AA PHL-ABE/ACY (and others) bus services
Apr 11, 2022, 8:31 pm
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That'd be a narrow market but maybe.
Anyways, I'll be interested to see how AA prices the tickets to ACY via PHL bus.
Many times, AA offers fares to ABE less than PHL. I've seen RDU-CLT-ABE as an example, less expensive than any RDU-PHL nonstop or connect via CLT as it appears to have a premium that PHL is a hub. But that might be the case on random one-ways here and there but just something that I noticed.
Anyways, I'll be interested to see how AA prices the tickets to ACY via PHL bus.
Many times, AA offers fares to ABE less than PHL. I've seen RDU-CLT-ABE as an example, less expensive than any RDU-PHL nonstop or connect via CLT as it appears to have a premium that PHL is a hub. But that might be the case on random one-ways here and there but just something that I noticed.
In terms of who will use this service? No idea. We are based in Cape May NJ (just south of ACY) and it is a much easier airport to get to. Going to and from PHL, which is an hour and a half drive (assuming there isn't shore traffic), is quite an adventure i'd love to avoid. Bus service that arrives air side is probably the second best thing to having AA officially here in ACY. I'm hoping that this also shows up on other Oneworld airline schedules, but i won't hold by breath.
Apr 12, 2022, 12:29 am
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Don't laugh, it may actually make economic sense:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/trave...-philadelphia/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/trave...-philadelphia/
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Apr 12, 2022, 10:38 am
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I'm hoping for the ABE-PHL-ACY casino junket. They'll give you $20 in quarters and 500 LPs.
If you put in ABE-ACY on AA.com, it only gives you MDT/LGA/JFK-PHL options even if you don't check nearby airports.
If you put in ABE-ACY on AA.com, it only gives you MDT/LGA/JFK-PHL options even if you don't check nearby airports.
Apr 12, 2022, 11:24 am
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One time when I was flying back to AVP, there were some guys on the PHL-AVP flight who did something like that. The FA's had a good laugh about it, and even told the gate agents at AVP, who continued to give them a hard time.
Apr 12, 2022, 12:23 pm
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$275 at twice the time of simply driving, and factor in time to deal with airports, doesn't sound reasonable at all to me. Depending where in Allentown you'll be going, you'll probably need a vehicle, which will add to both the time and expense.
One time when I was flying back to AVP, there were some guys on the PHL-AVP flight who did something like that. The FA's had a good laugh about it, and even told the gate agents at AVP, who continued to give them a hard time.
One time when I was flying back to AVP, there were some guys on the PHL-AVP flight who did something like that. The FA's had a good laugh about it, and even told the gate agents at AVP, who continued to give them a hard time.
Time-wise, I can also work if not driving so that goes into my calculus.
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Apr 13, 2022, 12:54 pm
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As of today, not seeing any of the ACY flights loaded in. Shows up in the schedule though.
The ACY-PHL-SEA (my typical route is between PHL and SEA) looks super reasonable:
The ACY-PHL-SEA (my typical route is between PHL and SEA) looks super reasonable:
Apr 13, 2022, 1:02 pm
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Apr 13, 2022, 1:06 pm
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Apr 14, 2022, 2:30 pm
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Ride the bus to the airport
Beginning June 3, transportation company Landline will connect Philadelphia International Airport, one of American’s hubs, to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Tickets for those trips with Landline service will be available starting today.
The above was taken from this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/trave...-philadelphia/
I’ll make the popcorn…
The above was taken from this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/trave...-philadelphia/
I’ll make the popcorn…
Apr 14, 2022, 2:52 pm
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Beginning June 3, transportation company Landline will connect Philadelphia International Airport, one of American’s hubs, to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Tickets for those trips with Landline service will be available starting today.
The above was taken from this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/trave...-philadelphia/
I’ll make the popcorn…
The above was taken from this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/trave...-philadelphia/
I’ll make the popcorn…
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Apr 14, 2022, 5:43 pm
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What does the "seatmap" show for the bus route?! Do you have to pay extra for seats located away from the driver and away from the rear restroom?! (asking for a friend....)
Apr 14, 2022, 9:59 pm
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I wish they'd offer a bus to RDG. US dropped RDG service years ago and it's just gotten harder and harder and harder to get from Reading to PHL Airport.
Apr 14, 2022, 11:17 pm
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Apr 15, 2022, 6:10 pm
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I also do not know if they have first class, premium and coach seating, charge extra for emergency hatch rows, etc.