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Shorty Melonhead MCJizzy:
I imagine you are one of those selfish louts that sprints up the aisle just seconds before the fasten seat belt sign is off, trampling the elderly and
children, elbowing anyone in your way, in your quest to shove yourself to the front to be first off the plane. There is always one or two of you on
every flight…
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I just buy a 1st class ticket or at least premium economy.
Btw, have you ever been to China? Doing what you describe is their national pastime.
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The latest guidance from Estadounidense Airlines:
[Edited on 2-10-2022 by pauldavidmena]
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by JZ | When we fly to Loreto we always book the front of the plane and carry on.
We are at the hotel drinking a beer before the last ppl clear customs.
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ |
True, but they always open the front first. You are at least 20-40 ppl ahead of the first ppl in the back.
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Shorty Melonhead MCJizzy:
I imagine you are one of those selfish louts that sprints up the aisle just seconds before the fasten seat belt sign is off, trampling the elderly and
children, elbowing anyone in your way, in your quest to shove yourself to the front to be first off the plane. There is always one or two of you on
every flight…
[Edited on 2-10-2022 by mtgoat666] |
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JDCanuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by JZ | When we fly to Loreto we always book the front of the plane and carry on.
We are at the hotel drinking a beer before the last ppl clear customs.
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ |
True, but they always open the front first. You are at least 20-40 ppl ahead of the first ppl in the back.
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Shorty Melonhead MCJizzy:
I imagine you are one of those selfish louts that sprints up the aisle just seconds before the fasten seat belt sign is off, trampling the elderly and
children, elbowing anyone in your way, in your quest to shove yourself to the front to be first off the plane. There is always one or two of you on
every flight…
[Edited on 2-10-2022 by mtgoat666] |
Since we generally have luggage that we will be patiently waiting for at the carousel, there is no reason to rush off the plane . (unless of course
you have to hit the restrooms as soon as possible)
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| Quote: Originally posted by JDCanuck | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by JZ | When we fly to Loreto we always book the front of the plane and carry on.
We are at the hotel drinking a beer before the last ppl clear customs.
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ |
True, but they always open the front first. You are at least 20-40 ppl ahead of the first ppl in the back.
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Shorty Melonhead MCJizzy:
I imagine you are one of those selfish louts that sprints up the aisle just seconds before the fasten seat belt sign is off, trampling the elderly and
children, elbowing anyone in your way, in your quest to shove yourself to the front to be first off the plane. There is always one or two of you on
every flight…
[Edited on 2-10-2022 by mtgoat666] |
Since we generally have luggage that we will be patiently waiting for at the carousel, there is no reason to rush off the plane . (unless of course
you have to hit the restrooms as soon as possible) |
or get out to one of the outdoor bars for a couple six dollar Pacifico's! hey you're on vacation!
there's only two things in life but I forget what they are........
John Hiatt
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pauldavidmena
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Well, on Thursday afternoon we tested negative for COVID at St Jude's in Todos Santos, so our next step was to go online to aa.com upon return to our
Casita so that we could document the transaction. I thought they might ask us to upload the PDF files sent to us via email, but I was only asked to
fill out an "attestation". Maybe St Jude's had to follow up with the powers that be? I hope it was more robust than the honors system.
We erred on the side of arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure, but it ended up being closer to 2 hours, 15 minutes. That got us to a nearly
empty check-in experience, during which we confirmed our worthiness to fly, checked our bag and got our boarding passes. By the time we headed for the
gate, a sizeable line had formed behind us.
The same was true for security: no line in front of us. It took longer to gather our things than we spent waiting. By the time I buckled up my belt,
there was a significant line.
Next, since we had nearly 2 hours before takeoff, we grabbed some caffeinated beverages at Starbucks. There was no line. By the time we were halfway
through our drinks, the line stretched out considerably.
Our conclusion: most U.S.-based travelers from Cabo shoot to arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure. Even a few minutes earlier (i.e. not 3
hours earlier) can dramatically reduce wait times.
Caveat: I traveled on a Friday, believing that weekends would be much busier.
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JDCanuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by pauldavidmena | Well, on Thursday afternoon we tested negative for COVID at St Jude's in Todos Santos, so our next step was to go online to aa.com upon return to our
Casita so that we could document the transaction. I thought they might ask us to upload the PDF files sent to us via email, but I was only asked to
fill out an "attestation". Maybe St Jude's had to follow up with the powers that be? I hope it was more robust than the honors system.
We erred on the side of arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure, but it ended up being closer to 2 hours, 15 minutes. That got us to a nearly
empty check-in experience, during which we confirmed our worthiness to fly, checked our bag and got our boarding passes. By the time we headed for the
gate, a sizeable line had formed behind us.
The same was true for security: no line in front of us. It took longer to gather our things than we spent waiting. By the time I buckled up my belt,
there was a significant line.
Next, since we had nearly 2 hours before takeoff, we grabbed some caffeinated beverages at Starbucks. There was no line. By the time we were halfway
through our drinks, the line stretched out considerably.
Our conclusion: most U.S.-based travelers from Cabo shoot to arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure. Even a few minutes earlier (i.e. not 3
hours earlier) can dramatically reduce wait times.
