Need some advice please...

[bethymouse]

Hi everyone! I know everything about WDW it seems except for taking a flight. I know about DME, but I'm wondering what to pack, how to pack ( 2 adults 2 children), and any other bits of advice you may have for flying. June 9-14 is our trip. We usually drive ( 14 hours) but hubby wants to think about flying. We're getting too old for the drive! LOL. My hubby and I haven't flown since 1997 for our honeymoon to Hawaii, so that was pre 9-11! Not sure about the boys and DS gaming devices, and such. Any help is appreciated! Thanks everyone.

 

[lilclerk]

Yeah. I recently found cheaper fares on SW and snatched them up. Saved me $600.

That's a great feeling!

 

[bethymouse]

Flying Air Tran. The 1st checked bag is 25$.

 

[G00fyDad]

Flying Air Tran. The 1st checked bag is 25$.

Did you book Airtran through Southwest? If so then you don't have baggage fees even though you are on an Airtran plane.

 

[bethymouse]

Did you book Airtran through Southwest? If so then you don't have baggage fees even though you are on an Airtran plane.

Thanks for that! Hubby will be happy! yes. Thank you!

 

[G00fyDad]

Thanks for that! Hubby will be happy! yes. Thank you!

Call SW to be sure, but our itinerary is:

Depart:
Friday October 11, 2013
06:00am Depart Louisville, KY (SDF) Flight #2986 Southwest Airlines
...........on Southwest Airlines
07:15am Arrive in Atlanta, GA (ATL)
08:50am Change planes to Airtran in Flight #5025 Airtran Operated by Airtran #25
...........Atltanta, GA (ATL)
10:15am Arrive in Orlando, FL (MCO)
------------------------------
Return:
Sunday October 20, 2013
06:50am Depart Orlando, FL (MCO) Flight #5621 Airtran Operated by Airtran #621
...........on Airtran
08:15am Arrive in Atlanta, GA (ATL)
08:55am Change planes to Southwest Flight #383 Southwest Airlines
...........Airlines in Atltanta, GA (ATL)
10:15am Arrive in Louisville, KY (SDF)


So we are on two different Airtran flights operated by Airtran and Southwest said that we still have no baggage fees since we booked through SW.

 

[bethymouse]

Cool. Thank you so much!

 

[bethymouse]

My family of 5 managed to pack everything in our two carrys per person. The flight we had even offered a free checked bag per person but we didn't need it. Keep in mind we do stay in a timeshare so we have the washing machine that we use a few times during the trip. My advice would just be to pack sensibly - pack only what you need - it's a vacation not a move. If you happen to leave anything behind or need anything while you're there then you can just buy it.

Thank you. We are going to try w/ just carry ons ( 4 of us).

 

[G00fyDad]

Thank you. We are going to try w/ just carry ons ( 4 of us).

We tried that before too and it didn't work out. Plus where are you going to put all of the souvenirs?

 

[bethymouse]

We tried that before too and it didn't work out. Plus where are you going to put all of the souvenirs?

We're hoping to pack "lite".
I am sending any souvenirs home via mail. My Mom wants me to do it that way, since I usually get a snow globe anyway. I think you are still able to do that. Not sure?

 

[englanddg]

We're hoping to pack "lite".
I am sending any souvenirs home via mail. My Mom wants me to do it that way, since I usually get a snow globe anyway. I think you are still able to do that. Not sure?

I wouldn't test out. If it's more than the size of a tennis ball, TSA will take it away or ask you to exit the line and ship it to your destination.

http://www.npr.org/2012/12/21/16773...-small-snow-globes-and-pies-keep-checking-jam

I do every trip with a checked bag, though my checked bag could be classed as a carry on due to size. I take a duffle bag inside my checked bag to truck souvaniers home in. I also tend to open up all the souvaniers and combine boxes, etc...to maximize the space (there is a LOT of wasted space in a lego box, for example...)

The primary reason I check the bag is there are a few items that I like to bring along for our trip (which lasts 2 weeks, normally) that don't meet the liquid requirements. Also, I like to bring a multitool (great for opening packages at the resort), and that is not allowed on the plane due to the knife / saw being too long.