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vdubb96

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Feb 11, 2014 9:47 AM
We leave for mexico thursday a.m. with a connecting flight in Atlanta. Obviously a nice little ice storm is going through there. Has anyone had any experience with getting their flights moved to another location to avoid a storm? Is it something we need to get ahold of our travel agent so see what options we have?
Feb 11, 2014 9:47am
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Feb 11, 2014 10:01 AM
vdubb96;1579006 wrote:We leave for mexico thursday a.m. with a connecting flight in Atlanta. Obviously a nice little ice storm is going through there. Has anyone had any experience with getting their flights moved to another location to avoid a storm? Is it something we need to get ahold of our travel agent so see what options we have?
They might do it, but they'll charge you out the ass for it.
Feb 11, 2014 10:01am
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sportchampps

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Feb 11, 2014 10:02 AM
Did you but the travel insurance
Feb 11, 2014 10:02am
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Feb 11, 2014 10:03 AM
vdubb96;1579006 wrote:We leave for mexico thursday a.m. with a connecting flight in Atlanta. Obviously a nice little ice storm is going through there. Has anyone had any experience with getting their flights moved to another location to avoid a storm? Is it something we need to get ahold of our travel agent so see what options we have?
I had a flight going to Jamaica changed a few years ago. A tropical storm was going through the area and the trip was delayed two days. Pittsburgh>Orlando>Negril. They just changed the connecting flight from Pitts and used the same charter service from Orlando. No charge.
Feb 11, 2014 10:03am
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Feb 11, 2014 10:08 AM
sportchampps;1579032 wrote:Did you but the travel insurance
There is a group of 16 of us going. I'm not sure if we got the travel insurance or not. I'm guessing we did knowing my friends that coordinated the whole thing. Just hoping we get out of this frozen tundra!!!
Feb 11, 2014 10:08am
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vdubb96

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Feb 11, 2014 10:08 AM
Automatik;1579034 wrote:I had a flight going to Jamaica changed a few years ago. A tropical storm was going through the area and the trip was delayed two days. Pittsburgh>Orlando>Negril. They just changed the connecting flight from Pitts and used the same charter service from Orlando. No charge.
I wondered if they would change connecting flights.
Feb 11, 2014 10:08am
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Feb 11, 2014 10:11 AM
That was the only major hiccup. We had a large group also and everyone had to leave at times to get to Orlando. All flights to Jamaica were grounded because of the storm, so no choice really.

You might be screwed though. We also went through an agency that handled everything.
Feb 11, 2014 10:11am
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vdubb96

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Feb 11, 2014 10:16 AM
The group text that all the women are involved in right now about this is quite hilarious. They are all freaking out, like they expect us men to tell the weather to stop being shitty. They are supposed to be calling our travel agent to see if something can be done. Hopefully all is good.
Feb 11, 2014 10:16am
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Feb 11, 2014 10:21 AM
Prayers.

Victory in Jesus.
Feb 11, 2014 10:21am
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vdubb96

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Feb 11, 2014 10:31 AM
TedSheckler;1579070 wrote:Prayers.

Victory in Jesus.
jesus needs to change the weather!
Feb 11, 2014 10:31am
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Feb 11, 2014 10:33 AM
TedSheckler;1579070 wrote:Prayers.

Victory in Jesus.
Feb 11, 2014 10:33am
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vdubb96

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Feb 11, 2014 11:57 AM
Big butter jesus would make sure we made it down!!!!

On a positive note, we may be able to reroute from Columbus to Chicago to Cancun. They are calling right now. Fingers crossed!
Feb 11, 2014 11:57am
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Feb 11, 2014 12:55 PM
vdubb96;1579058 wrote:The group text that all the women are involved in right now about this is quite hilarious. They are all freaking out, like they expect us men to tell the weather to stop being shitty. They are supposed to be calling our travel agent to see if something can be done. Hopefully all is good.
Well you know what happens whenever you get more than one woman involved in anything.......complete panic and pandamonium.
Feb 11, 2014 12:55pm
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Feb 11, 2014 12:56 PM
vball10set;1579090 wrote:
It is now 5 dollar footlong Jesus....
Feb 11, 2014 12:56pm
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sportchampps

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Feb 11, 2014 3:06 PM
This is exactly why you book through an agency. The travel agent should be able to take care of everything for you.
Feb 11, 2014 3:06pm
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Feb 11, 2014 3:15 PM
The airline may move you. been moved airports before when I called and there was impending bad weather coming. Didn't pay anything. They would rather move you now, then have you stuck somewhere and put you in a hotel and pay you for meals and give you travel vouchers in the future. With an agent, I'm not sure how it works, I'd definitely give them a call though.
Feb 11, 2014 3:15pm
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vdubb96

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Feb 11, 2014 3:56 PM
Hopefully able to get it all worked out tonight. They wouldn't switch us over yet. They said it's still too early.
Feb 11, 2014 3:56pm
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Tiernan

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Feb 12, 2014 8:18 AM
Please keep us posted...the drama is killing me.
Feb 12, 2014 8:18am
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vdubb96

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Feb 12, 2014 11:02 AM
Tiernan;1579636 wrote:Please keep us posted...the drama is killing me.
Just know I'm going to make it to Mexico on time, thanks for the concern ass hat.
Feb 12, 2014 11:02am
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Feb 12, 2014 12:10 PM
Don't get abducted and sold into sex slavery
Feb 12, 2014 12:10pm
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Feb 12, 2014 12:11 PM
OP - where in Mexico?

I'm planning a trip to Playa Del Carmen next January. I need something to break up this evil winter bullshit.
Feb 12, 2014 12:11pm
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Tiernan

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Feb 12, 2014 12:49 PM
vdubb96;1579718 wrote:Just know I'm going to make it to Mexico on time...
Oh thank God (thru Her all things are possible) we were all so worried for you.
Feb 12, 2014 12:49pm
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sportchampps

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Feb 12, 2014 3:18 PM
Hey Auto I did all inclusive in Riveria Maya and Playa they are both basically the same place (only about 10-15 minute difference). From my experience everything was equal but Riveria Maya was cheaper and actually closer to most of the excursions.
Feb 12, 2014 3:18pm
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Feb 12, 2014 6:51 PM
Playa is the location for sure....going for a music festival. We don't plan to go all out in regards to lodging.
Feb 12, 2014 6:51pm