Any advice on how to lug 3 car seats around?
My family and I are flying from Omaha, NE to San Antonio, TX on American Airlines with an 1 1/2 hr. layover in Dallas. We have three children (all weighing under 40lbs. so they have to have car seats). We've looked at the CARES and those are a little more than we can afford so we'll have to take our own. We're really overwhelmed at how we are to carry all these car seats, carry on luggage and deal with our children at the same time...I'm so worried we'll miss our connection flight in Dallas. We've spoken to the airline and they DO NOT provide car seats. Any help or advice would be much appreciated! We are also on a very tight budget. Please help!!
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Find a luggage cart.
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in an airport i would put the small children that can walk on a child leash and depends on how many people you have with you to help. each person carry one car seat and one child (on leash) and a baggage. if not take a stroller with you and carry a carseat on the handles of the stroller and child in stroller. don't know if this helps but so you don't lose your kids keep them on a leash (can find at walmart for less than $5.00 child safety harness) this will get you funny looks but BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!!!!
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If you are renting a car you should be able to rent them from the rental car company. I don't know the cost, but it would save you from the hassle of lugging three seats around. Also, limit your carry on luggage to items that only your children might need.
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Here are a couple of options: Wheels that strap onto to car seat turning it into a wheelable seat. Not cheap ($90) but very useful: http://www.theportablebaby.com/gogokidz.html Cheapest option I've seen ($15): This device straps the car seat on to your trolley carry on and away you go. Only problem is that you have to have a trolley with you to use them. http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Attach-Rolling-Carry/dp/B000JHN3AS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-1815974-2569653?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1181141728&sr=8-2 You don't say how old your children are. If one of them is in an infant seat than you may be able to pop the car seat in and out of a stroller making moving around the airport much easier. Also while I overwhelming urge parents traveling with kids to have their own seats with a CRS, a car seat is not required for a child over 2 years old even if the child is under 40 pounds -- a front facing care seat is merely recommended. If none of the above options work for you, you may consider having your largest child merely buckled with the regular seatbelt when you travel. Check out the FAA site (and your airline) for guidelines: http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/ Lastly, airlines are very helpful with families trying to travel. Get to the airport early, check-in early and let the agent know that you need help getting to the gate and changing planes. They should put someone at your disposal to transport you to and from your flights. (This may take some time however so that is why it is best to be there extra early). You should also let them know that you will be traveling with three car seats and you cannot put a car seat in just any seat on a plane (for example it can't be on an aisle that blocks a window seat) and so they will have make sure your seats are assigned properly. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more advice on traveling with children. Have a good trip!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Is US Airways Really a Bad Airline
Is US Airways Really a Bad Airline?
I Am flying this wed. from Sacramento to San Antonio Texas, and I was just wondering if all the bad talk about US Airways is true. Is the flight attendants that bad, It is a 5hr flight. Thanks in advance
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No airline is bad its just from incidents that happen with a few people and they start spreading that its bad. Aslong as its not overly expensive and on a 5 hr flight you should want food. That will keep you happy.
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I had a short flight with them from NC to NJ and I thought it was OK. The flight attendant was very friendly and I really don't have any complaints. My friend's mom told me an interesting story about them though, she said once she was flying from another state to her town. She went to see if it'd cost less to go to a nearby town and have a friend pick her up there, but it cost more, so she went straight to hers. But they ended up landing in the nearby town anyway and then took a smaller plane to hers. It was part of the flight, but still cost less than it would've to just stop there.
