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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 1:30 pm
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Originally Posted by lasnowgirl
Looking to fly my family of four to Hawaii and Allegiant is definitely the cheapest. Never even considered them, but they are almost half the price of all the other major airlines. Thoughts on this airline and/or flying with two kids under 5 on this airline? My fear is that by the time I am nickel and dimed for everything, I really won't be saving much.
1. Nickel & dime.
2. IRROPS handling (like WN, no ability to move you to another carrier)
3. Backup (where's that backup aircraft when yours cr**s out?)

Have to ask if you're really saving money in the end.
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