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Post by miss_lizzie on Nov 7, 2015 17:04:17 GMT
I rarely--rarely!--ever fly, but I'm thinking of going to a meet and greet and could fly there and back on the same day. Anyone ever do that? Any tips would be gratefully accepted. It feels very decadent but it wouldn't affect our budget at all and DH thinks it's great.
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Post by peabay on Nov 7, 2015 17:06:54 GMT
How long is the flight? I've done Chicago to NY and back. It was no big deal.
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Post by akathy on Nov 7, 2015 17:09:18 GMT
I live a short one flight from Minneapolis. Many of my friends have gone for a day of shopping and returned the same day. If it won't affect your budget I say go! Life is short, you have to do things when they come up.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2015 17:13:49 GMT
Plenty of business people do it on a regular basis. The only thing I can think of is if you take a daily medication take a dose or two in your purse just in case you end up delayed for some reason.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 7, 2015 17:17:20 GMT
I've done it for business once or twice, but I also did it with two of kids once for a quick day in Boston.
Sounds like you have a fun plan -- go!
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Post by quiltz on Nov 7, 2015 17:18:52 GMT
I have flown from Toronto to Winnipeg and back the same day. It was Aunt's 90th Birthday.
I have also flown from Hamilton to Ottawa many times, for same day meetings.
I have flown from Buffalo to Chicago (Midway) for a hockey game.
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 7, 2015 17:20:25 GMT
Go have fun!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Nov 7, 2015 17:26:10 GMT
All the time. Make sure you give yourself enough time for security depending on the airport. The best thing is - no luggage!
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Post by miss_lizzie on Nov 7, 2015 17:29:35 GMT
Thanks, all! I'm generally--and happily--a stay-at-home person, but this sounds like so much fun! Splurging is okay! (says this frugal person).
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Post by anonrefugee on Nov 7, 2015 18:00:56 GMT
I used to do it regularly for business meetings, some of the flights joke they're the corporate buses.
I've only done it a couple of times for social reasons, but it was worth it!
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Post by kate on Nov 7, 2015 18:23:59 GMT
I've done it. It is AWESOME to get on a plane with just a purse!
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Post by hollymolly on Nov 7, 2015 18:56:11 GMT
Done it for work a couple of times. Try to fly out on the first flight of the day (going to your destination), they are the least likely to be delayed. I find it a little exhausting, so consider that when making plans for the next day. Also, have a plan in mind in case you get stuck overnight.
Have fun!
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Post by Belle on Nov 7, 2015 19:18:53 GMT
DH and I flew from Seattle to San Francisco once, just for the day. It was lovely! I say go for it!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2015 19:46:58 GMT
It depends on how far/close the city is. Austin to Houston or Dallas is fine. No luggage to deal with when you get home makes it great. Anything past those points means a loooooooong workday (15+ hours) and that bites.
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Post by disneypal on Nov 7, 2015 22:05:26 GMT
I have flown several times for one day (there and back) but each time it was for business. I say go for it as long as you can afford it. If you are willing to share - who is the meet and greet with? Curious peas want yo know
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 7, 2015 22:07:39 GMT
Yes, go for it!
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Post by lesley on Nov 7, 2015 22:10:49 GMT
I have flown from Glasgow to Paris several times for a day trip. It makes for a long day but was good fun, and I would totally do it again. I've also had a couple of day trips to Dublin from Glasgow. Go for it!
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Post by PLurker on Nov 7, 2015 22:49:27 GMT
Years ago, casinos on the Gulf Coast had CHEAP ($79/$99) round trip tickets from Milwaukee (or Chicago?) that left early am and returned late that same night. It was to promote gambling but you didn't have to gamble. So a few times we flew down, had a car rental waiting and spent the day doing whatever we wanted, and maybe gambling. Spent a nice warm day wandering around New Orleans when it was cold as heck here.
Yeah, do it.
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 7, 2015 23:23:26 GMT
I've flown to Adelaide and Sydney for one day on business, but it sucks. Up at sparrow's fart and home quite late. I think it would be much better for fun though. Do it, and have a great time! I have flown from Glasgow to Paris several times for a day trip. It makes for a long day but was good fun, and I would totally do it again. I've also had a couple of day trips to Dublin from Glasgow. Go for it! Ah, the joys of living in Europe where you can FLY TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR A DAY TRIP!!!!
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Post by lesley on Nov 7, 2015 23:27:39 GMT
Ah, the joys of living in Europe where you can FLY TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR A DAY TRIP!!!! Yeah, it really sucks doesn't it? Not only that, but you can fly to many different countries for a day trip!
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Post by Kelpea on Nov 7, 2015 23:28:36 GMT
My husband does that at least weekly or biweekly for work. No biggie. Stay hydrated, though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2015 23:34:02 GMT
It just depends on where you're flying to/from. I'm in the Portland area and flying to and from in a day Seattle is OK (though honestly, once you factor in security, it's kind of a crapshoot if flying is any faster than driving). San Francisco is also OK, but makes for a long day. I did it to LA once - never again. That was a LOOOONG day. Staying one night would have made the whole thing much more pleasant.
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Post by happymomma on Nov 7, 2015 23:50:19 GMT
Sounds like fun! If money isn't an issue, why not? It would feel a bit indulgent to me and I'd love that. Especially for meet and greet. But...we have to know who it's with of course! I say go for it. It'll make a good memory.
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Post by scrapsuzy on Nov 7, 2015 23:57:37 GMT
I've done Atlanta to Washington DC as a day trip many times, and once did Atlanta to Vegas and back (to pick up one of my kids, never even left the airport). Carry a toothbrush and a clean pair of underwear, plus whatever medication you take daily. A travel-pak of wet wipes is a good idea, too. And snacks like granola bars. And your phone charger! It's great to just get on the plane with a purse, not worrying about luggage. But I usually make it a big purse, or a backpack.
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 7, 2015 23:57:29 GMT
I do it all the time from Oakland to Southern California - only about an hour flight. It's not bad at all.
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Post by leeny on Nov 8, 2015 1:17:11 GMT
Sure have. Surprise parties, funerals, etc. I think it is stressful because of the whole airport security lines and cramming into an airplane twice in one day, but we do it for family only. If you have little ones and need to rent a car don't forget a car seat.
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Post by txdancermom on Nov 8, 2015 1:22:03 GMT
DH and I have done it for business, very early morning flight out and a late flight home....it is a long day, but doable.
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Post by kellybelly77 on Nov 8, 2015 1:46:43 GMT
I do it for work all the time. It's not exactly the same since my boss owns his own plane. I drive my car right into the private hangar and jump onto the plane. No security, no waiting, no lines, and we leave 2 minutes after I jump on board. I really really like flying on private planes!!!! It has spoiled me forever. I am actually flying Monday. It would be a 6 hour car drive so we are taking the plane. We will leave at 9am and be home by 5.
A friend flies to Vegas this way. He flies out on the earliest flight and then home on a super late flight so he doesn't have to stay in a hotel. He would be gone for like 20 hours.
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Post by moveablefeast on Nov 8, 2015 2:06:34 GMT
My DH would often fly from DC to New York or Boston and back on the same day. He said he frequently saw the same people on the same schedules. He says lots of consultants do out-and-back every day because on some routes it's cheaper to fly back and forth than it is to stay in a hotel and lots of folks who travel for work want to be home at night more often. He could fly from here to Boston RT for $119 but would pay $300+ a night for a decent hotel even under his corporate contract so it was cheaper for the program for him to travel daily.
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Nov 8, 2015 2:18:14 GMT
I've flow from LAX to Albuquerque landed and then jumped into a car and drove back to Los Angeles
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