Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is a ****ing zoo-jam packed

[scho63]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

Spent $100 on pretzals and booze in the SkyClub

Not yesterday but I did spend $522 with tip on dinner Friday night in Chesapeake for 3 of us.

Thought some of you would want to know that.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Year mums been jam packed

[Donger]

Just checked in for my flight to California on the "United App." There are two people ahead of me on the Fist Class upgrade list and only two seats left.

Just thought you all would like to know.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Donger

Just checked in for my flight to California on the "United App." There are two people ahead of me on the Fist Class upgrade list and only two seats left.

Just thought you all would like to know.

Couldn’t bear to spring for a Delta flight, could ya?

[scho63]

Originally Posted by Donger

Just checked in for my flight to California on the "United App." There are two people ahead of me on the Fist Class upgrade list and only two seats left.

Just thought you all would like to know.

Did you preorder your tea and crumpets?

[Donger]

Originally Posted by scho63

Did you preorder your tea and crumpets?

That just popped up on the app, actually. But I don't preorder anything. I just order my free snack and wine on the plane since I'm 1K.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Only $98. Mighty Mike got a $2 tip

GET A LOAD OF THE HIGH ROLLER SWINGING HIS DICK AT THE AIRPORT

[Bowser]

Ok, for the frequent traveler -

Which airline is your go-to, and why? I think I'm a fan of American, but I don't travel enough to say absolutely. I've had good experiences on both United and Delta also, but I'm usually a Southwest or Frontier pissant with my occasional travels. I wouldn't mind locking down on an airline and using their perks from their CC's as DerFace suggests/recommends.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Ok, for the frequent traveler -

Which airline is your go-to, and why? I think I'm a fan of American, but I don't travel enough to say absolutely. I've had good experiences on both United and Delta also, but I'm usually a Southwest or Frontier pissant with my occasional travels. I wouldn't mind locking down on an airline and using their perks from their CC's as DerFace suggests/recommends.

United because Denver is a hub. It's that simple. If DEN were a Delta or American hub, I'd pick one of them.

Southwest now has a large presence at DEN too but I hate flying them mostly because of no seat assignment. I used to fly Frontier until about 12 years ago when they switched to low cost carrier and slowly started taking away all the perks.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Donger

United because Denver is a hub. It's that simple. If DEN were a Delta or American hub, I'd pick one of them.

Southwest now has a large presence at DEN too but I hate flying them mostly because of no seat assignment. I used to fly Frontier until about 12 years ago when they switched to low cost carrier and slowly started taking away all the perks.

Didn't Frontier and Jet Blue attempt a merger that was cockblocked by the FAA(?) not too long ago? That might have been a good deal for the consumer.

I grew up a TWA brat, and having an airline hub in your hometown is a bonus. I don't believe anybody calls KC home any longer.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Didn't Frontier and Jet Blue attempt a merger that was cockblocked by the FAA(?) not too long ago? That might have been a good deal for the consumer.

I grew up a TWA brat, and having an airline hub in your hometown is a bonus. I don't believe anybody calls KC home any longer.

I don't know.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Donger

I don't know.

It was JetBlue and Spirit

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...it/ar-BB1jiWbx

[scho63]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Ok, for the frequent traveler -

Which airline is your go-to, and why? .

1. Tie - American
1. Tie - United
3. Delta
4. Southwest - Only when forced when no other choices left

NEVER fly Frontier or Spirit. No one traveling for business should. Too unpredictable.

Phoenix is my hub and the routes I fly the most often match AA and UA. Delta not so much.

I like the Airbus planes of AA and the service seems a slight notch above United.

I used to fly exclusively on United in the 90's and 00's and was elite status for about 6 years straight. I also used them from Newark to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Beijing.

The airport clubs of AA and UA are similar but they are no longer exclusive and always overcrowded with shit food. You need to enter international airlines clubs to see real high end experience and comfort. I'm not sure I have ever been in Delta's club.

Singapore Airlines is on a whole other level, both the flights and clubs.

Lufthansa and British Airlines are also nice but haven't been on any of these in many years.

Qantas and Swiss Air very good.

Perks are hard to tell the difference as they are all close with a few unique things for all top tier fliers. The airline branded credit cards are also huge these days.

As someone posted prior, flying in 2024 is much worse than pre-9/11

[Spott]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Ok, for the frequent traveler -

Which airline is your go-to, and why? I think I'm a fan of American, but I don't travel enough to say absolutely. I've had good experiences on both United and Delta also, but I'm usually a Southwest or Frontier pissant with my occasional travels. I wouldn't mind locking down on an airline and using their perks from their CC's as DerFace suggests/recommends.

I actually use Frontier and Spirit almost exclusively, but it’s because I’m paying for the flights. I also used to use Allegiant until they stopped flying out of the airport I used. My flights are usually between $25-35 each way, but I never take luggage and only need a small backpack. Both of these airlines(especially Frontier) will try to nickel and dime you by charging for carry on bags, moving seats, priority boarding, etc.

I haven’t had any problems with these airlines for the most part, although the clientele is a little Dollar Generalish. If I was going on a vacation and packing a lot of luggage I’d probably take Delta or something like that, even though those ****ers lost my luggage the last time I flew with them. I just use the airlines like public transportation at this point.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Ok, for the frequent traveler -

Which airline is your go-to, and why? I think I'm a fan of American, but I don't travel enough to say absolutely. I've had good experiences on both United and Delta also, but I'm usually a Southwest or Frontier pissant with my occasional travels. I wouldn't mind locking down on an airline and using their perks from their CC's as DerFace suggests/recommends.

It's more about who has the routes you want than who has the "best" airline, IMO. I like Delta, but they don't hub out of Denver like United does, so I've never had a Delta credit card.

If you decide to chase international travel rewards, you're generally better off with a travel card with transfer partners (e.g., Chase Sapphire or C1 Venture) rather than an airline specific card. That said, I do both for the sign up bonuses.