Frontier cancels flights due to weather - passengers unhappy
Dec 18, 2016, 10:03 pm
#1
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Frontier cancels flights due to weather - passengers unhappy
Turns out Frontier's passengers aren't happy when flights get canceled and the next flight isn't for a few days or a whole week.
http://6abc.com/weather/local-travel...ther-/1662476/
http://6abc.com/weather/local-travel...ther-/1662476/
Dec 19, 2016, 6:29 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Denver CO
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Frontier is on the Denver newscasts with wretched stories about, for example, people whose luggage wasn't unloaded and who were told to come back tomorrow.
Why people would book with an airline with limited flights like this is beyond me. Maybe they saved $10 or $20.
Dec 19, 2016, 7:20 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: TOL
Posts: 741
Yet next time a flight on Frontier is less expensive than United, they will return. I've had great luck traveling on Frontier and saving money but I'm prepared to make my own alternative travel arrangements if necessary. Spending your last dollar to travel on Frontier during the winter might not be a good bet if you need to travel on schedule.
Dec 20, 2016, 7:45 am
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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[QUOTE=Mountain Trader;27637134]Does travel insurance let you re-book on another airline at the same cheap price?
Some people in Denver are still mad that a beloved money losing hometown airline does live up to their rosy memories.
I've flown Frontier numerous times and never had a problem. I've saved several thousand dollars and am perfectly willing take the risk that I may have to buy a walk up ticket on another airline once in a while to enjoy the savings I've accrued.
Last time I checked Frontiers cancellation w\rate was in line with other carriers, but the impact of a cancellation is often greater because they have fewer flights. However the legacy carriers if caught in a major weather system can take days to recover.
Frontier is on the Denver newscasts with wretched stories about, for example, people whose luggage wasn't unloaded and who were told to come back tomorrow.
Why people would book with an airline with limited flights like this is beyond me. Maybe they saved $10 or $20.
Last time I checked Frontiers cancellation w\rate was in line with other carriers, but the impact of a cancellation is often greater because they have fewer flights. However the legacy carriers if caught in a major weather system can take days to recover.
Dec 20, 2016, 7:58 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Does travel insurance let you re-book on another airline at the same cheap price?
Frontier is on the Denver newscasts with wretched stories about, for example, people whose luggage wasn't unloaded and who were told to come back tomorrow.
Why people would book with an airline with limited flights like this is beyond me. Maybe they saved $10 or $20.
Frontier is on the Denver newscasts with wretched stories about, for example, people whose luggage wasn't unloaded and who were told to come back tomorrow.
Why people would book with an airline with limited flights like this is beyond me. Maybe they saved $10 or $20.
Dec 24, 2016, 1:20 am
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 75
I got caught in the fiasco this past weekend. We walked out of the airport after 11 hours and went home. They said our flight was a 'maybe' and nothing more. 2 hours later and only 1 crew member secured for the flight the writing was on the wall, and at some point after going to bed they cancelled it. We got a refund in 2 days and each of us got a $200 voucher. MCO-STL r/t for 4 was $271, that was hard to beat when the next cheapest fare was $1200ish on WN.
Dec 24, 2016, 9:32 am
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Least expensive does not mean cheapest. Some people have evaluated the risk and understand what may happen. Either they have a backup plan or they figure that they will just bag the trip if need be.
The problem with F9 is that not only does it not interline (WN does not either), but it has a small route network with infrequent service (as opposed to WN).
If you fly regularly, things may balance out. But, if you fly once a year and hit it wrong, this can be an expensive lesson.
The problem with F9 is that not only does it not interline (WN does not either), but it has a small route network with infrequent service (as opposed to WN).
If you fly regularly, things may balance out. But, if you fly once a year and hit it wrong, this can be an expensive lesson.
Feb 12, 2017, 1:04 am
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Least expensive does not mean cheapest. Some people have evaluated the risk and understand what may happen. Either they have a backup plan or they figure that they will just bag the trip if need be.
The problem with F9 is that not only does it not interline (WN does not either), but it has a small route network with infrequent service (as opposed to WN).
If you fly regularly, things may balance out. But, if you fly once a year and hit it wrong, this can be an expensive lesson.
The problem with F9 is that not only does it not interline (WN does not either), but it has a small route network with infrequent service (as opposed to WN).
If you fly regularly, things may balance out. But, if you fly once a year and hit it wrong, this can be an expensive lesson.
Feb 12, 2017, 12:22 pm
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Which is exactly why the "once a year" folks should consider taking out travel insurance, especially when their trip involves non-refundable reservations for something such as a cruise, hotel, or show tickets. The extra $49 or so is worth it when flying the ULCCs. Or better yet, use a premium credit card where items such as trip delay are covered.
Mar 22, 2017, 11:12 pm
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Which is exactly why the "once a year" folks should consider taking out travel insurance, especially when their trip involves non-refundable reservations for something such as a cruise, hotel, or show tickets. The extra $49 or so is worth it when flying the ULCCs. Or better yet, use a premium credit card where items such as trip delay are covered.