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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: SammyM]
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04/09/2019 03:51 PM
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Sooner or later, every airline will make certain passengers happy and sooner or later every airline will disappoint passengers.
I have found that most all airlines build at least 20-30 minutes of "fluff time" into their schedule and it is done to make their "on time" performance look better.
Most of us have little choice. In my case it is Delta or AA. No good option of JetBlue or any other carrier. Be thankful if you have more than 1-2 options and airports.
J.D.
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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: timnboston]
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04/09/2019 04:31 PM
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Maybe but the criteria is pretty aggressive... The rating is a multifactor examination of the airlines based on mishandled baggage, consumer complaints, on-time performance and involuntary denied boardings.
Last edited by boucharda; 04/09/2019 04:32 PM.
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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: deputydog1157]
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04/10/2019 08:40 AM
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Not a bad idea except the $500 fare you refer to is usually limited to either a sale of some sorts or the metro area airports on the East coast. From my area you are in the $750-$900 range for the bare bones fare on AA or Delta. The airlines covered some of this with their "comfort" seating, "business" seating and "main cabin extra" seating. I think JetBlue calls theirs "mint" or something like that.
J.D.
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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: sugarae]
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04/10/2019 09:11 AM
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Some do this now. They call it " Premium " coach. Yep, just another way to charge more for a seat and perhaps throw in a few minor extras.
J.D.
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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: SammyM]
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04/10/2019 01:07 PM
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And the new basic/enhanced economy rates further muddle the situation. You see a rate that you think is great, only to find out the restrictions. No choosing seats until you reach the check-in counter. No carry-ons. No cancellations, changes or refunds.
I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: Biturbo]
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04/10/2019 01:13 PM
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Correct, although I think some still allow either a carry-on or a personal item without additional charge. I just checked Delta and it indicates a carry-on is still free.
"Carry-on bag complimentary. Overhead bin space may be limited, so carry-on bag may be gate checked for free"
J.D.
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Re: Delta Airlines
[Re: boucharda]
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04/10/2019 03:57 PM
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Just playing with dates and confirmed that you really have to pay attention to the fare categories. Here's an example where it cost less for a regular fare than 'basic"...basic is as described above
(one way fare used for example)
Good catch. Just another thing with the airlines that does not make sense.
J.D.
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