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Champion Air - 1/28/2007 10:25:11 AM
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spartygrad95
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We are flying out of Detroit Metro DTW, May 2 on Champion Air, nonstop charter, has anyone ever made this flight?? Is it a sardine can? I really HATE flying, and am wondering how many valium im going to need. Hehehe
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RE: Champion Air - 1/28/2007 10:59:13 AM
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greekbeachgirl
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we flew Champion Air out of Minniapolis last July and quite enjoyed the flight...
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RE: Champion Air - 1/28/2007 11:23:50 AM
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We've flown Champion out of Denver a couple of times, and yes, it's a sardine flight. I'm not a tall person and I felt quite snug, but I'm not sure the non charters are any better. I just figure I can put up with 3 or 4 hours of not comfortable for the two weeks of paradise.
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RE: Champion Air - 1/28/2007 5:48:19 PM
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spartygrad95
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thanks for the reassurance... BUCKET O BOLTS.. i was originally just going to take 1 valium, maybe 3 now.
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RE: Champion Air - 1/28/2007 6:28:24 PM
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greekbeachgirl
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just think of it this way...
if the $$ you save can be put towards the Lol Ha tab......
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RE: Champion Air - 1/29/2007 12:59:56 PM
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Conan18
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Hay Sparty;
It's funny you mention Champion. Check my trip log...http://www.locogringo.com/forums/tm.asp?m=482993. I flew out'a Denver and the crew was pretty rude. Make sure you bring snacks and pillows if needed. Have fun once you get to sunny Mexico.
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RE: Champion Air - 1/29/2007 2:20:03 PM
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See if USA 3000 flys out of your area.
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RE: Champion Air - 1/29/2007 2:41:07 PM
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Julyme
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We've flown Champion and USA3000 out of Detroit. USA3000 was a nicer flight but both airlines had cramped seating if you are 6'5" and 240lbs. (my DH) Champion has no movie and no music - really bare bones but we found the air crew very nice. As long as the flight times and prices are comparable go for USA3000. If not, stay with Champion. No matter which airline, its only a little over 3 hours!
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RE: Champion Air - 1/29/2007 2:43:15 PM
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spartygrad95
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Champion is a bit cheaper than USA3000, plus USA3000 is sold out for the days we want to go. So, i guess at 6 2, 240lbs, im going to have a wonderful four hours. What time does the bar at metro open? I figure a martini and a valium and ill be okay.
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RE: Champion Air - 1/29/2007 2:47:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: Conan18
Hay Sparty;
It's funny you mention Champion. Check my trip log...http://www.locogringo.com/forums/tm.asp?m=482993. I flew out'a Denver and the crew was pretty rude. Make sure you bring snacks and pillows if needed. Have fun once you get to sunny Mexico.
We also flew Champion out of Denver and we also noticed that the crew was pretty rude. Had a couple of questions for them and they kinda bit our heads off when answering ... kinda like we were wasting their time.
But other then that the Champion flight was fine with us. I liked that it left Denver at 7 am cuz that put us in Mexico early so we could enjoy the sand sun and water! Altho I do wish it departed later then it did so we could have had another 1/2 day in Mexico!
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RE: Champion Air - 1/29/2007 9:08:29 PM
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I say STOCK UP ON THE VALIUM!!!!
We are also doing Champion Air on our upcoming trip in April. It was through Apple so we didn't have much of a choice. We have flown them a few times before.
Last October, I was very queasy after boarding the plane for the return flight. It was extremely hot out and no air was moving on the plane. My wonderful husband explained the situation and asked the stewardess if I could have some water. Absolutely not. She said I would have to wait for the drink cart once we were safely at flying altitude. At that point, I stopped worrying about throwing up. Hoped I could maybe get her shoes when she walked by. Problem resolved when husband got up, went to front of plane and asked another stewardess. She gave him water and I was fine.
Just have your martini, take your valium, and before you know it - you will be in paradise!
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RE: Champion Air - 2/1/2007 9:54:18 AM
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greekbeachgirl
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I found the staff of Champion very nice and accomodating..
I guess it is me..I get on the plane and thank them for taking me to paradise and when we land, I thank them for the ride...I figure it is best to ingratiate myself to those whose help I may need later !!
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RE: Champion Air - 2/1/2007 5:08:36 PM
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spartygrad95
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Well, thanks everyone for their input and this is what i was able to find out...
I will be flying an uncomfortable sardine can made of a bucket of bolts.
Drink martinis and eat valium like tic tacs.
IM SO EXCITED.
I can deal with 4 hours of misery for a week of paradise.
Thanks everyone.
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RE: Champion Air - 2/2/2007 9:29:30 AM
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I wish I could help you -
but I always take Valium and a drink so I do not remember a thing about the flights.
Sometimes I take Valium and/or Xanax and a drink.
My family does not know how I manage to walk off the plane(seeing I never take those kinds of pills on a regular basis)
but I think that I am so excited about being on the ground in Mexico that I fight
all my drugs off. 
ENJOY!!
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RE: Champion Air - 2/2/2007 4:06:58 PM
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and this Feb, at ABR
Hey Gmabobi...you going to be at the party at the Lol Ha on the 28th?.....Shanamayb is my daughter and GEM is my wife....and of course we will be there...hope y'all attend...it'll be a great time....
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RE: Champion Air - 2/2/2007 5:16:06 PM
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Yuk, yuk, yuk - I hate Champion Air. I am not the most "svelte" person, and the seats in front are so close that I could barely get my tray table down past my stomach (I know I need to go on a diet, but the airline doesn't have to remind me). Out of Denver, Apple Vacations now uses Champion. We were told by our TA that MLT (WorryFree) was having trouble filling all their seats on the Champion charters, so they made a deal with Apple to share them. Service is generally good, but the 4-hour flight from Denver to Cancun is extremely uncomfortable for anyone bigger than about a size 2.
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RE: Champion Air - 2/3/2007 12:24:12 AM
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Utahrd
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I've haven't checked their website recently.
But as of a couple weeks ago, Worryfree had $99 round trips from Denver. You can't get to LA for $99 out of Denver. Maybe on Southwest on a good day.
For $99, I would put up with a lot of rude service. I can buy lots of Montejos once I get there so I don't remember it & with the money I save, I could get a massage for my sore legs and back.
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RE: Champion Air - 2/4/2007 12:21:35 PM
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sunluvr
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we've flown Champion out of Detroit on more than a couple trips to Mexico...never had any complaints nor problems and I guess its what you make it...I know I'm on my way to heaven so I'm pretty easy to get along with!!!
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RE: Champion Air - 2/4/2007 1:40:00 PM
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spartygrad95
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Well, i have just qualified for my LG cooler, perhaps i can fill it with valium.. lmao.. ill be alright, just claustrophic.
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