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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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Unless you are in the northeast, most have only 1 or 2 choices, if that. Almost never a non-stop, high fares and less than desirable connections.
1 stop, under $1000 and get to SXM on the same day.
J.D.
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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bigbobthib said: My choice is Jet Blue out of Boston. Direct Flight and Good Price [under $500 RT]. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Your profile pic says you're in Conway, SC?
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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My numero uno requirement when flying to SXM is n/s with price and convenient location both being close seconds. Coming home is a no-brainer for me - JB - but only because they have their own Immigration Hall at JFK and you don't have to walk a mile to reach it. Or at least we haven't yet...... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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08/20/2017 10:16 PM
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Traveling from the west coast of Canada, non-stop is not an option. We look for a minimum of hassle, so we are prepared to pay extra to reduce the number of countries we travel through. That means we have only one option (WestJet).
We consider ourselves fortunate that WestJet ends up being the default choice because we always find their staff to be friendly and efficient.
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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I look mostly for flight times, same day arrival etc...... Then price.
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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MotownTim said: I check to see what Spirit is offering and then I look for the opposite. Ha! From Detroit, the best I can get is one stop, same day, and around $1000.00 -- at Christmas/New Year
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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Most of the country only WISHES they had a choice of a nonstop, regardless of the price. Right now our preferred airline is AA nonstop from Miami, for which we drive 3.5 hours one way, and usually pay a pretty penny for it. If and when Southwest and Jet Blue come to Ft. Lauderdale, my choice might change, but we will still be driving 3 hours one way for a nonstop.
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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08/21/2017 12:33 PM
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For me it's not a 1st, 2nd, 3rd priority, but some mix of factors. These for sure include price, # of stops, time of flights, duration if there is a stop.
I am willing to trade off one factor for another. What gets traded changes year by year, date by date. I'll definitely pay a premium for a direct flight. Luckily out of Toronto there are plenty on non-stops, but on several occasions we have had to make connections.
This year's trip we had to compromise on price because of the timing of University Reading Week. There were simply no cheap seats available. Thank heaven for points.
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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bigbobthib said: Just checked flight from CLT w/stop in Miami $579.RT. Not Bad No, that's not bad at all. Our flights in November and December were substantially more than that, but we fly out of New Bern and are non-stop after we get on in CLT.
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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From Portland, Oregon. Best routing, cost of first class, mileage plan. Mostly end up on AA now that there is no US Error. Not a fan of United, Delta is an option but not a favorite and Jet Blue does not work for us.
We adjust our dates to find the right price. T
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: What do you look for in a airline?
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08/22/2017 07:33 AM
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We have been fortunate in that the YYZ to SXM flights have always been non-stop. Over the years several charter airlines have come and gone. Prices have ranged from $380 to $850 pp. Our current favourite is Westjet, without a doubt. Best combination of price, flight times, and great customer service.
Kevin
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