 RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | Airline Questions I am traveling to Las Vegas in about 4 weeks, I waited too long (february) to book my flight and the Jetblue flight I was looking at went from $300 to $450 in a matter of a week.
So I ended up booking the same flight 1 of my friends is going in via United Airlines but is making a stop in PHX, Paid $238.
But I haven't bought my returning flight back to NYC/NJ, so looking at kayak wondering which airline should I go in.
I am trying to get an afternoon flight (12-2pm) that way I arrive in EWR, LGA or JFK before 11pm (work the next day). Seeing how tolls have gotten higher in NYC, I wouldn't mind flying to EWR (newark) and still the tolls will be cheaper than in NY Bridges.
Never flew in these and the cheapest flights are with these 3.
Virgin America
US Airways
United
Prices are above $400 but I flew in these before
Delta
AA
Jetblue
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| Curious why you didn't buy a round trip ticket in the first place? Almost always much cheaper that way. |
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RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | said by craig70130:Curious why you didn't buy a round trip ticket in the first place? Almost always much cheaper that way.
I was going to buy via Jetblue but prices went up and everywhere I was looking I needed a morning flight (going to LV) and an afternoon flight returning and prices were too high. |
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 algPassionately apatheticPremium
join:2001-04-10
Houston, TX
kudos:3 | reply to RobNyc
I'm not entirely certain what your question is exactly... are you just asking for which airline to go with? If you're not into collecting flyer miles or if jetBlue is your preferred carrier, then I would suggest Virgin America as they are like jetBlue in that they try to be a bit more "cool and hip" than the regular airlines.
Also, if you're connecting via Phoenix on United then at least one leg of your flight (Phoenix - Las Vegas for certain) is going to actually be flown by US Airways. I'm just pointing that out in case you don't do much flying and perhaps having looked at your ticket closely.
Otherwise, have you priced Southwest on this route? They don't list prices on Kayak but they tend to not be very competitive on long, cross country flights and have limited flights into Newark and LaGuardia.
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No question. I go out of my way to fly them. ALL their planes have WiFi (though it costs extra), 120v power between the seats, and an in-seat entertainment system (free satellite TV and music, paid on-demand movies).
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 MsradellP.E.Premium
join:2008-12-25
Louisville, KY | reply to RobNyc
You definitely need to get a price from Southwest! You have to go to their website, they don't participate in any of the competitive price websites. |
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RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | reply to alg
said by alg:I'm not entirely certain what your question is exactly... are you just asking for which airline to go with? If you're not into collecting flyer miles or if jetBlue is your preferred carrier, then I would suggest Virgin America as they are like jetBlue in that they try to be a bit more "cool and hip" than the regular airlines.
Also, if you're connecting via Phoenix on United then at least one leg of your flight (Phoenix - Las Vegas for certain) is going to actually be flown by US Airways. I'm just pointing that out in case you don't do much flying and perhaps having looked at your ticket closely.
Otherwise, have you priced Southwest on this route? They don't list prices on Kayak but they tend to not be very competitive on long, cross country flights and have limited flights into Newark and LaGuardia.
Sorry, my question is just which airline should I fly with coming back from LV to NJ/NYC Virgin, US Airways or United, I think I saw a delta flight or AA under $400.
I'm just basically trying to find a flight under $350-400 with the shortest flight duration departing 12pm-2pm even with 1 stop.
Yes my flight is on US Airways JFK to PHX then PHX to LV, lay over is under 50mins. But I did a google search US Airways vs United and looks like US Airways has more bad reviews than United.
Should I take a chance by waiting last minute ? (As I am already) to book my returning flight. I just looked at Southwest and their prices aren't any better than what I'm seeing on Kayak for other airlines, and all southwest flights have layover |
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 tp0dyabbazooiePremium
join:2001-02-13
Carnegie, PA
kudos:4 | Be ready to be frisked to death with a one way ticket.
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algPassionately apatheticPremium
join:2001-04-10
Houston, TX
kudos:3 | reply to RobNyc
If you can get a price and schedule on Virgin America that you are comfortable with then I would book now. A lot of cheap tickets require a 21 day advance purchase; inside of that window you run the potential of paying some crazy prices as one way, short notice travel tends to be big with business travelers that can charge any price to their expense accounts.
Just as an aside regarding Newark: have you ever taken NJT out to the airport from Manhattan? I visit New York semi regularly via Newark and NJT makes the trip into the city quite cheap, even if it's just to take a cab out of Penn Station.
