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Just got air tickets for Seattle to NYC and flight from Athens to Paris is purchased too. Only one left is London to Athens which is proving to be on the pricey side.. I will check on that flight again next Tuesday.
Have you tried EasyJet? They're usually not too expensive, unless you're flying in peak school holiday times.
I just checked and they fly out of Gatwick when we will be at Heathrow. Not sure how difficult it would be to transfer. I just checked Kayak and I am sooo tempted to book a flight on Turkish airlines because they have a 6 hour and 40 minute layover in Istanbul. I am not sure with having to go through customs when arrive if that would be enough time though to see anything before we have to be back at the airport. The other issue is than we'd be arriving really late to Athens and not be able to get groceries and settled in.... Istanbul is a place I was really interested in. Oh well. Anyway, because we are flying on a Saturday - I don't think that helps price wise and currently Easyjet was about $35-40 less than others but charges $50 for one suitcase plus our transportation costs between airports so I don't think it will work out this time but I do appreciate the suggestion as they are not a company that operates in the States so I wasn't very familiar with them.
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Congrats on getting your flights, except for one. with that one!
I just checked and they fly out of Gatwick when we will be at Heathrow. Not sure how difficult it would be to transfer. I just checked Kayak and I am sooo tempted to book a flight on Turkish airlines because they have a 6 hour and 40 minute layover in Istanbul. I am not sure with having to go through customs when arrive if that would be enough time though to see anything before we have to be back at the airport. The other issue is than we'd be arriving really late to Athens and not be able to get groceries and settled in.... Istanbul is a place I was really interested in. Oh well. Anyway, because we are flying on a Saturday - I don't think that helps price wise and currently Easyjet was about $35-40 less than others but charges $50 for one suitcase plus our transportation costs between airports so I don't think it will work out this time but I do appreciate the suggestion as they are not a company that operates in the States so I wasn't very familiar with them.
I did wonder if the baggage charges would be a pain. Honestly, I don't think the Turkish Airlines idea would work. I'm trying to remember the passport agreements with Turkey, as it's not a full member of the EU. I don't remember it being bad coming off the Magic when we visited, but what it's like at an airport, I don't know.
Also, beware if you're at Heathrow, transferring between terminals takes a long time. We were watching a documentary last night and they were saying 90 minutes between terminals is exceptionally tight!
Nice going with the flights and hope it works out with the other flight.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Nice going with the flights and hope it works out with the other flight.
Thanks.
Also, beware if you're at Heathrow, transferring between terminals takes a long time. We were watching a documentary last night and they were saying 90 minutes between terminals is exceptionally tight!
Cheryl, I appreciate the info. that is good to know. We are landing in one terminal and the Yotel we're spending the night at - is in another terminal. Not sure what terminal we will be in for flying to Athens since I haven't booked it yet. but the morning could be interesting depending on when the flight leaves
Tuesday
I am planning on get annual passes because we will be there Monday evening, full days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning, and passes let us go into the park 2 hours early. I know not everything is open then but getting to go in early has 2 main advantages, ride what is open (Fantansyland, which are slow loaders) and take photos without as many people Plus passes offer discounts at restaurants and shopping
We will be in DLP 2 full days, and here is our list for today
Snow white (Blanche Neige dt les Septs Nains)
Dumbo (for DD)
IASW
Carousel
Tea cups
PP's Flight (fp's!)
and Alice's Curious Labyrinth
afternoon parade and nighttime show.
if we have time we will try for BTM too.
Up next: Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Must dos
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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. The other issue is than we'd be arriving really late to Athens and not be able to get groceries and settled in...
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