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03-24-2007, 07:34 PM
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On DoubleSecret Probation
Status:
"Veni, vidi, velcro ... I came, I saw, I stuck around"
(set 10 days ago)
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The 719
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I hear ya, JG. I have no problem using the Colorado Springs airport. The parking is acceptable, I get more direct flights to my destination, its quicker, and I don't have to wait two days or more to have my luggage delivered to me. I can almost guarantee that United will separate myself from my luggage.
This doesn't seem to be an option for MovingtoColorado as I think he is an employee at DIA.
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02-18-2008, 07:25 PM
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ASE Master Certified Automobile/Heavy Truck Tech
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Park, unfortunatley
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I always fly into and out of COS airport, it's much more convienent to all parties involved in my transport
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11-11-2008, 06:31 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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DIA driving, parking
One thing you guys forget: Free parking at RapidTransitDist. hubs, like Nine Mile (@ Parker & 225). I use this all the time. You can leave your car there at least 14 days, maybe 30. . . check www.RTD-denver.com.
You just have to check the bus schedule from the hub you're parking at. From NineMile it goes at LEAST once/hr (even after midnite and before 6am) and it takes only 25-45 min., depending on if it is Express or not. Saves big time on parking fees and gas money!!! |
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11-11-2008, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Woodland Park, CO (8500')
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^^ Good idea. I also park and take the tram to the Pepsi Center.
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11-12-2008, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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The COS airport works well for some destinations but not all, and that includes fares. Sometimes fares are significantly less for flying out of DIA. I always check both airports for fares, and while I LOVE the COS airport, it frequently is more expensive for where I want to go or has connections, while Denver does not.
I also live in Briargate and will agree that it's about 75 minutes via I-25 and then E-470 toll road. That's really with no significant traffic.
I would also rather drive to Denver and fly out of DIA than to fly COS to DIA. The airplane shoots straight up and then straight down and it's almost always turbulent. Only done it once and won't ever do it again.
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