Cheapest way to Florida?
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Cheapest way to Florida?
I have finally taken the plunge and decided to complete the remainder of my PPL in Florida this summer.
Can anyone tell me the cheapest way to get a flight over there. I would be interested to know how others have done it.
Cheers.
Can anyone tell me the cheapest way to get a flight over there. I would be interested to know how others have done it.
Cheers.
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From: FL390
I went to Florida three times in the past few years, each way a different route.
Firstly check out bargain flight websites - they may help (so not to advertise email me for a list)
Go to various airline sites and see what is on offer on your chosen dates
or the cheapest way i found was by a teletext bargain fly drive - cramped flight for 8 hours but you get a car for 3 weeks and your accomodation is usually got through the school
Enjoy
Firstly check out bargain flight websites - they may help (so not to advertise email me for a list)
Go to various airline sites and see what is on offer on your chosen dates
or the cheapest way i found was by a teletext bargain fly drive - cramped flight for 8 hours but you get a car for 3 weeks and your accomodation is usually got through the school
Enjoy
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From: Bradford village...........Down here Wishing i was up there !!!
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I guess it's a case of whether you want a cheap flight , cramped seat and a journey that take's twice as long as a direct flight.
I've been twice and went with Virgin both times from Manchester for about £500 which was probably upto £100 more expensive than other flights but without the hassel of changing and sitting in another U.S airport for upto 4 hrs at a time.
It's not too bad going but coming back is a killer, it's just not worth all the hassel for an extra £100, loads of leg room (747), good looking stewardess's , free booze ( got picked up the other end !!)
Next time though i'm going for the fly drive option ,About £600 for flight with Virgin and 2 weeks car hire.
Good luck and have a great time !!
I guess it's a case of whether you want a cheap flight , cramped seat and a journey that take's twice as long as a direct flight.
I've been twice and went with Virgin both times from Manchester for about £500 which was probably upto £100 more expensive than other flights but without the hassel of changing and sitting in another U.S airport for upto 4 hrs at a time.
It's not too bad going but coming back is a killer, it's just not worth all the hassel for an extra £100, loads of leg room (747), good looking stewardess's , free booze ( got picked up the other end !!)
Next time though i'm going for the fly drive option ,About £600 for flight with Virgin and 2 weeks car hire.
Good luck and have a great time !!
