If a flight is delayed can I trust they won't move it back up?
Dec 15, 2018, 12:09 pm
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If a flight is delayed can I trust they won't move it back up?
Some timely advice is welcomed. My flight scheduled for 3:45 is now delayed until 4:10. I'm a Pre boarder so it's important to me to be on time. I'm also in the Centurion Lounge right now.
So is there a chance WN would move the flight back up or is the new schedule firm?
So is there a chance WN would move the flight back up or is the new schedule firm?
Dec 15, 2018, 12:35 pm
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Would not bet on it ...
I think they warn you not to bet on this in the notification.
Plane could get swapped, missing crew may get subbed. Arrival AC may get sequenced in by ATC faster than expected.
A lot can and will change last minute.
Plane could get swapped, missing crew may get subbed. Arrival AC may get sequenced in by ATC faster than expected.
A lot can and will change last minute.
Dec 15, 2018, 1:23 pm
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Yes, there, is a chance they could move it back up. This has happened to me 3 times.
Dec 15, 2018, 9:00 pm
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Thanks everyone for the advice. We did end up not making up the time on the ground, but it was better safe than sorry having the advice of frequent travelers.
Dec 16, 2018, 10:42 pm
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I didn't even read the replies so you're probably going to see others saying the same thing again, but:
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.
WN (as any airline) first and foremost wants to get planes off the ground and if possible they'll push what they can. Never expect the "Delayed"/"Pulled In" to be definitive; I got six delayed/pulled in pings from TripIt today for my SAN-SJC flight, for example (eventually going out 45 mins late).
Hell, I, a multi-year A-List Preferred, almost got burned by this, going to a concession because the signs said [flight leaves 45 mins from now] and I get back to the gate at [15 mins from then] and they're calling my name and about to give up my seat.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.
WN (as any airline) first and foremost wants to get planes off the ground and if possible they'll push what they can. Never expect the "Delayed"/"Pulled In" to be definitive; I got six delayed/pulled in pings from TripIt today for my SAN-SJC flight, for example (eventually going out 45 mins late).
Hell, I, a multi-year A-List Preferred, almost got burned by this, going to a concession because the signs said [flight leaves 45 mins from now] and I get back to the gate at [15 mins from then] and they're calling my name and about to give up my seat.
Dec 16, 2018, 10:44 pm
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Dec 16, 2018, 11:07 pm
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I just went back and checked my TripIt- just from the last two weeks I've had 3 flights go out late, two more than an hour. I have late flights between SJC/BUR/ONT/SAN at least 2-4 times a month.
Dec 17, 2018, 7:10 am
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That's not much of a delay. How close were you planning on making it? Not worth the risk I would think. Or maybe just split the difference and stay in the lounge for another 12.5 minutes.
Dec 17, 2018, 8:26 am
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Always plan on the scheduled departure time....i have had many times where WN moved everything back on-time as ATC released the ground stop.....
Dec 17, 2018, 9:46 am
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WN specifically advises you that the deadlines are from scheduled departure. Delays come and go. Even lengthy delays can disappear if there is an aircraft sub and that is dependent on other factors.
1. Tail winds.
2. Repairs take less time than expected.
3. Less ground interference.
4. Quicker turn.
1. Tail winds.
2. Repairs take less time than expected.
3. Less ground interference.
4. Quicker turn.
Dec 17, 2018, 12:25 pm
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I've seen delays of 3+ hours turn into 15 min delays. Like others have said, ignore those delay notifications. On that 3+ hour delay, I politely asked the ticket agent if they were doing any compensation vouchers. He said, very matter-of-factly (is that a word?), that they were doing $100 vouchers. I hadn't made it back to my seat at the gate before I got the 15 min notification. Kept the voucher!