boyst Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 I was looking up airfare for the Dullfins game in November from IAD. $144 per person round trip with 1 stop. $240+ direct. What happened to the good old days of cheap flights? skiplagged.com try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I know this is too late but I'd leave Monday morning. That way you can enjoy yourself and not have to stress. That's why I always get to the airport an hour before my flight. That way if security is backed up I'm ok and if it's not I have time to sit and have a coffee if it's in the morning and a beer if it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Boyst, what airport do you fly out of? I took a look-see just for kicks and found round trip RAL-BUF for 500. Of course, there was one left and it's probably gone by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) skiplagged.com try that $176 for 1 person nonstop. Better but I need 2 tix. cheaper to drive Sat and return Monday Edited September 18, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) $176 for 1 person nonstop. Better but I need 2 tix. cheaper to drive Sat and return Monday where do you live again? Just saw profile, damn, if only you were more on direct route for WNY. I would meet you along US19 or 79 and we would drive up and back this weekend! Boyst, what airport do you fly out of? I took a look-see just for kicks and found round trip RAL-BUF for 500. Of course, there was one left and it's probably gone by now. Charlotte or Greensboro. Cletus found me some for $350 round trip, but the ticket price on top of that is rough. The free extra ticket unnamed member might have had has been used up. I may check and see if my date tomorrow that was going hiking with me would be up for a random fly to buffalo for a game. I don't think logistically it's a great decision and financially its a poor decision. But, damn I want to be there. I know this is too late but I'd leave Monday morning. That way you can enjoy yourself and not have to stress. That's why I always get to the airport an hour before my flight. That way if security is backed up I'm ok and if it's not I have time to sit and have a coffee if it's in the morning and a beer if it's not. well, in the case of this weekend, i start a new job monday morning at 7. Edited September 18, 2015 by Boyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Blow the job off. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I always give myself an hour at any airport. Security at Buff/NF International can be long. I thought that too, and then I moved to Orlando................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) I know this is too late for this weekend but investing in the global access card ($100/5 yrs) is something to consider. This always gets you TSA pre-check in the US for flights and can seriously cut down security wait time. When I fly back from BUF after a game, I can get there 30 mins before my flight and go right through. In addition, when you travel internationally, you fingerprint through customs, get prompted to answer a few questions at the same terminal, and you are done. It literally takes me 5 min through customs. Even if you only travel two times internationally within the five years, it is worth it imo if it saves 2-4 hours of your time. And, you also get TSA per-check. Edited September 18, 2015 by Mr Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Aa a lifelong west Seneca/ orchard park resident, I would suggest taking southwestern to union road in west Seneca, and the taking Union straight up to the airport. It avoids the thruway and is usually a very quick way out of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I know this is too late for this weekend but investing in the global access card ($100/5 yrs) is something to consider. This always gets you TSA pre-check in the US for flights and can seriously cut down security wait time. When I fly back from BUF after a game, I can get there 30 mins before my flight and go right through. In addition, when you travel internationally, you fingerprint through customs, get prompted to answer a few questions at the same terminal, and you are done. It literally takes me 5 min through customs. Even if you only travel two times internationally within the five years, it is worth it imo if it saves 2-4 hours of your time. And, you also get TSA per-check. This is very interesting. Thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I know this is too late for this weekend but investing in the global access card ($100/5 yrs) is something to consider. This always gets you TSA pre-check in the US for flights and can seriously cut down security wait time. When I fly back from BUF after a game, I can get there 30 mins before my flight and go right through. In addition, when you travel internationally, you fingerprint through customs, get prompted to answer a few questions at the same terminal, and you are done. It literally takes me 5 min through customs. Even if you only travel two times internationally within the five years, it is worth it imo if it saves 2-4 hours of your time. And, you also get TSA per-check. Nexus is cheaper, $50, and it includes PreCheck and Global Entry. But you need to finish the interview process at a Canadian border crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Blow the job off. Lol Not allowed to type blow and job in the same sentence.... Violation of the TOS... And I am the unnamed member.... I'm a terd and acted too quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I know this is too late for this weekend but investing in the global access card ($100/5 yrs) is something to consider. This always gets you TSA pre-check in the US for flights and can seriously cut down security wait time. When I fly back from BUF after a game, I can get there 30 mins before my flight and go right through. In addition, when you travel internationally, you fingerprint through customs, get prompted to answer a few questions at the same terminal, and you are done. It literally takes me 5 min through customs. Even if you only travel two times internationally within the five years, it is worth it imo if it saves 2-4 hours of your time. And, you also get TSA per-check. I was recently traveling for work. Once I reached over 30,000 FFM's and depending on the airline I was getting TSA precheck 90% of the time. Some smaller airports don't have TSA precheck. with it free why pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I was recently traveling for work. Once I reached over 30,000 FFM's and depending on the airline I was getting TSA precheck 90% of the time. Some smaller airports don't have TSA precheck. with it free why pay for it? I keep telling JB that last line about tail.... But he keeps shelling out the dough.... Smh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I was recently traveling for work. Once I reached over 30,000 FFM's and depending on the airline I was getting TSA precheck 90% of the time. Some smaller airports don't have TSA precheck. with it free why pay for it? Expediting through US Customs (5 min) & 100% TSA pre-check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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