami for you at a comprable choice and to see if the airline you booked on was offering any type of transportation from FLL to MIA - so I also was clarifying the correct airline in case others were also doing some research on this. Unfortunately I was not able to find you a cheaper fare - you did get a great rate and SAS Shuttle is not too much money, so you are in good shape. Have a great trip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted September 2, 2010 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2010 One solution is to rent a car in FLL and return it in Miami. That way you can see the sights or just head directly to Miami. The drive is easy - straight down the Interstate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubevnj Posted September 2, 2010 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I hear Braniff has good deals now to Fla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyourtoes Posted September 2, 2010 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ATA (American Trans Air) went out of business over 2 years ago! Maybe that's why they don't go into Miami anymore:D I couldn't resist that one. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted September 3, 2010 #24 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Air Trans is what I meant..I know ATA is gone..SORRY!! WIll use SAS>> Thanks Thanks all and yes..LOL.. Sorry for the mis understanding on air lines..anyway looking forward to all that will be on board with us..KEEP THE COLD ONES COMING!!!!!!!! OK I'm going to verify EXACTLY what you mean. To the best of my knowledge ATA is gone. I have never heard of Air Trans. Do you mean Air Tran? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyride21 Posted September 3, 2010 #25 Share Posted September 3, 2010 ATA and AirTran Airways are completely different/unrelated airlines (and as mentioned ATA no longer exists). AirTran will no longer be flying MDY(Midway Airport in Chicago) to MIA (Miami), but they still will have a presence in MIA for routes involving other cities. They offer one stop service from MDY to FLL (Ft. Lauderdale). Just a clarification to your clarification...the airport code for Chicago Midway is MDW...MDY is on Midway Island, a US territory near the International Date Line. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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