JFK During the Winter
Sep 9, 2007 | 7:39 pm
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JFK During the Winter
I'll be visiting my family in DC during late December and early January taking Jetblue. I live in Orlando....and on the way back to Orlando my route is IAD-JFK-MCO....I have a couple of questions...my flights are during the late morning and early afternoon period and the layover at jfk is a little less than 2 hours. How much delay will I be expecting around that time (arriving and departing out of JFK)? If I miss the connecting flight due to weather or ground delays, what kind of compensation do I get?
Thanks.
-Tony
Thanks.
-Tony
Sep 9, 2007 | 7:50 pm
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Perhaps this should be in the B6 Forum since it's compensation 
and B6 connection related ... I'd recommend you price TED (UA) to ensure B6 is the best value for the route, it's not always the case and a non stop is a better option during the winter. Also, consider two one way tickets if the schedule works in one direction and not the other. Again, direct is always a better deal.
and B6 connection related ... I'd recommend you price TED (UA) to ensure B6 is the best value for the route, it's not always the case and a non stop is a better option during the winter. Also, consider two one way tickets if the schedule works in one direction and not the other. Again, direct is always a better deal.
Sep 9, 2007 | 9:56 pm
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tsh2115, welcome to FlyerTalk! Overall, I agree that you'll be helped better by our True Blue devotees, so let me move this thread to our JetBlue forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz
Sep 10, 2007 | 7:24 am
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Sep 10, 2007 | 8:48 am
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Welcome to FT! I believe WN also flies this route nonstop.
As far as compensation, why should jetBlue (or ANY airlines) compensate customers for something NOT within their control!? It's nice of them to put out snacks and bottled waters at the gate. I don't expect anything more than that...and getting to my destination as soon as possible once the weather conditions improve and air traffic is back on it's feet.
As the winter season approaches, lets all remember to be patient with airlines. They do NOT control the weather and it's bad enough that we have so many people out there thinking it's always their fault.
As far as compensation, why should jetBlue (or ANY airlines) compensate customers for something NOT within their control!? It's nice of them to put out snacks and bottled waters at the gate. I don't expect anything more than that...and getting to my destination as soon as possible once the weather conditions improve and air traffic is back on it's feet.
As the winter season approaches, lets all remember to be patient with airlines. They do NOT control the weather and it's bad enough that we have so many people out there thinking it's always their fault.
Sep 10, 2007 | 9:59 am
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Of course, the airlines have to be compelled to reduce/coordinate their schedules, as otherwise their competitors will just take the slots and increase business with no benefit to the traveling public, but that is a whole different discussion.
Sep 10, 2007 | 10:45 am
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I fully agree with this sentiment, to a point. The one thing that doesn't get discussed enough is the impact of ATC delays, not weather. No one can control weather, and when weather goes bad everything goes bad. With ATC, however, the airlines do share some of the responsibility. Planning to have 53 flights departing in a window that can only support 45 guarantees delays, and it is the airlines that are doing the scheduling.
Of course, the airlines have to be compelled to reduce/coordinate their schedules, as otherwise their competitors will just take the slots and increase business with no benefit to the traveling public, but that is a whole different discussion.
Of course, the airlines have to be compelled to reduce/coordinate their schedules, as otherwise their competitors will just take the slots and increase business with no benefit to the traveling public, but that is a whole different discussion.
Sep 10, 2007 | 10:48 am
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NO AIRLINE awards compensation for delays, misconnects, cancellations, diversions or reroutes DUE TO WEATHER. This means, No meals, No hotels and No vouchers.
Of course, hit them up if they bump you, have a crew expire or Mechanical problem!!!
SR
Of course, hit them up if they bump you, have a crew expire or Mechanical problem!!!
SR
Sep 10, 2007 | 11:07 am
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not sure I understand why, JetBlue, Ted, Southwest, and AirTran all offer IAD-MCO nonstop, one of the few routes with 4 different LCCs
Better off rebooking than risking JFK, which is ground stopped on winter afternoons when there is any sort of cloud cover over Queens
Better off rebooking than risking JFK, which is ground stopped on winter afternoons when there is any sort of cloud cover over Queens
Sep 10, 2007 | 11:26 am
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Our country is using an extremely outdated ATC system which makes no sense for how big flying in our economy and society is.
Here's some positive news:
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix....513&highlight=
I think jetBlue learned its lesson last winter on Valentine's Day...better to get a hard lesson like that out of the way as a relatively young company.
Here's some positive news:
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix....513&highlight=
I think jetBlue learned its lesson last winter on Valentine's Day...better to get a hard lesson like that out of the way as a relatively young company.
Sep 10, 2007 | 1:25 pm
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You'll be fine. If you do happen to miss your connection, keep in mind that JetBlue offers plenty of JFK-MCO flights and will put you on another one. And if your flight out of IAD is delayed, chances are that your flight out of JFK will be delayed too (since the weather is similar).
Sep 10, 2007 | 2:52 pm
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You'll be fine. If you do happen to miss your connection, keep in mind that JetBlue offers plenty of JFK-MCO flights and will put you on another one. And if your flight out of IAD is delayed, chances are that your flight out of JFK will be delayed too (since the weather is similar).
Take the advice of the posts above and fly a non-stop. Odds are that the connection will be fine, too, but why risk it?