letsgocruz1 Posted October 20, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I cannot get the search feature to work, so I'll go on and ask my question...we booked the Inspiration for Dec 17 this morning. What is the earliest flight time out of Tampa that we could comfortably make? Right now I have refundable airfare booked thru Southwest. The flight departs at 2:40. I'd like to get out of there earlier than that, as we will be travelling with 2 kids and I know they'll get bored out of their minds. I have read that the port is easy to get out of, and that security lines move fast at the airport. Would 10:30-11:00 be too early? What would your ideal time be? Thank you for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 20, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2007 tampa is an easy airport to get around...but you never know if the ship weill arrive and clear on time...i would not go with a flight before noon (altthough you might make it).....noon-ish is ok... if you have REFUNDABLE, full fare SW tix...you can change them with no fee at the airport...(as long as there are seats)...i had, say a 4 PM flight once, there was one at 2 but i didn't think i would make it...wound up getting to the a/p at 12:30 and was able to change to the 2 o'clock..... so, you may have that option too (flights around the holidays may be more crowded of course, but you never know!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmc097 Posted October 20, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2007 We were on the Legend in late August out of Tampa and had an 11:20 flight out of Tampa. We were off the ship by 8:45, picked up our luggage and were at the airport by 9:15. This was a Sunday and there was little or no traffic. Tampa is an easy port to disembark from as compared to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale as long as the ship clears customs without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgocruz1 Posted October 21, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I can't seem to find any flights that leave around noon and aren't several hours long. Thinking I may just stick with the SW tickets I have (or go on and buy the cheaper, non-refundable ones) The SW flight doesn't leave until 2:40 but is a non stop to Louisville. Maybe we could find something to do that a.m. to entertain the kids. The aquarium maybe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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