I'm flying alone in two weeks on AirTran. I am 13 years of age.?
I've researched the AirTran website, to find that the UM (Unaccompanied Minor) program is for children from the ages (5-12) It also states: A child twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of age is not required to travel as an unaccompanied minor. However, AirTran will accept children in this age category as unaccompanied minors upon request. Their itinerary may include a connecting flight, provided the connecting flight is not the last flight of the day to their destination. This means I am flying as an adult, correct? I can have connecting flights? I am flying from DAY (Dayton International) to DFW (Dallas Fort Worth). I have a connecting flight at Atlanta. Only 37 minutes to get to my new gate. Do you think the gate will be close-by? If not, do you have any tips on getting there on time? I'm very worried, I don't want to miss my flights. Please help!
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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Oh my, thats crazy, i almost had the EXACT same flight, through Air Tran and everything. we had the layover in atlanta (ATL) from DFW to D.C. you will DEFFINATLY make it in time, we got there with a 45 minute layover with time to spare, AFTER eating and going to the smoke room, TWICE. lol. ATL is big, but the gates are in the same area, just look for the signs to help you to your gate. Hope your flights good.
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You should be fine, and yes- you are allowed the same privileges as an adult. BUT- Amber is incorrect in saying you WILL make the connection. Airtran uses two terminals, so all the gates arent exactly in the same area. If your late at all, there could be probems. (Remember they close the gate 10-15 minutes before the flight is to leave so basically you only have 20 minutes time to get from gate to gate. But I wouldnt worry, you should be fine- just check to make sure your gate hasnt changed for the connection since Atlanta is famous for that and dont lolly gag- NO stopping for lunch etc, skip the bathroom until you get close to the new gate and know your fine on time. They wont wait for you if your late.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Flights to St. Lucia
Flights to St. Lucia?
I am attending a wedding in St. Lucia next March. The closest airport to me is DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth). So far, the cheapest flight I can find is $750 round trip (for a non-red-eye). I am wondering if it would be cheaper to fly to a different airport first - like JFK or O'Hare - and then fly on to St. Lucia? I noticed JetBlue was offering flights for $99 one way to St. Lucia, but that special expired earlier this month. Any ideas or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated! :)
Other - Caribbean - 3 Answers
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If JetBlue has flights to St. Lucia, that would probably be the best fare. You'll have to make an intermediate stop anyway, so you may as well see from which city you can get the best price. Don't forget to look into flying from Miami or San Juan, for example. From those cities you may be able to get regional airlines [e.g. AirJamaica, etc.] that may have lower fares.
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Faire to St. Lucia is always on the pricier end compared to other Caribbean countries. Most likely from fewer flights. carriers, and or popularity. Keep checking, prices from Texas should go down as far as $500. Jet Blue is new on the scene, hopefully this airline will cause a price war for all the carriers. $700 to $900 are more like California prices. I'll leave you a resource link below for the Island.
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there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. just go here: http://bookme.com/flights.php and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
I am attending a wedding in St. Lucia next March. The closest airport to me is DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth). So far, the cheapest flight I can find is $750 round trip (for a non-red-eye). I am wondering if it would be cheaper to fly to a different airport first - like JFK or O'Hare - and then fly on to St. Lucia? I noticed JetBlue was offering flights for $99 one way to St. Lucia, but that special expired earlier this month. Any ideas or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated! :)
Other - Caribbean - 3 Answers
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If JetBlue has flights to St. Lucia, that would probably be the best fare. You'll have to make an intermediate stop anyway, so you may as well see from which city you can get the best price. Don't forget to look into flying from Miami or San Juan, for example. From those cities you may be able to get regional airlines [e.g. AirJamaica, etc.] that may have lower fares.
2 :
Faire to St. Lucia is always on the pricier end compared to other Caribbean countries. Most likely from fewer flights. carriers, and or popularity. Keep checking, prices from Texas should go down as far as $500. Jet Blue is new on the scene, hopefully this airline will cause a price war for all the carriers. $700 to $900 are more like California prices. I'll leave you a resource link below for the Island.
