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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Apr 28, 2014 9:11pm
So I need to travel to DC for a day and I was looking at flights on Expedia and found something odd. If I fly out of Columbus with a stop in Detroit the round trip flight is 487. if I fly straight from Detroit and just cut out the Columbus leg it is 722!!! This is with setting Detroit as a destination for the return flight in both scenarios.
So my question, can I book the Columbus flight with one stop, and just show up at Detroit to save 250 bucks and never board the Columbus flight? I feel like that is too easy.....
So my question, can I book the Columbus flight with one stop, and just show up at Detroit to save 250 bucks and never board the Columbus flight? I feel like that is too easy.....
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Apr 28, 2014 9:17pm
Normally your entire flight is cancelled if you miss the first leg.slingshot4ever;1610312 wrote:So I need to travel to DC for a day and I was looking at flights on Expedia and found something odd. If I fly out of Columbus with a stop in Detroit the round trip flight is 487. if I fly straight from Detroit and just cut out the Columbus leg it is 722!!! This is with setting Detroit as a destination for the return flight in both scenarios.
So my question, can I book the Columbus flight with one stop, and just show up at Detroit to save 250 bucks and never board the Columbus flight? I feel like that is too easy.....
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Apr 28, 2014 9:21pm
Correct. I had this happen when a sudden work trip overlapped a preplanned trip back to Ohio. I wanted to just use the return leg from Ohio. I called ahead to cancel first leg and told them I was only using the return. Can't do it, said I wouldn't be able to board the return flight.Al Bundy;1610316 wrote:Normally your entire flight is cancelled if you miss the first leg.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Apr 28, 2014 9:21pm
Thanks!
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 28, 2014 10:02pm
Yea you can't do that. They'd cancel on you. It's more expensive because Detroit is more expensive to fly out of (large airport)
One time on our return flight to Hawaii, we went from Columbus to Chicago to La to Oakland TO LA AGAIN, then Hawaii. And they wouldn't let us just stay in LA. Even though they said it was a mistake on their part that we had to do that. I was irate.
One time on our return flight to Hawaii, we went from Columbus to Chicago to La to Oakland TO LA AGAIN, then Hawaii. And they wouldn't let us just stay in LA. Even though they said it was a mistake on their part that we had to do that. I was irate.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Apr 28, 2014 10:36pm
Just go to the nearest costume store, dress in military, get free tickets.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 28, 2014 11:12pm
If you are flying out of Columbus use Southwest to BWI. It's far cheaper and you can take a bus into the city from there for $60(approximately 20 minute bus ride).slingshot4ever;1610312 wrote:So I need to travel to DC for a day and I was looking at flights on Expedia and found something odd. If I fly out of Columbus with a stop in Detroit the round trip flight is 487. if I fly straight from Detroit and just cut out the Columbus leg it is 722!!! This is with setting Detroit as a destination for the return flight in both scenarios.
So my question, can I book the Columbus flight with one stop, and just show up at Detroit to save 250 bucks and never board the Columbus flight? I feel like that is too easy.....
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 28, 2014 11:13pm
Southwest is a step above Spirit in qualitysleeper;1610364 wrote:If you are flying out of Columbus use Southwest to BWI. It's far cheaper and you can take a bus into the city from there for $60(approximately 20 minute bus ride).
But, they are cheap...
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 28, 2014 11:14pm
Point A to point B. Southwest is nowhere near as bad as Spirit, like what the fuck man.Laley23;1610367 wrote:Southwest is a step above Spirit in quality
But, they are cheap...
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 28, 2014 11:23pm
They are the 2nd worst airline (not counting random ass ones). I didnt mean to say they were JUST ahead of Spirit.sleeper;1610369 wrote:Point A to point B. Southwest is nowhere near as bad as Spirit, like what the fuck man.
