Searaider Flight Info ...

[jmoors]

Don't know if anyone wants to post this info, but I figured it would be nice to know. Might want to meet up at the airport if we are there at the same time ...

Kathy and I will be getting there Nov 1 at 12:25 pm on American Airlines Flt 561 out of Miami.

We leave on Nov 7 at 2:30 pm American Airlines Flt 1018

Never too soon to book your flights. :-!

[T Bone]

Okay, I saw your other post. :-d I posted some time back about airfares and such, got not even a nibble. Wish I'd bought my ticket before oil got to where it is.

Still haven't got mine, I'll try to get it done in the next week or so. Starting (yet) another new job on Monday morning (lucky to have it, even though it's nothing great/too far from home and won't last that long....).

Anyway, I know there was word in the Searaider '08 thread from Thor on his and Whse's flight plans (no specifics). So they've got theirs.

Lets leave this up for awhile, I think arrival times in GC if similar could be something good to know (do we get rental cars at the airport? Or are they somewhere else?).

[subkrawler]

Okay, I saw your other post. :-d I posted some time back about airfares and such, got not even a nibble. Wish I'd bought my ticket before oil got to where it is.

Still haven't got mine, I'll try to get it done in the next week or so. Starting (yet) another new job on Monday morning (lucky to have it, even though it's nothing great/too far from home and won't last that long....).

Anyway, I know there was word in the Searaider '08 thread from Thor on his and Whse's flight plans (no specifics). So they've got theirs.

Lets leave this up for awhile, I think arrival times in GC if similar could be something good to know (do we get rental cars at the airport? Or are they somewhere else?).

Haven't bought mine yet either, but will in the next few weeks. IIRC each airline only flies into GC once a day. So, if I fly American on the 1st, I'll be on the same flight as John and kathy. Might be something to consider when booking flights.

Regarding rental cars, each room gets a car. This will definitely need to be coordinated for those of us sharing rooms. The rental place is right there at the airport. It's a short walk to the parking lot next door.

[Flyingdoctor]

Haven't booked mine yet as I may be moving to Houston. Nothing certain but a possibility. Last time I went from Chicago I transited in Houston....... I think... or maybe that was when i went to Trinidad... Hmmmmmm, can't remember....... I guess this ended up as a totally meaningless post by me :-)

Pete

[subkrawler]

Haven't booked mine yet as I may be moving to Houston. Nothing certain but a possibility. Last time I went from Chicago I transited in Houston....... I think... or maybe that was when i went to Trinidad... Hmmmmmm, can't remember....... I guess this ended up as a totally meaningless post by me :-)

Pete

No worries Pete....it's late.:-d

[jmoors]

....... I guess this ended up as a totally meaningless post by me :-)

Pete

First Time I Can Ever Remembering that from you Pete .... :-!:-!:-d

[whse]

Thor and I are flying out of Minneapolis on Delta at 5:25 am to Atlanta leaving Atlanta at 10:20 am and arriving into Georgetown at 12:03 pm. Whse

[subkrawler]

Thor and I are flying out of Minneapolis on Delta at 5:25 am to Atlanta leaving Atlanta at 10:20 am and arriving into Georgetown at 12:03 pm. Whse

You guys are on Delta, and John and kathy are on American...cool. Either way, I say we start the party on the plane.:-!

[jmoors]

You guys are on Delta, and John and kathy are on American...cool. Either way, I say we start the party on the plane.:-!
Sounds good to me!!! Is it Nov yet???:-!

[TMahaun]

I'm flying out on American flt 561 also. I'm really looking forward to the trip. That said, did anyone else notice that American is now charging for the bags? I think I'm going to call them tomorrow and see if I'm grandfathered in since I bought my tickets prior to that coming into effect. My first bag should be free (that would be the heavy one with the dive equipment, lol).

Either way, It'll be a great time. I'm really looking forward to it.

[jmoors]

I'm flying out on American flt 561 also. I'm really looking forward to the trip. That said, did anyone else notice that American is now charging for the bags? I think I'm going to call them tomorrow and see if I'm grandfathered in since I bought my tickets prior to that coming into effect. My first bag should be free (that would be the heavy one with the dive equipment, lol).

