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pointsjunkie · February 29, 2008, 02:52 PM

just got an e-mail that we now have competition at the long island airport. spirit has arrives. and not only that they are having a special till 3/1 to get $7 airfare one-way. i just booked a round-trip for $14, the taxes were more at $21. so for $35 i am going for a quick visit to see my parents in june. so excited.

andrea t · February 29, 2008, 03:13 PM

Wow...I like the idea of having more options from Islip!

abc31 · February 29, 2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by andrea t

Wow...I like the idea of having more options from Islip!

Me too! I think that's great. Wish I could take advantage of the $7.00 fair but can't travel during the promotion.

Just curious-- Do you prefer to drive to JFK or fly out of Islip with a connecting flight to the caribbean?

I live in Mount Sinai and I booked a flight to Puerto Rico with a connection in Philadelphia to avoid the trip to JFK during rush hour. Now I'm nervous because the time between flights is only an hour and 35 minutes. I've never done a connection before. I'm leaving on a Wednesday morning, so you know what traffic is like to get to JFK. What would you do?

Mom2MNEm · March 1, 2008, 09:00 AM

I am glad to see we have more options. Doesn't work for me yet. We are going to Knoxville in Aug--Spirit doesn't go there. Florida in April--flight don't start until May. Maybe in the future I will be able to take advantage of their deals!

Lisa

andrea t · March 1, 2008, 09:09 AM

" Now I'm nervous because the time between flights is only an hour and 35 minutes. "

I probably would have taken the Islip flight even though it has the connection. That way at the end, when you land your just about home! When my vacation is over, for me it's all about getting home!

GrayFal · March 1, 2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by abc31

Me too! I think that's great. Wish I could take advantage of the $7.00 fair but can't travel during the promotion.

Just curious-- Do you prefer to drive to JFK or fly out of Islip with a connecting flight to the Caribbean?

I live in Mount Sinai and I booked a flight to Puerto Rico with a connection in Philadelphia to avoid the trip to JFK during rush hour. Now I'm nervous because the time between flights is only an hour and 35 minutes. I've never done a connection before. I'm leaving on a Wednesday morning, so you know what traffic is like to get to JFK. What would you do?

1 hr 35 seems fine, what makes me nervous is under an hour with the flight leaving JFK at 9 am - there is NO WAY you take off on time at that time of day.

I would have picked your ISP flight.

abc31 · March 1, 2008, 09:38 AM

Thanks so much for the reassurance!

abc

pointsjunkie · March 1, 2008, 11:42 AM

i used to live in mt.sinai in Imperial gardens off canal and 63.

Dani · March 1, 2008, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the information. Is there long-term parking at the Islip airport?

gmarine · March 1, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dani

Thanks for the information. Is there long-term parking at the Islip airport?

Yes, and its very convenient. Right across from the terminal.

Gerie · March 1, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dani

Thanks for the information. Is there long-term parking at the Islip airport?

And for those of us who live in the Town of Islip there's "free" parking (after buying a $20 annual sticker.)

abc31 · March 1, 2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pointsjunkie

i used to live in mt.sinai in Imperial gardens off canal and 63.

That's where I live!

Dani · March 2, 2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gmarine

Yes, and its very convenient. Right across from the terminal.

Thanks...time to start considering flying out of Islip.

February 29, 2008, 02:52 PM	#1
pointsjunkie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 19, 07 Location: long island,ny Posts: 1,832 Resorts: harborside wkv,svv(x5), sdo(x3), finally 5* and done!!	spirit comes to islip just got an e-mail that we now have competition at the long island airport. spirit has arrives. and not only that they are having a special till 3/1 to get $7 airfare one-way. i just booked a round-trip for $14, the taxes were more at $21. so for $35 i am going for a quick visit to see my parents in june. so excited.

March 1, 2008, 12:05 PM	#9
Dani TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 17, 04 Location: New York City Posts: 1,613 Resorts: So. Cal, Foxrun, Dik and Points	Thanks for the information. Is there long-term parking at the Islip airport? __________________ Danielle

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February 29, 2008, 03:13 PM	#2
andrea t TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 05 Location: Long Island Posts: 476 Resorts: Disney Vacation Club (OKW) and Marriott Aruba Surf Club	Wow...I like the idea of having more options from Islip!

March 1, 2008, 09:00 AM	#4
Mom2MNEm TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Feb 18, 06 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 88 Resorts: Divi Little Bay St Maartin, French Quarter Branson, Fairfield points/ Old Town Alexandria,Williamsburg Kingsgate	I am glad to see we have more options. Doesn't work for me yet. We are going to Knoxville in Aug--Spirit doesn't go there. Florida in April--flight don't start until May. Maybe in the future I will be able to take advantage of their deals! Lisa

March 1, 2008, 09:09 AM	#5
andrea t TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 05 Location: Long Island Posts: 476 Resorts: Disney Vacation Club (OKW) and Marriott Aruba Surf Club	" Now I'm nervous because the time between flights is only an hour and 35 minutes. " I probably would have taken the Islip flight even though it has the connection. That way at the end, when you land your just about home! When my vacation is over, for me it's all about getting home!

March 1, 2008, 09:38 AM	#7
abc31 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jul 28, 06 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 531 Resorts: Vacation Village at Parkway, RHC Points, Fairways of Palm Aire	Thanks so much for the reassurance! abc

March 1, 2008, 11:42 AM	#8
pointsjunkie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 19, 07 Location: long island,ny Posts: 1,832 Resorts: harborside wkv,svv(x5), sdo(x3), finally 5* and done!!	i used to live in mt.sinai in Imperial gardens off canal and 63.