Delta (far and away)
American
US
United
Southwest
Spirit
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 29, 2014 2:53am
where do I sign up??? Sure would be better than the grand it costs a piece it costs to visit family now.DeyDurkie5;1610354 wrote:Just go to the nearest costume store, dress in military, get free tickets.
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Wally
Posts: 481
Apr 29, 2014 5:29am
I'm sure there is a recruiting office near you.Midstate01;1610385 wrote:where do I sign up??? Sure would be better than the grand it costs a piece it costs to visit family now.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 29, 2014 5:43am
It was a joke... Durkie and I have been going at it about the military. He either really thinks service members get free plane tickets or was just saying it knowing I'd respond.Wally;1610390 wrote:I'm sure there is a recruiting office near you.
My wife is active duty Air Force.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 29, 2014 8:09am
Delta is all class. I'd put United 2nd on your list though, ahead of AA and US.Laley23;1610371 wrote:They are the 2nd worst airline (not counting random ass ones). I didnt mean to say they were JUST ahead of Spirit.
Delta (far and away)
American
US
United
Southwest
Spirit
I've also never had a bad experience with SW, so not sure where you get are getting they are a step above Spirit.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 29, 2014 8:42am
Probably should go ahead and start an airline snob thread. SW is a great airline especially for the price.Laley23;1610371 wrote:They are the 2nd worst airline (not counting random ass ones). I didnt mean to say they were JUST ahead of Spirit.
Delta (far and away)
American
US
United
Southwest
Spirit
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Sonofanump
Apr 29, 2014 9:47am
SW is fine as long as you can carry on everything you are bringing.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 29, 2014 10:01am
Doesnt work like that.DeyDurkie5;1610354 wrote:Just go to the nearest costume store, dress in military, get free tickets.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 29, 2014 10:03am
Props out to her...and for yo having to put up with the struggles that it can bring.Midstate01;1610391 wrote:It was a joke... Durkie and I have been going at it about the military. He either really thinks service members get free plane tickets or was just saying it knowing I'd respond.
My wife is active duty Air Force.
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
Apr 29, 2014 10:09am
I was trying to fly to Cleveland once and found flights through Cleveland, ending in New York that were much cheaper than just going to Cleveland. They can't stop you from getting to Cleveland and not taking your next flight. However, if you have a return booked through the same airline they will cancel it.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2014 10:15am
SW is for poor people.
Virgin and jet blue are the best IMO. Then delta.
Virgin and jet blue are the best IMO. Then delta.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 29, 2014 10:31am
Virgin is great.Commander of Awesome;1610446 wrote:SW is for poor people.
Virgin and jet blue are the best IMO. Then delta.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 29, 2014 10:46am
Except they are the only airline that offers two free checked bags. I imagine most people that hate on SW have never flown on it. It's a great airline and is THE only airline that actually makes a consistent profit.Sonofanump;1610436 wrote:SW is fine as long as you can carry on everything you are bringing.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 29, 2014 10:48am
I may be in the minority but when I book flights I dont really care who it is with.
Hell, I booked a flight a couple of weeks ago to North Carolina and I would have to look at the itinery to see who it is with. I go with the most convenient for the most part.
Hell, I booked a flight a couple of weeks ago to North Carolina and I would have to look at the itinery to see who it is with. I go with the most convenient for the most part.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 29, 2014 10:52am
I haven't flown in years because flying is for 1%ers.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 29, 2014 12:16pm
Im legit stunned Sleeper didnt say this.Commander of Awesome;1610446 wrote:SW is for poor people.
Virgin and jet blue are the best IMO. Then delta.
SW doesnt even have a real rewards program. They dont have 1st class seating and they dont have assigned seating lol. It is the definition of an airline meant for the lower class of flyers.
Again, if you are just flying to get somewhere it is fine (and I would probably suggest it). But if you are a work traveler or will be making lots of trips to places, no one would ever choose SW. There are no benefits to it outside of cost (which, again, is negligible once you have flown about 10 times on another airline).