What airline do you prefer and why?

JetBlue, all day. šŸ‘ Ive had no issue with them. I also like Delta, but they're often quite pricey. And like @Apparition I enjoy using the apps. Ironically, flying AA at noon, today and used their app for the first time. Its alright. JetBlue and Delta is a better UX.
 
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cliffish said:
I have said they have it backwards, free checked bags and charge for the overhead. Also load the plane from back to front, that way I don't have to wait for the morons to stuff their oversized carry on due to not wanting to pay for a checked bag.
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Or better yet, let the people that don't have overhead baggage board the plane first. That way I'm not waiting 30 minutes so everyone can pull their bags down and get off the plane.
 
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I fly as infrequently as possible these days. I got my fill of airline travel during my racing days. That travel peaked in 1998, when I saw 250 days away from home - maybe close to 100 round-trips in all. I had two go-bags back then because I'd come home, dump one, grab the other, and go to the next test/race.

The decline in customer service from the airlines has been staggering over the last three decades, and that puts the passengers in a fowl mood (that wasn't always the case). These days, I do everything I can to avoid taking a flying bus filled with unpleasant people. My annual pilgrimage to my home state for the holidays is a 19 hour drive through snow country, but I'd rather deal with the wrath of Mother Nature than TSA, airlines, and their passengers.
 
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rhanna said:
Or better yet, let the people that don't have overhead baggage board the plane first. That way I'm not waiting 30 minutes so everyone can pull their bags down and get off the plane.
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As long as we're in the front and the loaders go in the back - that would work just fine.
 
sab said:
I fly as infrequently as possible these days. I got my fill of airline travel during my racing days. That travel peaked in 1998, when I saw 250 days away from home - maybe close to 100 round-trips in all. I had two go-bags back then because I'd come home, dump one, grab the other, and go to the next test/race.

The decline in customer service from the airlines has been staggering over the last three decades, and that puts the passengers in a fowl mood (that wasn't always the case). These days, I do everything I can to avoid taking a flying bus filled with unpleasant people. My annual pilgrimage to my home state for the holidays is a 19 hour drive through snow country, but I'd rather deal with the wrath of Mother Nature than TSA, airlines, and their passengers.
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I agree, just don't want to fly these days. Covid was great for that, no planes and road travel was easy. I am going to Nashville next month and not really looking forward to the flights.
 
I fly pretty much every week for work. I fly Delta exclusively so I can rack up more status. I refuse to fly Southwest. Canā€™t stand it. If Iā€™m paying for a flight I want to pick the seat. Wonā€™t fly budget airlines either. Mostly because of their clientele. Most people in this world are completely ignorant and inconsiderate to anyone else around them. If youā€™re carrying your baggage on the plane youā€™re being an inconsiderate asshole 3 times. Once through security and both on and off the plane. People who need to repackage luggage in the ticket line, people pulling all the stuff out of the bag last minute in security, repacking and putting shoes on right at the exit of the X-ray machineā€¦.most people go about life like they are the only person in the world. Those assholes can have their own airline for all I care. I donā€™t think I could fly without having the perks of high mileage status. People just annoy me too much.
 
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I fly Southwest pretty much exclusively unless flight options dictate otherwise. My business travel is predominantly in the southwest, where their flights are plentiful. I travel just enough for work that I maintain A list status, so I can always get on early enough in the process to get an aisle seat.

When my daughter chose Boise State for college, we got the Rapid Rewards Visa. We use it for all regular purchases and pay it off every month, so the combination of flight points and Visa rewards result in free flights for our daughter to come home for holiday breaks and for my wife when we go up to visit.

They make it easy to do business, you know what to expect and their people are (in my experience) friendlier and provide better service.
 
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Apparition said:
If you fly that much why are you in lines where people have to take off their shoes?
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Because Iā€™m under 65 and refuse to subscribe to Clear. Even the first class lane requires shoe removal. I canā€™t get TSA pre check due to a dumb mistake when I was much younger. I tried to bring a bottle of Havana Club rum back into the US from Europe and it was caught by customs.
 
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DaveC said:
I fly Southwest pretty much exclusively unless flight options dictate otherwise. My business travel is predominantly in the southwest, where their flights are plentiful. I travel just enough for work that I maintain A list status, so I can always get on early enough in the process to get an aisle seat.

