Passengers wait 12 hours at MacArthur for delayed Frontier flight
Oct 27, 2017 | 9:16 am
#16
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Unacceptable! They don't like delays, delays over, over again and again. This is last warning for Frontier Airlines. They could be worst. They didn't listen to those passengers and something isn't right. They have to be on-time and don't be delays. I think those customers will have find another airlines to fly out of ISP. That's big problems!
Some aviation maintenance humor:
Problem - Aircraft handles funny.
Solution - Aircraft warned to "Straighten up, Fly Right, and Be Serious."
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Last edited by joshua362; Oct 27, 2017 at 4:53 pm
Oct 27, 2017 | 9:19 am
#17
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The interlining dividend kicks in during a system meltdown outage with 1800 flights cancelled. Giving away revenue to another airline in times of trouble is still done. An interline agreement doesnt mean the airlines HAVE to accept passengers in all circumstances. In most cases, it should be found revenue.
I am pretty underwelmed by the benefit of interlining. Back 50 years ago it was much more common because fares were regulated and the airlines cooperated much more.
Oct 27, 2017 | 9:31 am
#18
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Fares between smaller airports and a hub city can be staggering, but an interline ticket to the final destination is usually considerably cheaper than the sum of the two local fares.
Oct 27, 2017 | 9:32 am
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The interlining dividend kicks in during a system meltdown outage with 1800 flights cancelled. Giving away revenue to another airline in times of trouble is still done. An interline agreement doesnt mean the airlines HAVE to accept passengers in all circumstances. In most cases, it should be found revenue.
No. The airline with the issue first takes care of their frequent travelers. Then if they want, if there's room, they can move on to other flyers. Mr. Ultra-Basic-Economy isn't going to be intralined to another airline unless he gets real lucky.
Unfortunately, some people live in a 1990's world where they believe airplanes fly at 50% and airlines will happily move you around to get you wherever you need to go. That world is long-gone.
Oct 27, 2017 | 9:36 am
#20
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Just as it should be. Nothing there argues against having interline agreements.
Oct 27, 2017 | 9:54 am
#21
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If you insist on flying carriers with no interline agreement, at least hedge the fare savings with a decent travel insurance policy which kicks in at 3-4 hours of delay and pays for a new ticket within some parameters.
If the cost of the policy isn't worth the fare savings, have to ask whether it's really a savings in the first place. Especially true if you are on a tight budget with a family. A couple of hotel rooms + food for a one-day delay can push some people over the edge.
If the cost of the policy isn't worth the fare savings, have to ask whether it's really a savings in the first place. Especially true if you are on a tight budget with a family. A couple of hotel rooms + food for a one-day delay can push some people over the edge.
Oct 27, 2017 | 10:46 am
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If you insist on flying carriers with no interline agreement, at least hedge the fare savings with a decent travel insurance policy which kicks in at 3-4 hours of delay and pays for a new ticket within some parameters.
If the cost of the policy isn't worth the fare savings, have to ask whether it's really a savings in the first place. Especially true if you are on a tight budget with a family. A couple of hotel rooms + food for a one-day delay can push some people over the edge.
If the cost of the policy isn't worth the fare savings, have to ask whether it's really a savings in the first place. Especially true if you are on a tight budget with a family. A couple of hotel rooms + food for a one-day delay can push some people over the edge.
Oct 27, 2017 | 12:00 pm
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Oct 27, 2017 | 1:01 pm
#25
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Luckily I have a decent reserve of Delta SM, Amex MR, UR that I can move around & use if I'm ever truly stuck & need a last minute flight--but even I shy away from Frontier/Spirit/etc. for the most part
Oct 27, 2017 | 1:20 pm
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If you insist on flying carriers with no interline agreement, at least hedge the fare savings with a decent travel insurance policy which kicks in at 3-4 hours of delay and pays for a new ticket within some parameters.
If the cost of the policy isn't worth the fare savings, have to ask whether it's really a savings in the first place. Especially true if you are on a tight budget with a family. A couple of hotel rooms + food for a one-day delay can push some people over the edge.
If the cost of the policy isn't worth the fare savings, have to ask whether it's really a savings in the first place. Especially true if you are on a tight budget with a family. A couple of hotel rooms + food for a one-day delay can push some people over the edge.
This reminds me of a trip to the Passport office where a woman was fretting over the additional cost of the same day service, because if she had to pay that she would have any money to spend wherever she was going.
If you finances are that tight maybe you shouldn't be traveling.
Nov 2, 2017 | 4:44 pm
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And the likely ticket savings on the dirt cheap NYC-MCO routes on other carriers?
Cheapest ticket does not equate to least expensive trip. Not only are there no alternatives, but F9 does not even interline.
I have no idea what the F9 tickets cost, but to put this in perspective, if this happened right now, there are DL seats tomorrow for $190. F9 can't interline, but the passengers are entitled to a full refund and could then head off to JFK.
WN, B6 (domestic), and F9 don't interline. This is one of their drawbacks and it is why many businesses don't permit employees to use those carriers in most circumstances.
Cheapest ticket does not equate to least expensive trip. Not only are there no alternatives, but F9 does not even interline.
I have no idea what the F9 tickets cost, but to put this in perspective, if this happened right now, there are DL seats tomorrow for $190. F9 can't interline, but the passengers are entitled to a full refund and could then head off to JFK.
WN, B6 (domestic), and F9 don't interline. This is one of their drawbacks and it is why many businesses don't permit employees to use those carriers in most circumstances.