MrBanana1240 Posted October 18, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Trying to finalize a cruise for March/April 2015. Conquest for 6 days from FLL. There's a $157 direct flight home the day before Easter! To go 40 minutes later would tack on $140 a person, so you can see my urge to book this flight. I have no issues waking up early, and FTTF is still availiable. On my Freedom crusie, we arrived in FLL at 4:30 AM, and the cruise director said that's routine, between 4 and 6 depending n the island. Who thinks this could work? Or am I putting a little too much hope in myself? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted October 18, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 18, 2014 :eek::eek::eek: NO WAY!!!!!! I would NOT do this. This is WAY too early. I say pay the extra money. I feel confident saying this is IMPOSSIBLE.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted October 18, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 18, 2014 You are not gona make it on time, it really is way too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted October 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) No way. Just off the Glory on Sat and among the first ones off doing self assist with FTTF. Left the ship at 7:10am. Edited October 18, 2014 by firemanbobswife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted October 18, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 18, 2014 No way. I wouldn't even chance the flight 40 minutes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted October 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Plus then if you missed your flight (which I'm 99.999% sure you will), being the day before Easter, the flights will all more than likely be full and you won't be able to get home at all. No way would even I dare to attempt that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMastell Posted October 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 18, 2014 You have about a 1% chance of making this flight. Don't book it. Take care, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdoggCruiser Posted October 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Im the type of cruiser that takes chances with flights after the cruise. I wouldnt even try it. Take a later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogers417 Posted October 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) If you make the flight you will be cc gold! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Edited October 18, 2014 by rogers417 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkneern Posted October 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 18, 2014 No No No....please don't even try! The ship will arrive in port maybe as early as 4 am but you will not be able to get off. Never seen anyone get off before 7a. You would need to be at the airport by 6:30 latest to make that flight. Won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted October 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 18, 2014 You have about a 1% chance of making this flight. Don't book it. Take care, Mike I don't think even 1% chance they will make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBanana1240 Posted October 19, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you all! I found a flight that's just $105 extra pp later in the like, like at 12:30. I'll pay that. Gives me time to get off the ship, sleep in (ish) and go through security. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted October 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2014 That's not even a reasonable plan for flying home. Don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted October 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you all! I found a flight that's just $105 extra pp later in the like, like at 12:30. I'll pay that. Gives me time to get off the ship, sleep in (ish) and go through security. Thanks! We posted at the same time. Glad you found a plan B. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkneern Posted October 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Phew...ok you were making your CC family a little nervous trying to pull that off!! Enjoy your cruise and glad you found a flight home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amatuer_Travel_Agent Posted October 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2014 You have about a 1% chance of making this flight. Don't book it. Take care, Mike And he is being generous with 1% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderCruiser Posted October 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Good Decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted October 19, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you all! I found a flight that's just $105 extra pp later in the like, like at 12:30. I'll pay that. Gives me time to get off the ship, sleep in (ish) and go through security. Thanks! Much better!!!!:D:D:D We did 10:50, and I was nervous. We made it, but not with too much time to spare. However, we were coming off the Breeze from MIA. SAS got us there, but the security lines at FLL are ridiculous:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollandAvery Posted October 19, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yeah, I certainly would not risk that! It may cost a little more money to wait until later in the day, but at least you wouldn't have to worry about missing your flight (which would then end up costing you more money anyway!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted October 19, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 19, 2014 This is not a good idea. I like to book noon at the earliest. Even my 12:35P back from Miami has me thinking, I gotta move that morning and get off the ship fairly early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyv20032003 Posted October 19, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It is so situational I would not chance it. I work for Southwest and we fly standby and have made a 7:10am flight from FLL. But it was just downright ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzad Posted October 19, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We got off Freedom in FLL yesterday, absolute chaos and barely made it to the airport for our Southwest 3:30pm flight! I'm sure this is the exception and not the rule but I don't think you will ever make it for a flight that early! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted October 19, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you all! I found a flight that's just $105 extra pp later in the like, like at 12:30. I'll pay that. Gives me time to get off the ship, sleep in (ish) and go through security. Thanks! OP already responded with the above answer for those who haven't read the whole thread. Pretty obvious to everyone that it was a terrible idea and I'm glad they reconsidered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted October 19, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you all! I found a flight that's just $105 extra pp later in the like, like at 12:30. I'll pay that. Gives me time to get off the ship, sleep in (ish) and go through security. Thanks! With the 12:30 flight you won't be so rushed and you for sure get home that day. Stay on the ship as long as you can and take your time. Much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 19, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Trying to finalize a cruise for March/April 2015. Conquest for 6 days from FLL. There's a $157 direct flight home the day before Easter! To go 40 minutes later would tack on $140 a person, so you can see my urge to book this flight. I have no issues waking up early, and FTTF is still availiable. On my Freedom crusie, we arrived in FLL at 4:30 AM, and the cruise director said that's routine, between 4 and 6 depending n the island. Who thinks this could work? Or am I putting a little too much hope in myself? Thanks in advance! you've been on plenty of cruises so you should know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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