I prefer not to fly but when you live in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (and your child lives on the West Coast with your grandchild) you have no choice but to FLY. I don't think I could swim or surf it. LOL But we do fly into the biggest airport and then drive 300 miles to get to daughter's home. What can I say....I do feel for you. And flying's no easier when having to fly to Colorado for hubby's relative's things. :(