kelmac Posted May 19, 2014 #351 Share Posted May 19, 2014 OUCH!!! PAINFUL Fares from Northeast for Christmastime... MHT / BOS to FLL or MIA - $600pp x 4 Hi cjt, We had the same problem! Yikes -- Southwest was high, but all the rest were even higher. Picked up our flight to FLL this morning (we are returning on Delta out of MIA). Thanksgiving was even more expensive!!!:(:( Enjoy! Kel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserjt Posted May 19, 2014 #352 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Just out of curiosity, because we see it happen often - did you check other airlines several months ago to see what their fares were? Many times people hold out assuming Southwest will be cheaper, but I am curious how it compares to, say, Delta or American tickets that were on sale a few months ago. I have been watching since they were posted on day 1 in January - There have been a couple of drops for the first leg - Still about $220pp - I also can flex and go out of Boston for that leg as well.... We just really want to fly home to MHT - Traditionally this fare could be as low as $1500 / family - but I realize with Holidays - that number is impossible. Hoping for $2000. Add luggage and bus for Boston and it has to be $280 less to break even with SW from MHT. My DH wants to find a couple who would like to have their Motorhome transported to Florida in December. We could drive down on someone elses' nickel!! I think we will just keep waiting and watch each leg. I just prefer to fly out of MHT if possible so xxxing my fingers!!! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 19, 2014 #353 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi Kelly....looks like there is something wrong with part of the website too:rolleyes:....weeks at time are not listed (for me):eek:....I wonder if they are still "loading schedules" into the system. I have tried calling but the hold time is really, really, loooonnngg or the line is busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapete Posted May 19, 2014 #354 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Just booked Mom's holiday travel at 1pm CDT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmac Posted May 19, 2014 #355 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi Kelly....looks like there is something wrong with part of the websitetoo:rolleyes:....weeks at time are not listed (for me):eek:....I wonder if they are still "loading schedules" into the system. I have tried calling but the hold time is really, really, loooonnngg or the line is busy. Hang in there Lois, Southwest is usually pretty good when it comes to their website. The nice thing with SWA, if a change occurs (like the price comes down), you can rebook at the lower rate and bank the difference. Enjoy! Kel:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wieslaw Posted May 19, 2014 #356 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Just out of curiosity, because we see it happen often - did you check other airlines several months ago to see what their fares were? Many times people hold out assuming Southwest will be cheaper, but I am curious how it compares to, say, Delta or American tickets that were on sale a few months ago. Hi Zach, I do not travel often so I do not know much about air travel prices ...... but I did check number of times (in the past 4 months), how much the cheapest tickets cost to get me from DTW to TPA in the first part of Dec, 2014. The lowest price that I did see on Delta was 220 p/p nonstop flight to TPA and back to DTW. Carry on no charge and 25 for first checked bag. Spirit had some lower prices but after adding the luggage charges it was rather high ( and also they have smaller size carry on and lower weight check in bag - so there coul be more suprizes at the gate). Today I did book the DTW -TPA flight on Southwest. The lowest prices were in the 228 - 242 round trip p/p range and no extra for the luggage even for the second checked in bag. So I guess they were just a little lower than most prices now, considering the free luggage transport. The flights are not as convinient with one stop, some require plane change..... and it will take longer to get there. Should have booked the Delta when the price was 'right' ...... but I am happy with I got today from Southwest. Edited May 19, 2014 by wieslaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 19, 2014 #357 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Hang in there Lois, Southwest is usually pretty good when it comes to their website. The nice thing with SWA, if a change occurs (like the price comes down), you can rebook at the lower rate and bank the difference. Enjoy! Kel:) Hi Kelly....not sure about it. I reached someone on the phone and for some reason it looks like they are not having any flights from Jax/Ft. Lauderdale:mad::(......execept on 4 Saturday's in the month of NOV. NO FLIGHTS at all on Nov 7th and none in the middle of the month either. And only ONE flight offered all day on Nov 8th. I can't believe they are deleting all the normal itineraries.....:confused: It doesn't make any sense to me.......:( No flights for Novemeber 3rd to the 7th....only one on the 8th None for the for the follwing week...only one on the 15th None for the following week...only one on Nov 22nd It is like they decided to drop the entire month of NOVEMBER......I am sad! Edited May 19, 2014 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmac Posted May 20, 2014 #358 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Kelly....not sure about it. I reached someone on the phone and for some reason it looks like they are not having any flights from Jax/Ft. Lauderdale:mad::(......execept on 4 Saturday's in the month of NOV. NO FLIGHTS at all on Nov 7th and none in the middle of the month either. And only ONE flight offered all day on Nov 8th. I can't believe they are deleting all the normal itineraries.....:confused: It doesn't make any sense to me.......:( No flights for Novemeber 3rd to the 7th....only one on the 8th None for the for the follwing week...only one on the 15th None for the following week...only one on Nov 22nd It is like they decided to drop the entire month of NOVEMBER......I am sad! Hi Lois, They are making big changes now that the Wright Amendment is gone. This year they dropped all the short flights out of ABQ (no more Tucson, El Paso…,) and some non-stops to Seattle and Orlando. Today they dropped 15% of all flights out of ABQ. I thought we might lose 30%, but time will tell. It's really hard on us! The only good news -- Alaska Air is starting service in October. We use Southwest 80% of the time. Perhaps they are dropping all the shorter routes in your area as well? I know you can't fly Orlando to FT Lauderdale anymore. Not