Flight to Miami canceled

[FIRE CHIEF BUBBA]

Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). They will be dropping us into FLL. We are going in a couple days in advanced and staying at Hilton in Miami. The airport in Miami was only 6 miles to hotel now we are little over 30 miles. Anyone know the cost to taxi from FLL to Miami?

[cruisinfanatic]

Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). They will be dropping us into FLL. We are going in a couple days in advanced and staying at Hilton in Miami. The airport in Miami was only 6 miles to hotel now we are little over 30 miles. Anyone know the cost to taxi from FLL to Miami?

because of the change, you should be able to cancel. Look into booking your own flight to MIA.

Cost for taxi or towncar is around $70- $80.

Shuttles available for $15 or $20 pp

[FIRE CHIEF BUBBA]

Got a great fare $$ for flight $235 round trip Chicago to Miami they will still fly us for same amount Chicago to Fll. I checked on new flight was $500 Think I will look into Shuttle for 4 of us. Looks like a cab is about $70 and we will still be dollars ahead.

[yogimax]

Try calling SAS Shuttle. It should be a whole lot cheaper than a taxi

[39august]

Yes, SAS is great, realibable and cheap. It is $15 pp each way from FLL to Miami and from port of Miami back to FLL. Try ridesas.com.

[Kikkycat]

Gary, you've given me quite a startle. I'm flying Air Tran (which is what I think you mean - there used to be an airline called ATA but they went out of business a few years ago). But I checked the schedule and apparently Air Tran is still flying from Baltimore to Miami, not FLL. Good luck with your arrangements - and we'll see you in November!

[RoyalDiamond]

If cost is an issue, you can take a free shuttle from FLL airport to the Tri-Rail station. Take the train from FLL to MIA for around $5 per person, and then a free shuttle to MIA airport from there. Then your hotel shuttle could pick you up at MIA airport (unless they are willing to pick you up at the tri-rail station...?). Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not really bad. You can go to www.tri-rail.com for schedules and more info!

[MargieWY]

Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA).

 

 

ATA (American Trans Air) went out of business over 2 years ago!

[FIRE CHIEF BUBBA]

Thanks!!! Rate on SAS is $13.. just checked with them..

 

AirTrans _ATA is dropping Miami in OCT. They use to be the Fun Jet Line to Vegas.. Look forward to seeing eveyone in Nov..

[cb at sea]

You could always look into booking a different flight that DOES go to Miami.....there should be no penalty since they cancelled the flight!

[cruise pup]

If cost is an issue, you can take a free shuttle from FLL airport to the Tri-Rail station. Take the train from FLL to MIA for around $5 per person, and then a free shuttle to MIA airport from there. Then your hotel shuttle could pick you up at MIA airport (unless they are willing to pick you up at the tri-rail station...?). Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not really bad. You can go to www.tri-rail.com for schedules and more info!

 

Not very practical on weekends. Trains don't run very frequently and the shuttle from the airport calls for a 45 minute wait from the time they drop you off til the southbound train arrives. And that's provided that you can make the shuttle. In my situation I would need to take a cab to the Tri-Rail station.

[Gonzo70]

Thanks!!! Rate on SAS is $13.. just checked with them..

 

AirTrans _ATA is dropping Miami in OCT. They use to be the Fun Jet Line to Vegas.. Look forward to seeing eveyone in Nov..

 

ATA and AirTran Airways are completely different/unrelated airlines (and as mentioned ATA no longer exists). AirTran will no longer be flying MDY(Midway Airport in Chicago) to MIA (Miami), but they still will have a presence in MIA for routes involving other cities. They offer one stop service from MDY to FLL (Ft. Lauderdale).

[nana541]

Just got a call from my TA. She said our air carrier will no longer be going into Miami (ATA). They will be dropping us into FLL. We are going in a couple days in advanced and staying at Hilton in Miami. The airport in Miami was only 6 miles to hotel now we are little over 30 miles. Anyone know the cost to taxi from FLL to Miami?

