Southwest from Islip

[shafke]

We are in the preplanning stages for an Aug 07 trip. Right now we are up in the air between flying and driving although leaning more toward flying.

I was looking at the SW fairs for Aug 06 for the time we want to travel... leaving around 8/22 and returning 9/2. Right now it looks like I would be able to get 99 down but the best coming back is 150. When the fares were released for this time period were cheaper fares available for the Sat/Sun on labor day weekend? Also, after taxes and fees, what does the 99 fare actually come out to be?

 

[crzy4dsny]

If you are still decicing between flying and driving you are going to have to weigh the cost of each. I personally will not drive anymore with the cost of gas. To me it is just not worth it. We are a family of 5 and some how my wife usually gets great airfare.
In May we all flew for $580 from Islip. It would have cost more to drive. In July we got good prices also. It is more than $580, I think around $800. That is still not worth driving to me. We were in Florida last August when Hurricane Katrina hit and had driven. The price of gas when we left was about $1.85 gallon. When we drove home it was $3.40 up to $3.85. Now you are going to be going in August, which is hurricane season. I paid $3.21 a gallon this morning for gas, if it's that high now what if another hurricane hits? What will the price of gas go up to then??? $5 or $6 a gallon??? Just something for you to think about while you are deciding.

 

[MrsMud]

I don't know the answer to your first question, but as to the price for a $99 fare with taxes and fees, my dates come up at $109.30 form ISP to MCO, and $107.80 from MCO to ISP. I think the difference is due to different airports departure fees. HTH.

 

[BYC]

I am anxiously awaiting Southwest to start booking December flights. I am so nervous...being that all my plans are made, and I will be making my dinner ressies in a few days, and I don't have our tickets. But...don't you just LOVE MacArthur Airport?? I would NEVER drive to Kennedy or LaGuardia again! Thank God for our little LI airport!

 

[MrsMud]

I am anxiously awaiting Southwest to start booking December flights. I am so nervous...being that all my plans are made, and I will be making my dinner ressies in a few days, and I don't have our tickets. But...don't you just LOVE MacArthur Airport?? I would NEVER drive to Kennedy or LaGuardia again! Thank God for our little LI airport!

Yes, I do love MacArthur! Add to that the fact that it is about 12 minutes from my house, and put Southwest nonstops to Orlando in the mix, and you can't beat it!

 

[gigi1313]

those were almost our exact dates in '05 and we got ding fares for $49 each way... originally booked the $99s and our fares were cut in half (which meant a january trip to use up the credit! LOL!) but it seems ding fares are getting fewer and further between and more restrictive (tues/thurs only and such)... i would count on $217/person round trip (which is what two $99 fares come out to w/taxes and fees) and be pleasantly surprised if it comes in cheaper!