OK folks, here's some very good news for anyone going with TCD this year (or next). In keeping with Virgin's Downtown Disney check-in service, which means you can make far more use of your final day in Orlando before the flight home, TCD have launched their own version, with pre-flight morning check in at their Lake Buena Vista factory Stores welcome centre. This has been in the pipeline for several months (and I have seen their preparatory work for it - it should be a great facility) and been tested in a 'soft' kind of way just recently, but they have only just announced it officially today. The fact is, with their flights being through Sanford Airport, this is a bigger bonus even than Virgin's, as Sanford can be a much more crowded proposition at times than Orlando International, and this should alleviate much of that hassle. You will only need to turn up at Sanford a little more than an hour before your flight and by-pass much hanging around. It is also a major step forward for an operator usually considered in the 'budget' league. Here is their official press release today:
"Wasting the last day of your holiday before a late flight home, because of being tied to your baggage is now a thing of the past! Travel City Direct has the perfect solution for its holidaymakers. As the largest independent tour operator to Florida it has launched a new service, exclusively for its passengers called Freetime Check-In. It is the first UK tour operator to provide this service for its charter flight passengers.
Freetime Check-In offers not only an earlier check-in but the chance to be totally free of checked luggage from 7.30am on the morning of departure without even going to the airport!
The new Freetime check-in facility is conveniently situated at Travel City Directs Welcome Centre at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. The cost is just $5* per person if pre-booked, or $10* per person if you simply turn up on the day.
Travel City Directs Sales Director Steve Boardman said improving the service we give our customers is always at the forefront of our minds. This great new facility will ensure our holidaymakers have the freedom to enjoy every last minute of their Florida holiday, with piece of mind knowing the luggage is safely and securely taken care of.
*Travel City Direct passengers flying in the Sunshine First and Sunshine Premium cabins are able to enjoy this new service free of charge and will continue to receive priority check-in.
All members of the party must be present with each item of luggage, passports and tickets after receiving their boarding passes they can shop, play, relax and enjoy their Freetime in Florida. - ends -
"Wasting the last day of your holiday before a late flight home, because of being tied to your baggage is now a thing of the past! Travel City Direct has the perfect solution for its holidaymakers. As the largest independent tour operator to Florida it has launched a new service, exclusively for its passengers called Freetime Check-In. It is the first UK tour operator to provide this service for its charter flight passengers.
Freetime Check-In offers not only an earlier check-in but the chance to be totally free of checked luggage from 7.30am on the morning of departure without even going to the airport!
The new Freetime check-in facility is conveniently situated at Travel City Directs Welcome Centre at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. The cost is just $5* per person if pre-booked, or $10* per person if you simply turn up on the day.
Travel City Directs Sales Director Steve Boardman said improving the service we give our customers is always at the forefront of our minds. This great new facility will ensure our holidaymakers have the freedom to enjoy every last minute of their Florida holiday, with piece of mind knowing the luggage is safely and securely taken care of.
*Travel City Direct passengers flying in the Sunshine First and Sunshine Premium cabins are able to enjoy this new service free of charge and will continue to receive priority check-in.
All members of the party must be present with each item of luggage, passports and tickets after receiving their boarding passes they can shop, play, relax and enjoy their Freetime in Florida. - ends -
My hand luggage is always full to bursting without adding last day shopping to it!
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