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Old May 27, 2009 | 2:40 am
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syrwhizzy
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Originally Posted by MikeMpls
Just wondering -- Jet Blue would get you out of there, but unfortunately not to Michigan, esp. not to outstate Michigan.
JetBlue is pretty nice in comparison to the Regional Jets. Heck, even their ERJ's are pretty nice, I was on one of the direct SYR-FLL's before they cancelled it. But, they do offer SYR-MCO, which is nice.

You'd think that Delta and the other companies would get wise and figure out how to keep their premium customers. The more cutbacks they make (like this) the more likely I, along with alot of other travellers will look at JetBlue or other options.

However, you mention the Michigan thing, and, they don't fly to alot of other small to medium sized cities that I sometimes have to fly to for business. Plus, their frequent flyer program sucks. You either fly with them constantly, or you lose your points. Not a fan of that. I fly them a few times a year when price/time is better, but I have nothing to ever show for it. It doesn't make me seem too welcome.

But then again, you've got the whole JFK thing. I hate flying through NYC unless I'm actually going there. Nothing but problems.

I've also banked a ton of miles for upgrades to places like HNL... and I'm actually starting to toy around with some International flights... JetBlue unfortunately doesn't do that.

So, alas, here I am. A few years ago I thought of US, but even then they've dropped alot of their service out of SYR.

Maybe I'll just take the train.
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