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Re: SXM affordable flight options
[Re: EdB]
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02/14/2019 04:51 PM
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Ed--not sure exactly when she wants to go but Jet Blue is only booking through October 26 as of now.
Carol Hill
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Re: SXM affordable flight options
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02/14/2019 05:47 PM
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Sadly, unless you are flying from one of the metro NYC airports or a few other select cities that currently have a deal with new service or a last minute travel fare, there is not much. The words "affordable flight options" and "St. Maarten" seldom go hand in hand.
Jet Blue has some new route fares from Ft. Lauderdale and a friend recently got very reasonable air from the mid-west on VERY short notice (2-3 days before & mid-week travel) but that is about it other than NYC or vicinity.
BTW, regarding the CheapOAir study, I am not really buying it. Having been going to SXM for 25+ years, I have found no rhyme or reason as to air prices other than Saturday travel is usually the busiest and the most expensive.
I recently booked air for a late fall trip and checked CheapoAir just for kicks. No deal, same price as one can buy direct from the given airline and they added a $10 per ticket service charge. IMHO, that alone would take away any validity to any study the may have done.
And for an upcoming trip and also the late fall trip, the most I have ever paid for air and neither involve Saturday travel. Sunday, Friday and Tuesday are my travel days and the fare was the same for any weekday when I was booking.
BTW, SammyM, click on you blinking envelope as I sent you a private message the other day.
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Re: SXM affordable flight options
[Re: Sakislegirl]
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02/14/2019 06:38 PM
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It does seem we should avoid Saturdays. Not sure villa owners would be agreeable to rent outside of Saturday to Saturday. You can always ask but the bulk of rentals are Sat. to Sat. Good luck.
J.D.
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Re: SXM affordable flight options
[Re: Sakislegirl]
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02/14/2019 08:44 PM
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Sakislgirl--It's been my experience that villas will rent the specific dates you want, if they are available, especially if it's pretty far in advance.. I wouldn't be that worried about Sat to Sat.
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Re: SXM affordable flight options
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02/14/2019 10:03 PM
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Almost forgot my reply to Sakislegirl! You must be located somewhere near us because our last two visits to SXM we flew out of Buffalo on Delta. And, we're about to do it again in March for $535 each. Connection options are Atlanta or JFK, and we found Atlanta works really well (perfect layover times, never had a flight delayed, no lost luggage, etc.). If you go directly to Delta's website and search using the grid method you'll find the prices can really fluctuate depending upon the day of the week. If your departure and return dates are not fixed, this is a great method for securing a lower fare. Also, Buffalo has to be one of the easiest airports anywhere to get to and from quickly. It's right there, with a host of Park/Sleep/Fly hotels literally right across the street. And, finally if you're from the states you won't have to deal with U.S./Canadian customs and potential delays there.
We have also flown out of Toronto's Pearson airport with good results. But, you'll deal with a ton more traffic up there in the Toronto/Mississauga metroplex. Must allow yourself additional time for getting to and from this airport. Never flew WestJet, but some of the folks from Canada on this forum just love them so they must do a good job. I think 'Jeepers' has flown with them in the past. If you ever fly to Europe in the future then Toronto would be a clear choice. Hope this helps!
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