"Our flight arrives at 6:30, so this has been on my mind lately. We have 2 small kids (ages 3 and 6) and I'm 6 months PG, so we already have our hands full.............."
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My suggestions - having been there done that!....
Bring a carryon with extra change of clothes or pj's for each person and basic can't live withouts - airlines have been know to lose luggage regardless of when ME delivers!
You may request that your resort hold your luggage if it arrives after "bedtime" (insert time here).
If you place the yellow tags on your luggage they will be picked up by ME.
I'd heard that these bags are picked up before the get to the conveyor belts so you can't change your mind once you land.
If you want to pick up your luggage yourself and take it with you to catch ME - don't place those tags on them!
If you have dinner at the airport (I know how kids need to eat when kids need to eat!) you will need to take your luggage with you if you decide not to have ME pick it up. You can then bring your luggage with you to catch ME after your dinner.
Last but not least:
You could also take a taxi service if cost isn't a problem. You will arrive together (people & bags) and can eat at the resort.
Good luck!!!
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My suggestions - having been there done that!....
Bring a carryon with extra change of clothes or pj's for each person and basic can't live withouts - airlines have been know to lose luggage regardless of when ME delivers!
You may request that your resort hold your luggage if it arrives after "bedtime" (insert time here).
If you place the yellow tags on your luggage they will be picked up by ME.
I'd heard that these bags are picked up before the get to the conveyor belts so you can't change your mind once you land.
If you want to pick up your luggage yourself and take it with you to catch ME - don't place those tags on them!
If you have dinner at the airport (I know how kids need to eat when kids need to eat!) you will need to take your luggage with you if you decide not to have ME pick it up. You can then bring your luggage with you to catch ME after your dinner.
Last but not least:
You could also take a taxi service if cost isn't a problem. You will arrive together (people & bags) and can eat at the resort.
Good luck!!!