Delta to Jetblue in FLL
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Delta to Jetblue in FLL
We have an upcoming trip that will wind up in San Juan, PR, but requires an airline change in FLL from Delta to Jetblue. I know things are rough these days, but looking to know if anyone has made such a transfer and whether 2 1/4 hours is sufficient according to the schedules? We travel ATL-FLL, and this travel is on a Saturday in September this year.
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I assume that you'll have separate tickets, so no IROPs protection. Also, you won't be able to check luggage through.
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We have an upcoming trip that will wind up in San Juan, PR, but requires an airline change in FLL from Delta to Jetblue. I know things are rough these days, but looking to know if anyone has made such a transfer and whether 2 1/4 hours is sufficient according to the schedules? We travel ATL-FLL, and this travel is on a Saturday in September this year.
Also September is the worst month for hurricanes - so be aware.
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As others have stated, you will have to grab your checked luggage, if any, and go from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3, which is a quick 5 minute walk outside. You will then have to recheck your luggage (if you have any) and go through security again. There are risks, but on a normal day, entirely doable. The risks of IRROPS could leave you in a pickle.
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It’s totally fine if the inbound flight is on-time or only slightly late. Who knows what operations will be like in September but you should have a backup plan in case you can’t make it to the second flight. Are there flights later that day or will you have to fins a hotel and overnight, and what might B6 charge you to change flights due to the No-show (a “flat tire” rule may save you.)
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Thanks for the responses, it really helps. I misstated our travel dates - not September but February 2023 (my bad, two different trips). I do have the $200 option to add four hours in FLL, and will likely do so. I appreciate the notes and suggestions!
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We have an upcoming trip that will wind up in San Juan, PR, but requires an airline change in FLL from Delta to Jetblue. I know things are rough these days, but looking to know if anyone has made such a transfer and whether 2 1/4 hours is sufficient according to the schedules? We travel ATL-FLL, and this travel is on a Saturday in September this year.
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As someone else noted, September is prime hurricane season for this part of the world so that could throw a wrench in your plans.
Is ATL-SJU nonstop just too expensive that you're considering this or is there another reason you're considering this option of doing DL for ATL-FLL and then transferring to B6 for FLL-SJU?
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I cancelled southwest business an hour before takeoff and got $$ refunded in one business day.