chelelev | Going to Mecca

It is time for me to begin looking for flights to Columbus, Ohio so I can go to the Bee (Longaberger convention). Prices has jumped, I am not seeing any fare war going on as far as my flights are. Going from the baby airport here is about 381.00. I have drive to Seattle (and find a place to leave my car where I am not paying 25.00 a day to park) it is 255.00. I can drive to Spokane and save about 30.00 (any savings would be offset by parking fees or the "free parking" at the Ramada if I spend the night the previous night, which I might have to since the flight leaves at 6:00). All flights from Spokane go to Seattle first. Usually Travelocity is good but they aren't coming up with much. I have tried flying into different airports (I have to rent a car anyways so that is not a big deal) but the prices are not much better. I have tried flying to Philly, Indy, Columbus. I will try Pittsburgh next. Flying from Seattle sucks since it is a 3.5 hour drive to the airport. Spokane is 2 hours. Portland is 3.0 hours. Wonder what parking is there? I like Portland's airport, it is beautiful.

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It's all just too expensive for me. I'm so glad to have been able to travel to the BEE once, but I don't know if/when I might go again... and I didn't even have to pay airfare! (We drove.)

I would love to drive but i am too far away. If prices stay as high as they are, I might have to drive. I love my car so I think it would be a fun trip.

It is expensive. At least I get military rate at the Crowne Plaza. Last year it was 75.00 a night, it has gone up to 95.00 a night. I book early so I am not linked to LB and can have extra nights if I want. Something to remember if you and Heather ever get to go again.

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