The Airfare torture is OVER!!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:25 pm

Greetings all!

Thanks to all of you for guidance on when to purchase. I just paid more for my airfare than I have in recent memory but the NPR story this AM on AA cutting back flights to the caribbean pushed me over the edge, plus Barnako's reference to the Wall Street Journal made the decision even easier.

But for anyone who cares, I decided if I had to pay that much I'd make it worth my while. You know I gotta work the system!

Since I have a Platinum Amex I decided to go with Delta thru Atlanta (IAD-ATL-STT). The Platinum card will allow us to use the Delta Lounge, plus I got double points for booking on line. Might as well!!!

Anyway, at least it's paid for and after all (as ScubaGirl told me) "It's only money."

Now, I can stop stressing and just look forward to our umpteenth trip to our favorite place in the world!!

Hugs to all who offered their sage advice!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:55 pm

Yay Gomit!! I love a girl who knows how to work the system!

ScubaGirl · Post by **ScubaGirl** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:19 pm

Maybe I should take my own advice. And just do it!!!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:37 pm

I just didn't want to rick prices going thru the roof and even at $490 each it was still an OK (just OK) price. PLus I was able to leverage the other stuff by using my Amex.

Plus, not having to think about it anymore is kind of a relief!!

Bill in Va · Post by **Bill in Va** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:04 pm

Yo....Looks like another forum meeting at the Beach Bar....We hit there Nov 29 to Dec13th...See you then..God bless..Bill

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:16 pm

Forum gatehring option: I believe that Friday December 12 is a Full Moon and as such I believe Miss Lucy's will be having a Full Moon Party that night... I think I've roped Scuba Girl in-- anoyone else game??!?!

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:24 pm

Gromit wrote:Forum gatehring option: I believe that Friday December 12 is a Full Moon and as such I believe Miss Lucy's will be having a Full Moon Party that night... I think I've roped Scuba Girl in-- anoyone else game??!?!

BEWARE the rum punch...Gromit is known for her affinity!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:27 pm

Hmmmm.. I believe it was YOU my dear FF that helped me down -- what was it?? 14 rum punches? We never did figure out how THAT happened!!! OR who drank what!

I believe there's a pot AND a kettle in this scenario

LOL!!

ScubaGirl · Post by **ScubaGirl** » Thu May 29, 2008 7:36 am

Well, I took the bull by the horns, and broke down and bought tickets. $470 each from EWR to STT, but it's a direct Continental Flight both ways. That's gotta be worth something.

The thing that was really holding me back was that last Aug and September the rate from EWR to STT went down to $189 each. I wonder what the chances are that that will ever happen again. With my luck, if I didn't buy now, it would go up to $700 or $800 per person.

So it's done!!!!!!! Now I can start obsessing about booking flights for the April 2009 trip.

usvi-on-line