3 :
there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. just go here: http://bookme.com/flights.php and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
What is the cheapest way to stay in New York City
What is the cheapest way to stay in New York City?
I live in the Dallas Fort Worth area & might be going to NYC for about 3 nights during Christmas time, what's the cheapest flights, food, ground transportation etc. This will include 1 child (14) & 3 adults (18), (38) & (41). The hotel by the way has to be in a nicer area of NYC. Thanks!
New York City - 6 Answers
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Manhattan during Christmas season is at it's peak of tourist. Hotels are booked, bed and breakfasts are impossible, etc. So I would advise you to make your reservations now. And Manhattan is pricey anyway. And at it peak, it's very, very pricey. The best hotels in the best part of town have prices beyond belief. I live here and I refuse to pay their prices, even in the off season. You're best option for your needs would be a motel. There are a few within walking distance of Midtown which might suffice. Contact the NYC office of Tourism, West 42nd Street & Broadway, Manhattan Telephone 888-VISIT-NY. Have a great holiday.
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In regards to hotel and airfare, well that depends on your budget. May I recommend the links below. http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-191501980?fromiy=1 (Hotel room rate in NYC) http://www.airfare.com/ (check and compare airfare from Dallas to NYC) In regards to food, again that depends on your budget. There are thousands of restaurants in the Five Boroughs of New York City. Depending on your taste, your budget and your preferred location, may I recommend the link below. http://www.menupages.com/ -- MenuPages.com is the one of the best website on the online. It included menus with prices, as well as restaurant reviews. In regards to ground transportation, the best and cheapest way to travel to get around the City will be by public transit. The fare on the subway is $2.25 a ride, per person, regardless of distance travels. However, since you're going to be in town for 3 nights, may I recommend purchase a 1-day Fun Pass unlimited ride MetroCard, which will give unlimited ride on the subway and bus system for 1 day. The card cost $8.25 per person, per day ($33 a day). In regard to things to do and see during Christmas, may I recommend the following. Landmarks -Empire State Building -Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island -Rockefeller Center and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, as well as the Christmas Tree and a tour of the NBC studios -Times Square (no trip is complete without a visit to the"Crossroads of the World") -Lower Manhattan/Wall Street Area -United Nations -Central Park -Brooklyn Bridge (you can walk across it too) -Grand Central Terminal (largest railroad terminal in the world) -A Ride on the Staten Island Ferry (its free and you can see the Statue of Liberty as the ferry crosses the harbor) -Sightseeing tour on a Double Decker Bus Museums -Museum Mile (Fifth Avenue from East 82nd to East 103rd Streets) -Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center for Earth and Space (formerly the Hayden Platerium) -MoMa -Whitney Museum of American Art -New Museum of Contemporary Art -Madame Tussaud Wax Museum -New York City Fire Museum -New York City Police Museum -Transit Museum -The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum -Brooklyn Museum -Milk Gallery -American Craft Museum -Museum of American Folk Art -Museum of the Moving Image -The Paley Center For Media (formerly the Museum of Television and Radio) -The Municipal Art Society Shopping -Macy's (West 34th Street and Broadway in the heart of Hearld Square) -Bloomingdale's (Lexington Avenue at East 59 and East 60 Streets) -The shops along Fifth Avenue (just don't max out you credit cards) -FAO Schwarz -Toys "R" Us in Times Square -Lord and Taylor (5th Avenue at East 38th Street) -Chinatown/Canal Street Area (if you want to go on the cheap for the stuff you can't get on Fifth Avenue) -NBA Store (for the basketball fan - 5th Avenue at East 52nd Street) -The Apple Computer Store (East 59th Street and Fifth Avenue) -The Time Warner Center (West 59th Street - Columbus Circle) -Hershey Store (for those with a sweet tooth) -M&M World (49th Street and 7th Avenue) -Grand Central Terminal (for the shopping) -H&M -Century 21 Department Store (Church and Cortlandt Street) -forever 21 -Barneys New York (660 Madison Ave) -Abercrombie & Fitch (5th Avenue @ 57th Street and Water Street between Fulton and John Streets) -American Eagle Outfitters (4 locations in Manhattan) -Urban Outfitter (8 locations in Manhattan) -Manhattan Mall -Queens Center Mall -Queens Place Mall -Roosevelt Field Mall (on Long Island) -Fulton Street Mall -Kings Plaza Mall -Woodbury Common Premium Outlets -Garden State Plaza -The Westchester Mall -Palisades Center Mall -Westfield Sunrise Mall -Green Acres Mall -Jersey Gardens I hope this information is very helpful. Good luck Native New Yorker
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there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
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Use travelocity and with this code get a huge discount. http://tinyurl.com/travelocitycoupon
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if i were you i would just stay in north nj and come in thru the newark airport. nyc its like 45 minutes at the most and its way cheaper than having to pay a hotel in nyc in such a busy season.
