AA Manchester to Miami

[blue nose]

has anyone flown this route recently we have never flown into miami before any comments. blue nose

[Katys Grandad]

Flew it out in November and back in December. AA 'More Room' seats. No problem. Note that it is a seasonal service and doesn't fly in the summer months.

I've flown into Miami on a few occasions. I have to say that it is very busy and hectic so if you aren't flying on somewhere from there and aren't familiar with it, it might not be the best option. If you are OK with these things then you will be fine.

(Just an aside - Moyes needs to buy a good midfielder quickly!!!)

[Robert5988]

Likewise flew that route in Nov, and going again next week(and March). I fly on to Orlando each time - I hate driving in Miami.

The plane is a 767 - not the 777 they use from London. It has a 2-3-2 seating configuration and as KG states more legroom than BA/Virgin although unfortunately that is to change soon. Not seatback TV screens and you pay for all alcohol(£3/$5)

[Ray&Sarah]

We have flown into miami a couple of times, the last time to drive up to Orlando as it was cheaper than flying into Orlando itself. AA were pretty good, leg room was better than BA or Virgin in economy and we thought the foor was better. The stewards/stewardesses were different than we were used too, a little older than on the UK airlines but very pleasant, even our 15 year old son commented on how pleasant they were.[msnsmile2]

[ellie]

We fly into Miami several times a year, before visiting our villa in Orlando. Its a great city, a melting pot of cultures, and most interesting - if you look beyond the airport. Busy? Yes, of course, and the driving is hectic - far more than in Orlando, but so it is in London! Just take care and stay alert, drivers tend to chop and change lanes and drive quite fast.

Of course, like most airports, it is busy, but you won't be in it long. They are making improvements all the time, which can only be beneficial. However, one of the main benefits of flying into Miami is the saving, as often fares are half the price or less of direct flights to Orlando, and the cost of the Turnpike will be less than $20, so if you are prepared to do the drive, then it can make you a considerable saving.

We take the Turnpike up to Orlando which, once you are north of Boca Raton is a straight, and fast road. There are good stopping points along the way, excellent service areas about 40 miles apart so you can stop and eat if you need to.

As you approach Miami you may be lucky enough to come in over Miami Beach and across the Port of Miami. Its a spectacular sight, especially if there are several huge liners in port. Its fascinating leaving Miami in the dark, too, as looking down you will see myriad twinkling lights spread out before your eyes, in a sparkling grid. Sheer magic.

[bellaepovera]

I have flown into Miami a few times and did not find any problems. If you are going to Orlando maybe a sleep over in Miami one night as the drive to Orlando is about 4 hours.

[Katys Grandad]

I agree that a 1 night sleep over would be a good idea. As the service only operates in the winter and arrives late afternoon, it will usually be getting dark when you walk out of the baggage claim. As others have commented, driving in Miami for the first time in darkness won't be a lot of fun and a 4 hour trip to Orlando is a big ask.

There is a good and reasonably priced hotel actually within the airport and several within a few minutes cab ride.

[blue nose]

Thanks for all the geat advice,nice to hear that AA seem to be ok never flown with them,good news about extra leg room as our eldest son is disabled.Katys grandad,how did you guess about the mighty blues i wonder,[msnwink]i agree we desprately need another Joe Parkinson do you remember him.We are staying overnight at a hotel near the airport
MRS.Bluenose will not let me drive too far[msnwink] after a long flight!

[Katys Grandad]

Have a great time.

'Blue Nose' from Liverpool - what else could you be? Of course I remember Joe Parkinson. I'm nearly old enough to remember Dixie Dean (Not really!)

[amy]

We have never flown into Miami, but have driven the 4 long hours from there when we passed through coming back from the Keys.
If it is just saving money you are after have a look at Chicago or Atlanta ans fly down from there.