Originally Posted by
coleykross
I have heard that this involves taking an elevator too.
Yes. It is a breeze.
When you arrive in Denver, you will deplane on Concourse A. Follow the overhead signs to baggage claim. For you, I would highly recommend using the passenger bridge, as opposed to the train to reach baggage claim.
As you follow the signs to baggage claim from your gate, you will come to an enormous atrium. On either side of you will be escalators and elevators. Take an elevator up one level to reach the passenger bridge. Continue to follow the signs to baggage claim.
Once you pass the TSA Passenger Security Center, continue to head down the ramp to the hallway. At the end of the hallway, the roof will soar above you and you will be able to see another enormous TSA Passenger Security Center. You are now in the airport terminal building.
Directly in front of you will be an elevator. Take the elevator down one floor to Level 5. When the elevator doors open, turn right and walk down the hallway to baggage claim. There you will find monitors that display your flight # from FLL and what carousel your baggage will arrive on.
Originally Posted by
coleykross
As it stands right now I have driver waiting in some waiting area outside in his/her car.
This is great. This ensures they are on the airport property and awaiting your call to dispatch to allow them through airport security to reach you outside baggage claim.
Originally Posted by
coleykross
I *could* pay the driver to park and come in and help me but that would cost $50.
Again, unless you just like spending money unnecessarily, I would keep it in your pocket. You can find Porters all around various carousels in baggage claim eagerly waiting to help you with your luggage. They will happily remove your luggage from the carousel, load it onto their cart, and escort you directly to the spot outside baggage claim where your private car will arrive to pick you up.
Originally Posted by
coleykross
I called the DEN airport and they transfered my to Frontier tix counter and she mentioned something about a scout. She said tell the person at the gate when I deplane that I will need assistance.
You don't need a Scout to help you out. Unless you are incapacitated, they will only be able to take you as far as the Concourse A atrium elevators. It'll be a total waste of your and their time.
Originally Posted by
coleykross
Someone suggested that I get a cart, have my girls walk by me, put the stroller on the cart with my luggage and make my way to the waiting area for the car.
This is what a lot of people do to save the tip money they'd give the Porter. Personally, I spend $5 to get a Porter and be able to relax while he takes care of you.
Have a great trip. Denver is a great city. We got lots of snow today and it's gorgeous!