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Comment by AshleysmomRosemary on March 1, 2011 at 1:06am

Hi Maisie..hang in there..yes we know this is a tough journey! we will all get through it ok? and thanks Jamie..ditto!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 28, 2011 at 11:37pm

The fuel prices are terrible and going to get much worse. I hate it because no one can afford $5.00 a gal for gas. It is crazy. I feel for all of you who will be driving to GL.

Comment by Mamamary805 (Joe's mom) on February 28, 2011 at 11:34pm

The news did say fares will be going up! I have been checking flights for about a month or so, before my son left & as soon as I noticed the rate went down I booked my flight. Overall I feel that I rcvd a good deal. We fly into Ohare & pick up rental car there. We are flying American Airlines, they charge $25 first bag so my husband & I are gng to pack on large bag for the both of us & do cary ons, we get two each.

Every little biit of change helps!

Comment by beverlymcn (Ship 09 Div 129) on February 28, 2011 at 11:00pm

When I got the letter from my son, there was a brochure with accommodations, etc.  One ad was for www.mwrtravelplus.com.  A coworker with a military background was surprised that this is available to us.  She was used to making room reservations with MWR, but didn't realize they now do airline and car.  I've already made the Ramada reservation through them and got a great rate.  I'm waiting until Tuesday or Wednesday, when it's typically cheaper to book, before I reserve air fare.  I went to Southwest also and it was more than double from the MWR rate with United.  I just want to book soon - I'm worried with fuel prices soaring, that the air fare will go up quickly too.

Comment by Mamamary805 (Joe's mom) on February 28, 2011 at 10:54pm

Ilooked into southwest & it was $1800 for my husband & i. I looked into american airlines & it is going to cost us $550 for both of us. I took my chances & booked with american airlines. Also, when booking your hotel, inform them you are there for a naval grad, they may have additional discounts & they can refer you to a rental car place & they will also give you discounts too.

 

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 28, 2011 at 10:09pm

Ladies, just a quick tip about the airlines.  If you can fly Southwest from where you live, it's the best bet financially.  They do not charge for changed flights and also do not charge for the first two checked bags.  Another thing you might consider, is that sometimes it is less expensive to fly into Milwaukee, WI, instead of Chicago.  It's about a 50 minute drive from the airport to Great Lakes and it's also pretty much a straight shot down the interstate.

Comment by TammieAR(Ship 9 Div 134) on February 28, 2011 at 8:40pm

So excited just got word from our sailor. Her family got her form letter today. She is doing okay!!! Hoping to get a letter this week!!! It was good to hear her words to her family!!! :)

Comment by nycnative12/ProudparentHMSR on February 28, 2011 at 8:09pm

Oops I meant mamamary

Comment by Mamamary805 (Joe's mom) on February 28, 2011 at 8:09pm

All domestric travel, there is a non-refundable fee of $150.00 fee plus any possible fare difference based on any changes made this is for United Airlines.

Don't let the travel insurance fool you!

Comment by nycnative12/ProudparentHMSR on February 28, 2011 at 8:09pm

Mamamarie, thanks for all the valuable information.

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