Caveat: I traveled on a Friday, believing that weekends would be much busier. |
Maybe the best solution is get there as early as you did (or even a bit earlier) and plan on a nice leisurely meal at the lounge downstairs while you
wait for the boarding. I've always found the most stressful part of any trip to be dealing with check in at the airline counters, especially if there
happens to be a very long snakey line up. I've also decided being the last to exit the plane is far more relaxing as well. We're on vacation!
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by pauldavidmena | Well, on Thursday afternoon we tested negative for COVID at St Jude's in Todos Santos, so our next step was to go online to aa.com upon return to our
Casita so that we could document the transaction. I thought they might ask us to upload the PDF files sent to us via email, but I was only asked to
fill out an "attestation". Maybe St Jude's had to follow up with the powers that be? I hope it was more robust than the honors system.
We erred on the side of arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure, but it ended up being closer to 2 hours, 15 minutes. That got us to a nearly
empty check-in experience, during which we confirmed our worthiness to fly, checked our bag and got our boarding passes. By the time we headed for the
gate, a sizeable line had formed behind us.
The same was true for security: no line in front of us. It took longer to gather our things than we spent waiting. By the time I buckled up my belt,
there was a significant line.
Next, since we had nearly 2 hours before takeoff, we grabbed some caffeinated beverages at Starbucks. There was no line. By the time we were halfway
through our drinks, the line stretched out considerably.
Our conclusion: most U.S.-based travelers from Cabo shoot to arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure. Even a few minutes earlier (i.e. not 3
hours earlier) can dramatically reduce wait times.
Caveat: I traveled on a Friday, believing that weekends would be much busier. |
Very glad hear you made it to Baja and had fun. I know you waited a long time to make the trek.
Post some pics when you have time.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by JDCanuck | | I've always found the most stressful part of any trip to be dealing with check in at the airline counters, especially if there happens to be a very
long snakey line up. I've also decided being the last to exit the plane is far more relaxing as well. We're on vacation! |
If you travel a lot for business you get status with airlines. Plus you learn the ins and outs of the airports. And you can get things like PSA
Pre-Check, Global Entry, and Clear.
I've probably flown international a hundred times in the last 10 years. Love it personally.
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pauldavidmena
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ |
Very glad hear you made it to Baja and had fun. I know you waited a long time to make the trek.
Post some pics when you have time.
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We've tried to go every winter since 2012. We went twice in 2013 (once in January and then again in July) but ended up skipping in 2018 (right after
buying our house on Cape Cod) and 2021. So yes, it was two years between trips.
When we made our plans in August 2021, COVID looked to be receding. By late December we wondered if we had miscalculated, but we continued to watch
the trends, and to keep in touch with people we knew in and around Todos Santos.
At the end of January, we had our biggest snowfall here in several years.
Not that it sealed the deal, but it made us determined to overcome our concerns and dare to relax. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer.
I'll try to put together a trip report with photos over the next few days.
- Paul
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phmilo
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| Quote: Originally posted by pauldavidmena | Well, on Thursday afternoon we tested negative for COVID at St Jude's in Todos Santos, so our next step was to go online to aa.com upon return to our
Casita so that we could document the transaction. I thought they might ask us to upload the PDF files sent to us via email, but I was only asked to
fill out an "attestation". Maybe St Jude's had to follow up with the powers that be? I hope it was more robust than the honors system.
We erred on the side of arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure, but it ended up being closer to 2 hours, 15 minutes. That got us to a nearly
empty check-in experience, during which we confirmed our worthiness to fly, checked our bag and got our boarding passes. By the time we headed for the
gate, a sizeable line had formed behind us.
The same was true for security: no line in front of us. It took longer to gather our things than we spent waiting. By the time I buckled up my belt,
there was a significant line.
Next, since we had nearly 2 hours before takeoff, we grabbed some caffeinated beverages at Starbucks. There was no line. By the time we were halfway
through our drinks, the line stretched out considerably.
Our conclusion: most U.S.-based travelers from Cabo shoot to arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure. Even a few minutes earlier (i.e. not 3
hours earlier) can dramatically reduce wait times.
Caveat: I traveled on a Friday, believing that weekends would be much busier. |
We always try to time our flights for mid week. In on Monday and out on Thursday gives us a nice 8 days on the ground in vacation mode and a little
travel on the ends.
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Just had a Covid test at Biolaboratorios SADAT in downtown Todos Santos today, for a flight tomorrow. No appointment necessary, took about 5-10
minutes and cost 400 pesos. Results in 20 minutes.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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pauldavidmena
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| Quote: Originally posted by monoloco | | Just had a Covid test at Biolaboratorios SADAT in downtown Todos Santos today, for a flight tomorrow. No appointment necessary, took about 5-10
minutes and cost 400 pesos. Results in 20 minutes. |
We ended up paying 600 pesos per person at St. Jude's. Results took 30 minutes, a.k.a. a beer at Todos Santos Brewing.
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pauldavidmena
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| Quote: Originally posted by monoloco | | Just had a Covid test at Biolaboratorios SADAT in downtown Todos Santos today, for a flight tomorrow. No appointment necessary, took about 5-10
minutes and cost 400 pesos. Results in 20 minutes. |
Buen viaje!
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