Tampa Airport Info Thread (Jacksonville, Miami: neighborhoods, luxury, middle school)

[sinatras]

Originally Posted by Trip Mcnealy

I dont see why it's such a hassle to connect via bigger airports. Where Tampa is situated it doesnt make sense for them to offer nonstop international flights to those cities. Do I wish they offered more flights? Sure. But it doesnt take away how easy and enjoyable of an airport it is compared to others. Parking, security, sitting areas, are all better than most. I was in Newark a few weeks ago and the AC wasnt working and we were on top of people.

Newark is one of the absolute WORST airports ever

[Jimrob1]

Originally Posted by Ft Laud Guy

Apparently SLC is such a fantastic airport that it didn't even make Travel+Leisure's new list of the top ten domestic airports, while TPA is such a horrible airport that it ranked FIFTH.

The Top 10 Domestic Airports | Travel+Leisure | July 10, 2019

Salt Lake is a congested mess, for the most part.

[MortonR]

Originally Posted by Jimrob1

Salt Lake is a congested mess, for the most part.

Be sure to take your majikal underwear with you, too.

RM

[theurbanfiles]

Two flights booked thru Tampa!

In December to San Juan (seem to be offering more and more of those, which is nice, since it is such a perfect quick weekend escape).

In March to London-Gatwick, nonstop! Should be a good time. It will be my first nonstop to Europe/Intercontinental travel from my home airport (unless Miami-Lima direct counts as such which I don't think it does, since that isn't my home city), and first time flying direct into London. It's a place that has always intrigued me immensely due to it's world capital status in both a historical and modern sense.

I had considered some other options... Orlando's London nonstop at that time was actually slightly more expensive... Miami had a fewer cheaper nonstops (in the 380 range I think was the cheapest I saw), and I thought very seriously about doing a $384 out of Miami that had a layover in Zurich, then just missing the connection, checking out Switzerland for a couple days, Paris for a day, and London for a couple days. Decided against it though due to the logistical convenience of being able to leave on a Transatlantic after a day of work, and in consideration of my wife's health (flight isn't as much of an issue because you can get up, stretch, etc., but she struggles on long car trips. Also.. the nonstop from TPA was only $450 RT... that's not too shabby even from NYC, but esp. great given circumstances.

Anyways, some good times ahead out of TPA : )

[MortonR]

Be careful - carriers can and will cancel your remaining itinerary if you “miss” a connection. Better to “open jaw” if possible.

RM

[sinatras]

Originally Posted by cavsfan137

Two flights booked thru Tampa!

In December to San Juan (seem to be offering more and more of those, which is nice, since it is such a perfect quick weekend escape).

In March to London-Gatwick, nonstop! Should be a good time. It will be my first nonstop to Europe/Intercontinental travel from my home airport (unless Miami-Lima direct counts as such which I don't think it does, since that isn't my home city), and first time flying direct into London. It's a place that has always intrigued me immensely due to it's world capital status in both a historical and modern sense.

I had considered some other options... Orlando's London nonstop at that time was actually slightly more expensive... Miami had a fewer cheaper nonstops (in the 380 range I think was the cheapest I saw), and I thought very seriously about doing a $384 out of Miami that had a layover in Zurich, then just missing the connection, checking out Switzerland for a couple days, Paris for a day, and London for a couple days. Decided against it though due to the logistical convenience of being able to leave on a Transatlantic after a day of work, and in consideration of my wife's health (flight isn't as much of an issue because you can get up, stretch, etc., but she struggles on long car trips. Also.. the nonstop from TPA was only $450 RT... that's not too shabby even from NYC, but esp. great given circumstances.

Anyways, some good times ahead out of TPA : )

Paris is ALWAYS a good idea.

[MortonR]

Originally Posted by sinatras

Paris is ALWAYS a good idea.

I second that. Also take some time to get out in the countryside like Normandy and see the “real” France. An excellent experience, the people are great and the food is fantastic.

RM

[cjairo191]

If its Norwegian Air International to London be very careful with their bag fees.

[sinatras]

Originally Posted by MortonR

I second that. Also take some time to get out in the countryside like Normandy and see the “real” France. An excellent experience, the people are great and the food is fantastic.

RM

I just spent two weeks in Normandie and it was amazing. Best food ever! Brittany also. Brittany, the birthplace of butter, salted caramel, crepes, it was just almost too much!

[MortonR]

Originally Posted by sinatras

I just spent two weeks in Normandie and it was amazing. Best food ever! Brittany also. Brittany, the birthplace of butter, salted caramel, crepes, it was just almost too much!

I had a business customer in Fecamp (Normandie) and loved calling on them. After a week there I would be done with seafood and want meat...

RM