EdMc28 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Might fly on them in a couple of weeks. Anyone fly with them before? Is it worth the extra $100 to fly with American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Terrible. Lots of cancelations. Last time my parents flew them they had to stop in Newark because of weather and they just stopped and didn't land at final stop of LGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I just flew them 4 weeks ago. I gotta say it was perfect. Just make sure you purchase your baggage allowance early to avoid ridiculous fees. It's just so god damn cheap. I'll fly them again for sure. I fly Westjet 3 or 4 times a month and they aren't anything close to Westjet as far as service or perceived safety, but did I mention how cheap they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Spirit is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Delta is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 jetBlue the best if you ask me. Only negatives on them is that they don't fly everywhere, you need to go through Kennedy their hub for most destinations (I'm a Jersey guy), and they only use Airbus planes. I hate Airbuses. Never flew Spirit, but I occasionally here negatives on them. Worst I ever flew was USA3000, or as I called them ghetto air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizz GAWD Lav No Cap FrFr Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 When in doubt, fly Virgin if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Virgin is the best I've flown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Come on. $200 roundtrip Myrtle Beach to Detroit. Spirit wins airline of the century in my books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yea, if you consider yourself cargo. They charge for a check on. That's pretty ridiculous. Also, I'm not putting my life in the hands of an airline who's CEO's vision is to the "best at striving for the worst service." There's no doubt in my mind that there are shortcuts taken, sub-par employees dealing with equipment, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I love that model. Pay for what you bring. It only makes sense. Don't think I'd want to fly them accross North America but for a 1 or 2 hour flight I felt fine. I feel better on US carriers knowing that about 100% of US pilots come from the Airforce or Navy. I bet 1 in 10 Canadian pilots have the same experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That model is built to artificially lower base ticket prices and tack on fees later, otherwise know as bait and switch. But to each their own, if it works for you and you were OK with it, more power to you. They certainly are the least expensive base ticket out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagaraiceman Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 jetBlue the best if you ask me. Only negatives on them is that they don't fly everywhere, you need to go through Kennedy their hub for most destinations (I'm a Jersey guy), and they only use Airbus planes. I hate Airbuses. Never flew Spirit, but I occasionally here negatives on them. Worst I ever flew was USA3000, or as I called them ghetto air. Jetblue flies Embraers as well. I fly them pretty regularly for work, but my next trip is going to be US airways, on a regional carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I don't trust Embraers. I don't trust airplanes manufactured in third world countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMc28 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 I don't trust Embraers. I don't trust airplanes manufactured in third world countries. I'm flying on a E145 or some crap a week from Thursday from LGA to RDU. Had to pay an extra $24 for a seat that doesn't have limited headroom or leg room on American Eagle. Back to the Spirit thing it sounds like what I saved in base fare I would end up paying with my carry on and checked bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 When in doubt, fly Virgin if possible. Virgin is the best I've flown. Agreed. Virgin kicks ass. Wish they had more locales though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagaraiceman Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I don't trust Embraers. I don't trust airplanes manufactured in third world countries. Brazil, Portugal and the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Brazillian. Air Canada is dumping all theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Virgin, Hawaiin, Alaskan airlines. Never flew Jet blue before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I've flown quite some airlines and only US Airways has repeatedly been absolutely terrible in terms of service, delays and all-out cancellations with zero options offered. I know many people who avoid Delta like the plague, but I've always had great experiences with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizz GAWD Lav No Cap FrFr Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I've flown quite some airlines and only US Airways has repeatedly been absolutely terrible in terms of service, delays and all-out cancellations with zero options offered. I know many people who avoid Delta like the plague, but I've always had great experiences with them. I've had solid Delta experiences as well. Not the worst airline you can fly anymore. US Airways sucks, and their 737's are straight out of 1979. Seriously, the last one I flew to Miami had carpeted walls and faux brown leather alla that time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I've had solid Delta experiences as well. Not the worst airline you can fly anymore. US Airways sucks, and their 737's are straight out of 1979. Seriously, the last one I flew to Miami had carpeted walls and faux brown leather alla that time period. They fly those outdated machines on the Brussels-Philadelphia connection. The eight hours on those things are enough to drive a man crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I still find it amazing that airlines fly smaller 737 and 757 small body models for transatlantic flights. I remember a time when a transatlantic flights were nothing less than a 767. I couldn't imagine being on an 8 hour flight in a cramped 737. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Best airline I've flown is Swiss. Complimentary Swiss chocolate when you disembark >>> Virgin Atlantic second best I've flown. They lose points because the flight attendants arent great. But it has the best cabin of any I've flown. Flying Southwest on Wednesday to LAX. Never had a problem with them. They lost my bag for a day back in January but they found it within a day, delivered it to my house and gave me a $100 voucher for my troubles. Dunny have you ever flown Porter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Sometimes just landing is enough for me to be happy with the flight. I'm not all that picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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