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Old 11-09-2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Smash312
It's a tough commute. I did it myself for about a year. Between Airtran and Delta (MCO-ATL) they have a flight pretty much on the hour, every hour, but can assure you, every man and his dog is going to be on the plane and the J/S will be occupied but a Delta mainline pilot. It was tough about 2 years ago, I can only think it'll be harder now.
That is why you should use MLB or DAB if you are ASA.
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Old 11-09-2009 | 05:39 PM
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Yeah, MLB is the main bet due to me being at the company and now we can reserve the j/s 24 hrs in advance....
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Old 11-10-2009 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JetPipeOverht
Might be buying a home in Sabastian, fl and wondering home the commute is out of MLB,FLL, or MCO. I'm ASA ATL based but we fly to MLB. Thanks in advance !

Couple of pointers.

DAB and MCO......you have Delta and Airtran
MLB......only DL

You can buy a monthly parking permit at MCO for $36. All you have to do is show your crew ID.

DAB is same process, except I forgot how much it is. (Btw, I believe is cheaper than MCO).

All rental car companies in FL can rent you a car at one location and drop it at another (within FL only) at no charge. I used Alamo, National, Dollar primarily. Rates can go anywhere from $20 and up (plus taxes). It is a great way to -lets's say- leave out of MLB but return to DAB/MCO, and you have 24 hours to return it. Program their numbers in your phone, believe me you'll use them. The drive from MLB to either DBA or MCO is a breeze. Should not be more than 1:10 without having to speed. If you're moving to the inlet, then another 5-10 min.

Hope this helps and I think of something else, I'll post it. Welcome to La Florida!.
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Old 11-10-2009 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JetPipeOverht
Nice. I got a line on a great deal on a home down there and i'm gettin in on that first time homeowner thing so it all seems to be adding up well. Thanks everyone !
Be VERY SURE to check Insurance rates for where your new home is. Many Florida homeowners are taking it in the rear because of the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005. That is one reason why there are so many "Deals" on the market. If your house is in the wrong zone then you could be hit hard.
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Old 11-10-2009 | 07:22 AM
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Insurance was checked into from day 1, I appreciate that. Protected land on the other side of the Intracoastal and in a slightly higher than sea-level grade in the neighborhood. Thanks on that Rental Car info EB, I'll be sure to use that !
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