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I fly frequenly for business and live in the Phoenix area where they have the headquarters. US Airways flys many flights a day from here. Now first and foremost with airlines its not who you like the most its who you dislike the least. They are pretty much all loosing money and then tend to take things away from employees and mistreat them - guess who is next in line? the customers. Southwest is different - they hire employees who seem to like people and they train them better as well. Southwest projects - "hey we are all in this together - we wont lie to you or abuse you. Our job is to get you from here to there the best and most efficient way we can. we can so lets have a laugh and make the best of it - no movies, no frills - lets just get there. at least you know what to expect. Many of the policies all airlines implement make little sense - its possible to have either a good experience or bad depending on the flight, crew, the other passengers attitudes etc. US Airways is fine - in my experience on domestic flights Southwest and US Airways are my first choices. Alaska is also very fine however they tend to cover the pacific NW only. United and Delta for domestic flights tend to be pretty abrupt as does American lately - all three have low happy factors. One thing you will always find with domestic airlines is inconsistancy. One day they will tell you some rules are this and that, if you were on another flight, another airline, or fly another day on the same airline the next week - its all different. So its the luck of the draw. International flights are completely different. Singapore airlines has fantastic service and the domestic guys when you fly international have completely different service - Delta to Brazil is great service out of Atlanta. Phoenix to Atlanta on Delta is a flight which should be likely outlawed under the Geneva Convention. Domestic flights within other countries is usually superior to US service - China air within Asia is much better service than our airlines. In any case, nothing is wrong with US airways especially on a short flight like that. Take a bottle of water (Purchased of course for 4 dollars on the other side of security) along with some food like trail mix or a power bar + a magazine and you will be there before you know it. Keep your expectations low, and prepare to pay for everything - lugguage, anything on the airplane you did not bring and soon - I expect to see pay toilets (just kidding but it would not surprise me) good luck and have a safe and happy flight
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Carry some extra gas!
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Let's put it this way. In a consumer survey conducted earlier this year by the University Of Michigan, airlines ranked as one of the worst industries in America for customer satisfaction. (Consumers actually ranked the Internal Revenue Service as better than airlines!) And, consumers ranked US Airways as the worst major domestic airline. That being said, no major domestic airline is very good. The seats are the same size. Inflight service is pretty much nonexistent. Customer service is awful. You could be on American, Delta, United, or Northwest and not notice much difference. So, don't worry about it.
I Am flying this wed. from Sacramento to San Antonio Texas, and I was just wondering if all the bad talk about US Airways is true. Is the flight attendants that bad, It is a 5hr flight. Thanks in advance
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No airline is bad its just from incidents that happen with a few people and they start spreading that its bad. Aslong as its not overly expensive and on a 5 hr flight you should want food. That will keep you happy.
2 :
I had a short flight with them from NC to NJ and I thought it was OK. The flight attendant was very friendly and I really don't have any complaints. My friend's mom told me an interesting story about them though, she said once she was flying from another state to her town. She went to see if it'd cost less to go to a nearby town and have a friend pick her up there, but it cost more, so she went straight to hers. But they ended up landing in the nearby town anyway and then took a smaller plane to hers. It was part of the flight, but still cost less than it would've to just stop there.
3 :
I fly frequenly for business and live in the Phoenix area where they have the headquarters. US Airways flys many flights a day from here. Now first and foremost with airlines its not who you like the most its who you dislike the least. They are pretty much all loosing money and then tend to take things away from employees and mistreat them - guess who is next in line? the customers. Southwest is different - they hire employees who seem to like people and they train them better as well. Southwest projects - "hey we are all in this together - we wont lie to you or abuse you. Our job is to get you from here to there the best and most efficient way we can. we can so lets have a laugh and make the best of it - no movies, no frills - lets just get there. at least you know what to expect. Many of the policies all airlines implement make little sense - its possible to have either a good experience or bad depending on the flight, crew, the other passengers attitudes etc. US Airways is fine - in my experience on domestic flights Southwest and US Airways are my first choices. Alaska is also very fine however they tend to cover the pacific NW only. United and Delta for domestic flights tend to be pretty abrupt as does American lately - all three have low happy factors. One thing you will always find with domestic airlines is inconsistancy. One day they will tell you some rules are this and that, if you were on another flight, another airline, or fly another day on the same airline the next week - its all different. So its the luck of the draw. International flights are completely different. Singapore airlines has fantastic service and the domestic guys when you fly international have completely different service - Delta to Brazil is great service out of Atlanta. Phoenix to Atlanta on Delta is a flight which should be likely outlawed under the Geneva Convention. Domestic flights within other countries is usually superior to US service - China air within Asia is much better service than our airlines. In any case, nothing is wrong with US airways especially on a short flight like that. Take a bottle of water (Purchased of course for 4 dollars on the other side of security) along with some food like trail mix or a power bar + a magazine and you will be there before you know it. Keep your expectations low, and prepare to pay for everything - lugguage, anything on the airplane you did not bring and soon - I expect to see pay toilets (just kidding but it would not surprise me) good luck and have a safe and happy flight
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Carry some extra gas!
