Originally Posted by
aacharya
I think we're getting off-topic on this one. The OP's question was about the same plane on two legs, not "direct flights".
Originally Posted by
GoAmtrak
It's a parallel topic. To get on my favorite hobby horse, I think USDOT should ban direct flight numbers unless it's the same plane on all legs and one is allowed to remain on the aircraft during any stop. This is well within DOT's purview to ensure clean marketing practices.
I agree with GoAmtrak because most of us come on FT to learn things, and two different planes with the same flight number causing a change of aircraft at connecting airports is b.s., especially when the ticket is sold as a direct flight.
What's the problem with a discussion of getting from point A to point B without needing to take a hike in between?