SC Run to Sju anything to worry about?

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Doing a sc run down to sju in May.. Going to sleep overnight in the airport. Just thought I would ask if I should be aware of anything before I get there? Or if anyone has any secret spots to sleep in the terminal?

can I get my sju-Mia check in ticket the day before when I'm heading down to sju? ( how many tickets can check in give me in advance?)

cheers gogo
 
gogo419 said:
Doing a sc run down to sju in May.. Going to sleep overnight in the airport. Just thought I would ask if I should be aware of anything before I get there? Or if anyone has any secret spots to sleep in the terminal?

can I get my sju-Mia check in ticket the day before when I'm heading down to sju? ( how many tickets can check in give me in advance?)

cheers gogo
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Can you sleep in the airport ? :shock:
I would feel far safer tucked up at the Hampton Inn YMMV
 
Princess Fiona said:
Can you sleep in the airport ? :shock:
I would feel far safer tucked up at the Hampton Inn YMMV
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Reading the sleeping in airports website.. Said there is always others sleeping in there.. And that security was normally happy with you sleeping air side..
 
gogo419 said:
Reading the sleeping in airports website.. Said there is always others sleeping in there.. And that security was normally happy with you sleeping air side..
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Just stay in the airport hotel.

Bed, shower, breakfast, 10 steps to the check-in counter ;)
 
wow you are flying across the continent in First Class then you want to slum it sleeping in an airport terminal, have you checked the cost of a hotel?? If you can't afford it then you shouldn't be SC running imo.
 
As many others here I've been to SJU a few times, given the old best western, and the sports bar over the road there is no way I would sleep at the airport.

Even as last flight In and first flight out.
 
Aussie_flyer said:
wow you are flying across the continent in First Class then you want to slum it sleeping in an airport terminal, have you checked the cost of a hotel?? If you can't afford it then you shouldn't be SC running imo.
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First Class in the USA is only a minor step above coach though ;)
 
I admire your spirit but you'll be climbing the walls by 3am. Book the hotel.

fwiw I never saw anyone around sju after the last flight in.
 
Sleeping over in an airport after a F run is all sorts of cray.

Book a hotel room and leave your vacant airport sleeping space for 19 yr old backpackers ;)
 
Each to their own, no reason for anyone to say if he can't stay in a hotel he shouldn't be doing a SC run...

It does give you some interesting tales to tell people in the future if you have a variety of exeriences...

Maybe just take a bit of stuff to make it a bit more comfortable if you do it, when i slept over in Atlanta last year i ended up having to roll up some paper to stick in the ears when the cleaners came around, so if you can collect (or take with you a previous) inflight amenity pack with the ear plugs and eye shades, something like a pillow or a jacket/jumper you can roll up if you don't have an actual blow up pillow will make it more comfortable... A jacket might also be good to keep you warm... then just hope you can find something a bit padded.. And a few snacks and a drink or bottle to get some water... Do they have free wifi there??

But I agree if its like $20 or so for a hostel bed somewhere will probably be more comfortable... :)
 
Didn't realise the hotel has a fitness room (might not be very impressive?).. But that pretty much seals the deal!! :)
 
gogo419 said:
Didn't realise the hotel has a fitness room (might not be very impressive?).. But that pretty much seals the deal!! :)
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It's also about a 3 min taxi ride into Isla Verde if you want to check out some of the casinos / places to eat.
 
Aussie_flyer said:
Rubbish, it's a huge step above.
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You must have never flown F in the USA (I've done around 10 Y flights in AA, and well over 100 F. Unless you get one of the re-fitted 757's or 767's, you're in old style F seats on a 737 even the new ones, or the MD80's).

Premium Economy on QF International is a lot better than any regular F on any US airline (With the exception of 3 class trans cons, and the few exceptions above).
 
drewbles said:
You must have never flown F in the USA (I've done around 10 Y flights in AA, and well over 100 F. Unless you get one of the re-fitted 757's or 767's, you're in old style F seats on a 737 even the new ones, or the MD80's).

Premium Economy on QF International is a lot better than any regular F on any US airline (With the exception of 3 class trans cons, and the few exceptions above).
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drewbles, what does the F on refitted 757's and 767's compare to in Australia?
 
dfcatch said:
It's also about a 3 min taxi ride into Isla Verde if you want to check out some of the casinos / places to eat.
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Why not just get a public bus? They’re safe, inexpensive and reliable, and after all it is the USA.
If you're on the breadline it will save you at least $5-10.

And I do have to say that I have been to Puerto Rico many times, but always in F on "UA" (now CO). I got to know the hosties so well that the purser on several of these fights said I reminded her of her ex-husband. Not sure if that was a good or bad thing!
 
I'm with the OP, I often sleep in airports before/after flying premium cabins :) It's about value, not just affordability .... I just don't see the value in spending $100+ on a hotel if only going to be there for 8-12 hours to sleep.

But then again, I'm very good at sleeping in weird and wonderful places :D

(not looking forward to my overnighting at HNL landside next month though!)
 
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k_sheep said:
I'm with the OP, I often sleep in airports before/after flying premium cabins :) It's about value, not just affordability .... I just don't see the value in spending $100+ on a hotel if only going to be there for 8-12 hours to sleep.

But then again, I'm very good at sleeping in weird and wonderful places :D

(not looking forward to my overnighting at HNL landside next month though!)
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haha. Glad someone is.. I think I will sleep in the airport.. Will think it through some more. Also have 7 hours in LAS.. So yeah.. Could be an interesting trip report
 
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