Skip Jaclksonville and fly into Savannah....even stay awhile. The airport is new and beautiful, the city is in full bloom...azaleas, dogwood, wisteria and Bradford pears.

How high are the ceilings?

....But JAX is so much more convenient to the vacation /holiday destinations, Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra and downtown Neptune Beach!

I have, but I left my ship in Naples (the neapolitano sort) in 1965. They've changed (JAX and Naples). All the better skivvy joints and locker clubs have closed, and the "Officers' Club" has changed its names to something politically correct, if not so to the bibulous set, raised on Guantanamo Rum Goodies and Flaming Hookers. There are far worse vacations than a few days in a house on Seminole Beach, contemplating sunrise and memories of the halcyon days of one's youth, while an old stereo pumps out Freddy Fender's "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights", a tune which though recorded later sums up much of my experience on the "Strip", Atlantic, Neptune and Jax Beaches, the "Land God gave to Cain."

If the OP thinks the new - new to those of us old enough to recall its predecessor, a bare step up from WWII - terminal at JAX "sux", he ought'a try spending the night in his car next parked next to C-3 on the carrier pier. When the big 'skeeters start to descend by dawn's early light, he'll wish he had a 9' celing (or any ceiling at all).

There are things to criticize about Jacksonville International Airport (like no international flights) - but I don't think I've ever paid attention to the ceiling heights. As for the length of the walks - never paid attention to those either. My 90 year father - who uses a walker - does just fine. For people with mobility problems - it is very easy to get a porter with a wheelchair.

How long did it take you to get through security? We've never waited more than about 10 minutes (OTOH - we don't travel the day before Thanksgiving).

One thing I like about the airport is the easy parking situation. About $4-5 a day for off-premises lots with shuttle buses. In fact - before 9/11 - there was a free 45 minute lot right next to the terminal where you could park while you picked up your arriving passengers. Also - the airport usually isn't very crowded. Easy in and out when you're dropping people off or picking them up. Curbside checking is also easy.

Are the food offerings limited? Yes. About what you'd expect in a smaller airport with no connecting flights. There's usually not much reason to hang around the airport whether you're coming or going. OTOH - there are good hotdogs and bagels (and the normal junk food places) if you simply have to eat something.

Note that I usually don't fly AA - but I have a flight on AA in July. I'll make a point of looking at the ceilings ;).

BTW - I never knew what the quick reply box did either. Robyn (near Jacksonville)

JAX SUX? I don't think anybody flies nonstop between jacksonville and Sioux City. :D