Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan - Where are the Dash-8's ?
ByrdluvsAWACO
Oct 30, 05, 8:09 pm
I'm planning a big summer trip with my cousing next summer.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484958
One of the things I'm trying to do is fly on a variety of aircraft. I haven't flown on AS for about a year or so, mainly because of their ridiculous pricing.
I'm trying to get a routing between SFO and SEA that includes one, but I'm not seeing them. Where is AS using them nowadays?
I'm planning a big summer trip with my cousing next summer.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484958
One of the things I'm trying to do is fly on a variety of aircraft. I haven't flown on AS for about a year or so, mainly because of their ridiculous pricing.
I'm trying to get a routing between SFO and SEA that includes one, but I'm not seeing them. Where is AS using them nowadays?
The only regularly schedule Dash 8 service the Bay Area sees is 2 daily DH4 flights to BOI. SJC-BOI-SEA is a valid routing and can have better fares than a non-stop.
If you prefer to depart from SFO or OAK, you'd have to connect in PDX to get on a prop.
eastwest
Oct 31, 05, 2:35 pm
It's probably a bit out of your way, but Horizon flies the Dash 8 on the BOI-IDA-PIH run regularly.
BOI = Boise, ID
IDA = Idaho Falls, ID
PIH = Pocatello, ID
arizonadogg
Oct 31, 05, 4:23 pm
It's probably a bit out of your way, but Horizon flies the Dash 8 on the BOI-IDA-PIH run regularly.
BOI = Boise, ID
IDA = Idaho Falls, ID
PIH = Pocatello, ID
Boise is a big hub for the Dash 8-400s with service to PDX, GEG, IDA, PIH, LAX, SJC, SMF and SEA. You can also catch the Dash 8-100 out of Boise to IDA, PIH, and LEW if your so inclined.
ByrdluvsAWACO
Nov 1, 05, 11:47 am
Would going through BOI raise the cost significantly? It's bad enough that OAK-SEA-LAX is pricing at $300 each.
bigbrownboy
Nov 1, 05, 1:15 pm
I've done LAX-BOI-SEA for the same price as LAX-SEA in the past.
The SJC-BOI-SEA routing previously mentioned is probably the way to go. With some nice weather, there is fantastic scenery on the BOI-SEA leg. And the crew/beer on Horizon are fantastic!
Would going through BOI raise the cost significantly? It's bad enough that OAK-SEA-LAX is pricing at $300 each.
That's not a bad price.
ByrdluvsAWACO
Nov 1, 05, 10:41 pm
That's not a bad price.
I assume you mean for an AS fare, because I can fly a transcon for that much money.
I assume you mean for an AS fare, because I can fly a transcon for that much money.
Well, that's besides the point, isn't it? A different topic that involves the entire airline industry, not just AS. Yes, you can fly to SEA-TPA for under $200 on multiple airlines, but pay much more to fly SEA-LAX. Basic supply and demand, plus some sleezy airline rules. :rolleyes:
Considering that SEA-LAX RT is often mid-200's (and up!), flying SFO-SEA-LAX for $300 sounds about right. Doing a quick check, UA is the same price, and WN is more expensive due to its poor routing options. So don't just blame AS.
For Thanksgiving, I'm paying ~$450 to circle to OAK and SLC during the weekend. Same price I paid to fly to Europe and back. Seems wrong doesn't it. :( But I paid it... so apparently that's what they can sell the seats for.
I assume you mean for an AS fare, because I can fly a transcon for that much money.
Thanks to B6.