Total Delta newbie here....please bear with me on a few questions
Jul 14, 2017, 2:21 pm
#31
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Our other airline choices from Nashville are American and Alaska airlines. Delta seems to offer the best connection locations (American is OHare...no thanks) and Alaska is Seattle. I am also looking at departing from Louisville, KY (we are just a little futher away from Louisville than Nashville).
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!
Jul 15, 2017, 9:13 am
#33
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The lesson here from most of the posts is keep checking the prices on a regular basis, if you see a good deal, buy it.
The issue with waiting too long is MrsHammer is traveling with a group, so to guarantee good seats together you can't wait as long as you might if you were a solo traveler.
As for the question "why would you buy the tickets any earlier than you need to?" Some of us are hardwired with the "cross that off the check list gene" and we can't fully relax until that particular item has been completed. But I'm sure none of you suffer from that...
The issue with waiting too long is MrsHammer is traveling with a group, so to guarantee good seats together you can't wait as long as you might if you were a solo traveler.
As for the question "why would you buy the tickets any earlier than you need to?" Some of us are hardwired with the "cross that off the check list gene" and we can't fully relax until that particular item has been completed. But I'm sure none of you suffer from that...
Jul 15, 2017, 9:52 am
#34
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same caveat for the return; the eastbound jet departs ~830am, so if there are issues (e.g., crew rest) with the 6am departure from BZN you'll have limited recovery options (AS might rebook on AA, but that partnership is also in flux)
I haven't yet been on one of Alaska's 737s in the new Premium Class configuration, but they should have most if not all the fleet done by next summer ... it seems that they're charging a ~$50 premium over coach on the mid-con routes
Jul 15, 2017, 4:37 pm
#35
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Yes, I would also agree that now is way too early to book flights this far out, I'd wait around three months before you plan on flying out because 900 is a lot for domestic, I could fly to Europe in the main cabin for less, or a first class seat from SEA-JFK for nearly the same price.
Jul 16, 2017, 5:21 am
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One last word of advice to the OP, once you find a fare that is reasonable and affordable to you. Book it and don't look back. You will drive yourself nuts checking prices after the fact as there is nothing that can be done about it at that point.
Jul 16, 2017, 5:57 am
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note that AS is a once-daily evening flight BNA-SEA, so you run the risk of having to take the next morning's flight to BZN in the event of a misconnect ... I can think of many worse places to be stuck overnight, but it's certainly not a desirable situation
same caveat for the return; the eastbound jet departs ~830am, so if there are issues (e.g., crew rest) with the 6am departure from BZN you'll have limited recovery options (AS might rebook on AA, but that partnership is also in flux)
I haven't yet been on one of Alaska's 737s in the new Premium Class configuration, but they should have most if not all the fleet done by next summer ... it seems that they're charging a ~$50 premium over coach on the mid-con routes
same caveat for the return; the eastbound jet departs ~830am, so if there are issues (e.g., crew rest) with the 6am departure from BZN you'll have limited recovery options (AS might rebook on AA, but that partnership is also in flux)
I haven't yet been on one of Alaska's 737s in the new Premium Class configuration, but they should have most if not all the fleet done by next summer ... it seems that they're charging a ~$50 premium over coach on the mid-con routes
Jul 16, 2017, 12:34 pm
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If you want to be certain about having your family sit together, especially with an 11 yo, monitor the seating charts for the flights you want and book before you get closed out.
Jul 16, 2017, 12:44 pm
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Also, remember the 24 hour (actually midnight the next day) free cancel period. When you do purchase tickets--not too early--watch prices until late evening the next day and then do not check further. Be happy about a fare you like and don't try to second guess yourself about whether you could have gotten a better deal by purchasing on a different day.