fun, Kel:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 20, 2014 #359 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Lois, They are making big changes now that the Wright Amendment is gone. This year they dropped all the short flights out of ABQ (no more Tucson, El Paso…,) and some non-stops to Seattle and Orlando. Today they dropped 15% of all flights out of ABQ. I thought we might lose 30%, but time will tell. It's really hard on us! The only good news -- Alaska Air is starting service in October. We use Southwest 80% of the time. Perhaps they are dropping all the shorter routes in your area as well? I know you can't fly Orlando to FT Lauderdale anymore. Not fun, Kel:) That is very interesting to read as we have (had?) several Southwest flights here in Rhode Island that went to Orlando and then onto Ft. Lauderdale. I wonder what will happen to those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingmom Posted May 20, 2014 #360 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Still looking for JetBlue to open for April 2015. Anybody have a guestimate??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestof9 Posted May 27, 2014 #361 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Still looking for JetBlue to open for April 2015. Anybody have a guestimate??:confused: if they stay true to last year, April opens up in July. Here's the information from LAST YEAR for reference http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=39116535&postcount=310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CategoryQ Posted June 8, 2014 #362 Share Posted June 8, 2014 JetBlue is releasing their schedule until Feb 11/15 today at 12pm ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestof9 Posted June 8, 2014 #363 Share Posted June 8, 2014 JetBlue is releasing their schedule through February 11, 2015 today (June 8) at 12:00 pm Eastern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted June 13, 2014 #364 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Will be flying Feb. 20 - 27. Any guess when those flights would be available? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted June 13, 2014 #365 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) JetBlue is currently taking reservations through Feb 11/2015 (that works for us) SW as of today is only taking reservations through Jan 5/2015. Does anyone have insight as to when SW will extend? Not as concerned about price as scheduling. Edited June 13, 2014 by marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wieslaw Posted June 13, 2014 #366 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi, this from Southwest website: We are currently accepting air reservations through January 4, 2015. On July 21, 2014, we will open our schedule for sale through March 6, 2015. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave4120 Posted June 29, 2014 #367 Share Posted June 29, 2014 We are cruising next May 3rd out of Barcelona for the first time on RCCL's Vision Of The Seas and all flight info and rates have now been posted. Since my wife and I hardly ever fly, we are getting so confused on what airline and plane model to try and take, from JFK to Barcelona, even though some people have suggested flying out of Toronto. Are there any threads on Cruise Critic or elsewhere to view previous flyer comments to try and get a feel of what airline has newer planes and/or has updated them to allow for more leg room, updated entertainment systems, better quality seats, etc. I happened to see a few comments on one of those seat map sites and it seems like one airlines 767, 777, or 747, might not be as nice and comfortable as another airlines same model planes. I did see some decent comments on the new 787-8, 747-8, and Airbus 330-300 and 380-300. But that might be since they are newer planes. Maybe these planes are the ones to look at more closely from airline to airline, and, on the other hand, I could be over thinking on all of this. If I am, please let me know. Last...if the price is the same, does it make sense to book through the cruise lines Choice Air? I read RCCL's website, but did not see anybody real advantage unless there was a major flight delay, and since we will be in Barcelona 3-days prior to our cruise, I wasn't sure which way to book. Thanks Dave Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted June 30, 2014 #368 Share Posted June 30, 2014 We are cruising next May 3rd out of Barcelona for the first time on RCCL's Vision Of The Seas and all flight info and rates have now been posted.The chances are that you won't be flying there on Allegiant, jetBlue, Southwest, Spirit or Virgin America, which are the airlines that this thread is about! You could start by looking at the FAQ thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=654448. Also try the Cruise Air explanation thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=530322. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave4120 Posted June 30, 2014 #369 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thank-you very much for the help. Dave Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2cruising2006 Posted July 1, 2014 #370 Share Posted July 1, 2014 The next wave of tickets go on sale on July 21st. Does anyone know what time they start selling them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingmom Posted July 3, 2014 #371 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Jet blue opening dates conning up. Anybody have a date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wieslaw Posted July 3, 2014 #372 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The next wave of tickets go on sale on July 21st. Does anyone know what time they start selling them? When the present wave of tickets went on sale, I looked at 1am, 2am and it was not listed yet ...... I looked again at 7am and the list was there ( EDT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestof9 Posted July 11, 2014 #373 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Beginning on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time, you can book flights on JetBlue through April 30, 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CategoryQ Posted July 11, 2014 #374 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Southwest's release date for schedules up until March 6, 2015 has changed to July 28, 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted July 11, 2014 #375 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Beginning on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time, you can book flights on JetBlue through April 30, 2015. Just got the email too and this is great news :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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