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Be ready to be frisked to death with a one way ticket.
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I fly only on one way tickets and I've never been subjected to any additional security checks.
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RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | said by alg:If you can get a price and schedule on Virgin America that you are comfortable with then I would book now. A lot of cheap tickets require a 21 day advance purchase; inside of that window you run the potential of paying some crazy prices as one way, short notice travel tends to be big with business travelers that can charge any price to their expense accounts.
Just as an aside regarding Newark: have you ever taken NJT out to the airport from Manhattan? I visit New York semi regularly via Newark and NJT makes the trip into the city quite cheap, even if it's just to take a cab out of Penn Station.
I found a Southwest Flight for $388 1:15pm departs arrives 10:30pm (LV to EWR), but also found a VirginAmerica for $355 2:3pm departs arrives 10:30pm (LV to JFK). I think I'm gonna go with the VirginAmerica (cheaper and shorter duration)
Btw, yes I've heard how convenient it is to travel via train from Newark airport. Hopefully my dad picks me up at JFK =) |
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join:2003-05-11
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Last time I flew (a couple of years ago), I took Virgin America from Las Vegas to San Fran and back.
It was very enjoyable, the seats were a bit wider and leather. The crew had a very sort of 'chill' vibe about them.
Next time I fly (hopefully to Vegas soon), I will try and take VA, assuming their price isn't totally out of the ballpark.
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 pikePremium,MVM
join:2001-02-01
Washington, DC
kudos:3 | reply to alg
said by alg:I fly only on one way tickets and I've never been subjected to any additional security checks.
Perhaps it's because you do it often? Are you a member of any frequent flier club?
I generally prefer to fly WN but one time I had to take a short-notice hop from CLE to SDF and got the dreaded SSSS on a one-way ticket. What a complete waste of resources, I was one of 5 passengers on a tiny Q200 and there's absolutely nothing between those two cities to crash a plane in to anyway.  That was the last time I flew Continental. |
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algPassionately apatheticPremium
join:2001-04-10
Houston, TX
kudos:3 | Member of Southwest and United, with A-list on the first and probably will end up with Silver on the second. On second thought it's not accurate to say that I *only* fly one way as that is specific to my travel on Southwest. On United I purchase RT tickets.
Out of curiosity, was your SSSS experience a while back? I just haven't heard of it happening much lately, and at worse people get something along the lines of "This is not a boarding pass, please see agent" when they try to check in online but that's not the same as the SSSS.
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pikePremium,MVM
join:2001-02-01
Washington, DC
kudos:3 | said by alg:Out of curiosity, was your SSSS experience a while back? I just haven't heard of it happening much lately, and at worse people get something along the lines of "This is not a boarding pass, please see agent" when they try to check in online but that's not the same as the SSSS.
Yeah, it was definitely late 2009, maybe early 2010. I bought the ticket online. If i recall correctly, when I tried to print the boarding pass the site kept telling me the confirmation number was not found. |
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RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | reply to RobNyc
Hey guys, should I let Virgin America assign me a seat when I check-in since no available seats are showing for me to select or should I just buy the $20 main cabin express seat ? There's one available in row 7 |
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 SychoSlyScoot the WorldPremium
join:2004-01-22
Mount Prospect, IL
kudos:1 | Some airlines will "hide" available seats to make you pay for the upgraded seats. Then the other seats become visible later.
I would wait, they'll get you a seat maybe even one of those premium seats.
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RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | said by SychoSly:Some airlines will "hide" available seats to make you pay for the upgraded seats. Then the other seats become visible later.
I would wait, they'll get you a seat maybe even one of those premium seats.
Yea that happens but what if I get a bad seat all the way in the back in the middle of someone lol. Since I'm landing pretty late and im bringing a carry-on bag I wouldn't mind paying $20 for the front seat thats currently available next to the exit.
But I do remember coming back from Dominican Republic in the summer time, I had a so so seat and delta upgraded me for free to first-class when I checked-in  ahh that was nice |
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SychoSlyScoot the WorldPremium
join:2004-01-22
Mount Prospect, IL
kudos:1 | So then it seems like you made your mind up about paying for the nicer seat.
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RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | said by SychoSly:So then it seems like you made your mind up about paying for the nicer seat.
Yea I don't want to risk it |
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