B6 or WN
May 16, 2010 | 10:40 am
#1
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B6 or WN
we're headed from mco to aus in oct for a wedding. both have nonstops, which we are looking for and the departure times on both ends are good with either airline. we'll be traveling with two adults one child and one infant.
we've flown WN many times before, but never B6. the tix are exactly the same price atm, and we are looking to book this week as there is a ton of stuff going on in aus that weekend including a UT home football game.
Typically we fly WN once or twice per year, so we wont really get close to the amount of credits needed for a freebie.
my question is, since they are the same price, which in your opinion is the better product, and why?
thanks!
we've flown WN many times before, but never B6. the tix are exactly the same price atm, and we are looking to book this week as there is a ton of stuff going on in aus that weekend including a UT home football game.
Typically we fly WN once or twice per year, so we wont really get close to the amount of credits needed for a freebie.
my question is, since they are the same price, which in your opinion is the better product, and why?
thanks!
May 16, 2010 | 10:53 am
#2
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I have flown both. Only major differences is Jet Blue has direct TV but also flies regional jets. The AUS-MCO flight is a A320 Airbus and you get Direct TV so if the fare is the same I would go with them. Just my opinion, that is what I would do.
May 16, 2010 | 12:31 pm
#3
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I am refusal to flying on WN & B6, too. Because we didn't like it at all. I know last time what she done something to us by last previously trip PHX-MSY. She caused us $470 bucks on WN and we didn't care what she says something to us. I know where I can find the reasonable fare is $280 on CO out of PHX-IAH-MSY. I am still have more favorable to flying on DL or US is more convenient for me. I am no longer to flying on WN. We didn't like it to put on WN by years ago. I have enough numerous to flying on WN for a many times. I know they didn't listening to me from last time and I blocked them onto my blocked list.
May 16, 2010 | 12:39 pm
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, plus the free TV if that's your thing.I am a HUGE fan of the JetBlue product in the air. Not so much of their call center hold times or their loyalty program, but if it is a one-off flight anyways I'd pick JetBlue.
May 16, 2010 | 1:19 pm
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Definitely go with JetBlue! If I could only fly WN or B6, I would choose B6, even if I had to connect. I would never, ever fly on WN! As others have mentioned, you will have free DirecTV, and you can even purchase seats with extra legroom.
May 16, 2010 | 6:28 pm
#7
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I know WN allows two free checked bags per ticketed person and Jet Blu allows one free bag. If you only need one checked bag, or none, I would probably go with Jet Blue.