Originally Posted by NoStressHere
Though I totally against Congress getting anymore into the Airline business, somebody should pass a law getting rid of these "direct" flights that are not direct. It is a connection. They know it is a connection, we know, everybody knows. So stop fooling us and screwing us.
(Other airlines do this as well)
No Stress, They are "direct" flights, however, they are not "non-stop". However, you are given the mileage as though they are "non-stop" since if you are booked on a "direct" flight (two flights with the same flight number) or a "non-stop" (one flight that does not stop) you only get the mileage as the crow flies, not as the plane flies.
Technically, you would say they are direct flights with a stop, and quite often even with a connection. Since 9 times out or 10 you get an "unexpected change of equipment".