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DEFINITELY STAY IN HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA! The hotel is located right across the street from Penn Station/ Madison Square Garden which is also very close to Times Square. It was built in 1919 by McKim, Mead & White, They also designed The NYC Municipal building, original Penn Station, which used to stand in what is now Madison Garden, and many other US national landmarks. The hotel's architecture is the gorgeous Neo-Renaissance style. the Hotel is very affordable. there are breathtaking views of the city from the bedrooms too. Glenn Miller, the famous band leader, wrote the song Pennsylvania 6-5000 about the hotel. Glenn Miller also stayed and preformed in the hotel for his Honeymoon, and numerous other times. Hotel Pennsylvania for the last 90 years has been the worlds most popular hotel after serving over 3 million guests! Hotel Penn is very clean and satisfying, and has recently been renovated. Prices range from $99 and up. They also just created larger rooms that can hold a huge amount of people! The hotel has also just recently one an award for being the "greenest" hotel in Manhattan. Unfortunately the Hotel is being threatened for demolition so enjoy the hotel while you can. Even if you don't stay in this hotel please go and add the hotel on myspace and a facebook. If you would like to add them in myspace, their URL is http://www.myspace.com/savethehotel. On facebook, just search Save Hotel Pennsylvania. Also, PLEASE VISIT http://savethehotelpenn.blogspot.com/. The official website of the hotel where you can learn more information on staying there is http://www.hotelpenn.com/. PLEASE HELP AND SAVE THE PAST!
I live in the Dallas Fort Worth area & might be going to NYC for about 3 nights during Christmas time, what's the cheapest flights, food, ground transportation etc. This will include 1 child (14) & 3 adults (18), (38) & (41). The hotel by the way has to be in a nicer area of NYC. Thanks!
New York City - 6 Answers
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Manhattan during Christmas season is at it's peak of tourist. Hotels are booked, bed and breakfasts are impossible, etc. So I would advise you to make your reservations now. And Manhattan is pricey anyway. And at it peak, it's very, very pricey. The best hotels in the best part of town have prices beyond belief. I live here and I refuse to pay their prices, even in the off season. You're best option for your needs would be a motel. There are a few within walking distance of Midtown which might suffice. Contact the NYC office of Tourism, West 42nd Street & Broadway, Manhattan Telephone 888-VISIT-NY. Have a great holiday.
