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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 7:50 am
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loboclone
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Downtown Denver
Programs: WN A-list/CP, HHonors Diamond, IHG Plt,*wood Plt,F9 Summitt, Hyatt Diamond,
Posts: 391
F9 is still less........
Originally Posted by Beckles
Looks like they're trying to get the best of both worlds (which is the worst of both worlds for passengers), WN's same day stand by policy combined with the legacy carriers' ridiculous change fees. While I'm a fan of WN in general, the stand by policy is my least favorite part of flying WN, but I can live with it because of the other advantages they offer, no change fees being at the very top of the list.
I agree somewhat with beckles, with 54 segments on WN since A-list I prefer WN in general. But after reaching Summitt on F9 the advantage is F9 due to price. F9 is beating WN for RT fares, saved $150 to PDX next week vs WN. Even if I change flights it is much cheaper to it with F9, downside is there awards are impossible to use compared to WN. The Companion pass program on WN is second to none in the industry. Change fees are change fees, as a Summitt it less cost on F9.
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