TMA Airlines and Sanford?

[Tina]

I've never heard of this airline but saw their ad in the morning paper. Has anyone ever flown them? They fly from Washington Dulles to Sanford for only $79 each way (for our Nov dates - some other dates are $59!) plus you can upgrade to First Class for only $25. I don't know anything about Sanford airport though. Is it close to Disney?

 

[Pete W.]

We're flying Transmeridian Airlines from Allentown, PA to Sanford, FL on June 23rd and we're hoping for a positive experience. Last year we flew Southeast Airlines on the same route but they have since gone bankrupt. Transmeridian replaced Southeast in the Allentown airport, and so far I have seen mostly positive reports from people who have used them. TMA is similar to what Southeast was, which is a charter airline. As a charter airline, they have more flexibility in changing schedules and fares, which helps them keep their costs low but which also introduces a bit more uncertainty for customers.

The Sanford Airport is small and convenient, and is about an hour's drive from WDW (while Orlando International Airport is about 30 minutes from WDW).

 

[DebbieB]

Sanford's website:

http://www.orlandosanfordairport.com/

 

[snowy76]

We flew TMA from Syracuse last June and will do so again at the end of the month. They are not the flashiest airline but we couldn't beat a nonstop flight for such little money. One perk is a small meal (I think it was a sandwich, yogurt, cookies) as well as drink service. I miss that on other airlines. I give a big thumbs up to the Sanford airport too. It IS a longer drive to WDW (about an hour) but the airport is tiny compared to MCO; you'll be on the road less than 20 minutes after landing. And you can drive the 417 and avoid traffic on I4 and Beeline.

 

[Patio]

I'll be flying TMA out of Allentown on July 21st and really looking forward to it. I like the direct flight, meal on plane and already have our seat numbers. And the $79 each way is a GREAT rate. So far, the TMA has been wonderful.