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MADDDDDDDDDDDD with American Airlines!!!!
Received notice from Orbitz that my reservations for a nonstop from ORD to MBJ and MBJ to ORD was changed:mad:. Now I have one stop through Miami. YUKKKKKKK:mad:! Has anyone had any experience with the Miami airport????
Thanks in advance for all replies!!! :)
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Happened with Delta only the stop was in Atlanta, never fly out of the US again would rather drive 3 hours to Toronto any day.
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DOH......so sorry this happened. Nonstops are so sweet and less stressful.
Miami airport is a handful if crowded so allow yourself plenty of layover time...I have been in lines for an hour and then to the next for another hour. But silver lining - they have the BEST Cuban Restaurant there - La Carreta http://www.lacarreta.com/ - it will ease the pain. I love the Miami vibe so I enjoyed the beautiful mosaics etc. but I understand if you are a get to JA as soon as possible people but if no other choice then try to enjoy yourself if possible.
I would check for other non-stops and see if Orbitz could accomodate (worth a try at least "if" they exist.
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the object of this flight is to get you to jamaica.you probably will get there an hour later than your 1st flight.miami has a great airport.its big and full of all kinds of ppl. to watch.you even get to ride a train to your gate.so dont get all stressed out about it.think of where you will end up.and enjoy the moment.you dont have to work while your on vacation.that in its self is worth the price of the ticket.have a good vacation and do a lot of chillen.
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Miami was a mess for us....we ran into some of the most rude people there, employees and travelers....
but en route to Jamaica ANYTHING is bearable....hope for a quick layover (enough time to meet your connection though)....
a good weather (no more delays)....
too bad 'ya cant drive there...lol air-boat or swim your only choices....:)
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Thank you for all of the replies. I am grateful and blessed to be going to Ja. I was just venting. Actually, I will get to Ja about 90 minutes early. Not much time on the layover going to Ja. I hope my luggage makes it to the plane. :((
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as long as there's at least 45-60 minutes between flights your luggage should be fine - it's your person you have to make sure gets to the connecting flight... the MIA international terminal is large, they've done some renovations and now there are two different international terminal locations, so it's possible that the distances between domestic and int'l flights can be a bit of a walk, depending on which terminal you're flying from/to. And the airport is not well marked, it can easily be confusing if you're not prepared.
so i would make the suggestion that you find out from the airline what gate (or at least which terminal) your domestic flight arrives to, and what gate/terminal your connecting flight departs from - then go online and look at the MIA airport map, that way you'll be better prepared & know exactly where you'll be going between flights once you get there.
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Thank you, Miss Blue for the suggestion. Very helpful!! :)
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wi call it da ZOO...........for a reason.....most try to avoid it at all cost
Cool Runnings, Marko
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Incredibly large airport .... Sometimes, when you arrive from Mont Bay and have to go thru customs, there is an LOT of walking involved ....
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Thank you, Marko and Gerry123. :)
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AA has changed my flight 3 times since I booked it a month ago. Just going with the flow...have to change planes in MIA on the way but have a 3 hour layover so far...going through Dallas on the way back with only an hour to spare. I am expecting a change or two before I leave at this rate.
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now theres a good travil attatude.ill sit by you anytime
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Originally Posted by
northerncaligurl
AA has changed my flight 3 times since I booked it a month ago. Just going with the flow...have to change planes in MIA on the way but have a 3 hour layover so far...going through Dallas on the way back with only an hour to spare. I am expecting a change or two before I leave at this rate.
Thanks, northerncaligurl. I have adjusted my attitude for the better. :)
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There is plenty walking involved, wear something comfortable. If you plan on doing duty free liquor on your flight leaving Jamaica. Miami doesn't allow you to carry liquor from duty free from Jamaica, you will have to put it in your luggage.
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Originally Posted by
butterfly
There is plenty walking involved, wear something comfortable. If you plan on doing duty free liquor on your flight leaving Jamaica. Miami doesn't allow you to carry liquor from duty free from Jamaica, you will have to put it in your luggage.
Now with changing of flights, I will not bring back any alcohol. :(
Thanks for the info :)
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When are you going. I'm scheduled for that route with AA on 7/1 leaving at 8:45am fron ORD direct to MBJ.
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Lovechild, I am not going until the end of September. :)
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Thanks mud....like to think that I am an okay seatmate...I love flying, just knowing that I am heading somewhere makes me excited and somehow relaxed. I got my seat on the plane which is half of getting there. Don't even care where it is on the plane for that matter....
I know that I will get there and the rest is just the journey which sometimes can be half the fun. "While in the rapids, hold on to the side of the canoe and enjoy the scenary"....
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Marko might call MIA the zoo but I call it he!!. Now that they have the skytrain, it's better. I spent 5+ hours there last week waiting on my connecting flight to MoBay. Like you, my flights were not the ones I booked... AA changed them. Expect that to be the norm on AA. Flights are seriously packed & overbooked. I just park myself near the gate & read, occasionally people watch. Lots of places to eat, lots of art throughout the airport.
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They changed mine too when I went to Cali....was my first time flying with AA, but over all the customer service was good and I appreciate that they were friendly and helpful. Anyways, I agree....just go with the flow....you will be in JA in no time. THANKS AND PRAISE
Oh...one thing...when I know I'm connecting in an unfamiliar airport I print out a map ahead of time, it can come in handy especially with the big ones. Enjoy the journey, and have a safe trip :)
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Thanks, Yvonne :)
Thanks, TizzyATX, I am going to print a copy of the MIA airport. :)
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When AA changed my flight to one with a connection through Miami I cancelled the flight and got a full refund. Rebooked and now I'm going through Houston on United, yes I hate Miami airport that much...going was crazy but on my return flight going through customs was a nightmare I had a two hour layover and if my flight wasn't delayed I would have missed it...yes it took that long....
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The hotel at Miami's airport (I think it's a Hyatt) has a pool and bar on it's top level. Go check it out if your lay over is more than an hour.
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We are million mile Frequent Flyers on American. From our area Washington/Baltimore, all AA flights to JA go through (MIA) Miami. We pass this way 3-4 times annually to JA. MIA has undergone a dramatic reconstruction over the last couple of years. This is mostly complete, and made a HUGE improvement. AA has most of their flights now in the same concorse. Usually, you will only have a few steps to the gate of your next flight. Good place to get a real Mojito!
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don't forget La Carrettas......traveling sucks in my opinion and I am afraid of flying so I try to do away with as much stress as possible and keep a good attitude....I always make sure I have at least 2 hr layovers so I don't have to run or cry in lines worrying if I will make my connection. Always worth it when you get to JA!!!!! Glad you have adjusted......enjoy your REACH