Can I make this Flight?

[rs45thompson]

We are on the Symphony of the Seas on November 20, 2021.  I was getting ready to book a return flight from Miami to Atlanta at 10:15 am.  Is this doable?

[twangster]

Sure, it's doable, but not wise.  

 

I'd suggest self assist debarking, Uber or Lyft and hope for the best.  

 

On a perfect day with no delays it's doable but if one thing goes wrong you'll be trying to get on a later flight.

[h20skibum]

I wouldn’t trust any past experiences with making flights, until cruising has resumed and we know what kind of delays there may be in disembarking.  

[molly361]

1 minute ago, h20skibum said:

I wouldn’t trust any past experiences with making flights, until cruising has resumed and we know what kind of delays there may be in disembarking.  

Ditto this

[smokeybandit]

Agreed. Disembarking might take on a whole new flavor.

 

I've got a March cruise, and while I assume it'll be canceled, I haven't booked my return flight yet not knowing what time I'd reasonable be off the ship in this new era.

[A&L_Ont]

7 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

I wouldn’t trust any past experiences with making flights, until cruising has resumed and we know what kind of delays there may be in disembarking.  

⬆️ all day long for the time being. 

[jsf]

I think that is cutting it very close, should be plenty of flights from MIA to ATL, I'd choose a later one.

Edited January 4 by jsf

[rs45thompson]

Thanks, I'll book a later flight.

[WeMissSeaView]

I agree.  We need to find out what the new normal will be for getting off of the ship to go home.

[Eddie Wilson]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

I wouldn’t trust any past experiences with making flights, until cruising has resumed and we know what kind of delays there may be in disembarking.  

 

Great advise water ski bum, the ports may have a staggered schedule, PLUS, the airports are not crowded now, but if there are several ships in port that day, the airport scene may also be more staggered, perhaps it could take a little longer to navigate to your gate.

 

Eddie

[vswan]

At one time there was talk about having all returning passengers needing to take and have a negative covid test. Who knows what the debarking process may be like. Wouldn't book any return flight that can't be changed at this point.

[Mapleleafforever]

As of right now no one even knows just how long it will take to disembark or even if we'll be able to fly home same day. 

[DISFANS3]

To close, book a latter flight

[bouhunter]

17 hours ago, h20skibum said:

I wouldn’t trust any past experiences with making flights, until cruising has resumed and we know what kind of delays there may be in disembarking.  

Exactly.  

[Ocean Boy]

19 minutes ago, Mapleleafforever said:

As of right now no one even knows just how long it will take to disembark or even if we'll be able to fly home same day. 

If I can't get home the same day then I won't be cruising.

[smokeybandit]

People will still be able to fly home the same day. But will we be begin disembarkation at 7am or noon?  At least for the first few months of cruising.

[deliver42]

I wouldn't book a flight before noon.

[TheMastodon]

20 hours ago, rs45thompson said:

We are on the Symphony of the Seas on November 20, 2021.  I was getting ready to book a return flight from Miami to Atlanta at 10:15 am.  Is this doable?

 

Yes - debark yourself early.  

[Mapleleafforever]

9 minutes ago, TheMastodon said:

 

Yes - debark yourself early.  

Pre-Covid absolutely. When (if?) cruising resumes though? 

[LB_NJ]

You might want to also post the question under the port forum.

[BirdTravels]

22 hours ago, rs45thompson said:

We are on the Symphony of the Seas on November 20, 2021.  I was getting ready to book a return flight from Miami to Atlanta at 10:15 am.  Is this doable?

Here’s the timeline from our Symphony voyage for our 10:30 flight. I would take a regular, waiting taxi vs waiting and finding an Uber in the disembarkation chaos. 

 

 

Disembarkation Notes:

5:30 Breakfast at Windjammers

6:50 Left Stateroom for the last time

7:03 Swipe off the Ship

7:09 Down the gangway, through the terminal, down stairs, through the baggage hall and at the entrance to Customs

7:16 In a taxi to the airport 

7:30 At MIA 

[TheMastodon]

2 hours ago, Mapleleafforever said:

Pre-Covid absolutely. When (if?) cruising resumes though? 

Post Covid cruising will look much the same as pre Covid cruising IMO.