 

We took a cab and paid $40 bucks plus tip to the Marriott in down on the water.

The cab ride took about 30 min.;

Oh almost forgot our cab was actually from the Cruise Terminal and not the airport in Fort Lauderdale.

[nana541]

If cost is an issue, you can take a free shuttle from FLL airport to the Tri-Rail station. Take the train from FLL to MIA for around $5 per person, and then a free shuttle to MIA airport from there. Then your hotel shuttle could pick you up at MIA airport (unless they are willing to pick you up at the tri-rail station...?). Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not really bad. You can go to www.tri-rail.com for schedules and more info!

 

A shuttle or 30 min cab ride is so so so much easier and less complicated!:eek:

[FIRE CHIEF BUBBA]

Air Trans is what I meant..I know ATA is gone..SORRY!!

 

WIll use SAS>> Thanks

[MyNameIsGermy]

Air Trans is what I meant..I know ATA is gone..SORRY!!

 

LOL... you have to ignore some of the know-it-all's in the community. :D

 

Have fun on your cruise!

[Gonzo70]

LOL... you have to ignore some of the know-it-all's in the community. :D

 

Have fun on your cruise!

 

My, how rude. I was clarifying something that was confusing in the OP's post. :eek:

[ChipLondon]

What surely it is the "Know it Alls" that people seek with their questions,

otherwise nobody would get a correct answer to anything.:confused::D

 

 

LOL... you have to ignore some of the know-it-all's in the community. :D

 

Have fun on your cruise!

[FIRE CHIEF BUBBA]

Thanks all and yes..LOL.. Sorry for the mis understanding on air lines..anyway looking forward to all that will be on board with us..KEEP THE COLD ONES COMING!!!!!!!!

[Gonzo70]

Thanks all and yes..LOL.. Sorry for the mis understanding on air lines..anyway looking forward to all that will be on board with us..KEEP THE COLD ONES COMING!!!!!!!!

 

No need to apologize. I just made my post to clarify things for others reading the thread. Somebody else flying Air Tran to Miami (from a city other than Chicago) may have become alarmed thinking that their flight was now going to FLL instead as well. Also, when I saw your post I immediately checked some travel websites for you to compare the fare you had to fares on other airlines to try and find a flight into Miami for you at a comprable choice and to see if the airline you booked on was offering any type of transportation from FLL to MIA - so I also was clarifying the correct airline in case others were also doing some research on this. Unfortunately I was not able to find you a cheaper fare - you did get a great rate and SAS Shuttle is not too much money, so you are in good shape.

 

Have a great trip. :)

[lazydayz]

One solution is to rent a car in FLL and return it in Miami. That way you can see the sights or just head directly to Miami. The drive is easy - straight down the Interstate.

[loubevnj]

I hear Braniff has good deals now to Fla

[onyourtoes]

ATA (American Trans Air) went out of business over 2 years ago!

 

 

Maybe that's why they don't go into Miami anymore:D I couldn't resist that one. LOL

[cruiseguy1016]

Air Trans is what I meant..I know ATA is gone..SORRY!!

 

WIll use SAS>> Thanks

 

Thanks all and yes..LOL.. Sorry for the mis understanding on air lines..anyway looking forward to all that will be on board with us..KEEP THE COLD ONES COMING!!!!!!!!

 

OK I'm going to verify EXACTLY what you mean. To the best of my knowledge ATA is gone. I have never heard of Air Trans. Do you mean Air Tran?

[joyride21]

ATA and AirTran Airways are completely different/unrelated airlines (and as mentioned ATA no longer exists). AirTran will no longer be flying MDY(Midway Airport in Chicago) to MIA (Miami), but they still will have a presence in MIA for routes involving other cities. They offer one stop service from MDY to FLL (Ft. Lauderdale).

 

Just a clarification to your clarification...the airport code for Chicago Midway is MDW...MDY is on Midway Island, a US territory near the International Date Line. :)