Flights for the Eclipse Trip

 Flight Confirmation Numbers For Check-in

ZD5GQP
IXNVIN

Vueling        MD179L  

ZD7QPU  IZRHTW

Priceline.com gave several flight options and I selected the following information for our flights:

This was the only direct flight and it is later in the day, so more time in Porto and less time in Bilbao is the tradeoff.

Note the times you have to cancel your flights if you change your mind.

We chose the most forgiving and flexible option for our flights and needs; $1599 total, but on second thought using the $1262 option saves $367 but you pay about $250 for the seats you want and if you don’t care where you sit, this might be for you. There are more opulent options by clicking >.  We also added “trip protection” insurance.

The next part is to check out and enter your personal information; name, KTN (known traveler number) if you have one, address, and credit card information. The KTN gives you PreCheck status avoiding the most uncomfortable parts of security and the line. We also have Clear, which uses biometrics to identify a traveler. With Clear and PreCheck one avoid lines and security hassles at U.S. International airports. Neither is necessary, but I failed line in 1^st grade.

 Since this is an international flight you WILL need a Passport that will not expire for at least 6 months after your date of entry into each country. Ours are good till 2029.

 The flight from Porto to Bilbao has luggage restrictions that you should be aware of and conform to for the whole trip. Since this leg of the trip is the most restrictive, it influences all of the travel in Portugal and Spain.  https://www.vueling.com/en/vueling-services/prepare-your-trip/luggage 

 We are taking one carry-on item and one small backpack that fits under the seat. Our selection of clothing reflects the summer season with the notion of layering if it gets cool. We prefer fast drying clothing that can be washed in a sink and hung in our room if need be.  In South America we found that there are no laundromats and the people who wash your clothes for you don’t do so at your convenience. According to google Laundromats (Lavanderia) are readily available and of good quality. 

I hope you found this useful.