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08-04-21 15:58 #32910
Posts: 2467Originally Posted by MrGogo [View Original Post]
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08-04-21 10:23 #32909
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by Norbert61 [View Original Post]
Any recommendations?
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08-04-21 07:25 #32908
Posts: 1956Covid flying
Spirit is experiencing an operational meltdown. It doesn't happen all the time or even often. I can't say I fly a lot on Spirit, but I have my fair share. I've never had any issues.
Meltdowns aside, OldCool is right that you need to know how to fly Spirit. Never ever fly in a regular seat! Yes, pay extra for a BFS (big front seat) or an exit raw. You won't even know you're flying the most hated airline in the USA If you take this approach.
Nowadays, always buy travel insurance that covers everything: emergencies, delays, cancellations, whatever, or check if you already have one with one of your credit cards. We're talking like $50-70. Seriously, shit will keep happening until air travel gets back to normal.
Start checking for IRROPs before leaving home. If you see systemic delays, you might want to reschedule. Better be disappointed at home than airport.
With legacy airlines, see if you can get to lounge if you're already at the airport. In lounge use a concierge to rebook your flight and avoid dealing with long lines and the madness of the terminal. You can also have some snacks and drinks while other people are killing each other in a line to the help desk. Even if you have to pay for access it may be worth it, and your insurance can reimburse.
Get all you're entitled to (like food and hotel vouchers from an airline and reimbursement from insurance too). IRROPs can be profitable sometimes.
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08-04-21 03:26 #32907
Posts: 3700Originally Posted by Tempoecorto [View Original Post]
American Airlines has quietly re-certified the 737 8 max and released it to the fleet. JetBlue has phased out the Brazilian 190 aircraft (my favorite) and went with new airbus jets.
BTW Spirit just cancelled all flights to Tampa and cancelled more at FLL. To each his own but I wouldn't fly Spirit even if it was free.
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08-04-21 02:54 #32906
Posts: 239Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
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08-04-21 02:10 #32905
Posts: 2116Originally Posted by MrGogo [View Original Post]
For the longest time, I have been flying Jetblue, essentially because it is non-stop to STI and yes, paying top dollars even without a checked bag but I guess, it is better than having to deal with what you guys and Grown Man described.
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08-03-21 18:51 #32904
Posts: 31036 flights on Spirit this yer
I have made 6 flights on Spirit 2 on American this year. For me the bottom line is price and convenience. I get both from Spirit. I live in DC area my arrival time to the DR Santo Domingo is 1 to 3 pm which is excellent for me. Departure times are early afternoon which is also very good for me. I do not need free peanuts or water. I have the Spirit credit card which gets me some decent perks. Once you learn how to fly Spirit you will have few problems. No cancel flights so far. I will be flying them tommorrow.
Originally Posted by Durandpaul [View Original Post]
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08-03-21 13:02 #32903
Posts: 2490American Airlines Loyalist
I'm in AA platinum card holder. I also have the Citibank card. I usually roll with them because I get priority boarding (for me and my friends) plus one free bag. Last vacation they completely dropped the ball. I miss my connecting flight due to the pilot stating they were waiting on a part for the plane. I get into Miami and they said I had a eight hour wait and the only thing they could do was give me a food voucher.
I wasn't by myself apparently about 80 other people missed their flights. We were all in a long line waiting to get rescheduled. When I finally got to the attendant after waiting in the line for two hours, they wanted to fly me to Las Vegas or something like that. That was going to be another 10 hour delay. I argue with them and told them I'm not sleeping at the airport and I should have a room. I told the flight attendant the pilot came over the intercom and apologize for them not having a part for the plane it had nothing to do with the weather. She then gave me a voucher for a hotel room in Miami. Mind you my flight was just 4 1/2 hours away but I didn't care I wanted to sleep even if it was for two hours.
They put me in a $250 room a night. They gave me a meal voucher however the only thing open was subway (It was about 12:30 AM). When I looked at the line in the airport it was probably 85 people deep. They are going to run out of food because there are about 60 people behind me waiting to get their voucher.
I had to book me a flight the next morning from Miami to the DR. Get to the DR and American Airlines doesn't have my bags and will not have it until the next day. Two people I travel with both left on separate times with American Airlines and both experience cancellations and delays.
Given the choice I will still take American Airlines over Spirit.
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08-03-21 07:14 #32902
Posts: 152Originally Posted by MrGogo [View Original Post]
I wish delta was flying to puerto plata, I rarely get issues with delta.
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08-03-21 05:35 #32901
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by MrGogo [View Original Post]
https://liveandletsfly.com/spirit-airlines-collapses/
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08-03-21 01:35 #32900
Posts: 3700Spirit airlines
Originally Posted by Tempoecorto [View Original Post]
As you and I talked about recently Tempo, JetBlue is the best but their prices to the Dominican Republic have gone from 220 usd rt, to 600 usd rt. Free baggage carry-ons plus one checked if you have the True Blue credit card.
American cancelled my last flight and rescheduled me for 2 days later without even offering a cash voucher. I remember once the over booked the MIA to POP flight and gave me a 800 usd voucher for flying over the next day, plus a hotel room in Miami. This was many years ago.
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08-01-21 23:00 #32899
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by OldKool [View Original Post]
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08-01-21 22:17 #32898
Posts: 2116Originally Posted by OldKool [View Original Post]
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08-01-21 21:39 #32897
Posts: 3103Hard to tell
I was there a few weeks ago. Baileys is ground zero for hooking up with the girls. I am not sure how busy the sue really is but there are not many places to hang out other then the beach. In order to gt into Baileys girls have to be dressed properly. The skanks tend not to have the cash buy a beer or a meal. I have no clue what the night life is about now. The Casino at playa chiquita is open.
Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
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08-01-21 14:10 #32896
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by CoolieHigh [View Original Post]
Yesterday, decided to take my long suffering GF who cooks all my food and does my laundry to a rare decent restaurant meal.
Went to Baylee's but couldn't get in, not even a table at the back.
They had them lined up for a half hour wait at the side door. This was at noon Saturday, in the middle of summer, fer chrissakes!
Walked over to Don Andres, past Bologna and Romano. All were busy.
Food at Don Andre disappointing.