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Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/25/2015 11:13 PM
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My nemesis airline has done it again. AA has changed their schedule once more and our 11/28 and 12/12 n/s to and from JFK/SXM are history and the flights they rebooked us on were terrible.
The AA reps were very nice about trying to reschedule us on better flights, but sadly, there are currently no more n/s for that timeframe. We had gotten great prices originally on our up front seats and they were guaranteeing us the same class of service for the same pricing on the rebooked seats but we ended up canceling and booking with ........ Dare I say it.....Jet Blue. So, here we go again. And with my luck, the n/s will probably reappear down the road but I'm done and even though they're not my first choice, JET BLUE it is.
So all of you late November and early December travelers should check your tickets jic your flights have been changed, too. <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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pat
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 10:21 AM
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Kathleen,
We've flown JB to SXM r/t and we've done oneways home from there on occasion, and to be totally honest, of all the SXM trips we've flown on JB so far, I haven't been overly impressed yet. But the thing is, you do what you have to do, right? And so, along with our trip home next month, we are now doing the Nov/Dec r/t on them but I'm willing to bet AA will return that nonstop we were originally on between now and when it's actually time to fly.
The one thing I will personally concede to them, and I did so at the time, was arriving back into JFK at JB's T5 last December, clearing C & I was an absolute piece of cake; the walk was shorter as were the lines and all the new machines made the process fast and efficient. So much better than most of our AA return trips into JFK where we felt we had walked half way to CT by the time we reached the Int'l Arrivals Hall. I do hope that return was the norm and not just a fluke. <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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pat
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 10:38 AM
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Sharon,
We were actually on AA1596 - ticketed on 3/9 - had gotten excellent prices on business class very soon after they first posted the flights/fares for our dates. I think when AA first posts the flights, there's a short window where the prices go all over the place and this had really worked for us. We're now paying close to within a hundred dollars of what we paid for the original AA Business tickets, which I know was a dirt cheap deal, for the JB flights, but without the Business/First perks, although we did spring for the roomier seats r/t on JB. I liked the AA three bags per person - not that we ever had that many, but oh, well, it is what it is. So spoiled are we, as tri-staters with multiple options, but I just didn't want to take the connecting flights when we did have options. But we're JB for that trip, for sure. No more changes..........I HOPE! <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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pat
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 10:42 AM
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Georgia,
Are you on AA or US Air? We had originally booked the AA n/s flights and for whatever the reason, this is what they've done away with, and at the beginning of the season, no less. They would have connected us through Miami or CLT but particularly during that time of year, we prefer the nonstops when we can get them, even if it means changing everything around. <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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pat
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 10:49 AM
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pat said: Sharon,
We were actually on AA1596 This is the same flight that disappeared and reappeared for us. To correct my previous post, this was not for our Feb 2015 trip, which was seamless with Delta, but our upcoming May 2015 trip. So far those flights are still in place. <fingers crossed>
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 10:50 AM
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Where do I start. We are going on 11/18. We have used Jet Blue out of Boston and on Wednesday, they stopped in PR. It was fine and it worked. Now, they are not showing that trip. They only showed stopping in JFK. We use to always go on AA, and then when Jet Blue opened up, we switched, because on the Saturday, we leave it is direct. We looked at AA and we have FF miles. We are on that flight to go down and it stops in Miami. We are on Jet Blue to come home, with no stops. Not easy flying any longer!!!!
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 11:40 AM
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Hi Pat,
So far we've had really good luck with JB. We took Delta down in late Feb/March and didn't mind it that much, HOWEVER...the walk in the JFK terminal was REALLY long! I wish I had kept my FitBit on to measure it. I would swear it was a mile!
We booked our flights for November and were pleased to see that JB ADDED a later direct flight from SXM to JFK that doesn't leave until almost 6 pm. They will probably adjust the time once we get closer to reflect the Fall time change, but I love the extra time on the beach!
That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante, that's all I want, La Vie Dansante (JB)
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 11:47 AM
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Kathleen said: Hi Pat,
So far we've had really good luck with JB. We took Delta down in late Feb/March and didn't mind it that much, HOWEVER...the walk in the JFK terminal was REALLY long! I wish I had kept my FitBit on to measure it. I would swear it was a mile!
We booked our flights for November and were pleased to see that JB ADDED a later direct flight from SXM to JFK that doesn't leave until almost 6 pm. They will probably adjust the time once we get closer to reflect the Fall time change, but I love the extra time on the beach! Boy, your description of the Delta terminal at JFK doesn't begin to describe how long the walk is. We had to ride in one of those little electric carts that you see with the flashing light and it took us a good 5 minutes to reach out gate. My in-laws said it took them over 15 minutes to walk that same distance.
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 12:54 PM
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Aloha Pat, We book early, the moment we see a deal on big seats or can get tickets on miles. We purchased on Feb 4th for our November trip and so far the flights have not changed a minute. PDX to CLT, and then down. It is on American but still list Operated by US Airways, not sure when that will change.
When we get changes they are rarely good and I am really hoping to hang onto the routing we have. I mostly worry that they will cancel the PDX to CLT direct, as that just makes it too easy for us compared to what we normally end up with.
Sure looking forward to that Bloody Mary on the flight from CLT to SXM !!!
See you on island! Cheers, Todd
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
[Re: Dansc]
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03/26/2015 01:43 PM
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Dansc said: but try getting a direct flight to tahiti from the east coast scuba! I would have connections too out of SEA.
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
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03/26/2015 01:54 PM
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We did not use miles for this trip, still in a keep our status with the airline mode. Our flight back is just the one stop at CLT and then back to PDX. Again, I hope it holds as it is about as good as it gets for us in Portland.
As for Tahiti, no direct flights from the Pacific NW either! Flying non stop to Cabo in a few days, we can get non stop to most of Hawaii, both of which are fine for a shorter trip but I still prefer the Caribbean.
Cheers, T
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
[Re: GaKaye]
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03/26/2015 03:55 PM
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Whoooop Whooooop !!!
Good luck Pat, hope that it works out for you and MJ's Bingo partner.
Cheers!
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Re: Oh, no! AA here we go again......
[Re: Todd]
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03/26/2015 06:13 PM
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As I said originally, we went for the AA refund and rebooked on JB, which works out fine since friends will be traveling with us on the same flight.
Just a word to everyone to keep on checking your flights since things can and do change without much warning. Hopefully our flights for April are safe......
I have nothing against AA through this current change of schedules snd I fully accept it happens with all airlines on occasion but I just wish it wasn't becoming so very commonplace on AA.
JB will be fine and the upgraded T5 C & I hall at JFK will more than atone for the lack of those wonderful First Class/Business Class seats we'll be missing. These days, a plane is a plane is a plane and as long as it gets us there in one piece, what more can we ask for?!
And FYI, Todd, tell MJ her partner is looking forward to the opportunity to play. Bingo, that is..... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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