Using Virgin America to connect at JFK
Aug 25, 2009, 3:15 pm
#1
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Using Virgin America to connect at JFK
I thinking about using a SFO-JFK flight on VA to connect with a Royal Air Maroc flight at JFK, because of the attractive fares and convenient flight times.
Any reasons to not do this? I'm planning a 4-5 hour connecting time to claim and recheck baggage.
Any reasons to not do this? I'm planning a 4-5 hour connecting time to claim and recheck baggage.
Aug 25, 2009, 3:17 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Miami, FL, USA
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I've had no problem doing this. You're likely in the same terminal, too. I wasn't.
Aug 25, 2009, 3:54 pm
#3
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Location: Portland
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As long as you recognize and are willing to accept the risk that you will be on your own if VX has a lengthy delay, then no, I see no reason not to. I personally do not arrange for connections on separate tickets like this without arranging for at least a 24 hour connection.
Aug 27, 2009, 8:48 pm
#4
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How far into the future? With their cash levels and questionable ownership I wouldn't book more than 2-3 months into the future.
Sep 1, 2009, 3:12 pm
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Sep 1, 2009, 4:06 pm
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Actually, it looks like VX's routes are maturing pretty consistently. CrankyFlier is far from a VX fanboy, and I think the guy calls it like it is (and as a former HP Revenue Management employee, he has the chops to do this), so if he thinks they are getting their house in order, I would take it seriously.