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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: FrozMargNoSalt]
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02/19/2019 11:27 AM
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You will always be better off with all your flights on one ticket. So Jet Blue with a connecting Cape Air flight has advantages. Or American out of Miami.
We’re on the plane about to take off for San Juan, so I will have latest information in a few hours. I’m expecting midweek will not be bad, because so much depends on when you are traveling, among other factors.
I would not be comfortable with checked bags and 80 minutes connection time on two different tickets.
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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: FrozMargNoSalt]
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02/19/2019 05:44 PM
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Let me know your timing thoughts on getting from Jet Blue to InterCaribbean in SJU. Thanks again. Have an amazing trip!
It's about a 15 minute walk, max. Just head up B concourse towards Margaritaville, turn right and walk thru the Duty Free shopping area, and follow the signs to D concourse. Don't be upset if you get to the InterCaribbean counter and nobody is there. They will show up about 20-30 minutes before flight time.
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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: steve74]
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02/19/2019 09:09 PM
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Have you read InterCaribbean’s baggage policy? It looks like they have a 10lb. limit on carry-ons, so you most likely will need to check bags. They also say their lowest fares don’t include free checked bags. We have found Seaborne’s baggage policies suit us better.
And, yes, weekends at SJU can be crazy, not only because of cruise ships, but also Puerto Rican’s who travel home. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are your best bet.
Which search engines are you using for fares, when are you searching and have you cleared your cookies? I have the best luck using ITA Matrix early on Tuesday morning. Maybe you need to get creative and fly Spirit to STT and charter a plane from there.
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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: RatmansWife]
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02/19/2019 10:56 PM
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Have you read InterCaribbean’s baggage policy? It looks like they have a 10lb. limit on carry-ons, so you most likely will need to check bags. They also say their lowest fares don’t include free checked bags. We have found Seaborne’s baggage policies suit us better.
Ok now you have my attention. My group are all flying Intercaribbean from San Juan to Tortola in May and I have not seen anything stating there’s a checked bag fee unless it’s either overweight or an additional bag. Just went back on the IC website to check and this still seems to be the case. There are no stated fees for first checked bags, only weight limits are noted (44-50lbs). There doesn’t appear to be any language under their various fares (Flex, Best, Saver) that suggests a baggage fee, rather, it only provides a link to their baggage policy web page ( http://intercaribbean.com/information/baggage-essentials/baggage-allowance/). Ratman, I’m wondering if you might tell me where you’ve seen the info you claim so I may verify? If you’re correct I’m gonna have a few folks in my group a little irritated at me!
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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: SonOfTheSea]
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02/20/2019 04:46 AM
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Have you read InterCaribbean’s baggage policy? It looks like they have a 10lb. limit on carry-ons, so you most likely will need to check bags. They also say their lowest fares don’t include free checked bags. We have found Seaborne’s baggage policies suit us better.
Ok now you have my attention. My group are all flying Intercaribbean from San Juan to Tortola in May and I have not seen anything stating there’s a checked bag fee unless it’s either overweight or an additional bag. Just went back on the IC website to check and this still seems to be the case. There are no stated fees for first checked bags, only weight limits are noted (44-50lbs). There doesn’t appear to be any language under their various fares (Flex, Best, Saver) that suggests a baggage fee, rather, it only provides a link to their baggage policy web page ( http://intercaribbean.com/information/baggage-essentials/baggage-allowance/). Ratman, I’m wondering if you might tell me where you’ve seen the info you claim so I may verify? If you’re correct I’m gonna have a few folks in my group a little irritated at me! I just took a carry on that weighed 32 lbs on IC with no issues this past Saturday.
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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: FrozMargNoSalt]
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02/20/2019 09:21 AM
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We have been visiting and sailing the BVI for 35 years.
That includes several groups of people from the sailing club, as i was group leader for our flotilla sailing the BVI. for two weeks each time. The largest group was was 12 boats. Other trips were less, and also other sailings vacation in the BVI with other couples. As well as just Erica and I.
Now, the BVI trips varied as to flight plans. Actually over time, this was from two different departure points, Not east coast, but LAX.....( los angeles ), and also LIH ( kauai Island ) . Then MIA or DFW and on to SJU. to EIS .
Never had a problem. Also, we had pre-i cruise/ travel meetings/ chats with the people, We discussed, how to pack and what to bring. ONE ONLY AIR LINE SIZED CARRY ON, period. what islands to visit, sailing and watch standing, the boat systems, snorkeling, safety tips and travel arrangements. Air, land, and sea. Also, how we handle transfers from Orange County to LAX . And back home. We discussed Air Travel, lead times, and RON.ing, at hotels the first and last nights of our two week sailing sailing vacations. We were all prepared for all aspects from travel to on board the vessel sailing the BVI. People had to take care of their own travel arrangements .
The last several years, just Erica and I, we flew LAX to MIA , and then SJU, and then Cape Air to EIS . We had some lead time between flights , just in case of any delays. Never had a problem in all those many years.. . As to SJU... we kept it simple and Remained Over Night at the on site Airport Hotel....it was declining rapidly, SJU was under construction, and Cape Air prices rose to about $ 1400.00 R/T for a 45 minute flight. we really enjoyed flying Cape Air, I have been flying professionally for close to 40 years, Erica is also a Private Pilot. We like general aviation aircraft. I would sit up in the right seat in the cockpit, Erica in the cabin seat, taking photos and enjoying flying over the islands.
But, with the dismal SJU hotel, the construction in the Terminal, and the huge price of Cape Air, and the reported problems with the other inter island air lines to EIS ( Beef Island ), this next trip we are making a change.
LAX, MIA, STT ( St Thomas ), RON at neat hotel, and then first ferry ( $ 40.00 give or take ) early the next morning to Road Harbor, Tortola. We also have a hotel for the first night, before boarding our Jeanneau 36 i.
We have plenty of wiggle room, so no having to rush about or worry about travel dead lines, missed flights, or late for our early boarding at Conch Charters ..
We fly American Airlines, travel with one carry on, and narry a problem in 16 previous BVI sailing vacations.
All we can do is to share how we handled flying with large groups, and also with just another couple , and now, just the two of us. Perhaps you can apply some of those ideas to take some of the stress off your shoulders. Prior Proper Planning for us was very important . Worked out well for our situations. And, at times, we were crossing the Pacific Ocean from Kauai, Hawaii, to LAX, then across the U.S Continent, to MIA, and then to SJU, and the the V.I.
Thankfully, now it is leaving from LAX..... Yet, we still plan so that our airline flights will be easy as possible . And, new to us, going in to St. Thomas ( by- passing SJU) , staying the night, at St Thomas, and up early for the 08:00 am ferry to Road Town.
The good thing about that ferry, is saving about $ 1400 in yankee green, that we can apply to our dinner and partying ashore.
Just FYI, There are lots of different ideas on travel plans, that are quite different and work just fine for others headed to the BVI.
Travel can be a bit of a hassel, to get to the BVI, but once we are there, all that is totally forgotten .....the party light is illuminated.
Have a super BVI vacation.
Last edited by captdennyj; 02/20/2019 09:25 AM.
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Re: Ft. Laud > SJU > EIS, Timing worries
[Re: FrozMargNoSalt]
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02/20/2019 12:08 PM
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If you use carry-on and go directly to the gate in terminal D, InterCaribbean does not weigh the bags. I've flown with them at least 20 times in the last year and never had an issue with the weight of my gate checked bag or carry-on.
Air Sunshine is a whole different story though. The weight usually costs me an extra $50 and I have pretty small bags when I travel.
Last edited by JasonHelmbrecht; 02/20/2019 12:09 PM.
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