5 :
Let's put it this way. In a consumer survey conducted earlier this year by the University Of Michigan, airlines ranked as one of the worst industries in America for customer satisfaction. (Consumers actually ranked the Internal Revenue Service as better than airlines!) And, consumers ranked US Airways as the worst major domestic airline. That being said, no major domestic airline is very good. The seats are the same size. Inflight service is pretty much nonexistent. Customer service is awful. You could be on American, Delta, United, or Northwest and not notice much difference. So, don't worry about it.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Traveling to Mexico Information On Flights
Traveling to Mexico Information On Flights?
I live in Canada and I am traveling to Mexico around the 28th of December 2008, but my dates are flexible. I am going to fly to San Antonio, Texas first and then drive to my destination. I am not going to a resort, I am going to be visiting friends. I was wondering if I should be buying my ticket now in order to get the best price, or should I wait? Thank you so much for your time and any help you can give me!
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You can start looking now because it's usually hard to find a cheap ticket if you want to travel in December. I say buy it no later then next month.
I live in Canada and I am traveling to Mexico around the 28th of December 2008, but my dates are flexible. I am going to fly to San Antonio, Texas first and then drive to my destination. I am not going to a resort, I am going to be visiting friends. I was wondering if I should be buying my ticket now in order to get the best price, or should I wait? Thank you so much for your time and any help you can give me!
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You can start looking now because it's usually hard to find a cheap ticket if you want to travel in December. I say buy it no later then next month.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
getting a taxi at midnight in Ibiza airport
getting a taxi at midnight in Ibiza airport?
hi there ! we're off to Ibiza in August for a long weekend, but our flight doesnt land in Ibiza till midnight... i just wondered what the chances of getting a taxi from the airport into the resort (san antonio bay) were at that time of night? thanks in advance x
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All the time aircraft are landing there will be taxis available. However, the drivers have different rates for day and night transfers. I would personally recommend booking in advance, you then know exactly what you are being charged. "Ibiza transfers" are currently quoting a price of £50.00 each way for a booking of 1-4 persons. http://www.ibizatransfers.net/index.php Alternatively, why not consider a shared shuttle using the services of "Resorthoppa". Their current price for return transfers to and from the airport is £23.27p per person. In addition if you book before the end of this month you should get a further 10% off. I've used them a number of times on mainland Spain and always been very happy with the service provided. http://www.resorthoppa.com/destinations/Spain-Balearics/Ibiza/?gclid=CLP98Mz1t6gCFUEa4Qod92u9Aw
hi there ! we're off to Ibiza in August for a long weekend, but our flight doesnt land in Ibiza till midnight... i just wondered what the chances of getting a taxi from the airport into the resort (san antonio bay) were at that time of night? thanks in advance x
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All the time aircraft are landing there will be taxis available. However, the drivers have different rates for day and night transfers. I would personally recommend booking in advance, you then know exactly what you are being charged. "Ibiza transfers" are currently quoting a price of £50.00 each way for a booking of 1-4 persons. http://www.ibizatransfers.net/index.php Alternatively, why not consider a shared shuttle using the services of "Resorthoppa". Their current price for return transfers to and from the airport is £23.27p per person. In addition if you book before the end of this month you should get a further 10% off. I've used them a number of times on mainland Spain and always been very happy with the service provided. http://www.resorthoppa.com/destinations/Spain-Balearics/Ibiza/?gclid=CLP98Mz1t6gCFUEa4Qod92u9Aw
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