Help! Ice and bad storm coming. What if I can't make it to the airport for trip

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hostaaddict

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Here is my situation: I won a trip to Las Vegas. My DH didn't want to go so my friend who lives 25 miles from me is going. She said she would drive us to airport. I haven't driven in years. (I know...bad girl!) We are to leave from Eastern Iowa Airport Wednesday morning. She plans to pick me up on the way. According to the weather forecast we are supposed to get some ice tonight and then snow tomorrow and up to 40 mph wind. What happens if we can't make the 60 mile trip on the icy roads? I suppose I just lose the entire trip? The rules (was from a July win from Las Vegas Convention and Tourist Center sweep) state the trip has to be taken by Dec 31 and also in the info they sent me no changes can be made after tickets issued. The lady at Orbitz was an angel to work with, but I hate to ask her what happens if we can't possibly get to the airport. If this storm wasn't supposed last for couple days, I would suggest we go and check into a motel near airport, but I don't want to sit there for two days and who knows maybe wouldn't get out then. Also there is the problems of Chicago as we fly there and change planes. This weather is heading that way. What would you suggest I do? My friend is wanting me to call and see if trip can be rescheduled, but I told her the rules said no changes. I haven't flown in 15 years so not up on what I should do. Do I call airlines if and when we see we can't make it to the flight? Do I call lady at Orbitz? Or, like I assume, do I just let it go and forget about it altogether? I would really appreciate your advice. I think I will probably just have to forfeit this trip if we can't possibly make it as it isn't worth risking our lives on icy drifted roads. They can get really bad here. Thanks!!!
 
:sunny: First take a deep breath and relax. If after contacting the JA/sponsor you will either get to reschedule or have to go. If you can reschedule then all is well. If they will not change, then leave plenty early and just take your time. You're lucky it's only 60 miles to the airport. I know weather in the midwest can be challenging but as long as the roads are open, just allow plenty of time. Please let us know what happens.
 
My friend and I decided to try and make it tomorrow morning. She isn't allowing any extra time to get to the airport so I hope we catch the flight. I tried to convince her to leave earlier but so far she thinks we will have time. I'm not doing the driving so hate to say too much. Our roads are bad but are open. We had ice storm last night and then snow. Never got out of the 20s today so not much melting going on. Schools, etc were closed. My son drives that road every day and he says it is quite bad and he has 4 WD, so we will just see what happens. Have had stressful week from another event and this just adds to it. LOL! Will let u know if we make it. Thanks for your help.
 
:sunny: Don't stress, have a great time and just think of the whole thing as one big adventure that you and your friend will be talking about for years to come.
 
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