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Another Jet Blue question
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08/10/2021 07:16 PM
08/10/2021 07:16 PM
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Hi gang,
I read the most recent thread with all of the scheduling issues with Jet Blue and the EWR routes.
I'm a West Coaster/Mid Westerner, so JB is a totally foreign entity to me. They now fly PHX - EWR- SXM on Saturdays in December for an extremely attractive fare. How comfortable would you be booking this? What should a person be sure to realize about JB if they have never flown them before (I see extra charges for baggage, etc.)
Asking for a friend (seriously! We are already booked on Delta).
TIA, LeAnn
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Re: Another Jet Blue question
[Re: PrairieGirl]
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08/10/2021 10:54 PM
08/10/2021 10:54 PM
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Thanks for the responses so far.
Update - it turns out that there is also a PHX-FLL-SXM flight available at an even lower fare (Blue class for right around $300)
That sounds like a better idea to me - an established route with a lesser chance of a weather issue.
I know that several TTOLers fly FLL - SXM frequently, your thoughts?
Thanks so much! LeAnn
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Re: Another Jet Blue question
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08/11/2021 06:47 AM
08/11/2021 06:47 AM
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There way things are right now I wouldn't trust a JB EWR connection at all. If there is another option (there is) I would go with it.
Also ...I am a long time JB customer
...and the Blue fare does not include a checked bag. I does include a carry on where Blue Basic does not
Last edited by boucharda; 08/11/2021 06:51 AM.
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Re: Another Jet Blue question
[Re: PrairieGirl]
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08/11/2021 08:13 AM
08/11/2021 08:13 AM
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Been flying JB for some time and to date never a problem. Yes, basic sucks, we always fly Blue. Extras not needed as we don't check bags
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Another Jet Blue question
[Re: PrairieGirl]
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08/11/2021 11:10 AM
08/11/2021 11:10 AM
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PrairieGirl--most people seem to be ignoring your actual question. As others have said, I would personally avoid Newark and Jet Blue, as they seem to be not very reliable there at the moment. But you found another routing through FLL, which is a much better routing in the winter, so definitely have them book that. Regardless, airlines are airlines these days, and you pays your money and you takes your chances!!! Best wishes to your friend...
Carol Hill
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Re: Another Jet Blue question
[Re: PrairieGirl]
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08/11/2021 11:13 AM
08/11/2021 11:13 AM
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Thanks everyone for your helpful replies.
As it turns out, this morning there was an AA flight available right from Yuma (where we both winter) that was a good price so they grabbed it.
We brought this couple with us 2 years ago and they fell in love with SXM (was there any doubt?) and are on the path of becoming annual visitors.
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Re: Another Jet Blue question
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08/11/2021 01:35 PM
08/11/2021 01:35 PM
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We get early boarding in any case, so not a worry.
Last edited by BillandElaine; 08/11/2021 01:35 PM.
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