Either way, It'll be a great time. I'm really looking forward to it.

The way I read it ... for flights inside the US and Us territories ... one bag but to Grand Cayman 2 checked in bags ... Please let us know what they say.

[jclevoy]

Is anyone thinking of staying an extra day??

I am starting to look towards booking my flight and thought about flying back on Sat instead of Fri.

[subkrawler]

Is anyone thinking of staying an extra day??

I am starting to look towards booking my flight and thought about flying back on Sat instead of Fri.

I'm thinking about staying an extra day or two. Possibly to get in a few tech dives, or DPV dives with Fraser. That's why I haven't bought my ticket yet, because I'm still trying to decide.

[jclevoy]

I'm thinking about staying an extra day or two. Possibly to get in a few tech dives, or DPV dives with Fraser. That's why I haven't bought my ticket yet, because I'm still trying to decide.

I have been checking ticket prices, but there are not very good flights from Nashville. It would be just as easy for me to fly back on Sat. so that is probably when I will leave. I just need to check about room availability.

[T Bone]

Been thinking maybe a few extra days, even a week? Still unsure, but Studio808's posts got me thinking, maybe check out the accommodations and diving at the other end of the island. Just thinking stage so far though....

[Caribbean Soul]

I would be interested in hearing of room availability if staying longer, or if folks are moving the circus to the other end of the island for a few days. b-)

I've also delayed making any final flight plans. ;-)

--Keith

[MTJO]

I'm still on the fence on these extra few days. So who's staying longer?
Good thing I didn't book my flights!
Michael

[T Bone]

Well, I'm holding out for now to see how long my current employment lasts (I roam from job to job, this one could be over next week, or several months from now.... the longer I am there, the more likely I'll extend my stay). But if I do, I will almost certainly be moving to the other end of the island to get a feel for from what I hear, a quite different Grand Cayman experience. Most likely extension for me would be 4 diving days.

[subkrawler]

Well, I'm holding out for now to see how long my current employment lasts (I roam from job to job, this one could be over next week, or several months from now.... the longer I am there, the more likely I'll extend my stay). But if I do, I will almost certainly be moving to the other end of the island to get a feel for from what I hear, a quite different Grand Cayman experience. Most likely extension for me would be 4 diving days.

After reading Greg's report, the other side of the island does sound intriguing. However, there's tons on the East End that I haven't seen yet, and I've got over 30 dives over there.

Still not sure if I'm going to stay a few days extra. If I do, I'll stay put at Compass Point, 'cause that's where the scooters and the tri-mix live.;-)

[jmoors]

We looked at staying longer but because of the flights it was stay for another week or go home ... cost was just to high for an extra week for us, so leaving friday. I hope it works out for you guys!!!!

[T Bone]

Revisiting an old topic :-d (It's time folks!). After reviewing the costs for an extra several days at the place Studio808 had written about, I decided to pass. The cost per person was actually decent, but the "single supplement" for myself being alone was about double the cost of the per person rate (:-s). Beside, it is possible I will still be on my current job at that time, and rumor has it we'll be at crunch time (working 7/12's by then?) and it'll be hard enough to get a week off. So,....

I'm now booked on American Airlines out of Detroit (via Miami) and will be flying Miami/Georgetown with John and Cathy (And Todd and his sister if I'm not mistaken) on American 561. Also flying out with the Moors' on the 7th on American 1018. Anyone got their seat assignments yet? (I've put in requests, not yet confirmed).

Time to book the flights folks, they're getting filled up!

I'll move this thread up to the Searaiders Sub Forum (shouldn't that be SUB Forum? :-d) when it starts to work it's way down the page.

REALLY looking forward to November! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/terrellfd/anim_bounce.gif

[TMahaun]

I'll be on your flight, T-bone, but I'm not sure about my sister. She's reserving her tickets today. I told her to try to get the same flight, but can't be sure if she will.

I'm looking forward to this trip. I've been spending almost every weekend in the water trying to get as comfortable as possible.

On a seperate note, does anyone know if the dives we're doing lend to using a DPV? I'm getting DPV training this weekend and would like to use one down there if possible.

