Non-stop flights from Newark

[flyboy08]

Were going NYC-MIA-CZM in two weeks....fine with me as I want a Cuban samwich

Return CZM-MIA, then road trip up to Palm Coast for a few days then a JetBlue one way to DAB-JFK on the 27th..all reasonable fares....

 

[ibj40]

To PA? Where is that on the peninsula...?

There are several to chose from and months to decide. Be sure to explain that you'll have 12-15 divers with gear and book a few vans.

Sorry, forgot this was the Cozumel-only board. On the Yucatan mainland, "PA" is Puerto Aventuras, a gated resort community South of PDC (Playa del Carmen).

 

[tridacna]

Suit yourself, but connecting in Houston from Austin is nowhere near the trouble for me that flying into Cancun is. The Bag Drag can be kind of fun on the way down, but on the way back, not so much. IMO, of course, and DSFDF.

I just came back from Cocoview. Two of my buddies missed their connection in Atlanta to Roatan resulting in the loss of three diving days. Five of us got stuck in Houston on the way back for an additional seven hours. Got home at 4 am. In Houston I got the dreaded SSSS on my ticket from Roatan and Global Entry or TSA PRE does not work after you recheck your bags in Houston. Sucks. No thanks.

I have over 2 million miles with United Airlines so I kinda know my way around airports and I'm just too old for that connection game. It also means that I pretty much have to fly them for the rest of my life. So, I've decided that unless it's the Indo-Pacific or Africa, I'm not playing the "connection" game any more. "Bag haul" sounds infinitely better than Houston. And the fares through Houston are over $1100. Cancun around $500. This seems to be a no-brainer. I'll confirm or deny when I get back. Yes. DSFDF indeed

 

[ggunn]

I just came back from Cocoview. Two of my buddies missed their connection in Atlanta to Roatan resulting in the loss of three diving days. Five of us got stuck in Houston on the way back for an additional seven hours. Got home at 4 am. In Houston I got the dreaded SSSS on my ticket from Roatan and Global Entry or TSA PRE does not work after you recheck your bags in Houston. Sucks. No thanks.

I have over 2 million miles with United Airlines so I kinda know my way around airports and I'm just too old for that connection game. It also means that I pretty much have to fly them for the rest of my life. So, I've decided that unless it's the Indo-Pacific or Africa, I'm not playing the "connection" game any more. "Bag haul" sounds infinitely better than Houston. And the fares through Houston are over $1100. Cancun around $500. This seems to be a no-brainer. I'll confirm or deny when I get back. Yes. DSFDF indeed

Location makes a difference as well. Coming from Austin I am far less likely to miss my Houston connection as there are flights practically every hour in the mornings from AUS to HOU and it's only a ~30 minute flight. Once I came close to missing the HOU-CZM leg due to a thunderstorm in Austin, but since then I always opt for the hour earlier flight, so no worries.

What is the "dreaded SSSS"?

 

[Vic K]

@tridacna sometimes it really is simple when you break it down. You will not be disappointed by “bag drag” in fact you can get few beers for the road as soon as you land. Money you save is what you use for your stay and dive. Have fun you will not be disappointed. Try to look for hotels near town if it is your first time many places for drinks and dinner.

 

[DandyDon]

I have over 2 million miles with United Airlines so I kinda know my way around airports and I'm just too old for that connection game. It also means that I pretty much have to fly them for the rest of my life.

Ok, that gives more information. You only fly United so your group of 12-15 is doing it your way? Ok.

And the fares through Houston are over $1100. Cancun around $500.

I see $354 RT to Cuncun and $453 RT to Coz on United. Do you now have dates more specific than "looking at early April" or are you not shopping on Matrix?

 

[tridacna]

Ok, that gives more information. You only fly United so your group of 12-15 is doing it your way? Ok.


I see $354 RT to Cuncun and $453 RT to Coz on United. Do you now have dates more specific than "looking at early April" or are you not shopping on Matrix?

DD, check Matrix again. You pricing is correct. but look carefully at the travel time. You willing to do a 17 or 24 hour flight? Dep Apr 14 Ret .April 21. (I'm going to use UAL but everyone else is free to do what they want).

Here's the equivalent to Cancun from EWR. These are only a few of the flights that day on that route! There is a 7am getting into Can around 10am. Compare travel times.

 

[tridacna]

@tridacna s. Have fun you will not be disappointed. Try to look for hotels near town if it is your first time many places for drinks and dinner.

Let's clear things up lest anyone thinks I'm a Coz Virgin.

So far I have stayed at:
Hotel Cozumel (2 times)
SCC (4 times)
Fiesta Americana
Casa Del Mar
El Cid
and my favorite restaurants are La Chosa and Kondesa (amongst others).

IOW I like Coz a lot and it aint my first time. I just wish that there was a non-stop from the NY metro area but apparently there are a lot more that want Cancun (yeuch) than Cozumel

 

[nwflyboy]

What is the "dreaded SSSS"?

"Secondary security" - you and your bags get a lot of extra scrutiny and an extra search (they typically pull everything out of your carry-on and look over each item). Might add just a few minutes to getting through security, might add an hour - no way to tell.

 

[tridacna]

What is the "dreaded SSSS"?

Secondary Security Screening Selection

It's a "random" TSA thing which makes travel a sh1tshow. Once it's on your ticket, they will check you mercilessly. I've had it on about 4 flights in 25 years of intensive travel. You get stopped at every possible checkpoint and your toothpaste will be x-rayed. This pic is from Wiki.