2 :
In regards to hotel and airfare, well that depends on your budget. May I recommend the links below. http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-191501980?fromiy=1 (Hotel room rate in NYC) http://www.airfare.com/ (check and compare airfare from Dallas to NYC) In regards to food, again that depends on your budget. There are thousands of restaurants in the Five Boroughs of New York City. Depending on your taste, your budget and your preferred location, may I recommend the link below. http://www.menupages.com/ -- MenuPages.com is the one of the best website on the online. It included menus with prices, as well as restaurant reviews. In regards to ground transportation, the best and cheapest way to travel to get around the City will be by public transit. The fare on the subway is $2.25 a ride, per person, regardless of distance travels. However, since you're going to be in town for 3 nights, may I recommend purchase a 1-day Fun Pass unlimited ride MetroCard, which will give unlimited ride on the subway and bus system for 1 day. The card cost $8.25 per person, per day ($33 a day). In regard to things to do and see during Christmas, may I recommend the following. Landmarks -Empire State Building -Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island -Rockefeller Center and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, as well as the Christmas Tree and a tour of the NBC studios -Times Square (no trip is complete without a visit to the"Crossroads of the World") -Lower Manhattan/Wall Street Area -United Nations -Central Park -Brooklyn Bridge (you can walk across it too) -Grand Central Terminal (largest railroad terminal in the world) -A Ride on the Staten Island Ferry (its free and you can see the Statue of Liberty as the ferry crosses the harbor) -Sightseeing tour on a Double Decker Bus Museums -Museum Mile (Fifth Avenue from East 82nd to East 103rd Streets) -Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center for Earth and Space (formerly the Hayden Platerium) -MoMa -Whitney Museum of American Art -New Museum of Contemporary Art -Madame Tussaud Wax Museum -New York City Fire Museum -New York City Police Museum -Transit Museum -The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum -Brooklyn Museum -Milk Gallery -American Craft Museum -Museum of American Folk Art -Museum of the Moving Image -The Paley Center For Media (formerly the Museum of Television and Radio) -The Municipal Art Society Shopping -Macy's (West 34th Street and Broadway in the heart of Hearld Square) -Bloomingdale's (Lexington Avenue at East 59 and East 60 Streets) -The shops along Fifth Avenue (just don't max out you credit cards) -FAO Schwarz -Toys "R" Us in Times Square -Lord and Taylor (5th Avenue at East 38th Street) -Chinatown/Canal Street Area (if you want to go on the cheap for the stuff you can't get on Fifth Avenue) -NBA Store (for the basketball fan - 5th Avenue at East 52nd Street) -The Apple Computer Store (East 59th Street and Fifth Avenue) -The Time Warner Center (West 59th Street - Columbus Circle) -Hershey Store (for those with a sweet tooth) -M&M World (49th Street and 7th Avenue) -Grand Central Terminal (for the shopping) -H&M -Century 21 Department Store (Church and Cortlandt Street) -forever 21 -Barneys New York (660 Madison Ave) -Abercrombie & Fitch (5th Avenue @ 57th Street and Water Street between Fulton and John Streets) -American Eagle Outfitters (4 locations in Manhattan) -Urban Outfitter (8 locations in Manhattan) -Manhattan Mall -Queens Center Mall -Queens Place Mall -Roosevelt Field Mall (on Long Island) -Fulton Street Mall -Kings Plaza Mall -Woodbury Common Premium Outlets -Garden State Plaza -The Westchester Mall -Palisades Center Mall -Westfield Sunrise Mall -Green Acres Mall -Jersey Gardens I hope this information is very helpful. Good luck Native New Yorker
3 :
there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
4 :
Use travelocity and with this code get a huge discount. http://tinyurl.com/travelocitycoupon
5 :
if i were you i would just stay in north nj and come in thru the newark airport. nyc its like 45 minutes at the most and its way cheaper than having to pay a hotel in nyc in such a busy season.
6 :
DEFINITELY STAY IN HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA! The hotel is located right across the street from Penn Station/ Madison Square Garden which is also very close to Times Square. It was built in 1919 by McKim, Mead & White, They also designed The NYC Municipal building, original Penn Station, which used to stand in what is now Madison Garden, and many other US national landmarks. The hotel's architecture is the gorgeous Neo-Renaissance style. the Hotel is very affordable. there are breathtaking views of the city from the bedrooms too. Glenn Miller, the famous band leader, wrote the song Pennsylvania 6-5000 about the hotel. Glenn Miller also stayed and preformed in the hotel for his Honeymoon, and numerous other times. Hotel Pennsylvania for the last 90 years has been the worlds most popular hotel after serving over 3 million guests! Hotel Penn is very clean and satisfying, and has recently been renovated. Prices range from $99 and up. They also just created larger rooms that can hold a huge amount of people! The hotel has also just recently one an award for being the "greenest" hotel in Manhattan. Unfortunately the Hotel is being threatened for demolition so enjoy the hotel while you can. Even if you don't stay in this hotel please go and add the hotel on myspace and a facebook. If you would like to add them in myspace, their URL is http://www.myspace.com/savethehotel. On facebook, just search Save Hotel Pennsylvania. Also, PLEASE VISIT http://savethehotelpenn.blogspot.com/. The official website of the hotel where you can learn more information on staying there is http://www.hotelpenn.com/. PLEASE HELP AND SAVE THE PAST!