[subkrawler]

On a seperate note, does anyone know if the dives we're doing lend to using a DPV? I'm getting DPV training this weekend and would like to use one down there if possible.

Not really. I've played around with one of Fraser's Gavins, but it's more for fun buzzing around the reef, than actually needing it. I've even thought about getting my own Gavin before the trip, so we could all play with it a time or two, but I've got too many other irons in the fire right now.

If you have access to one and can bring it, by all means do so. We'll at least get a kick out of watching you fly around effortlessly. What kind of DPV are you being trained on?

[jmoors]

T-Bone and anyone else that wants to know ... Kathy and I are on AA flt 561 from Miami to Georgetown Nov1 seats 24B and 24C And on Nov 7 AA flt 1018 to Miami seats 17B and 17C.
Kathy and I are looking very forward to seeing Pete and Jason again and meeting the rest of you... going to be a great time ... for SURE :-!:-!

[T Bone]

T-Bone and anyone else that wants to know ... Kathy and I are on AA flt 561 from Miami to Georgetown Nov1 seats 24B and 24C And on Nov 7 AA flt 1018 to Miami seats 17B and 17C.
Kathy and I are looking very forward to seeing Pete and Jason again and meeting the rest of you... going to be a great time ... for SURE :-!:-!
Well, assuming I get my requested seats, I am three rows behind you on the way home (20A). But what is funny? My requested seat on 561..... 24A! :-d (I like the window seats ;-)). I guess we'll have a chance to get acquainted on the flight from Miami to Grand Cayman :-! (Very much looking forward to it!).

[jmoors]

Well, assuming I get my requested seats, I am three rows behind you on the way home (20A). But what is funny? My requested seat on 561..... 24A! :-d (I like the window seats ;-)). I guess we'll have a chance to get acquainted on the flight from Miami to Grand Cayman :-! (Very much looking forward to it!).

Go figure T-Bone. hahahahaha I guess this makes up for us not hooking up in Las Vegas last year.;-) Certainly looking forward to it. Kathy will be sitting next to ya ... Going to be a great trip!!!

[subkrawler]

OK, here's everyone's updated flight info. as it was presented in the main forum.

Delta Flt. 337 Arrives GC @ 11:57 am. On board:
subkrawler
THOR
whse
jclevoy
Cheryle

AA Flt. 561 Arrives GC @ 12:25 pm. On board:
T Bone
jmoors
Kathy
MTJO
TMahaun
Brit

[subkrawler]

I'll be on your flight, T-bone, but I'm not sure about my sister. She's reserving her tickets today. I told her to try to get the same flight, but can't be sure if she will.

I'm looking forward to this trip. I've been spending almost every weekend in the water trying to get as comfortable as possible.

On a seperate note, does anyone know if the dives we're doing lend to using a DPV? I'm getting DPV training this weekend and would like to use one down there if possible.

Todd,

Do we know what flight Brit is coming in on yet?

[MTJO]

I just verified with AA and we can take two pieces of luggage 50 Lbs each and a carry on for up to 40 Lbs all free of charge. That's a relief!!!
Michael

[jmoors]

I just verified with AA and we can take two pieces of luggage 50 Lbs each and a carry on for up to 40 Lbs all free of charge. That's a relief!!!
Michael
Michael ... can you please provide any additional info? Who you talked too, is it written etc ... that way if we get hassled or have a problem we have a reference ...


Thanks ...

[MTJO]

I called AA at 1-800-433-7300 twice. First over a month ago and then today. I called to check on my seats and then I asked again about luggage situation. And she confirmed that we can take two pieces of 50 Lbs and a carry on for 40 Lbs. One of the pieces can be the scuba gear but no tanks allowed. This is an international flight and the charges for the bags do not apply. Thatls all I know. I hope we will not have problems on Miami. See at the gate!!
Michael

[MTJO]

In writing: go to: www.aa.com (http://www.aa.com) under baggage exceptions it says:
The following customers will not be charged a service fee to check a bag provided the bag is within the weight allowance:
"customers originating travel in the US, U S Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada and traveling to an international destination beyond the US, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada".
There you have it in writting!!;-)
Michael

[jmoors]

In writing: go to: www.aa.com (http://www.aa.com) under baggage exceptions it says:
The following customers will not be charged a service fee to check a bag provided the bag is within the weight allowance:
"customers originating travel in the US, U S Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada and traveling to an international destination beyond the US, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada".
There you have it in writting!!;-)
Michael

Great Michael, Thanks a lot I'll make sure that I have all the ammo with me so we do not have to pay for the luggage.

