cei3 Posted May 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this? CEI 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this?CEI 3. No, I would make other plans. They have said you need to be checked-in 90 minutes before scheduled departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCMTX Posted May 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this?CEI 3. I wouldn't. One flight delay up the chain and you're in serious trouble through no fault of your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted May 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Nope. By the time you get your luggage and get to the port, you will most likely be too late to board before the required time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty57 Posted May 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't risk it myself. Too close! Edited May 21, 2017 by misty57 content repetitive from previous posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpm Posted May 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Change Airlines Sent from my SM-G530T1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty57 Posted May 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Change Airlines Sent from my SM-G530T1 using Forums mobile app Or fly in the day before if you can. It makes it so much less stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2017 When the airline makes a change that big, you have the option to make a one time no cost change - use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheehanDJ Posted May 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this?CEI 3. Definitely not. However, the odds are there are other cruisers on your flight, some may have booked thru the cruise line. Do a fake airline booking thru your reservation and see if that flight is still offered by Royal. If it is, it may be worth calling them to see what they plan to do about such a late landing flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted May 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Definitely would not risk it! Sailing time is not boarding time! You normally have to be on board 90 minutes ahead of time - and they won't budge on this - lots of threads where people were a couple of minutes late and denied boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted May 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2017 When the airline makes a change that big, you have the option to make a one time no cost change - use it. This. Don't even consider trying to make it taking this flight. Try to go the day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianCruiser Posted May 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I would never take a risk like that if I could help it. Coming from the UK we have to fly in a day before so we decided to come a couple of days earlier and see what FL was like - it was lovely and I'd stay again next time 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impatientlywaiting Posted May 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this?CEI 3. No. Call the airline and tell them what you're doing. They'll change your flight - no charge. It's happened to us and never any problems. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted May 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Which rci ship sails at 4pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizers Posted May 21, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this?CEI 3. I wouldn't. That's just too close for my comfort level. Since the airline changed your plans, you can most likely switch your reservation with no additional cost or penalty to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted May 21, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Which rci ship sails at 4pm? A few months ago I got an email from RCI saying that my Harmony sailing was departing at 4pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshirt Posted May 21, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2017 A few months ago I got an email from RCI saying that my Harmony sailing was departing at 4pm. You might want to clarify. I bet 4pm is the all last checkin time, not the actual departure. Still, a 2pm arrival is still too close, I'd change the flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted May 21, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2017 ]You might want to clarify. I bet 4pm is the all last checkin time' date=' not the actual departure[/b']. Still, a 2pm arrival is still too close, I'd change the flight. Dear Travel Partner, Please be advised the itinerary for the August 26, 2017 sailing on the Harmony of the Seas has a departure time change. The departure time has been changed from 4:30 PM to 4:00 PM from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and your clients, and appreciate you communicating this information to your clients who are booked on these sailings. Sincerely, Royal Caribbean International www.royalcaribbean.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted May 21, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Our airline changed our arrival in to FLL from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Ship leaves at 4p.m. Looks like we may be sticking our neck out here. Would anyone try to do this?CEI 3. The only circumstance in which I'd do that is if I did not care if I missed my flight. I will never fly in the day of the cruise. Always at least the day before. Even if you were on a flight slated to land at 6am, I wouldn't do it. The aviation world has too many moving parts. All it takes is one computer glitch, one unbalanced load etc etc and you're watching your ship sail away sans you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots68 Posted May 21, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2017 What airline? Most will let you change your flights for free if the schedule change is greater than 2 hours some are 4 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted May 21, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) A few months ago I got an email from RCI saying that my Harmony sailing was departing at 4pm. I looked at the port schedule and the earliest I see an rci ship sailing is 430 and that was only once or twice. The rest, 5/530 A 4 must be past the calendar I looked at. Other lines on the schedule sailed at 4 I see your cruise is 3 months away Edited May 21, 2017 by setsail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby114 Posted May 21, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2017 2:00PM arrival is definitely too late. Either have airline change you to an earlier arrival on departure day or come in a day earlier. On my family's Eurodam sailing out of Port Everglades in January 2016 we watched two couples miss the ship. Both couples arrived at the terminal at 3:45PM, fifteen minutes before the ships departure. One couple arrived in a cab and the second couple in a limo. They ran to the terminal entrance and the doors were locked. They ran around to the side of the building to attempt access and were confronted by a security guard that most likely advised them that they were too late. One woman was waving and crying as the ship moved away from the pier. Very sad sight to see. At my age I would never arrive that late and would always rather fly in a day early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 21, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I agree with the others. Since your flight was changed so drastically you should be able to change it with no fee. That is cutting it too close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cei3 Posted May 21, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Flight has been changed, no fee. Very nice man on the phone at American Airlines. Thanks for all the advice. CEI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted May 21, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Flight has been changed, no fee. Very nice man on the phone at American Airlines. Thanks for all the advice. CEI 3 Excellent. Generally if there's an hour or so change they'll change it or cancel with a refund. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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