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palmickey · 09-26-2008

We always book our flights as soon as possible. We are flying Delta this time as we got some really great rates from our very own town. They have changed things several times but all within minutes or even just the flight numbers. Otherwise we always drive to a larger airport and fly Air Tran. I sure hope we don't have any problems as I am getting ready to book our May flights.

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-26-2008

I know people gripe that SWA releases their dates late but we have never had a flight change, not once. They wait later than most airlines so they don't have to adjust their flights. I would rather wait and get exactly what I booked than book early and have my flight moved all around.

LURK · 09-26-2008

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Originally Posted by LURK

Happened to us too (American), though not as harmful as some of you. During the 11 months after we booked, we had 1/2 a dozen moves between 15 minutes and 2 or 3 hours. Plus had a flight canceled and moved to another. But we rolled with it and made it work to our advantage, deciding to attend MVMCP upon arrival. Had terrible M-E service, but still got to the party by 4:20.

Is this a relatively recent development? Did they do it before the advent of the internet? I've flown 30 or 40 times in the past 25 years, and have only experienced/heard about it in the last couple years.

Wanted to set the record straight. (I'm such a loon). I frequently fly American, but this Disney trip that was bumped around so much was on Delta, not American.

**Dopey** · 09-26-2008

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Originally Posted by LURK

Wanted to set the record straight. (I'm such a loon). I frequently fly American, but this Disney trip that was bumped around so much was on Delta, not American.

"loon" is right

LURK · 09-26-2008

knew I could count on you to agree.

XQIXX · 09-27-2008

I had heard many bad things about Airtran before we used them on our last trip home.Not only did they have the lowest price but they upgraded us to Business Class on our first trip with them! The flight was on time and smooth! You never know what to expect with any airline these days. I think we all just pay our money and take our chances. SWA is what I always fly and people have complained about cattle call loading with them. I have never had any issues with them either. I am sorry you had a bad experience but I think it is getting to be a pretty common experience these days!

Diane Nolan · 09-27-2008

Always fly SWA out of Manchester, NH to MCO and to So. Cal and have never had a flight changed on us (YET that is). We only take 2 air trips per year, so maybe we have been lucky. By the way, SWA is the only airline that has not lost our luggage and now it seems as though they are the only airline that does not charge for luggage.

skwak · 09-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Diane Nolan

Always fly SWA out of Manchester, NH to MCO and to So. Cal and have never had a flight changed on us (YET that is). We only take 2 air trips per year, so maybe we have been lucky. By the way, SWA is the only airline that has not lost our luggage and now it seems as though they are the only airline that does not charge for luggage.

I have heard many good things about SWA - unfortunately they do not fly out of the NYC area.

Diane Nolan · 09-28-2008

I am on the East Coast, but I am not familiar with the airports that would be near you (such a large area). SWA does fly in /out of Long Island (ISP), is that too far a drive for you? I know that one of the ways that SWA keeps their fares lower, is by flying into the smaller airports. i.e Midway instead of O'Hare, etc. I have found that even flying out of one of the smaller airports, the fare is lower and I spend much less $$$ on the parking while I am away than at the major airports.

skwak · 09-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Diane Nolan

I am on the East Coast, but I am not familiar with the airports that would be near you (such a large area). SWA does fly in /out of Long Island (ISP), is that too far a drive for you? I know that one of the ways that SWA keeps their fares lower, is by flying into the smaller airports. i.e Midway instead of O'Hare, etc. I have found that even flying out of one of the smaller airports, the fare is lower and I spend much less $$$ on the parking while I am away than at the major airports.

Thanks. Yes, the two closest airports for SWA for us are Phil and ISp. Both are about 2+ hours away! Unfortunately SWA does not fly into JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, White Plains or Stewart. It is almost like they are avoiding NYC. Maybe it is not a good $$ route?

Mickey Maniac · 10-02-2008

Airtran changed our flight too, but we were able to call them and change to a flight we wanted, it worked out in our favor, we went from a one stop flight to non stop.

LURK · 10-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Mickey Maniac

Airtran changed our flight too, but we were able to call them and change to a flight we wanted, it worked out in our favor, we went from a one stop flight to non stop.

Can't beat that! We drove 150 miles extra one way and spent a night in a hotel just to get a non-stop vs. a one-stop.

nicatene1 · 10-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Mickey Maniac

Airtran changed our flight too, but we were able to call them and change to a flight we wanted, it worked out in our favor, we went from a one stop flight to non stop.

Our flight was changed as well. A few times actually. The first time it was changed it didn't work for us at all and we were able to call and change to one that did work. The other changes were just by a few minutes (no more than 30 mins) from our original times. All are giving us more time at Disney, so that excites me!

**MissDisney** · 10-02-2008

JetBlue keeps sending us a new departure time, or new flight number... we have gotten three updates in the last month for the same trip.

tinkerbelle24 · 10-02-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I know people gripe that SWA releases their dates late but we have never had a flight change, not once. They wait later than most airlines so they don't have to adjust their flights. I would rather wait and get exactly what I booked than book early and have my flight moved all around.

I agree. I always use SWA and never had a problem.

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XQIXX Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 319	Re: Warning!!!! I had heard many bad things about Airtran before we used them on our last trip home.Not only did they have the lowest price but they upgraded us to Business Class on our first trip with them! The flight was on time and smooth! You never know what to expect with any airline these days. I think we all just pay our money and take our chances. SWA is what I always fly and people have complained about cattle call loading with them. I have never had any issues with them either. I am sorry you had a bad experience but I think it is getting to be a pretty common experience these days! __________________ XQIXX SSR DVC Member 2005 POP Century Oct 2005 SSR Feb 2006 AKL Feb 2006 SSR Oct 2006 OKW April 2007 AKV Nov 2007 BWV April 2008 BCV/VWL April 2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Long awaited return to the World! 143 days 19 hours 42 minutes

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Diane Nolan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New England Posts: 102	Re: Warning!!!! Always fly SWA out of Manchester, NH to MCO and to So. Cal and have never had a flight changed on us (YET that is). We only take 2 air trips per year, so maybe we have been lucky. By the way, SWA is the only airline that has not lost our luggage and now it seems as though they are the only airline that does not charge for luggage. __________________ Dec 6 to Dec. 18, 2008 - POR, WL, CR Dec. 2007 - YC & BCV Dec. 2006 - WL Dec. 2005 AKL & YC March 2005 - Poly Dec. 2004 - WL June 2004- DLH Anaheim March 2004 - AKL Oct. 2003 - OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays at WDW

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09-28-2008	#39 (permalink)
Diane Nolan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New England Posts: 102	Re: Warning!!!! I am on the East Coast, but I am not familiar with the airports that would be near you (such a large area). SWA does fly in /out of Long Island (ISP), is that too far a drive for you? I know that one of the ways that SWA keeps their fares lower, is by flying into the smaller airports. i.e Midway instead of O'Hare, etc. I have found that even flying out of one of the smaller airports, the fare is lower and I spend much less $$$ on the parking while I am away than at the major airports. __________________ Dec 6 to Dec. 18, 2008 - POR, WL, CR Dec. 2007 - YC & BCV Dec. 2006 - WL Dec. 2005 AKL & YC March 2005 - Poly Dec. 2004 - WL June 2004- DLH Anaheim March 2004 - AKL Oct. 2003 - OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays at WDW

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