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Yes, they fly out of Philadelphia. November 5-15 $354 with one layover each way. Hate layovers but will be happy to deal with them at that price along with the two free checked bags. Thought about taking a third bag till I saw it would cost $75.Quote:
Originally Posted by gailnegril
That's a very good price, but after a couple bad experiences (e.g. getting stuck overnight in Ft Lauderdale) I avoid non-direct flights - especially with international flights. I am traveling similar dates as you from PHL on US Air and my tickets were $550 r/t, so you got a good deal. However, to me, it's worth paying the $200 premium to get to MBJ earlier in the day, leave the island later in the day and avoid the 4 hour layover. Plus there is no hassle of changing planes and risk of missing a connection.Quote:
Originally Posted by *vi*
BTW, US Air now offers 1 free bag for each passenger if you have a US Airways Mastercard. So, for me and my wife, that's 2 free bags.
Your're right Mike_D, I normally take US airways because of the direct flight and getting to Jamaica early. But the 2 free bags and $200 savings talked me into giving them a try. I hope there's no flight issues...my dates are tight so no room for delays going or returning. Wishing you and your wife a wonderful visit!
Thanks *vi*! Hoping you have an awesome trip too! Maybe we'll bump into you on the rock.
oh how nice that would be to meet you and your wife! But Mike_D, I'll be in Portland somewhere...if you two happen to venture to the east coast, drinks are on me :)
I want to thank all of my fellow boardies for all your help in this post. Cindy and I booked Southwest out of Midway (Chicago) for the last week of January, 01/24/2015 for $640.00 for both of us nonstop with great flight times. We have never flown out of Midway before but we couldn't pass it up. Thanks again
I am curious about the early bird check-in. I am not a good flyer and there is NO WAY I will fly without being able to sit next to my husband. I am contemplating spending the extra $ (which is quite a lot extra) on the Anytime or Business Select tickets to insure that we do not get separate seats.
I've booked flights without early bird check in and just made sure i checked in for my flight at exactly 24 hours ahead and have usually been in group A or at least early group B have never had an issue with finding seats together..
Southwest is awesome imho. Just be sure to check in on line 24 hrs prior and get boarding group "A". I am so excited about SW flying to Montego Bay. So excited that I just bought my dear husband and myself 2 round trip tix from Music City for $750 for Feb! Looking forward to this VS the crappy Spirit airlines experience last year.