
We could have gone from our local airport and arrived in Venice about 2 - 3 hours later so easily, (surely it would have cost RCI less also) instead we had to travel to manchester to fly to amsterdam and from there fly to venice and on return we were sent via paris. The time slot for connecting in paris was so tight that boarding had actually closed but as I was in a wheelchair and being assisted by airport staff they did let me and my husband board (had I not requested assistance we would probably be still waiting there) On arrival at manchester the tannoy announced that all of our party of 6 had no luggage to collect as it was still in paris, the baggage handlers had not had time to offload and transfer it to our connection!! hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.
In the end what should have been 2 short flights there and back took up almost 2 full days with endless stress and hassle. I was originally worried about booking our own flights in case of problems connecting with the ship, this being our first cruise, however, never again will I let RCI organise my flights, the cruise was fantastic couldn't fault it but the flights horrendous.

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