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Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:55 am to Big Moe
I flew them from ft Lauderdale to Nassau. No problems. Most airlines are flying Greyhound buses. This one is too.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:33 am to Grouper Picatta
The one time I flew Spirit Air, they changed my flight without my consent; they sent one notification email that went into my junk mail. I showed up to the airport for a 7 PM flight and they said "you should have been on the 7 AM flight". They put me on a flight the next day so I missed a full day of my trip. All of the stories about nickel-and-diming are also true. Don't fly them under any circumstances unless you are a massochist.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:34 am to NOTORlOUSD
rip wizz....
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:38 am to Big Moe
Expect a delay or two.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:49 am to Big Moe
Flew with them once -- it wasn't a horrible experience, but it wasn't the best. Definitely not as bad as my last American Airlines flight.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:58 am to Big Moe
My company prefers us to pick the cheapest option available for flights, but we all just ignore spirit even when the exception report shows it was $300 cheaper. Being delayed is literally a coin toss, if that's an issue for you.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:09 am to mailman
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Spirit Airlines
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wined and dine
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:38 am to Vegas Eddie
This is OT, sometimes we slum it in first class on United.
Preferred Airline of the OT:
https://www.netjets.com/
Preferred Airline of the OT:
https://www.netjets.com/
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:49 am to SnoopALoop
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American Airlines
Not as bad as UA for me
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:02 am to Big Moe
Stay home and watch it on TV.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:06 am to Isabelle
Spirit is a ripoff.
I only fly Southwest domestic.
If Southwest doesnt fly there, I wont go there.
I only fly Southwest domestic.
If Southwest doesnt fly there, I wont go there.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:07 am to Big Moe
All the major, American based airlines are fricking garbage. Shitty planes, shitty service, and shitty clientele in coach.
I will fly Spirit if they're offering huge deals as I pack light. Spirit is terrible but the next steps up are rather small rungs.
I will fly Spirit if they're offering huge deals as I pack light. Spirit is terrible but the next steps up are rather small rungs.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 9:08 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:31 am to The Third Leg
Its a la carte pricing. I don't get the hate, buyer beware. Granted I'm sure all of you were bitching and moaning in 2008 when airlines began charging for bags. It is just a different way to do business.
Unbundling of fees has been going on in Europe for years now, it is finally coming to the states. I am more than happy to pay for only what I need.
News Flash- This is the way the airline industry is moving, ancillary fees are a significant reason behind improved airline profitability.
It is incumbent upon you to know what you are getting into. Just like the idiot who shows up at the airport with full size shampoo and body wash in their carry on, you need to know what is going on.
If you want to pay 60% more and fly Delta or Southwest go for it. I'd never book with Spirit on the company dime, but if I'm in a pinch and can't use SkyMiles, then sure I'd fly with them.
Oh-Print your boarding pass at home, they'll charge you at the airport. In fact, do yourself a favor and read up on the fees.
Unbundling of fees has been going on in Europe for years now, it is finally coming to the states. I am more than happy to pay for only what I need.
News Flash- This is the way the airline industry is moving, ancillary fees are a significant reason behind improved airline profitability.
It is incumbent upon you to know what you are getting into. Just like the idiot who shows up at the airport with full size shampoo and body wash in their carry on, you need to know what is going on.
If you want to pay 60% more and fly Delta or Southwest go for it. I'd never book with Spirit on the company dime, but if I'm in a pinch and can't use SkyMiles, then sure I'd fly with them.
Oh-Print your boarding pass at home, they'll charge you at the airport. In fact, do yourself a favor and read up on the fees.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:34 am to Big Moe
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And if so, any tips?
Bring lots of lube. Maybe let your significant other frick you with a strap on so you're use to it.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:39 am to Boomtown
The plane ride wasn't bad, but I think we had to pay like $75 per checked bag. So we should have just flown southwest.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:41 am to CoCo311
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The plane ride wasn't bad, but I think we had to pay like $75 per checked bag. So we should have just flown southwest.
They charge a maximum of $45 for the first bag if purchased at check in at the airport.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:43 am to GRTiger
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My company prefers us to pick the cheapest option available for flights, but we all just ignore spirit even when the exception report shows it was $300 cheaper.
Mine is similar. We can spend $200 more than the cheapest flight. Cuts us out of direct flights for some places. Spirit doesn't show up on Concur for me, though.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:44 am to SM6
Oh, well, this was like 5 years ago, my brain is old. I know it was super expensive and would have been about the same or cheaper to fly southwest once we checked our bags. We were going skiing in Colorado so there was no way around the luggage.
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