Outrageous airfare, but I am biting the bullet

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2005-04-23 8:06 PM

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Subject: Outrageous airfare, but I am biting the bullet
My logical thinking said that a good place to do my first tri would be florida. Warm weather and most of all, a flat course. So, I signed up for the Danskin. Got a great price on a hotel, but I just looked to book my flight options and OH MY GOD!!! What happened to affordable flights to Florida? I waffled for a while. Is it worth spending $500 (for husband and I) to go there for a race that I should finish in about an hour? We could drive in about 15 hours, but who wants to do that? Anyway, after a lot of soul searching I am going to do it. I'll be poorer in the bank, but hopefully richer for the experience of completing my first tri.

2005-04-23 9:11 PM
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Personally, I'd drive, and it's not about the money. I'd rather transport my bike than disassemble, pack or ship it, and I'd rather have my own car once I get to the race venue. Plus, you and your hubby get to take in the sights and have a nice chat on the rides. Good luck in your first tri.
2005-04-23 9:12 PM
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It sounds like you'll have a very memorable mini-vacation. How fun!

Have a great race and let us know how it goes.
2005-04-23 9:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Outrageous airfare, but I am biting the bullet

$250 roundtrip per person is not bad.

15 driving vs 4-5 hours flying = 10 hrs and lust just say your time is worth $15 per hour = $150
15 hours = ~900 miles = ~ 45 gallons of gas = ~$95

So in others words, the trip is cost neutral or close to it.



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2005-04-23 11:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Outrageous airfare, but I am biting the bullet
Try kayak.com to find a better price on flights -- it searches nearby airports and more airlines than the other sites. I've found better deals there than any other site.
2005-04-24 5:47 PM
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I have never heard of kayak.com, but did find a $190 RT! Thanks!


2005-04-24 6:57 PM
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Try Independence Air or Jet Blue.  Both have bargain fares.  I traveled round trip from Washington, D.C. to Ft. Lauderdale for about $150 in January on Jet Blue.  I just flew my mom up to Washington from West Palm Beach for $179 (including all taxes) round trip on Independence Air.  Book yourself through their websites.  I've always found better fares that way than going through intenet travel agencies. Good luck!
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