JFK-MCO Flight Help
Jan 29, 2010 | 7:20 pm
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JFK-MCO Flight Help
I am currently booking the East Coast leg of my Summer trip. I just booked a Virgin America flight to JFK from SFO for $129 one way. Now, I am looking for a flight from JFK to MCO (Orlando). jetBlue was asking for $104/person one way. Is that reasonable? I'm not sure, because the price difference between the SFO-JFK and JFK-MCO seems pretty small and the difference in distance is great. I also heard about jetBlue's extra legroom. Is it worth the extra $25/person? Thanks!
Also, Delta Airlines is at $104/person. Is Delta better or jetBlue?
Also, Delta Airlines is at $104/person. Is Delta better or jetBlue?
Last edited by arthursiew; Jan 29, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Jan 29, 2010 | 7:23 pm
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That's very typical. Though often the shorter flights are significantly more expensive than the longer flights. Airline pricing rarely makes sense...
That's very typical. Though often the shorter flights are significantly more expensive than the longer flights. Airline pricing rarely makes sense...
Jan 29, 2010 | 7:46 pm
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I am currently booking the East Coast leg of my Summer trip. I just booked a Virgin America flight to JFK from SFO for $129 one way. Now, I am looking for a flight from JFK to MCO (Orlando). jetBlue was asking for $104/person one way. Is that reasonable? I'm not sure, because the price difference between the SFO-JFK and JFK-MCO seems pretty small and the difference in distance is great. I also heard about jetBlue's extra legroom. Is it worth the extra $25/person? Thanks!
Also, Delta Airlines is also at $104/person. Is Delta better or jetBlue?
Also, Delta Airlines is also at $104/person. Is Delta better or jetBlue?
Jan 29, 2010 | 9:21 pm
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I am currently booking the East Coast leg of my Summer trip. I just booked a Virgin America flight to JFK from SFO for $129 one way. Now, I am looking for a flight from JFK to MCO (Orlando). jetBlue was asking for $104/person one way. Is that reasonable? I'm not sure, because the price difference between the SFO-JFK and JFK-MCO seems pretty small and the difference in distance is great. I also heard about jetBlue's extra legroom. Is it worth the extra $25/person? Thanks!
Also, Delta Airlines is at $104/person. Is Delta better or jetBlue?
Also, Delta Airlines is at $104/person. Is Delta better or jetBlue?
Jan 29, 2010 | 10:47 pm
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The website will be down until mid afternoon on Saturday 01/30 if things go according to plan. So far there haven't been any major snags with the reservation change over so look for the new website sometime Saturday afternoon / early evening.
Jan 30, 2010 | 5:31 am
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B6 to MCO
Also Jetblue's terminal at JFK is much nicer than Delta's. Jetblue does not charge for the 1st bag unlike Delta which charges 20-25$ so you would save money off the bat . B6 has free snacks and drinks on the plane. Go for Jetblue.
Jan 30, 2010 | 9:01 am
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Assuming comparable price and no other motivations (e.g. loyalty program earnings), the jetBlue experience from JFK is miles ahead of the Delta option. It is a no-brainer IMO.
Assuming comparable price and no other motivations (e.g. loyalty program earnings), the jetBlue experience from JFK is miles ahead of the Delta option. It is a no-brainer IMO.
Jan 30, 2010 | 7:40 pm
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I just found out that the flight from LGA is the same price as JFK. I will be staying at the Four Points by Times Square. Which is closer? Which is the easiest way to get to JFK or LGA? The flight from JFK is at 7:23AM and LGA is 7:55AM. Opinions?
Jan 30, 2010 | 7:58 pm
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Loads of information at
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...sportation_FAQ
IMO...if you're going to take a taxi/car, use LGA. If you're using public transit, use JFK. Happy Jetting!
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...sportation_FAQ
IMO...if you're going to take a taxi/car, use LGA. If you're using public transit, use JFK. Happy Jetting!
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Jan 30, 2010 | 8:21 pm
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Is there normally going to be traffic to take a taxi from Manhattan to JFK during the Summer time? Since our flight will be at 7:23AM. I'm probably going to head to the airport at 5-5:30AM.
Jan 30, 2010 | 8:24 pm
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Don't think you're going to have much trouble that time of day. That said, the Van Wyck has backups at the strangest hours, so no promises.
Jan 31, 2010 | 9:36 am
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I'd still fly jetBlue from JFK at the same price point as Delta from LGA. The LGA terminal isn't quite as bit a pit as the JFK one for Delta. The jetBlue terminal at JFK is much nicer than that at LGA.
Nothing particularly compelling about going from LGA rather than JFK, save for a $10 difference in cab fare.