When my daughter chose Boise State for college, we got the Rapid Rewards Visa. We use it for all regular purchases and pay it off every month, so the combination of flight points and Visa rewards result in free flights for our daughter to come home for holiday breaks and for my wife when we go up to visit.

They make it easy to do business, you know what to expect and their people are (in my experience) friendlier and provide better service.
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You could open a chase sapphire card and get 100,000 points that will transfer to southwest. $95 annual fee but that's over $1000 in southwest flights
 
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Nimbley said:
Because Iā€™m under 65 and refuse to subscribe to Clear. Even the first class lane requires shoe removal. I canā€™t get TSA pre check due to a dumb mistake when I was much younger. I tried to bring a bottle of Havana Club rum back into the US from Europe and it was caught by customs.
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Ok, makes sense why you wouldn't have TSA pre check. That sucks.

I think the longest I've waited in security is about 10 minutes in the last year with precheck so I don't see the point in clear either. Usually the precheck lines are 5 or less people, worth the $100 (Global Entry cost) for 5 years to me and would highly recommend it to anybody who qualifies.
 
I fly delta or American. Fly a dozen times a year for work to west coast. Delta, American and Jet Blue are preferred for my company. Jet Blue is limited service out of my regional airport though. United wasn't as nice as Delta or American. American has been the easiest for me. Delta seems to have delays more frequently as of late. At least out of my airport. The apps for delta and American are pretty nice too.

My grandpa in CA likes southwest but they were about $300 more for a flight to the east coast when he comes in November.

I have precheck and it's worth it. Though it is a bit frustrating you have the pay the govt money to consolidate and give them information they already have in order to get precheck.
 
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Airlines generally do not lose bags. Airports lose bags because the baggage system is run by the airport and all airlines at that airport use the same system. Also baggage handlers at big airports are third party companies. I always carry a spare set of clothing and pajamas. I have never had my baggage lost but several times my have bags arrived a day after me. Iā€™ve also had bags arrive at my destination before me because my connecting flight was canceled and they went on another flight without me. The key is to make sure you have enough lay over time in case your flight is delayed.
My 12 yr old son was lost by America West back in the day. His flight was delayed at LAX because Clinton was getting a hair cut on Air Force One. He missed his connection in Phoenix because of it. The airline was of no help because when I called the said I could not prove I was the parent of a minor. We ended up calling the Phoenix Police and they found him and put him on a flight to Las Vegas with a connection to Milwaukee. He finally arrived 8 hrs late. We were stressed but he had a great time.
 
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Longwhitejeep said:
I fly delta or American. Fly a dozen times a year for work to west coast. Delta, American and Jet Blue are preferred for my company. Jet Blue is limited service out of my regional airport though. United wasn't as nice as Delta or American. American has been the easiest for me. Delta seems to have delays more frequently as of late. At least out of my airport. The apps for delta and American are pretty nice too.

My grandpa in CA likes southwest but they were about $300 more for a flight to the east coast when he comes in November.

I have precheck and it's worth it. Though it is a bit frustrating you have the pay the govt money to consolidate and give them information they already have in order to get precheck.
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Do not get PreCheck. I do not want any more people in that line in front of me.šŸ˜‰
Worth every penny just for not having to take off my shoes.
I also have Global Entry which speeds getting through immigration after a long international flight.
 
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bucky said:
Do not get PreCheck. I do not want any more people in that line in front of me.šŸ˜‰
Worth every penny just for not having to take off my shoes.
I also have Global Entry which speeds getting through immigration after a long international flight.
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Agreed though PreCheck can vary with belt and shoes depending on the airport from my experience. I have been handed a tsa precheck card that says not to remove shoes or belt. Get to the detector only to have the tsa person ask me to remove belt and shoes which was frustrating.

Precheck has saved me a few times from dodging longer lines.
 
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Some of the smaller airports do not have PreCheck. As for TSA agents Iā€™ve come across some who were a real piece of work. Unfortunately you canā€™t argue with them. I canā€™t remember the last time I had to remove my belt or shoes while flying domestic international is a different story. Spain seams to be the worst.
 
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