Ships R Great Posted December 28, 2004 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2004 I just got info on my flights to and from FFL in February. Is United okay to book or do I have to worry about them shutting down business before my flight times? Anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted December 28, 2004 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2004 One of my best friends is a pilot for United & she says they're fine! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lougee1043 Posted December 28, 2004 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2004 these days united is as good as any of them -----booked on them for march and i am not worrying about them-- just counting the days til the fllight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyfssw Posted December 28, 2004 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2004 My brother-in-law is in management for United and I've booked them for the end of July for a cruise to Alaska. They're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted December 28, 2004 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Don't worry---you'll be fine! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ships R Great Posted December 28, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Thank you, thank you, thank you! With so many airlines in trouble I wanted to be sure. I, too, am counting the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted December 28, 2004 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Not sure why you would book with a bankrupt airline. Two years and they still show no signs of survival. I think they will be the next to fall after USAir which will probably liquidate in the next month or two. With the pilots cut in pay at Delta, they are safe for the next 9 months at least. Southwest is in fine shape as is AirTran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ships R Great Posted December 28, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Oh, thanks a lot, hdawson. Just when i was feeling confident-----. I didn't do the booking. A TA did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zurmoly Posted December 28, 2004 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2004 We booked our flight for Feb last May, with United...I am not worried at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ships R Great Posted December 28, 2004 Author #10 Share Posted December 28, 2004 I'm beginning to feel like a yo-yo. I'm just going to trust all will be okay. Thanks for the help, all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyview851 Posted December 29, 2004 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2004 If United goes under, we will be at Dulles with you, trying to get another flight out. We should both keep our fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyroot Posted December 29, 2004 #12 Share Posted December 29, 2004 If the airlines goes under, does travel insurance cover your loss? What happens if the airline goes belly up, are your tickets worthless? We're cruising out of FLL in April, and I've hesitated booking this early because of all the airlines that are in financial trouble, but I don't want to wait too long and wind up paying thru the nose either. Suggestions? Advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted December 29, 2004 #13 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I wish I had a buck for every time I have had to change reservations made so far in advance & then something happens!!! We'd have 2 more free tix to Europe I'm sure!!! LOL I NEVER want to take "the chance" to miss the ship or anything so I book so far in advance & then we end up changing for whatever reason. You REALLY have to work the airline system to get a deal any more! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpayne Posted December 29, 2004 #14 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Don't know about travel insurance, but do know if you paid for your tickets with a credit card and the airline does not deliver the service purchased (i.e. they go bankrupt and you don't get the flight you purcashed) you are not responsible for the charges. Always pay with your credit card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted December 29, 2004 #15 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Luckyroot. AirTran, JetBlue and Southwest are all profitable and expanding. No worries. Also good fares and with regular sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted December 29, 2004 #16 Share Posted December 29, 2004 AirTran, JetBlue and Southwest are all profitable and expanding.No worries. Also good fares and with regular sales. Hey Hdawson, that's GREAT as long as those carriers fly from somewhere near your "neck of the woods"!!! Where we live, they don't!!! We have to drive 2 hours to Tulsa for Southwest---never even heard of the others!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted December 29, 2004 #17 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Actually I posted that information for the poster from East Brunswick, NJ. They have a choice for all three in Newark or Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted December 29, 2004 #18 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Oh OK, I stand corrected then!! Sorry! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritzylady Posted December 29, 2004 #19 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Due to a recently passed congressional bill,if your flight operator goes bankrupt any carrier that has an interline agreement with them(which is most of your major carriers with the exception of Southwes) has to fly you on a space available basis for $25 or less. Fritzylady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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