TUI to leave Sanford

[RickT]

Originally Posted by walt4it

I'm thinking the accountant in the office has won this one
Can't see Melbourne charging anything close to MCO / TPA or indeed SAN

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Tui have never flown into SAN, San Diego International Airport.

Do you mean SFB? Orlando Sanford International Airport

[bighal]

Originally Posted by Jadebe

Further away, but might be quicker than having to cross Orlando?

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Iti won't be any quicker.. From Sanford you go down the 417, from MLB its up the I95 and then on the 528 to the 417 or you take the US192 all the way across with all those traffic lights and single carriage way road.

[Jadebe]

It would be interesting to hear the views of Andy from Discount Florida Car Hire on the move.

[thatdavieguy]

I don't see how they would lose bookings over this, people will still book as it's a direct option to Florida, if you think otherwise you're kidding yourself on.

Those without cars that book with TUI have an option of a transfer as they do at Sanford, others that don't will do as they do at Sanford and look for airport transfers...if i was someone with a coach or a people carrier in the Melbourne area i'd be looking to set up an Orlando shuttle service at a cheaper price than Uber/Lyft, you'd make a killing.

The only downside of the drive in from Melbourne is you pass MCO, for the "look at what you could have won" moment.

EDIT: having read some more about this, it looks like TUI are looking to use this to sell up on cruises and open up potential for Miami/Fort Lauderdale travellers

[novocastrian]

Originally Posted by BevS97

Tui from Newcastle has always been too expensive for us. If but means a lower price then I’d be happy but I’m not holding my breath.

I know a lot of people will only fly from their local airport and want that direct option. The flights are always full. So I expect they won’t struggle to fill them even with the move.

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this ^^

our dates direct from newcastle was £1000 pp now sold out

we got same date direct from glasgow £600 pp

its nuts but people will use more expensve option for the ease of using local airport

imo £1200 in my pocket for less "ease" is a no brainer... but hey ho

[PPM]

Originally Posted by sotagals

We've been through MLB a couple of times and it was great.

Don't know how they will cope with international flights though.

For a kick off the car hire companies only had about 20 spaces each in an ordinary car park.

It's like Sanford was 25 years ago.

And transfers will be looong, especially for those who think they are flying to Orlando...

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They have two and a bit years to increase their infrastructure. The rental company’s will insist on more space to cope with increased pax.

[vinlaasmummy07]

I've also read this is to tie in with Tui and their cruises from port canaveral

[PPM]

Originally Posted by RickT

Tui have never flown into SAN, San Diego International Airport.

Do you mean SFB? Orlando Sanford International Airport

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Hey RickT, I think you knew exactly what was meant there

[PPM]

Why all the fuss? Many on here fly into Miami to get cheaper flights, and have a much longer drive.

I’d use TUI if the price was right.

[Mickie]

Originally Posted by PPM

Why all the fuss? Many on here fly into Miami to get cheaper flights, and have a much longer drive.

I’d use TUI if the price was right.

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Agreed. Not had to fly into Miami yet but considering it to keep costs down for next year. Also considering indirect. This is another option. Less convenient then MCO and probably Tampa but more convenient than Miami and indirect so it just depends on the costs. If it’s what they are currently charging to Sanford then probably I’d either go with a more convenient or a cheaper option