Safadinho Posted November 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2016 The Carnival Inspiration is set to dock/disembark in Long Beach at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 - the MLK holiday. Am I insane to think that we can make a 10:45 a.m. SWA flight out of LAX? I figure if we're carrying our own bags and we can be on a shuttle, taxi or Uber by 9 am -- plus, we're TSA PRE flyers -- it might be doable. Unknown variables -- how busy are LA highways and LAX on a National Monday holiday at 9 am? Thoughts? Opinions? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted November 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2016 The Carnival Inspiration is set to dock/disembark in Long Beach at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 - the MLK holiday. Am I insane to think that we can make a 10:45 a.m. SWA flight out of LAX? I figure if we're carrying our own bags and we can be on a shuttle, taxi or Uber by 9 am -- plus, we're TSA PRE flyers -- it might be doable. Unknown variables -- how busy are LA highways and LAX on a National Monday holiday at 9 am? Thoughts? Opinions? Thank you! Your crazy and gutsy. There are many treads about flying out of LAX. 7AM means the first people disembark at 7:30AM. Customs is another 30 minutes or longer. It takes any where from 30 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and day of week . Being a holiday LAX will be a zoo. If you want to stress out then try. I would try for a flight closer to noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Also unknown is if ship docks and cleared for disembarkation without problem and on time. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted November 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2016 You're asking for the stars to all align and the disembarkation and traffic gods to smile upon you. Would you really want to spend the last few hours of what will hopefully be a relaxing vacation on stressing out about catching your flight? I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted November 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Every time over the past few years I've driven past Terminal 1 at LAX (which Southwest uses) in the morning the lines have literally been out the door and down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedpindle Posted November 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hey, go for it and then let us know how it worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2016 The Carnival Inspiration is set to dock/disembark in Long Beach at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 - the MLK holiday. Am I insane to think that we can make a 10:45 a.m. SWA flight out of LAX? I figure if we're carrying our own bags and we can be on a shuttle, taxi or Uber by 9 am -- plus, we're TSA PRE flyers -- it might be doable. Unknown variables -- how busy are LA highways and LAX on a National Monday holiday at 9 am? Thoughts? Opinions? Thank you! I vote crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I vote crazy. Though it is a fine line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 28, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I would not do it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted November 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Throw caution to the wind, live dangerously, please report back how it went.:):):) I mean you be like James Bond, now he the man, do you accept the challenge. Edited November 28, 2016 by mrs and mrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmom Posted November 29, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Wouldn't risk it. LA traffic is crazy. It being MLK day won't make a difference since most businesses will still be open. I've been stuck in traffic driving a relative to LAX and had her flight leave without her. Also, LAX itself can be a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 29, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Crazy On the short cruises almost everybody does self assist. Unless you're Priority (Diamond/Platinum/FTTF) you won't be getting off that early. All it takes is a car on the side of the road and the freeways practically shut down. Only banks, schools and gov't offices are closed on MLK day. Regular work day for everyone else. Edited November 29, 2016 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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