Need an inexpensive quick getaway?

[Vick]

If you haven't seen it Southwest has some $39 each way fairs

You can get them as little as a week out from desired departure time

Am looking up taking my girlfriend and son to Orlando for next weekend just to go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Sunday and see La Nuba


Southwest is the greyhound of the skies but traveling with a young child gets you first priority boarding, no waiting for A,B,C boarding and hoping to get a seat

[pushpills]

Southwest is nice, cheap as a fuckin bus, gets you where you're goin' I've gone to meet some friends relatives in other states here and there just for dinner or whatnot. No big deal, just 80-110 round trip without a hotel.

[JoesHO]

it is hard to beat Orlando, and Disneyworld for taking a young child with you... good choice Vick...

[mojobill]

Wish Southwest had more flights out of Detroit... had to take NW to enjoy this week in the sun.... ;-)

I'm sitting on the porch on my laptop enjoying the sun, in Florida right now! ;-)

[Mike AI]

SWA is great for getting me back to NO. They are well run, and turn a profit. Gasp!!

[JoesHO]

what about that co. called Jetblue ? they are in the east right? how is their service/flights etc.....

anybody ever flown the new hooters airline ?

[SykkBoy]

I almost always fly Soutwest

[Peaches]

I've been watching Airline on A&E...I don't know if I would be happy flying SW if they were in ATL. Their lack of code sharing with other airlines is enough to spook me away :(

I think they are a great airline and certainly a well run company, but just not something for me.

Then again, my gfather helped start Delta and my uncle was a pilot for them, so I might be a little biased :awinky:

[JoesHO]

Originally posted by Peaches@Dec 5 2004, 09:08 AM
I've been watching Airline on A&E...I don't know if I would be happy flying SW if they were in ATL. Their lack of code sharing with other airlines is enough to spook me away :(

I think they are a great airline and certainly a well run company, but just not something for me.

Then again, my gfather helped start Delta and my uncle was a pilot for them, so I might be a little biased :awinky:
I have always liked Delta...

[buckethead]

Southwest is a good airline.

[pushpills]

Originally posted by JoesHO1@Dec 5 2004, 10:19 AM
what about that co. called Jetblue ? they are in the east right? how is their service/flights etc.....

anybody ever flown the new hooters airline ?
jet blue is cheap, but missing alot of major cities.

[Vick]

I've flown a few airlines

Business wise Southwest os great

From a passenger standpoint I don't like them, it really is too much like the Greyhound Bus of the skies. No assigned seats, instead herded like cattle.

But the price is almost always the best

[Peaches]

Originally posted by Vick@Dec 5 2004, 05:06 PM
But the price is almost always the best
I can get a Kia cheaper than a BMW too :)

However, with the state of the aviation business as it is, we might have no choices except the discount airlines :( I just want Delta to stay in biz until I can use my FF points to see the kid in Japan B)

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by Peaches+Dec 5 2004, 01:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Dec 5 2004, 01:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Vick@Dec 5 2004, 05:06 PM
But the price is almost always the best
I can get a Kia cheaper than a BMW too :)

However, with the state of the aviation business as it is, we might have no choices except the discount airlines :( I just want Delta to stay in biz until I can use my FF points to see the kid in Japan B) [/b][/quote]
When I flew...(out of necessity , I waaaay prefer liners or train or car , I hate flying)

I always flew first class or Concorde.

Now my criteria are different with 6 people to buy airfare on a cheap airline to London say 3500 Dollars

Business 12000 Dollars


First 20000 Dollars..

fuck that shit!

For the saving in costs..I'll suffer in cattle class for a few hours.

Mind you Virgin biz class is great value.

[Mike AI]

Originally posted by Peaches+Dec 5 2004, 04:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Dec 5 2004, 04:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Vick@Dec 5 2004, 05:06 PM
But the price is almost always the best
I can get a Kia cheaper than a BMW too :)

However, with the state of the aviation business as it is, we might have no choices except the discount airlines :( I just want Delta to stay in biz until I can use my FF points to see the kid in Japan B) [/b][/quote]


Cannot compare flying to buying a car.

