Breakaway Flight...what would you do?

[douglasap8]

We'll be arriving back on the Breakaway on Easter (4/5). We originally had a flight out of LGA at 2:40, getting home before 5:00. Now, they've changed our flight to leave LGA at 4:15, not getting home until 6:40.

 

We will have a 3 and 5 year old with us, and will have work and school the next day. The thought of sitting at the airport all day with them is not appealing. However, there is another flight out at 11:57am.

 

Our options...we could stick with the later flight and try to get stand-by for the earlier one. Or, we could change (without fee) to the earlier one and hope we make it. I know every time we cruise out of Miami we're to the airport plenty early. Just wasn't sure what the logistics are for NYC.

 

Thanks!

Edited January 24, 2015 by douglasap8

[NMLady]

Another option is to take a ship-sponsored bus tour that ends at the airport. You'd see some of the area, wouldn't have to wait at airport, but also wouldn't have stress of maybe missing your flight.

[douglasap8]

I'll see what they have...that might not be a bad option. But we'll be staying in Manhattan for 2 days before the cruise, so we will have already seen a bit.

[cpj]

Take the early flight. Carry your own luggage off and should have no problem getting to airport. I just did last week and got to airport within the hour.

[jackson bernard]

We'll be arriving back on the Breakaway on Easter (4/5). We originally had a flight out of LGA at 2:40, getting home before 5:00. Now, they've changed our flight to leave LGA at 4:15, not getting home until 6:40.

 

We will have a 3 and 5 year old with us, and will have work and school the next day. The thought of sitting at the airport all day with them is not appealing. However, there is another flight out at 11:57am.

 

Our options...we could stick with the later flight and try to get stand-by for the earlier one. Or, we could change (without fee) to the earlier one and hope we make it. I know every time we cruise out of Miami we're to the airport plenty early. Just wasn't sure what the logistics are for NYC.

 

Thanks!

Definitely take the early flight. You will have plenty of time.

[llam]

We'll be arriving back on the Breakaway on Easter (4/5). We originally had a flight out of LGA at 2:40, getting home before 5:00. Now, they've changed our flight to leave LGA at 4:15, not getting home until 6:40.

 

We will have a 3 and 5 year old with us, and will have work and school the next day. The thought of sitting at the airport all day with them is not appealing. However, there is another flight out at 11:57am.

 

Our options...we could stick with the later flight and try to get stand-by for the earlier one. Or, we could change (without fee) to the earlier one and hope we make it. I know every time we cruise out of Miami we're to the airport plenty early. Just wasn't sure what the logistics are for NYC.

 

Thanks!

I understand your dilemma; I live 10 minutes without traffic from LGA and know from experience that with traffic this could easily be much longer.

The ship could be delayed for any number and reasons and traffic in NYC is unpredictable. Reduce your stress and please take the later flight. DH drove a NYC cab years ago and he also sais "take the later flight".

 

Good luck with your decision and have a great cruise.

[luvtheships]

Early flight. However I would arrange for a private limo service to pick you up at the port

 

Fwiw you can get off the BA very early. It is Easter Sunday and does anyone really think there will be a traffic jam that early? Lol

 

Also in the event the BA is delayed buy travel Insurance and enjoy the day in NYC

 

We were delayed 4 days in 2004 when we got caught up in hurricaine Frances and the ship couldn't make it back to port. We just circled in the gulf and discovered costa maya and Galveston ports.

 

4 Kids aged 3 to 14 and the 14 yo missed her first day in high school too. We survived

 

 

 

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Edited January 25, 2015 by luvtheships

[Budget Queen]

Being you need 4 seats, standing by is not likely to be successful.

 

But, this new flight time is doable. I suggest you do self walk off and have arranged car service. Even with some snags the time is still favorable.