[KBoards Admin]

I'm off tomorrow for a quick trip to Chicago / Springfield. I'm on American, which is an airline I rarely use.

Normally I'm on United or Alaska.

Little-known fact: United is an acronym for U're Not Intending To Eat Dinner?!

 

[sebat]

Have fun. 

If you get the chance hit the Lincoln Museum.  They opened it right before I left.  It's well worth the time. 

 

[TM]

have fun and take a book light (if you plan on reading)... i was one a turbo-prop for a short jump... and they did not have the overhead reading light. I was not amused when coming home on them in the dark.

I have never flown United - are they decent? They are slightly cheaper than Frontier for an upcoming trip of mine, but not sure i want to try them (I love Frontier).

 

[Bacardi Jim]

I've flown United several times.  Lousy food, but no worries.  EXCEPT........ they frequently overbook flights.  Hope that they do.  And if they ask you if you mind getting bumped, jump on it.  Not only will they put you up in a hotel for the night until the next day, but you'll get a free round-trip voucher for any future flight you want to take.

(Or was that American....? )

 

[KBoards Admin]

Have fun.

If you get the chance hit the Lincoln Museum. They opened it right before I left. It's well worth the time.

I would love to do that - my trip this week won't allow for it but hopefully there'll be another soon.

My one and only previous to Springfield, I did in fact go to the Lincoln gravesite. It's extremely reverent and so respectfully done. Words from his great speeches are on the inner wall of a circular hallway, and at the end of the path is his casket. I was really impressed by it.

 

[KBoards Admin]

I've flown United several times. Lousy food, but no worries. EXCEPT........ they frequently overbook flights. Hope that they do. And if they ask you if you mind getting bumped, jump on it. Not only will they put you up in a hotel for the night until the next day, but you'll get a free round-trip voucher for any future flight you want to take.

(Or was that American....? )

I was making frequent trips to Reno via San Francisco and Seattle a few years ago, and it seemed about half of the time the United flight from SFO to RNO was overbooked. I scored three or four free round-trips during that period.

 

[Bacardi Jim]

Yeah, I was thinking it was United.  Not a bad deal, other than the wait and being crowded into an equally overbooked hotel.

 

[sebat]

I would love to do that - my trip this week won't allow for it but hopefully there'll be another soon.

My one and only previous to Springfield, I did in fact go to the Lincoln gravesite. It's extremely reverent and so respectfully done. Words from his great speeches are on the inner wall of a circular hallway, and at the end of the path is his casket. I was really impressed by it.

Oh well, maybe next time.

The Lincoln sights were the best part of living in Springfield. The tomb is beautiful.

 

[Cowgirl]

I fly at least twice a month and my husband even more...The only airline that is almost always on time, and has friendly employees is Southwest.  The worst is US Air, followed by United and American. 

 

[Leslie]

I have always been partial to Delta, but I am not traveling as much these days so who knows, maybe they've gone downhill. Especially now with the merger with Northwest 

When I was in Europe in September, I flew several times on Lufthansa. Oh my God, it was like the old days! Polite, friendly, they fed us...it made me realize how much the US airline industry has gone down the drain.

L

 

[Wisteria Clematis]

I fly at least twice a month and my husband even more...The only airline that is almost always on time, and has friendly employees is Southwest. The worst is US Air, followed by United and American.

I flew US Air last month and not only are they charging a bazzillion dollars to check your luggage....they are actually charging for WATER if you want a drink during the flight!!! I was stunned.

 

[sebat]

I flew US Air last month and not only are they charging a bazzillion dollars to check your luggage....they are actually charging for WATER if you want a drink during the flight!!! I was stunned.

The charging for everything really makes me mad.

I've never developed any airline loyalty. I use to be partial to whatever airline gave me the best price. Now you have to check on the hidden fee, too.

 

[Gables Girl]

I fly American all the time.  I can't complain about them, they get you there and that is the whole point.  I may be prejudiced since I'm Platinum level and get early boarding.  Frankly I'd quit flying if I had to take United, the few times I have it was not good.

 

[Vegas_Asian]

I don't remember all the flying experiences my family has had over the years, but I remember this: I do prefer flying with JAL (japanese airline) or Korea, but the flights are limited inside the US. (my family flies with them when we travel between LV/hawaii/japan) Southwest is okay, but I've only took quick one hour flights with them. I have taken extra luggage with me on the plane and it only costed me twenty-five bucks, which I hear isn't all that bad. (its was cheaper than sending all my stuff to the college.)

 

[Angela]

Living in NE Houston and only 10 miles from Bush, we always flew Continental. Now that we are in the piney woods of East Texas and have a small airport, it is Ameriacan Express or nothing! 

 

[Sandpiper]

The last time I flew American (appreciate the extra leg room -- I'm 6' tall) was October '01.  On the Chicago - Orlando flight, I got bumped up from coach to first class.    Can't complain about that.

 

[Geemont]

I'm on a business trip next week, Seattle to Washington DC (Dulles) , on United.  4 hours and 47 minutes.  At least I'll have my Kindle.

 

[Ann in Arlington]

I'm on a business trip next week, Seattle to Washington DC (Dulles) , on United. 4 hours and 47 minutes. At least I'll have my Kindle.

Whatcha comin' here for? We should SERIOUSLY have a DC area Kindlers Klub

ann

 

[cat616]

I'm on a business trip next week, Seattle to Washington DC (Dulles) , on United. 4 hours and 47 minutes. At least I'll have my Kindle.

4.75 hrs does not seem long enough for that distance. Have you factored in time change?

 

[cat616]

I'm off tomorrow for a quick trip to Chicago / Springfield. I'm on American, which is an airline I rarely use.

Normally I'm on United or Alaska.

Little-known fact: United is an acronym for U're Not Intending To Eat Dinner?!

Harvey - I hope you have a successful trip. We will try to behave while you are gone.