I can deal with SWA on any flights less then 2 hours as long as its direct.

Its the only airline with direct to and from NO, so I use them a lot. I will give you advice - check in online before you head to airport. Print up boarding pass - you will always be an A. It helps a lot to be one of the first head of cattle on.

[Peaches]

If SW flew from ATL and I was taking a 2 hour flight, I might be able to deal with it. Not sure though :awinky:

[Hell Puppy]

Originally posted by Peaches@Dec 5 2004, 06:03 PM
If SW flew from ATL and I was taking a 2 hour flight, I might be able to deal with it. Not sure though :awinky:
Airtran is the Atlanta answer to Southwest. Small, lean, no frills, and they're turning a profit. The little 717s they fly actually aren't bad, they're new and have good ventillation and plenty of storage space in the cabin even in coach.

That said, my favorite thing about Airtran is they force Delta to price themselves reasonably on routes where they compete. I'll always go Delta if price isn't an object simply because I know they'll get me there. I have seen how Airtran reacts when there is bad weather, cancelled flights, etc....you're pretty much on your own.

[grimm]

Originally posted by Peaches@Dec 5 2004, 09:08 AM
I've been watching Airline on A&E...I don't know if I would be happy flying SW if they were in ATL. Their lack of code sharing with other airlines is enough to spook me away :(

I think they are a great airline and certainly a well run company, but just not something for me.

Then again, my gfather helped start Delta and my uncle was a pilot for them, so I might be a little biased :awinky:
delta has a low cost airline, song.

http://www.flysong.com/home/index.jsp


as for jetblue, they have direct NY-LA flights, which is rare for a cheaper airline.

they only have one major hub, a relatively new airline, southwest has been around forever, hence all the routes

[grimm]

Originally posted by Hell Puppy+Dec 5 2004, 07:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Hell Puppy @ Dec 5 2004, 07:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Peaches@Dec 5 2004, 06:03 PM
If SW flew from ATL and I was taking a 2 hour flight, I might be able to deal with it. Not sure though :awinky:
Airtran is the Atlanta answer to Southwest. Small, lean, no frills, and they're turning a profit. The little 717s they fly actually aren't bad, they're new and have good ventillation and plenty of storage space in the cabin even in coach.

That said, my favorite thing about Airtran is they force Delta to price themselves reasonably on routes where they compete. I'll always go Delta if price isn't an object simply because I know they'll get me there. I have seen how Airtran reacts when there is bad weather, cancelled flights, etc....you're pretty much on your own. [/b][/quote]
I fly Airtran to Atlanta and NYC.. the layovers can be killers though.

But you get business class for the price of a coach ticket on delta, and they have a bunch of new planes

[TondaB]

Originally posted by Mike AI+Dec 5 2004, 02:56 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mike AI @ Dec 5 2004, 02:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by Peaches@Dec 5 2004, 04:54 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-Vick@Dec 5 2004, 05:06 PM
But the price is almost always the best
I can get a Kia cheaper than a BMW too :)

However, with the state of the aviation business as it is, we might have no choices except the discount airlines :( I just want Delta to stay in biz until I can use my FF points to see the kid in Japan B)


Cannot compare flying to buying a car.

I can deal with SWA on any flights less then 2 hours as long as its direct.

Its the only airline with direct to and from NO, so I use them a lot. I will give you advice - check in online before you head to airport. Print up boarding pass - you will always be an A. It helps a lot to be one of the first head of cattle on. [/b][/quote]
Good advice Mike. I did not realize you could print out an A prior to leaving for the airport. Thanks!

[dantheman]

I love southwest, been using them for years and have never had 1 problem at all.

[grimm]

A mother and her son were flying Southwest Airlines from Kansas City to Chicago.

The son (who had been looking out the window) turned to his mother and asked, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have baby planes?"

The mother (who couldn't think of an answer) told her son to ask the stewardess.

So the boy asked the stewardess, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have baby planes?"

The stewardess responded, "Did your mother tell you to ask me?"

The boy said, "Yes she did."

"Well, then, tell your mother that there are no baby planes because Southwest always pulls out on time. Have your mother explain that to you."


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