Which airline to Cancun?
Jul 6, 2005, 3:06 pm
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Which airline to Cancun?
I would like to use some DL miles for a couple of business or first roundtrips to CUN.
Which skyteam airline offers the best F/C service to CUN? From what I can tell, DL's offerings from the west coast are pretty limited, and the connections are pretty poor (at least into CUN).
Which skyteam airline offers the best F/C service to CUN? From what I can tell, DL's offerings from the west coast are pretty limited, and the connections are pretty poor (at least into CUN).
Jul 7, 2005, 10:08 am
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
I would like to use some DL miles for a couple of business or first roundtrips to CUN.
Which skyteam airline offers the best F/C service to CUN? From what I can tell, DL's offerings from the west coast are pretty limited, and the connections are pretty poor (at least into CUN).
Which skyteam airline offers the best F/C service to CUN? From what I can tell, DL's offerings from the west coast are pretty limited, and the connections are pretty poor (at least into CUN).
Jul 7, 2005, 10:11 am
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I would agree that AM would probably be best.
I can speak from experience of DL's 763 F service from ATL to CUN. It's alright, but there is no meal and the flight is about 2.5 hrs. On AM you'll get a meal in F and probably a much better meal than DL offers on their transcons. Service, however, is always great on DL and they keep the drinks flowing all the way to CUN!
I can speak from experience of DL's 763 F service from ATL to CUN. It's alright, but there is no meal and the flight is about 2.5 hrs. On AM you'll get a meal in F and probably a much better meal than DL offers on their transcons. Service, however, is always great on DL and they keep the drinks flowing all the way to CUN!
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Jul 9, 2005, 9:33 am
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AeroMexico
I went to Cancun in April on DL/AM :
BOS - CVG Delta
CVG - CUN AeroMexico
It was a morning flight in Economy in AM and let me tell you the inflight service (food) is better than what you can get in Delta FC. Even enjoyed a movie (Spanglish), on a TV monitor that is actually sharp and focused. The 737 was clean and new. Service was also attentive and efficient.
Have fun.
BOS - CVG Delta
CVG - CUN AeroMexico
It was a morning flight in Economy in AM and let me tell you the inflight service (food) is better than what you can get in Delta FC. Even enjoyed a movie (Spanglish), on a TV monitor that is actually sharp and focused. The 737 was clean and new. Service was also attentive and efficient.
Have fun.
Jul 10, 2005, 3:34 pm
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Originally Posted by bl4666
I went to Cancun in April on DL/AM :
BOS - CVG Delta
CVG - CUN AeroMexico
BOS - CVG Delta
CVG - CUN AeroMexico
@Boraxo:
If you were willing to forego FC on your trip to CUN, SLC might also be a connection opportunity. Fly SFO-SLC onboard an ASA CR7, and connect to the 738 to CUN. Ways are short in SLC, and except in the late afternoon it is also usually not that full.
If you choose to go FC via ATL, be prepared to fly a red-eye. And depending on the day, you have 5 flight options on ATL-CUN, 3x DL and 2x AM.
Jul 10, 2005, 11:04 pm
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All of the DL routings provided at delta.com seem to involve 2+ connections. Quite ridiculous given the # of DL nonstops to CUN, not to mention the AM offerings.
From what I can tell, the most convenient connections from LAX run through IAH (on CO) or MEX (on AM). But I guess I will have to telephone to get a decent routing.
Thanks for all the advice. I forgot about AM - which is probably a better option than CO since nonepass seats are rarely available at saver levels.
From what I can tell, the most convenient connections from LAX run through IAH (on CO) or MEX (on AM). But I guess I will have to telephone to get a decent routing.
Thanks for all the advice. I forgot about AM - which is probably a better option than CO since nonepass seats are rarely available at saver levels.
Jul 11, 2005, 5:40 am
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
All of the DL routings provided at delta.com seem to involve 2+ connections. Quite ridiculous given the # of DL nonstops to CUN, not to mention the AM offerings.
Aug 14, 2005, 3:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
All of the DL routings provided at delta.com seem to involve 2+ connections. Quite ridiculous given the # of DL nonstops to CUN, not to mention the AM offerings.
From what I can tell, the most convenient connections from LAX run through IAH (on CO) or MEX (on AM). But I guess I will have to telephone to get a decent routing.
Thanks for all the advice. I forgot about AM - which is probably a better option than CO since nonepass seats are rarely available at saver levels.
From what I can tell, the most convenient connections from LAX run through IAH (on CO) or MEX (on AM). But I guess I will have to telephone to get a decent routing.
Thanks for all the advice. I forgot about AM - which is probably a better option than CO since nonepass seats are rarely available at saver levels.
Aug 14, 2005, 6:29 pm
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I decided to buy tix on AA as there is currently a fare sale from SFO-CUN ($196+ RT).
But thanks for all the advice. If anyone has specific advice on CUN hotels please PM me or post in the appropriate hotel forum.
But thanks for all the advice. If anyone has specific advice on CUN hotels please PM me or post in the appropriate hotel forum.