Originally Posted By DianaSparrow When we fly to Disneyland we usually fly Southwest into the OC John Wayne airport. Seems that rates with Jet Blue are less, but they fly to Long Beach airport and not OC airport. Does anyone know if it takes a longer to shuttle to and from Disneyland/Long Beach than it does the OC airport? (I've heard the traffic getting into and out of the Long Beach airport is hard due to all the trucks going into port.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I prefer Long Beach over John Wayne. Much less busy, and an easy drive to the Disneyland Resort, just head straight out the airport east bound on Wardrow (it changes names to Ball). The cost of a taxi TO the resort is basically the same, as they have a $36 flat rate. A taxi back to the airport is about $10 more. You can usually get from Long Beach faster during rush hour than if you came from John Wayne. And I think you will find Jet Blue a nicer flight than taking Southwest.
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Thank you Darkbeer! You're always so helpful! Jet Blue should thank you too to for the compliment you gave them. We look forward to trying them!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I am waiting for ilvdland to come in and post, she flies down regularly to Disneyland, and used to fly into John Wayne until one time she pretty much was forced to go to Long Beach instead. Now she won't fly into any other airport except John Wayne.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is a photo album of the airport... <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1362007" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1362007</a> Yes, it is that small.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Long Beach airport totally rocks. Coming in from NY, it's either that or LAX, and obviously it's a lot nicer than LAX, and sooooo much quicker to get your bags, your rental car, etc. And, obviously, closer to DLR. Finally flew into OC on our last trip via Vegas. It was fine, but not really any faster getting to DLR than Long Beach. And yes, Jet Blue is a fine airline, so there's that too. If you get a better rate on Jet Blue, it becomes a no-brainer.
Originally Posted By junglejoy I blew it! I should have asked here before booking our flights. We're flying into LAX. Ooops! We did have the Jet Blue option but it cost a little more - not much - and the times weren't as good. But Long Beach sounds like a better place. I've only flown into LAX, so next time we will have to try Long Beach. Although LAX is closer to the American Girl store which we will be going to. I love this board. I learn something new all of the time!
Originally Posted By ilvdland <<Now she won't fly into any other airport except John Wayne.>> He meant to say I won't fly into any other airport except LONG BEACH. It's so flippin' cheap compared to John Wayne, and since I'm scared of CA freeways, I can drive myself to and from DL without hitting a single freeway. Traffic has never, I repeat NEVER been an issue.
Originally Posted By atigger2 I will be flying into Long Beach in February. I am renting from Avis. Is it onsite at the airport or will I be shuttled somewhere?
Originally Posted By ilvdland It's like 2 feet from where you get your bags. Okay, maybe 5 feet. No shuttle is neccessary.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Oops, I thank ilvdland, she wants to fly into LONG BEACH! not the other place.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Oops, I thank ilvdland, she wants to fly into LONG BEACH! not the other place.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Jet Blue ALWAYS! I won't fly Southwest again unless I am really stuck. With Jet Blue you not only get your choice of snacks-they also give you the WHOLE CAN OF SODA without having to ask! I also HATE the whole cattle call that you have with Southwest. Jet Blue not only has assigned seating-the seats are more comfy, bigger, each has it's own TV with tons of channels, FREE headphones (they have some you can upgrade to for a small amount), and FRIENDLY employess! Long Beach airport is soooo much better, IMHO, than either John Wayne or LAX. I love the fact that it is smaller, and easier to move around in and you can beat how fast you can get your luggage!
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Wow! All the news about LB airport and Jet Blue just keeps getting better and better! I feel like a fool for not exploring this option earlier! Now, if Jet Blue would just fly into San Diego too, then they'd get all my Summer travel business!
