We will have the low-down on
all tour operators and airlines than fly into Florida. We would appreciate
your comments on tour operators and airlines you have used or are considering
using on your trips to Florida.
JMC
Holidays
Airtours
Virgin Holidays
Info
on Orlando International Airport
Info on Orlando Sanford Airport
Reviews....
JMC travel, booked via Thomas Cook, May-June 2000
We were interested to see how JMC compared to our previous carrier. Living just outside Birmingham, England, we were lucky to pick up one of their flights. The pre flight book in went smoothly, the wait at Birmingham International Airport was comfortable too, helped by the fact that the flight went off to schedule. The welcome to your seat routine was fine. Being tall I was pleased to find that the leg room was adequate. The airplane we had was an old DC10 and sorry to say it showed its age, with a few panels coming loose and some ill fitting luggage compartments. The in flight entertainment was ruined by the audio not working for 4 hours despite continued complaints to the cabin crew. Once fixed it was OK, the films were fairly recent and the choice of radio channels was fair. The food was reasonable, with a couple of choices. The service was good and the cabin crew were overall friendly and attentive. The in flight progress from the Captain was OK and he managed a good landing at Sanford. That's were it all went wrong. We queued at Immigration for nearly 80 minutes, not what you want when you are bursting to get on with the holiday - maybe JMC could do a bit of lobbying on our behalf? So in summary, JMC flight was OK, comfortable and I've experienced a lot worse. 6 out of 10.
Alan Gormley.
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Reviews....
Premair Economy Class.
I travelled from Manchester to Sanford last September. After boarding
the plane an hour late, I then had to wait another hour and a half on
the runway as, supposedly, there was no co-pilot available. The movie
was Notting Hill and every time it got about 3/4 hour into the film
it stopped and started again. 5 hours later the film finally came to
an end! The food was really awful and drinks cost about £1 each and
were tiny. Toilets were downstairs with queues on the stairs, which
mean't children had to be carried. I thought this was very dangerous
and an elderly couple next to me were too scared to use these (in)conveniences.
The plane took a very strange route which added a lot of time to the
flight. The only bonus I found was that it was quite easy to 'hack'
the video system/computer so that the 'PremAir Gold' videos were shown
as well.
1/10 (1 for actually getting there)
yvetteb
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Various departure airports
arriving at Orlando International Airport or Miami.
Reviews....
We have travelled with Virgin to many destinations, mainly Florida,
over the last few years and have never had a major problem. The main
reason we use them is their flights with Virgin Atlantic. They are very
comfortable, you are looked after very well and you get all the benefits
of being on a scheduled flight. The hotels that Virgin use are of a
high standard and hotels usually roll out the red carpet for Virgin
guests. Virgins frequent flyer programme is good too, after three holidays
you are entitled to free car upgrades, discounted holidays, free room
upgrades and a few other things. All in all, like I said, we have never
had any real problems with Virgin and we would recommend them always.
9 out of 10.
Rick Orford.
Over the past 12 Years we
have flown on 4 different carriers to Orlando and Virgin Atlantic gets
our vote for the best alround service although I must say I think both
American Airlines and Delta were very good if you dont mind an indirect
route. If you travel Two or three times in a one year priod then as
a member of the frequant flyer scheme you get silver status, this allows
you to check in at the premium economy desk even when you travel economy,
so check in takes 5 mins not over an hour, but the best service they
offer is the check in at Downtown Disney from 9.30 am giving you the
whole day with no cases, its like having an extra days holiday just
go to the airport an hour before your flight. Good selection of films
(own screen), foods usually good, flight attendents very helpful.
Ken & Julia Smith.
I was very impressed with Virgin Atlantic. Very clean, nice food, no plastic cutlery or cups! The stewards were very friendly and helpful. We left Gatwick Airport 10 minutes late but landed on time. The best thing about this flight was that I checked in early and arranged for an 'exit' seat to ensure plenty of leg-room. I did not really have to bother as there was plenty of legroom on all seats. My children all recieved a back pack with colouring books, etc., sunglasses, hat and other bits and pieces. The travel pack had lots of things in including socks, eyeshades, Virgin Vie lip balm, 'smints', a pen, notepad and other bits and pieces. The actual bag it came in made a brilliant smim-bag to wear like a rucksack and take to the beach/Disney. Drinks and ice-creams are free throughout the flight and the entertainment was well above average with lots of audio channels as well as visual channels. A choice of 8 movies are shown continuously on the seat-back tvs throughout the whole flight. Headphones are free. On the return journey, only 115 people were on the flight, this enabled every person to have a row to lie down on and sleep for the whole journey. We left on time and arrived early. To be honest, I would never fly with any other airline now (well, unless I was paid a lot of money :-) overall rating 10/10 - very impressed indeed. Also early check-in is available on the last day at Downtown Disney (which is free to park at). This saves having to carry suitcases around all day and no queue at the airport. Also kids meals can be chosen and requested before all flights. A list of all movies are shown on Virgin's website. www.virgin.co.uk (yvetteb)
Orlando International Airport, at the crossroads of the state, is easily
accessible to all major Florida cities, business centers, attractions,
the space coast, and world famous beaches, making it a world business
and vacation destination with more natural and man-made attractions
than anywhere else under the sun! For business or pleasure, you can
get anywhere quickly and effortlessly from Orlando International Airport.
Both inside and out, the airport has incorporated the celebrated Florida sunshine and atmosphere into its ultra-modern design. An enclosed elevated passenger shuttle system links your gate to the tri-level main terminal, giving you a preview of the incredible Florida environment. The use of skylights and glass walls provides panoramic views of the many lakes, landscaped islands, and lush Florida vegetation surrounding the airport, creating a unique visual experience for travelers.
The
terminal itself is a showcase of modern technology and convenience.
It's bright, attractive, and easy to navigate. A myriad of restaurants,
stores, and services, cater to your needs. The 443-room Hyatt Regency
Hotel atop the main terminal with an eight-story atrium featuring royal
palms and a "city park" atmosphere adds an open feeling to the airport.
The airport is one of the
30 busiest airports in the world, accommodating more than 31 million
passengers per year. As one of the fastest growing major metropolitan
airports in the nation, Orlando International Airport is your gateway
to Central Florida, eager to serve your business or pleasure travel
needs. For more information visit Orlando International Airports website
at www.state.fl.us/goaa .
Orlando
Sanford Airport 
Orlando Sanford International
Airport (SFB) is home to all of the UK's charter airlines. Orlando Sanford
enjoys the role as the primary Florida gateway for British visitors to
the state. Its location between Orlando's famous attractions (45 minutes)
and Central Florida's beautiful Atlantic beaches (40 minutes) make it
a convenient beginning to any Florida holiday. The airport itself is very
efficient allowing international passengers to get from their plane seat
to the hotel room in record time. At Orlando Sanford, international passengers
do not have to wait twice to claim their checked baggage like other Orlando
airports. Rental cars are located across the street making the transition
from airway to highway very fast and easy. On departure, passengers will
find a vast selection of Duty Free and specialty shopping. A premium lounge
called The Guest House is also available for those wishing to relax in
style prior to departing on their flight home. To find out for yourself
why Orlando Sanford is the easiest way to start and end your Florida holiday,
visit us at www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com.
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