sydney dog Posted June 29, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2023 So I have a choice. Theses are pretty much the same price and flight times. Also, both have the same amount of stops. Fly with Spirit and Frontier and choose the extra cost seats for more "leg room" or AA with the seats included in the price. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted June 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2023 How does each handle flight delays/cancellations (I assume you have seen what has been happening this week)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted June 29, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Have you factored in all costs, including luggage (both checked and carry on)? There's more to the comparison than just choosing seats. I'm an AA frequent flier and have generally had good experiences with them. I've also flown Spirit and Frontier several times and, when I go in with correct expectations, they have been solid. HOWEVER, I personally would not take Spirit or Frontier to a very important, time-sensitive event. For example, I will take Spirit to a guy's weekend in Vegas because if I'm a little late or, even worse, don't make it, it's not a big deal. AA has the advantage of being able to re-route you on multiple flights per day through multiple hubs to get you to where you need to be as quickly as possible...Spirit and Frontier don't. This is an important consideration for a cruise, in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney dog Posted June 29, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted June 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Zach1213 said: Have you factored in all costs, including luggage (both checked and carry on)? There's more to the comparison than just choosing seats. I'm an AA frequent flier and have generally had good experiences with them. I've also flown Spirit and Frontier several times and, when I go in with correct expectations, they have been solid. HOWEVER, I personally would not take Spirit or Frontier to a very important, time-sensitive event. For example, I will take Spirit to a guy's weekend in Vegas because if I'm a little late or, even worse, don't make it, it's not a big deal. AA has the advantage of being able to re-route you on multiple flights per day through multiple hubs to get you to where you need to be as quickly as possible...Spirit and Frontier don't. This is an important consideration for a cruise, in my opinion. Thank you. I have factored in all the costs for checked and carry on. It still is pretty much the same. The only difference would be the airline itself. Also, I'm coming in 2 days early for a pre cruise vacation so that shouldn't be a factor either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted June 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, sydney dog said: Thank you. I have factored in all the costs for checked and carry on. It still is pretty much the same. The only difference would be the airline itself. Also, I'm coming in 2 days early for a pre cruise vacation so that shouldn't be a factor either. The two days definitely helps. I do like the "Big Front Seat" on Spirit if that's what you're looking at. In this case I'd say it's a matter of what schedule you like more, though I do still lean AA purely for the re-accommodation options should something happen. And get trip insurance, but that's my recommendation no matter who you fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted June 29, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2023 10 hours ago, sydney dog said: Theses are pretty much the same price and flight times I assume this is with bag fees factored in as well. AA is more generous on the cabin baggage front and will usually check it to your final destination for free if the cabin is crowded. This is a good deal for people that are boarding at the end. 6 hours ago, Zach1213 said: I do still lean AA purely for the re-accommodation options should something happen 100% in agreement with that Spirit really doesn't have interline agreements (I believe) and in many airports they serve a low flight frequency. If something goes bad, my gut suggests you are going to be accommodated sooner on AA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted July 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2023 LOL. AA ranks ahead of Spirit/Frontier in my book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted July 1, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Some of the budget airlines are famous for only flying certain routes 2 or 3 times a week, meaning that if something happens and your flight has to be canceled, you may not be able to be rebooked until 2-3 days later. Whereas a legacy airline like AA will likely have multiple flights a day from your home airport to their various hub cities, and thus far more options to rebook you and get you there with minimal time lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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