Flight after Trans-Atlantic

[Gishua_]

We are on the westbound TA on the Reflection which gets into Ft. Lauderdale on November 3rd. What time should be choose our flight home to Phoenix? Should I allow more time than usual because of possible custom delays? Is 9:30 too early? Any recommendations are appreciated

[champagne123]

Yes. 9:30 is too early. You need to be at the airport at least two hours before take off. Even if you do "self disembark", you are cutting it close. Try to stick with an 11:00 or later flight. :)

Edited February 28, 2017 by champagne123
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[grandgeezer]

Yes. 9:30 is too early although doable. Try to stick with an 11:00 or later flight. :)

 

 

I agree, too many variables such as delayed arrival time and number of customs agents at customs. Also remember, all the crew has to go through customs too. Just too much worry about the night before.

You might have a chance of making it if you do the walk off and there aren't many ahead of you and you have ground transportation lined up. In December we did normal debarkation and were off the ship by 8:30 and there was a long line for taxis, but we were ok as our plane didn't leave until 11:45 am.

If you decide to do it, make sure you have a plan b.

[Gishua_]

Thank you both for your replies. I dont want that added stress after a 14 N cruise. Ill take a later flight.