DaveOKC Posted June 7, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Huge fare reductions. Book until Thursday June 9 for travel 8-16 to 11-5. Use code FALL40 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Scored a good backup plan in case my HAL cruise is cancelled. Thanks, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggyphils Posted June 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Anyone have experience flying into BLI (bellingham) airport for a Vancouver cruise? This sale has flights about $1000 cheaper than my original option of Vancouver. Just don't know if we can make a 12:45 flight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 7, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, foggyphils said: Anyone have experience flying into BLI (bellingham) airport for a Vancouver cruise? This sale has flights about $1000 cheaper than my original option of Vancouver. Just don't know if we can make a 12:45 flight. That is what I booked this morning. I fly Southwest often but this year has been trying with many schedule changes. I booked for 24 hours earlier than I need be there. The savings more than offset the shuttle ride and the extra hotel night. I am flying Saturday of Labor Day weekend so I am taking no chances. FlightAware will give you performance records but being a new route it may not be all that helpful Edited June 7, 2022 by Mary229 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted June 7, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, foggyphils said: Anyone have experience flying into BLI (bellingham) airport for a Vancouver cruise? This sale has flights about $1000 cheaper than my original option of Vancouver. Just don't know if we can make a 12:45 flight. How would you get to and from Bellingham to Vancouver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 7, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, Cruise Junky said: How would you get to and from Bellingham to Vancouver? You have choices. Amtrak, shuttles or even fly or drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeh10641 Posted June 7, 2022 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2022 See if HAL/your travel agent have suggestions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted June 7, 2022 #8 Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Mary229 said: You have choices. Amtrak, shuttles or even fly or drive That’s why I’m asking. Super tight time frames to depending on a train that only runs twice a day and crossing an international border which could take hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted June 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Cruise Junky said: That’s why I’m asking. Super tight time frames to depending on a train that only runs twice a day and crossing an international border which could take hours. Look at the various shuttle services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 7, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted June 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mary229 said: Look at the various shuttle services. I recall our SEA to Vamcouver shuttle (Quick) stopped at the Bellingham airport a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted June 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted June 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, Mary229 said: Look at the various shuttle services. I don’t need to look at anything. I asked what the plan was for making a 12:45 flight out of Bellingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 7, 2022 #12 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, Cruise Junky said: I don’t need to look at anything. I asked what the plan was for making a 12:45 flight out of Bellingham. I am not following. What information do you need? My plan is to arrive late on the 6th, stay near the airport and take the shuttle into Vancouver on the 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted June 7, 2022 #13 Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mary229 said: I am not following. What information do you need? My plan is to arrive late on the 6th, stay near the airport and take the shuttle into Vancouver on the 7th. My original post asking how they planned to get to Bellingham was not addressed to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggyphils Posted June 7, 2022 #14 Share Posted June 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Cruise Junky said: How would you get to and from Bellingham to Vancouver? Still trying to figure that out! LOL At first glance it looks like it should be a 1-1.5 hour drive but the realities of logistics and border crossings gets a bit overwhelming. I found some private transfer/limo services online that will take you from the port to BLI that could be an option. ~$200 each way. The uber app shows options but then someone said Uber can't cross the border OR drive into BLI. It looks like I might be back at my stupidly expensive Vancouver flights. I remember crying about $500 flights to YVR a few years ago. Now I'd jump on that price! And oddly enough, Seatle flights are even more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 7, 2022 #15 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, foggyphils said: Still trying to figure that out! LOL At first glance it looks like it should be a 1-1.5 hour drive but the realities of logistics and border crossings gets a bit overwhelming. I found some private transfer/limo services online that will take you from the port to BLI that could be an option. ~$200 each way. The uber app shows options but then someone said Uber can't cross the border OR drive into BLI. It looks like I might be back at my stupidly expensive Vancouver flights. I remember crying about $500 flights to YVR a few years ago. Now I'd jump on that price! And oddly enough, Seatle flights are even more expensive. Well give it some thought. Our new flight to BLI from Dallas is $82 one way. We are going home from another city not serviced by Southwest. I am keeping my old flights. This is just a back up in case HAL cancels so I can still do the rest of my itinerary. Using points I will get a full refund from Southwest Edited June 7, 2022 by Mary229 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggyphils Posted June 7, 2022 #16 Share Posted June 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mary229 said: Well give it some thought. Our new flight to BLI from Dallas is $82 one way. We are going home from another city not serviced by Southwest. I am keeping my old flights. This is just a back up in case HAL cancels so I can still do the rest of my itinerary. Using points I will get a full refund from Southwest Great idea using it as a back up. SW is so flexible! And those prices are just crazy cheap so it's hard to pass up. I'm the frugile one so I would be happy with figuring out the logistics to make it work. I would have to keep my hubs in the dark bc this would make his head explode and not think it's worth the headache. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerdam Posted June 8, 2022 #17 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I took advantage of it today and am using them for my Diamond Princess cruise from San Diego in October along with a 4 day trip to Cozumel that only cost 95 dollars but 165 in tax. Too goot to pass up! Just hope they drop the covid test to reenter the USA by then though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted June 8, 2022 #18 Share Posted June 8, 2022 @DaveOKC Thanks. Got a good price on a one way home from FLL after transatlantic back on Rotterdam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 8, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted June 8, 2022 14 hours ago, Mary229 said: Well give it some thought. Our new flight to BLI from Dallas is $82 one way. We are going home from another city not serviced by Southwest. I am keeping my old flights. This is just a back up in case HAL cancels so I can still do the rest of my itinerary. Using points I will get a full refund from Southwest I love using SW points for reservations! If I cancel then it just goes back into my account, without the hassle of having to keep track of and use within one year (like when you use cash). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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