John

[MTJO]

By the looks of it, 7 or 8 of us will be on AA flight 561 from Miami. Maybe we should meet early at the gate and get the party started as Ty suggested. BTW how are we going to recognize each other? Can somebody rise a diving flag?:-d
Michael

[jmoors]

By the looks of it, 7 or 8 of us will be on AA flight 561 from Miami. Maybe we should meet early at the gate and get the party started as Ty suggested. BTW how are we going to recognize each other? Can somebody rise a diving flag?:-d
Michael
I think Kathy and I get there 4 or 5 hours early because of the flights.... Recognize me .... maybe an orange faced watch on my left arm .... hahahaha Kathy would have a yellow faced watch .... that should help some ...:-!

[jclevoy]

OK, here's everyone's updated flight info. as it was presented in the main forum.

Delta Flt. 337 Arrives GC @ 11:35 am. On board:
subkrawler
THOR
whse
Caribbean Soul

AA Flt. 561 Arrives GC @ 12:25 pm. On board:
T Bone
jmoors
Kathy
MTJO
jclevoy
TMahaun


It looks as if Cheryle and I have joined the Delta group leaving from Atlanta, Flight #337.|>

[subkrawler]

It looks as if Cheryle and I have joined the Delta group leaving from Atlanta, Flight #337.|>

Cool.:-!

Since we can no longer edit beyond 2 days, can you amend the incoming flight roster?:thanks

[jclevoy]

Updated flight list. Please let us know if any of the information has changed. Note that the latest info that I have, is that Delta Flight #337 arrives a little later than when Sub booked his flight (11:57 am instead of 11:35am)
OK, here's everyone's updated flight info. as it was presented in the main forum.

Delta Flt. 337 Arrives GC @ 11:57 am. On board:
subkrawler
THOR
whse
jclevoy
Cheryle

AA Flt. 561 Arrives GC @ 12:25 pm. On board:
T Bone
jmoors
Kathy
MTJO
TMahaun

[T Bone]

I think Kathy and I get there 4 or 5 hours early because of the flights.... Recognize me .... maybe an orange faced watch on my left arm .... hahahaha Kathy would have a yellow faced watch .... that should help some ...:-!
Won't see any orange watch on my left arm.... I'm a lefty! Watch is on the right (and still planning to wear the vintage, can't dive with it, might as well travel with it!). It's on the Tropic rubber. Oh, and I might wear a hat. Bringing 3. Two Doxa (orange and black) and NUMA. Fat guy, pony tail and beard. That oughtta cover it :-d.

[jmoors]

Won't see any orange watch on my left arm.... I'm a lefty! Watch is on the right (and still planning to wear the vintage, can't dive with it, might as well travel with it!). It's on the Tropic rubber. Oh, and I might wear a hat. Bringing 3. Two Doxa (orange and black) and NUMA. Fat guy, pony tail and beard. That oughtta cover it :-d.

T Bone I'm left handed as well but I do wear my watch on my left arm ... Guess that means I'm really screwed up hahahahaha

Here is a pic of Kathy and myself while in Roatan in feb this year we haven't changed much. Hope this helps finding us ...
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/jmoorsII/Temp/RoatanVacationKathyPics-66.jpg

Getting close!!!:-!:-!

[MTJO]

OK guys tomorrow morning I'm starting my trip to Cayman with few days in Miami. See youi at the gate!!:-!
Michael

[jmoors]

OK guys tomorrow morning I'm starting my trip to Cayman with few days in Miami. See youi at the gate!!:-!
Michael
Sounds good Michael ... As I said before Kathy and I will be there 4-5 hours early so when you get there look for us :-!;-):-d

[subkrawler]

Updated flight list. Please let us know if any of the information has changed. Note that the latest info that I have, is that Delta Flight #337 arrives a little later than when Sub booked his flight (11:57 am instead of 11:35am)

The update looks good, but Keith(Caribbean Soul) can no longer make it.

