Those of you that go twice or more each year, and are from Northeast.....

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Paul in CT
Gail,

I like SWA, too. We have used it many times for trips to Maryland and Virginia for travel back and forth to visit our children and to bring them home. We have gotten some fantastic fares for those routes. However, when it comes to BDL to MCO the real bargains show up far less often, especially since they started adding the extra security charges. I have been signed up for their Tuesday specials e-mail for several years now.

I failed to mention that I will pay more for the non-stop trip. (My DW does not like flying. ) Delta (now Song) has the best options for that because SWA specials generally exclude the N/S flight or sell out quickly. Nevertheless, I keep checking both because I do like the ability to change with no fee. That feature has saved us a small fortune on our children's changing of their travel plans because of unexpected changes in school schedules like final exams, etc. We have even been able to apply a credit from one of my son's cancelled tickets to one for my daughter.

My best flight prices have been out of BDL. I added a day to my most recent vacation and including the car rental saved over 100.00. I only fly NS btw. You just have to keep checking.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Bayshore36
I have done both. Flying is easier because it takes only a couple of hours, but then if you don't want to rely on Disney transportation you will have to rent a car too. I found it to be too confining for me. We will be renting a mini van for our two trips next year. My husband feels more comfortable doing this then taking our own vehicle because if we brake down they will come and replace the vehicle immediately. Of course it's also because we've been very fortunate to get good rates at a local Avis dealer who not only offers cheap rates, but also unlimited miles, which is a factor when traveling such a long distance. I like having a day or two to unwind from being at Disney. When you fly it's like Bam! Welcome back to reality!!

What ever makes your boat float.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by JimC
For those of you who travel out of Philadelphia. Philly often can be beat in price at Harrisburg or BWI. I have also heard that Lehigh Valley airport has Southwest airlines and is a good option as well.

Personally the additional travel times involved are not worth the savings, but I know it may be worthwhile for others, depending on their location.

I price ABE often, as well. Unfortunately, Southeast Air flies into Sanford, not Orlando International. We are not interested in driving ourselves anywhere via car rental...we may be unusual, but we don't mind the WDW buses.