Flaxbee
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Tue May-26-09 05:10 PM
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Fliers: Any thoughts on Air Tran vs. Frontier? |
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I have to decide - flights are the same cost, flying through the same airport --- but is one preferable to another?
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Thanks!
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Parche
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Tue May-26-09 08:09 PM
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Air tran has boeing aircraft frontier has airbus both brand new almost i love the 717
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Tue May-26-09 10:09 PM
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How are you, Parche? Enjoying your KFC?
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That thing we talked about a while back - the freak in the library - anything else like that happen recently?
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Parche
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Wed May-27-09 12:23 PM
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19. Not that anyone cares but like this... |
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Tue May-26-09 08:14 PM
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2. My wife and daughter have flown Air Tran. No problems. |
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I think they have flown a couple of times on Air Tran.
They actually have good rates into florida these days.
Don't know about frontier.
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Flaxbee
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Tue May-26-09 10:56 PM
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15. I'm heading west, which means I have to take Frontier, I think... |
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I have no choice.
how's Sonia baby? And Panda and Roo (did I get the names right)?
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Wed May-27-09 12:14 PM
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17. I see. The kids are doing fine, and you got their names right. |
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Roosevelt (aka Roo) is nearly 20 lbs. Panda dislikes Sonia, and Roo gets along with both of them, though is sort of the defacto leader of the bunch. Sonia is the food cat. Her stomach goes off at 7:00am and 4:00pm when it's time for her can of cat food.
This is their favourite time of year, as the windows are open and they can watch the squirrels and birds.
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Tue May-26-09 08:18 PM
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3. AirTran's old name was ValueJet |
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If I was forced to pick one, I would fly on Frontier.
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Parche
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Tue May-26-09 08:22 PM
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air tran has all new planes now the 717 and 737-800 very good jets :hi:
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Tue May-26-09 08:25 PM
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I can't get those NTSB reports out of my mind.
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Tue May-26-09 08:28 PM
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but that was the old DC-9-30 and a bad decision at the time :hi: :hug:
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Haole Girl
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Tue May-26-09 08:31 PM
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9. A series of very bad decisions |
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Did you ever read the excerpts from the pilot's personal journal? Very scary.
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Tue May-26-09 08:26 PM
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6. For me I find the Airbus planes to be more comfortable. |
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Tue May-26-09 08:26 PM
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Really flexable. Flew from Orange County to D.C. via Denver(their hub). They bumped me up to an earlier flight because I was there and the earlier flight wasn't completely booked up. Air Tran is Frontier's partner, I'm flying on them this summer.
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Tue May-26-09 08:37 PM
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10. Frontier is a very good airline. |
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I flew them monthly for about three years--employees were friendly, very few delays (generally weather-related), and no luggage problems. Also Airbuses are great, and Frontier was transitioning to all Airbuses when I quit having to do the monthly flights. I'm not familiar with Air Tran, but I definitely give Frontier a thumbs-up.
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Tue May-26-09 10:10 PM
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looks like I have no choice, as I do more research -- Frontier flies AirTran's route for my journey, so it'll be Frontier no matter what! Glad to hear they're good...
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Tue May-26-09 10:12 PM
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13. Frontier did misplace a piece of luggage once. |
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However, it was delivered to me early the next morning. Otherwise, I've been happy with Frontier. LOVE the TV.
I have nothing to offer on Air Tran.
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Tue May-26-09 10:24 PM
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14. great, thanks. I never ever ever check luggage, so that won't |
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be an issue for me... appreciate the input, GOPisEvil! :hi:
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Tue May-26-09 10:57 PM
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16. AirTran has XM Radio and just added Wi-Fi on all their planes. |
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Edited on Tue May-26-09 10:58 PM by rucky
hope that helps. Bring a standard pair of headphones.
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Wed May-27-09 12:18 PM
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18. I fly Airtran all the time. Love them. |
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Edited on Wed May-27-09 12:21 PM by Tommy_Carcetti
Usually on time, friendly service, great rates. Plus they give you XM satallite radio.
I can't say anything about Frontier, but I would recommend Airtran.
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Wed May-27-09 01:06 PM
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20. I like Frontier, but be wary of flying them in the winter |
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Their hub is in Denver, so winter weather can be a problem.
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Wed May-27-09 01:18 PM
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23. but i wouldn't say it's any worse than other place that actually has winter |
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i've always flown in and out of denver and can remember only one weather-related delay in years and that was due to thunderstorms. but yes, bad winter weather is always a possibility here.
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Wed May-27-09 01:08 PM
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i flew airtran once and will never, ever do so again. frontier has better service, a bit more room and offers direct tv. it's been years since i've flown anything but frontier and i'm very pleased with them.
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Wed May-27-09 01:14 PM
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22. AirTran has very nice planes and the service is good. |
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Edited on Wed May-27-09 01:15 PM by LeftyMom
My only horror story with them involves some badly mangled baggage and a worker in the baggage office who was having some kind of an emotional breakdown when I went in there.
They don't fly out of Sacramento but I don't usually mind needing a side trip to the Bay Area for a cheaper flight- I just visit with my favorite aunt who lives a few exits south of SFO.
I've never flown Frontier so I wouldn't know about them. I've heard that the Denver airport is a bit of a nightmare and that's their hub so I've always picked other options.
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