CRUISING71 Posted June 3, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2013 We are planning for Allure...the cheapest flight is leaving from FLL to LAX at 9:10am. Do you think we can make it to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandra cruiser Posted June 3, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2013 that s the advice almost all cruise lines give to allow for debarkation,transfers,etc. Even carrying own luggage off,at first debarkation call last Monday.We were STILL in line to leave another ship at 7 30 an NEVER would have made that flight.What can go wrong,will, it seems;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted June 3, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 3, 2013 NO! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted June 3, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2013 You could make it to the airport but could quite possibly still be in the security line when your plane takes off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISING71 Posted June 3, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks...I will see if I can leave out of MIA instead. Any other flight after is $ 304 MORE!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 3, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2013 We are planning for Allure...the cheapest flight is leaving from FLL to LAX at 9:10am. Do you think we can make it to the airport? This flight is too early. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncityjim Posted June 3, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Why spoil a great trip with a frantic rush to try to catch a flight home? Save your stress level and book a later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 3, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Why spoil a great trip with a frantic rush to try to catch a flight home? Always $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted June 3, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks...I will see if I can leave out of MIA instead. Any other flight after is $ 304 MORE!!... The airlines always price those early flights lower knowing they might tempt a few cruisers to buy the tickets. But if you do, you better have a back up plan including a hotel. :rolleyes: Most later flights from FTL are booked full and you might be in store for an extra evening in S. Fl. Actually... if you have the time, you could still save money by spending the night and book that early flight the next day. That's what I'd do.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted June 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Actually... if you have the time, you could still save money by spending the night and book that early flight the next day. That's what I'd do.:D That is great advice! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aria48 Posted June 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted June 4, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Too early. and too much stress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISING71 Posted June 4, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I had to be back to work on Monday or else I would stay and explore FLL and take our time getting home. We are looking into flying into MIA and out of MIA, is there any company that you can recommend for transfer? Thank you Tibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted June 4, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I had to be back to work on Monday or else I would stay and explore FLL and take our time getting home. We are looking into flying into MIA and out of MIA, is there any company that you can recommend for transfer? Thank you Tibby From MIA to Port Everglades? :confused: You have options: A one way rental car from MIA to FLL is likely the cheapest way to get there - and would let you go someplace for breakfast and do some last minute shopping. A taxi will run $85+ QLS transportation (www.qualitylimoservice.com ), MJS transportation (www.gomjstrans.com ) and Go Airport Shuttle (http://goairportshuttle.com/) are FLL based shuttle services with reasonable prices American SHuttle is based in side MIA (www.americanshuttle.com ) Larry's Limos has been suggested on these boards for Miami service - probably comparable to taxi fares, but hopefully a much nicer ride. If you want to save $$ and have all day try the commuter train: http://www.tri-rail.com/ Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted June 4, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Actually... if you have the time, you could still save money by spending the night and book that early flight the next day. That's what I'd do.:DOutstanding advice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted June 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Outstanding advice!! Problem is OP has to be back to work Monday.....:(:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISING71 Posted June 5, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted June 5, 2013 John, As always...thank you for the info. I checked qsl and sas, they only transfer from FLL to port of Miami and vice versa but not from Mia to FLL. Thanks, tibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted June 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 5, 2013 John, As always...thank you for the info. I checked qsl and sas, they only transfer from FLL to port of Miami and vice versa but not from Mia to FLL. Thanks, tibby I knew SAS did not service MIA, but QLS used to - guess things are changing. :confused: Good luck with the other options! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobocasey Posted June 5, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 5, 2013 We use tri rail easy if you are not rushed for time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted June 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 5, 2013 The airlines always price those early flights lower knowing they might tempt a few cruisers to buy the tickets. Airlines base their fares on many different things, but I highly doubt one of the factors is to "tempt a few cruisers"..........:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted June 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Airlines base their fares on many different things, but I highly doubt one of the factors is to "tempt a few cruisers"..........:rolleyes: Obviously. It was said tongue in cheek....knowing that many cruisers come here with the same question because of those low cost flights ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted June 5, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So glad you are heeding the advice of other posters. That early of a flight? Much to risky if not impossible. Flying in and out of Miami is a wise alternative. I have read about many ways of getting to MIA from the port here on these boards, if you care to scan through other posts. Even an expensive taxi or limousine wouldn't cost as much as a later flight out of FLL, so if you can't enjoy an extra night in Lauderdale, a luxury ride to MIA might be a great option, if you can swing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted June 5, 2013 #23 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Obviously. It was said tongue in cheek....knowing that many cruisers come here with the same question because of those low cost flights ;) OK, sorry;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejobman Posted June 6, 2013 #24 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Would never take the chance. It's too early. 10am is too early too.... I recently came back into port in Ft. Lauderdale and there was a fire in the port area (customs shut all arrivals down) so even though our ship was an hour early arriving...we did not walk off the ship until 9:30am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madge57 Posted June 7, 2013 #25 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I have to ask!! What about a 12:45?/ port of Miami to FLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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