[jmoors]

The update looks good, but Keith(Caribbean Soul) can no longer make it.
That Kinda sucks .... I was looking forward to meeting Keith. I hope nothing serious has happened! Of course that all sounded strange .... I am looking forward to meeting everyone that I do not know and seeing everyone that I do. I will miss not meeting Keith ... There that sounds better.

Well got out the Dive Bags and other luggage so that we can start packing and weighing everything before we head out on friday night ... catching the red eye. Getting exciting ....

What the hell can I do???:-s I will not have my watch winder with me .... geeeze travel can be such a pain!!! hahahahaaha

[TMahaun]

Todd,

Do we know what flight Brit is coming in on yet?

Britt is coming in on the same flight as I am. She gets back from Ft. Polk today and is really excited to be coming down with us. To make it better, she's officially a Doxa owner now too. She purchased a Project Aware Doxa when they became available here (unfortunatly she won't have it in time for the trip).

[TMahaun]

I'm easy to spot, I'll be the big fat blond guy wearing a Phillies T-shirt (Let's go Fightin' Phils!!!), beat up Longhorns hat, and Orange 750T Pro on my wrist. Oh yeah, I'll be carrying an Oceanic Regulator bag also (no way I'm trusting the airlines w/ my reg). Can't wait to see everyone there.

[T Bone]

OK, here's everyone's updated flight info. as it was presented in the main forum.

Delta Flt. 337 Arrives GC @ 11:35 am. On board:
subkrawler
THOR
whse
Caribbean Soul
jclevoy
Cheryle

AA Flt. 561 Arrives GC @ 12:25 pm. On board:
T Bone
jmoors
Kathy
MTJO
TMahaun

I thought Keith (Caribbean Soul) canceled? Is he back in? :-s

And what about Todd's sister?

[subkrawler]

I thought Keith (Caribbean Soul) canceled? Is he back in? :-s

And what about Todd's sister?

That flight update was from Sept the 11th, but when I tried to update it either yesterday or the day before, I couldn't because of the 48 hr thing.

I asked Jason to update it, and he did, but somehow it reverted back to my original post, and now I can edit. Too weird.

Anyway, it's all correct now. Todd's sister Brit is on your flight, and Keith is still not coming. Jason's wife Cheryle, took his place.

[subkrawler]

Britt is coming in on the same flight as I am. She gets back from Ft. Polk today and is really excited to be coming down with us. To make it better, she's officially a Doxa owner now too. She purchased a Project Aware Doxa when they became available here (unfortunatly she won't have it in time for the trip).

Are you sure she won't have it in time? Is there any way that Andy or Jim could ship her one from here? Man, to own a DOXA but not be able to have it for the trip, just sucks beyond sucks.:-(

That would have been a cool one to see too, plus Ocean Frontiers is a PADI facility and Project Aware supporter. It all would have been a cool tie-in.

Anyways, that's awesome that she got her own, plus I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her that it'll make it in time.

[Flyingdoctor]

Holy Crap boys, I only just found this sub forum........... Jeez I think my brains are finally mince. I'm arriving a day later than you lot, don't drink all the good stuff before I get there :-)

Cold here in Boston. Hotel life in Boston to be soon swapped for hotel life in the Caymans.... now that's what I'm talking about:-!

See ya all soon

Pete

[whse]

Pete,
Don't worry, there will always be enough Caybrew to go around :-d.
Ty said I could drive again this year so it sounds like I get the opportunity to scare the hell out of anyone riding with me.
What is it with all these people driving on the wrong side of the road anyway?
What time are you getting in on Sunday? I'll pick you up at the airport (do you feel lucky, well do you Doc?)
Randy

[Flyingdoctor]

Randy, that would brilliant. I grew up driving on the wrong side of the road so I'll take the chance :-).

US airways 1123 arrives 2.07 PM

I can almost taste that sea air right now.

Pete

[whse]

Sounds good Pete, see you Sunday.:-!