Just a few things to fix...
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
I take exception to the "my way or the highway' approach here.
Let's summarize the thread. The Op contained a ranting, dythirambic mostly inaccurate tirade on how everything is fantastic at LUV but going to hell in a hardcart over at United Airlines.
False.
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
I posted a rectifying shot saying, in a nutshell, that WN was essentially no better that others, and the low level of complaints was due to the low levels of expectation and the high levels of emplanements. Not totally gushing over or giving accolades to WN but not dismissive either.
False. (As noted above, many of us have higher expectations for WN than we do for legacies.)
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
And now we get this semi-closure gem of the "if you don't like us, that's just too damn bad, go fly a kite or a legacy" variety. Cult members usually don't bother with nuance, I take it...
True.
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
Well, the point of the argument that is that WN offers some advantages over legacies but that better service is a canard as it is no better that on other airlines, and that it is difficult to compare carriers because thy have different markets.
False. (DOT stats objectively show WN service is better. Subjective posts here confirm.)
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
Oh, I am forgot one biggie in the "our life is rosier here at WN" department. Try asking them to endorse a WN ticket to their competitor when their last flight out has cancelled but UA has one that could take you hom, and then dump the rose-colored glasses..
True. (But most legacies won't endorse anymore unless you are top tier and paid a full fare - lot's of infrequent travelers get screwed every day. In fact it is probably worse than on WN because WN generally has more frequent service.)
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
And good luck being on time leaving on a flight leaving PHX or LAS after 6 pm. NTSB report is pretty dismal on end-of-day scenarios when an aircraft has spent its day puddle jumping from PHL to OAK, stopping in six different cities on the way. No one leaves on time after 6 pm.
True. I've had my share of delays on both UA and WN out of LAS. Ce la vie.
Originally Posted by
Droneklax
ButWN gets you from Lubbock to Albuquerque on time, reliably before 420pm. If you find yourself waxing poetic about the rest, go check your allegiances and how much Kool-Aid is left in that can.
Nice to know. Though I mostly fly WN on routes that directly compete with UA, and WN whips their butt most every time.
