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04-11-2012, 01:14 PM
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Don't want to jump the gun on the move but where are some good neighborhoods in the ATL area. Did a search but looking for more info.
04-11-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mmaviator
Don't want to jump the gun on the move but where are some good neighborhoods in the ATL area. Did a search but looking for more info.
We live up on the north end and love it here. Excellent schools and very low crime (if any). Feel free to PM me if interested.
04-11-2012, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver
Try Sleep Inn (770-996-6100). It's been a couple of years since I stayed there. But it's a 5 minutes drive to the airport. They have very reliable shuttle service. The hotel is clean enough, and the beds are comfortable. There's a Ruby Tuesday's right next door. Unless it's changed, the Delta crew rate is $42 => $47 out the door.
Tim, thanks for the added info. It's always good to have options.
04-11-2012, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mmaviator
Don't want to jump the gun on the move but where are some good neighborhoods in the ATL area. Did a search but looking for more info.
What's your age, preference (city vs. more country), kids, etc? You can get some good gouge here if you narrow it down a bit.
04-11-2012, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CVG767A
Thanks! I'm still hoping that I get through the ATL, but it's not looking good...
Tim, thanks for the added info. It's always good to have options.
Tim, thanks for the added info. It's always good to have options.
It -never- looks good when you have to go to the ATL!
But if you do get stuck, try Crew Accomodations, be sure to sound as pittiful as possible, they might have mercy on your soul, and get you into an unused crew room, fo' free!
04-11-2012, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
It -never- looks good when you have to go to the ATL!
But if you do get stuck, try Crew Accomodations, be sure to sound as pittiful as possible, they might have mercy on your soul, and get you into an unused crew room, fo' free!
But if you do get stuck, try Crew Accomodations, be sure to sound as pittiful as possible, they might have mercy on your soul, and get you into an unused crew room, fo' free!
04-11-2012, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesse
O fer 3 on my attempts.
04-11-2012, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
Thanks, I just read it on the DALPA forum and I was going to post it here...then I remembered that little blurb on DL Net about not lifting stuff from there...
So, yeah, the Shuttle is going RJ. BUT, they said there will be enough A320 departures to make up the lost flying, with more of them out of JFK. They said since the High Speed Acella train came on like, shuttle pax boardings are off by more than 50%.
Here's their route map, look out, PHL and DCA will be next! Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC & More - Acela Express | Amtrak
So, yeah, the Shuttle is going RJ. BUT, they said there will be enough A320 departures to make up the lost flying, with more of them out of JFK. They said since the High Speed Acella train came on like, shuttle pax boardings are off by more than 50%.
Here's their route map, look out, PHL and DCA will be next! Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC & More - Acela Express | Amtrak
04-11-2012, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mmaviator
Don't want to jump the gun on the move but where are some good neighborhoods in the ATL area. Did a search but looking for more info.
Virginia Highlands (Neighborhood in Atlanta)- My favorite area...Lots restaurants and bars, nice but older homes. Houses are very expensive there, but it is a great location. Close to downtown, 17 minute drive to the airport, close to Buckhead, Grand Park, Decatur. Also close to Piedmont park which has festivals and events and it is just a nice huge park in general. There is some theft and some crazies walking around because of it's proximity to downtown, but I always felt safe walking around by myself even at 2 am.
Buckhead (neighborhood)- High end and ritsy. If you are into posh condos this is the place for you.
Midtown(neighborhood)- This is very urban, also with some high end condos. There are fun areas to hang out, but not many houses and what you find will probably be very expensive. Piedmont park is actually on the edge of midtown, which is right next to the Virginia Highlands
Decatur (City)- Cute little downtown area, some nice areas and some not so nice, but for the most part I think it is a cute little city of its own, with some nice houses, doesn't feel like a suburb. It is only 5 minutes east of the Virginia Highlands.
Inman Park(neighborhood)- Up and coming, but has some nice restaurants and homes and is very convenient to the city and the airport. The downside is some areas nearby are not nice, but it depends on where in Inman park you are. It is also adjacent to the virginia highlands, and where the two meet is nice.
Grant Park(neighborhood)- Up and coming, some nice homes but you are pretty much right next to a very bad area, definitely not for someone with kids.
Vinings (neighborhood)- Nice, less expensive than the highlands. Downside is you are further from the airport. I haven't spent much time there so I can't say more than that, but I know it is a nice area with shopping and restaurants.
Smyrna (Suburb)- Has some nice areas and homes are less expensive. Downside is it has some not-so-nice areas, but not nearly as bad as the areas in Atlanta, so it depends on where you are in Smyrna. Also, it is father away from everything
Peachtree City (City) - Feels suburban, nice homes, and what's cool is there are golf cart paths everywhere. It is about 20 minutes south of the airport. LOTS of pilots live there. Downside is it is sooooo far from everything else
Newnan- Never been there, but close to peachtree city. I hear it is very nice as well, but also is really far away from everything.
Anywhere north of the city of Atlanta you will have to deal with horendous traffic to get to the airport, but if you don't mind traffic I think there are some nice areas up there too, I am less familiar as the traffic was so bad I avoided that direction usually.
04-11-2012, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadkill
I was just looking at those Amtrack tickets... why even commute by air any more??
From Philly and Wilmington to NY (and EWR) is 1+20, and costs $57 or less, and runs like every 15min to 30 min.
That's cheaper than parking plus all the unsurety and pain for sure! I'd just buy those $57 fares and be done with it, ride the train to work. Of course it's probably huge pain to get from the NYC train station (Penn station?) to JFK or LGA... But there's GOT to be a way to make it happen with cheap trains every 20 min or so. I gotta say... why would anyone fly?
From Philly and Wilmington to NY (and EWR) is 1+20, and costs $57 or less, and runs like every 15min to 30 min.
That's cheaper than parking plus all the unsurety and pain for sure! I'd just buy those $57 fares and be done with it, ride the train to work. Of course it's probably huge pain to get from the NYC train station (Penn station?) to JFK or LGA... But there's GOT to be a way to make it happen with cheap trains every 20 min or so. I gotta say... why would anyone fly?
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