50% off on flights to/from buffalo, ny
Oct 21, 2008, 8:53 am
#1
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50% off on flights to/from buffalo, ny
It's quite rare that WN offers coupon codes in the first place, but it seem that FLYBUF gets you 50% off flight to/from Buffalo, NY.
http://www.southwest.com/hotfares/buffalo.html
BUF-MDW flights are running $30 OW. That's amazing, considering we thought $59 was the new $29. I might actually make some runs considering my CP is up for renewal
http://www.southwest.com/hotfares/buffalo.html
BUF-MDW flights are running $30 OW. That's amazing, considering we thought $59 was the new $29. I might actually make some runs considering my CP is up for renewal
Oct 21, 2008, 10:41 am
#4
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Just some problems using it. First, BUF is a terrible airport to utilize in winter (especially early winter). You all know about "lake effect" snow, right?
I've had to fly into Rochester when Buffalo is closed.I doubt that most hidden city tickets would be worth it, given this risk. Also, how often is buying 2 WN tickets cheaper than buying 1? Even at half price, I doubt you'll find much savings.
Oct 21, 2008, 11:35 am
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Mainly due to electrical problems too, not so much field conditions. Our airfield people here in BUF are always ranked amongst the best in the United States, perhaps in the world I'd guess too.
Oct 21, 2008, 12:22 pm
#6
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Location: Washington
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It is a fantastic deal. I wish we saw more of them.
Just some problems using it. First, BUF is a terrible airport to utilize in winter (especially early winter). You all know about "lake effect" snow, right? I've had to fly into Rochester when Buffalo is closed.
I doubt that most hidden city tickets would be worth it, given this risk. Also, how often is buying 2 WN tickets cheaper than buying 1? Even at half price, I doubt you'll find much savings.
Just some problems using it. First, BUF is a terrible airport to utilize in winter (especially early winter). You all know about "lake effect" snow, right?
I've had to fly into Rochester when Buffalo is closed.I doubt that most hidden city tickets would be worth it, given this risk. Also, how often is buying 2 WN tickets cheaper than buying 1? Even at half price, I doubt you'll find much savings.
There is no need to actually fly to BUF and return. Of course this only works coming from PBI.
rich
Oct 21, 2008, 1:19 pm
#7
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I guess I am confused what you mean. Right now PBI-BWI is 72 bucks. But with the 50 percent off link PBI-BWI-BUF is only 40 bucks. Just jump off at the connection in BWI and you saved 32 bucks. Unlikely that a closure at BUF will impact you especially from PBI where the only offered connection is BWI.
There is no need to actually fly to BUF and return. Of course this only works coming from PBI.
rich
There is no need to actually fly to BUF and return. Of course this only works coming from PBI.
rich
Yeah, without luggage, this should work. Given WN's limited BUF network, it's probably going to be hard to pull off for any cities other than Baltimore or Chicago.
Oct 21, 2008, 1:24 pm
#8
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Location: Washington
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OK, now I see where you're coming from -- hidden city returns. I thought you were talking about buying segment to segment fares.
Yeah, without luggage, this should work. Given WN's limited BUF network, it's probably going to be hard to pull off for any cities other than Baltimore or Chicago.
Yeah, without luggage, this should work. Given WN's limited BUF network, it's probably going to be hard to pull off for any cities other than Baltimore or Chicago.
rich
Oct 21, 2008, 2:25 pm
#9
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I've used it when I needed a one-way fare to a fortress hub and it was MUCH cheaper (like several hundred dollars) to book a connecting flight beyond the hub and just get off after the first flight.
Here, you're probably talking about saving 20 or 30 bucks. Right? It feels good, but is it worth the (likely minimal) risk? Beats me.
Oct 21, 2008, 6:11 pm
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Awesome!!! We just re-booked 3 flights using the discount. I'm playing snowbird in TPA this year and himself is flying down every month. This really helped drop the cost.
Oct 22, 2008, 8:28 am
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MDW-BUF is now only $30 each way. I might go just for the heck of it. With my Companion Pass renewal approcahing, I consider each WN RR credit worth $30 minimum anyway.
Any particular reason to go to BUF in the winter? I'm a book collector (as you might guess). How about good book stores or book/paper shows or antique shows?
Any particular reason to go to BUF in the winter? I'm a book collector (as you might guess). How about good book stores or book/paper shows or antique shows?