Flights to Mexico

[KatInFL 216]

Too bad your not going to Cancun for your surgery. They have about 4 non stops a day from Atlanta.

That's where I went, and it my family had a mini vacation while I was sleeved.

I debated Cancun because it's a far easier trip for me, too, but I found information on Cancun doctors really difficult to find a year ago when I first started researching. Now, I'm excited about my surgeon, so I believe it was meant to work out that way. But I really encourage you to share a TON of info here about your surgeon if you liked him!

~Kat

[bee13 44]

I'm going alone. I dread having to squeeze up to a stranger.

[KatInFL 216]

I'm going alone. I dread having to squeeze up to a stranger.

I don't blame you. But I dread sitting next to strangers, regardless. I'm very reserved and it just feels like an invasion of personal space.

I think this is one of those instances when the end is worth the means, ya know?

If you can afford it, it might be worth the comfort to have an extra seat. But if it stretches the budget, I wouldn't worry about it. The seats are fine.

~Kat

[sailorbrees 69]

Well' date=' I'm 5'7 and 230lbs. I still wear a size 16. The problem is that I have really wide hips, and my husband and I flew Delta to NYC back in January and I had to put the arm rest up because the sides of my hips and upper thighs were pushing into it. I think I might get the extra seat and then even if I don't need it I can luxuriate and nap <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I fly Delta as I'm a loyal Atlantian as well. I opt for first class. I found it to be cheaper than two regular seats. Can't stand my hips on the armrest.

[cindysc 108]

I am not familiar with flying and a little freaked out about going alone. Is it best to purchase 1st class for trip home at time of booking or should I wait and upgrade before departing.

[sailorbrees 69]

I am not familiar with flying and a little freaked out about going alone. Is it best to purchase 1st class for trip home at time of booking or should I wait and upgrade before departing.

It can be cheaper to upgrade before departing, but you have to look at your flights. What does the seating look like? If its a full flight, standby might bump on and up to 1st. If first is already 1/2 full when you are booking I'd buy the ticket now. I've been on flights where I was the only person in first because I bumped up at the gate, but also had flights where they were paying people to take a later flight. Good luck!!

[Rohler1520 119]

I fly out of Atlanta on United and I have an hour lay over in Denver so that's not to bad.

[LaserSkinGirl 147]

I used www. Kayak.com which let me see all airlines and layover options... My best bet was surprisingly US Air on the day I purchased, Southwest can be inexpensive also if cost is a factor but Kayak gave many choices

[Territravel 217]

I debated Cancun because it's a far easier trip for me, too, but I found information on Cancun doctors really difficult to find a year ago when I first started researching. Now, I'm excited about my surgeon, so I believe it was meant to work out that way. But I really encourage you to share a TON of info here about your surgeon if you liked him!

~Kat

Everything happens for a reason, I believe! When I decided to go to Cancun and use dr. verboonen, I could find very little info on him. That worried me. But, I prayed, felt at peace and jumped on it. I couldn't be happier. I have recommended him, whenever I see people wanting to go to Mexico.

[NeNe1284 26]

So far the only cheap flights I have found are through southwest. Does anyone else have a website/company that have decent prices?

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[AStephenson 159]

Thanks, Kat!

Yeah, I'm looking at SW, but it's beginning to look like I'm going to be getting there a day early any way I decide to go. C'est la vie!

I guess this is going to be an adventure

Important news to know....(and I didn't!) If you are going to be staying at the Marriott in Tijuana do not schedule a flight that puts you there much before 3PM. My daughter and I arrived shortly before noon and we had to wait 3 hours (after 5 hours fly time and 2 hours of layover time) before we could check into our room!!

[janarae 93]

I got there about 11:30 and got a room. They were just probably booked. I'd let your coordinator know and request early check in. We had to get a inside room with no window but it didnt feel like a tomb like I thought it would. It was very comfortable.

Revision 1/31/13 by Dr Cabrera and Venezuela in MX

[cindysc 108]

I got my ticket last night through Delta and I could not believe it was $60 cheaper. Yay!!! I guess the waiting paid off. I was so excited about saving money I forgot about being so nervous.

[KickRocks 163]

I am flying out from ATL 3/6 and have a direct flight. I didn't want any layovers. My Ticket was around $450.

[lotti 154]

I booked plane through kyack and payed almost six hundred each ticket no layovers to or from mexico did not want any bull sh....t. when I traveled.