THE MOST CHALLENGING PART &
THE LEAST PART I LIKE TO DO!
Now trying to find flights at a 'reasonable' price, was a bit of a challenge. I like to search and compare prices online, but also like to see what prices my travel agent can come up with as well.
I like flying out of Buffalo Airport to Ft. Lauderdale. Since we are flying in the middle of January, we didn't want to take a chance. Buffalo often gets hit with major lake effect snow storms, so we didn't want to take the risk of possibly getting stranded there. Toronto is occasionally affected by lake affect snow to, but not nearly as often. Buffalo Airport is not as massive as YYZ, so it makes for a less stressful and much smoother check in and boarding. Flights are often cheaper leaving from Buffalo, so it's a good option during the Spring, Fall or Summer, or if you don't mind taking a risk of lake effect snow during the winter!
Westjet's flights were surprisingly running quite expensive. We did get a better price with Air Canada, so we booked with them. Their flight time availability and cheaper prices, were deciding factors to book with them. I'm not sure if it's just my imagination, but I find WestJet seats are a bit roomier and there's more leg room.
To me, flying is always the worst part of our cruise vacation. It's the most exhausting day. I guess after all the planning, preparations, the packing, the often very early rise and early morning flight, the waiting at the airport, and the transfers, we wind up wiped out before we even get started! Somehow, once we get settled on board the ship, all of that seems to melt away and we're finally on cruise vacation mode!
Plus it seems to me, we are being nickeled and dimed with fees by the airlines. Fees to book a seat, extra fees to book a seat closer to the front of the plane, fees for checked on baggage, fees for overweight baggage, fees for not so palatable sandwiches that you can purchase on the plane, fees for earphones, etc.
I must say, the flight staff do a wonderful job. I sometimes need assistance and they are always friendly and helpful. They often have their hands full dealing with complaints and sometimes unruly passengers. As I also have worked with the public, I can totally respect and appreciate what they do.
Airports and flying are never my favorite part of a vacation, but by the time I get to my destination, all the stress seems to melt away!
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