Monday, March 1, 2010
what will i need to know for my airplane flight
what will i need to know for my airplane flight?
hi im in need of some help in dealing with buying an airplane ticket and what to expect seeing as how i've never flown before. I will be leaving during the end of february from lax to fort worth/dallas and its a one-way ticket. here are my question i have. do i need an id? i don't have a drivers license but i read itd be ok id just go through more security screenings. Also would it be better to buy my ticket online or can i buy it at lax on the day i want to go? any info would be greatly appreciated,thanks.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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You can go to your tag office and get an official State ID card - it kind of looks like a drivers license but it's just an ID card. I think they are like $15. Or if you have an expired license that still works for an ID. It would be easier to buy the ticket ahead of time. Also make sure you don't have any metal things on your person - no jewelry, try to find pants and shirts with no buttons or zippers. And wear shoes that can be taken off easily because they make you take them off.
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You will need official verification of your address at the time you purchase the ticket, on line, by telephone or at the ticket window. You will also need the flight confirmation number, the flight number and gate of departure when you arrive at the airport . You might be asked for a picture identification at the gate upon departure, depending on the security alert level. You should have all those things before the day of departure to avoid confusion and chaos.
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DO NOT buy your ticket at the airport on the day of your flight...it's very likely you will pay a lot assuming you can even get on a flight. Go to Kayak.com or Expedia and buy your ticket in advance. And yes, you absolutely, positively will need a state issued ID or a passport to get through security. Do not pack any liquids or gels in your carry-on because they will get thrown away and you'll get help up at security. Get to the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight in case security lines are long. Once you're through security, just find your gate and wait until your flight boards. Once you buy your ticket online you can often print your boarding pass at home 24 hours before the flight. Or you can use the self-service kiosk at the ticket counter to get your boarding pass (you'll need to check your bag at the counter anyway). You will not be able to go through security without a boarding pass. Don't worry, someone will be on hand to help you if you get flustered.
hi im in need of some help in dealing with buying an airplane ticket and what to expect seeing as how i've never flown before. I will be leaving during the end of february from lax to fort worth/dallas and its a one-way ticket. here are my question i have. do i need an id? i don't have a drivers license but i read itd be ok id just go through more security screenings. Also would it be better to buy my ticket online or can i buy it at lax on the day i want to go? any info would be greatly appreciated,thanks.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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1 :
You can go to your tag office and get an official State ID card - it kind of looks like a drivers license but it's just an ID card. I think they are like $15. Or if you have an expired license that still works for an ID. It would be easier to buy the ticket ahead of time. Also make sure you don't have any metal things on your person - no jewelry, try to find pants and shirts with no buttons or zippers. And wear shoes that can be taken off easily because they make you take them off.
2 :
You will need official verification of your address at the time you purchase the ticket, on line, by telephone or at the ticket window. You will also need the flight confirmation number, the flight number and gate of departure when you arrive at the airport . You might be asked for a picture identification at the gate upon departure, depending on the security alert level. You should have all those things before the day of departure to avoid confusion and chaos.
3 :
DO NOT buy your ticket at the airport on the day of your flight...it's very likely you will pay a lot assuming you can even get on a flight. Go to Kayak.com or Expedia and buy your ticket in advance. And yes, you absolutely, positively will need a state issued ID or a passport to get through security. Do not pack any liquids or gels in your carry-on because they will get thrown away and you'll get help up at security. Get to the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight in case security lines are long. Once you're through security, just find your gate and wait until your flight boards. Once you buy your ticket online you can often print your boarding pass at home 24 hours before the flight. Or you can use the self-service kiosk at the ticket counter to get your boarding pass (you'll need to check your bag at the counter anyway). You will not be able to go through security without a boarding pass. Don't worry, someone will be on hand to help you if you get flustered.
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