Transportation to and from BDL airport for leave from BESS

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Permalink Reply by Scott LaPlante on November 11, 2014 at 5:38am

Our son was able to use a duty shuttle to get to the airport from Groton last year upon his graduation.  I don't know if there are any restrictions.  He traveled twice from Groton.  On one trip for a visit (Christmas last year) he was able to share a ride with a sailor stationed at Groton who drove a few folks to the airport (they all kicked in a bit).  He did use a duty driver/shuttle for his departure last May upon graduation.  He had transfer leave and was able to stop at home for a week prior to departure for his first duty station.  I believe he coordinated the shuttle with the travel office.  Another place to find out info could be the subbase ombudsman.  

Permalink Reply by Timothy D. Eastman on November 15, 2014 at 12:39pm

Scott, Thank  you for your response.  I will have him call the ombudsman to see if they can assist with a way back.  Thanks for your help.  

Scott LaPlante said:

Our son was able to use a duty shuttle to get to the airport from Groton last year upon his graduation.  I don't know if there are any restrictions.  He traveled twice from Groton.  On one trip for a visit (Christmas last year) he was able to share a ride with a sailor stationed at Groton who drove a few folks to the airport (they all kicked in a bit).  He did use a duty driver/shuttle for his departure last May upon graduation.  He had transfer leave and was able to stop at home for a week prior to departure for his first duty station.  I believe he coordinated the shuttle with the travel office.  Another place to find out info could be the subbase ombudsman.  

Permalink Reply by Suzanne Simmons on December 28, 2014 at 8:48pm

My son is having the same dilemma. The duty shuttle only runs certain days and not the day of his return flight from holiday leave (12/29). We found a taxi for $125 one way but the tip will make it $150. Its a lot of money for a sailor who just spent $500 to come home for Christmas.