46LikesJust how awful is Spirit Airlines?
06-07-2018, 02:13 PM
#42
Originally Posted by ChrisW21
I've heard this, but never experienced any problems with Allegiant. I fly them a couple times a year and, for customer service and comfort, I'll take them any day over Spirit!
If you feel so inclined, Allegiant flies out of Orlando/Sanford airport (SFB), which is maybe 30 minutes from MCO.
If you feel so inclined, Allegiant flies out of Orlando/Sanford airport (SFB), which is maybe 30 minutes from MCO.
06-07-2018, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by psojka
The majority of spirit's airframes are aging- but not as old as Allegiant's. They bought most of their MD-80s after the big airlines were done using them roughly 15 years ago...that's a huge red flag for me. But hey, to each their own.
06-07-2018, 04:20 PM
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WE fly Spirt a lot, BWI to RSW ( Fort Meyers ).
No problems, yes the plane is smaller, ( school bus with wings ), yes they charge you for some stuff if you need it, but honestly when we plan, in advance, we fly with free carry on ( backpacks) for $49 or less each way.
Friendly staff, cheap tickets. No complaints.
No problems, yes the plane is smaller, ( school bus with wings ), yes they charge you for some stuff if you need it, but honestly when we plan, in advance, we fly with free carry on ( backpacks) for $49 or less each way.
Friendly staff, cheap tickets. No complaints.
06-07-2018, 04:53 PM
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Maybe Ill just check with Fung Wah Bus, lol!!!
Someone asked where we are traveling, sorry, Boston area to Orlando. And another great point, Disney ain't cheap so may as well lube up early.
Someone asked where we are traveling, sorry, Boston area to Orlando. And another great point, Disney ain't cheap so may as well lube up early.
06-07-2018, 05:16 PM
#47
Originally Posted by ChrisW21
If you're worried about a 15 year old plane then you should never fly again. The "big" airlines didn't move away from the MD-80 because of age. The B-52 was introduced in 1952 and is still one of our greatest air platforms, 66 years later. All of the smaller "economy" airlines rely on "used" aircraft, and the big airlines use them on their shorter economy flights. 15 years for aircraft is nothing.
06-07-2018, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by psojka
The majority of spirit's airframes are aging- but not as old as Allegiant's. They bought most of their MD-80s after the big airlines were done using them roughly 15 years ago...that's a huge red flag for me. But hey, to each their own.
These Airlines serve a very good purpose for leisure travelers. That’s the business model. They also have good frequent flyer programs that offer fares like mentioned above. People that get it and embrace it can actually travel around the country very inexpensively.
06-07-2018, 06:49 PM
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I fly it once a year to go from fort Lauderdale to a small airport in NY in a direct flight. It's a red eye and usually packed. Im 5' 10 and there is no way to get comfortable in that chair. I usually arrive at each destination with a kink in my neck.
06-08-2018, 01:07 AM
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I flew on a Spirit flight last month. I was talking shop with the FO and he said the plane was just delivered the day before and had 9 hours on it. It was the first line flight.
06-08-2018, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Hooper
Maybe Ill just check with Fung Wah Bus, lol!!!
Someone asked where we are traveling, sorry, Boston area to Orlando. And another great point, Disney ain't cheap so may as well lube up early.
Someone asked where we are traveling, sorry, Boston area to Orlando. And another great point, Disney ain't cheap so may as well lube up early.
06-08-2018, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ThreeLittleFish
I flew on a Spirit flight last month. I was talking shop with the FO and he said the plane was just delivered the day before and had 9 hours on it. It was the first line flight.
