Ok parents, it's about to get real. I have been working the phones and emails for the past 48 hours. I have checked group rates for every airport from Palm Springs, to San Diego, to LA. I have went through every airline and discount site I could find. I worked the numbers for just the team/staff and then included all of the parents and family members.

Including the parents and families SIGNIFICANTLY increases (making it cost prohibitive) the price of the tickets. I know some parents who plan on traveling to Florida might have some anxiety about flying separately. I assure you, your player will be fine. The team and staff will all be on the same flight and together. We are also veterans and this will be our 3rd trip.

I would recommend and it will actually be cheaper for you to catch a different flight and either meet us there or even fly on a different airline around the same times/airports. I have looked up the same flights on-line and price has already increased. In the past, we separated the players into three groups and all left the same airport about the same time, stopped at different connectors, but ended up arriving in Florida all within an hour of each other. This works!!

Having said all of this, today I placed a hold on the tickets for the players and staff. Here is the info. Feel free to start making flight plans.

Dec 6: LAX to MCO (Orlando) American Airlines Flight 2279G: Leaving at 3:15 PM and arriving 10:57 PM (Direct Flight)

Dec 14: MCO to LAX American Airlines Flight 148G: Leaving at 8:07 am and arriving 10:49 am (Direct Flight)

I know there will be questions. Please text me direct or wait until practice tonight and I will be available. Thank you all!!!! Coach Chuck

Our base fare was $287, so after taxes and fees the price of each ticket ended up $337.13. This is cheaper than the last two trips!!!