ahiromu
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June 2nd, 2015 at 8:28:32 AM permalink
Quote: ams288

And once you add in everything they nickel and dime you for, they usually cost more than Delta and Southwest (I need to check a bag. Don't understand how anyone can travel across the country for several days and just take a backpack).



I agree on the nickle and diming. Sometimes spirit will offer $50 one ways to Vegas from BWI but they're horrible hours and are closer to $100 after fees.

I live in DC and travel to Vegas and Seattle a dozen times a year combined. Trips are for 2-3 days or a week long. Weekend trips can fit in a dufflebag, longer trips require a roller. I haven't checked a bag in years.
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DRich
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June 2nd, 2015 at 12:21:20 PM permalink
Quote: ahiromu

I haven't checked a bag in years.



I'm with you, it has probably been 10 years since I checked a bag. I just spent 20 days working in Texas and got by with just a carry on bag.
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ams288
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June 2nd, 2015 at 12:25:52 PM permalink
Even for a three day trip I need to check a bag. So the nickel and dime airlines (Spirit, Allegiant) will never be a deal for me.
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speedycrap
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June 2nd, 2015 at 1:48:49 PM permalink
Somebody just mentioned southwest got a sle from buffalo to vegas for $150 one way. I couldn't find it. Do i need a promo code please
rdw4potus
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June 2nd, 2015 at 2:25:08 PM permalink
Just searched Buf to LAS leaving 9/9 and returning 9/30. several $149-$170 fares each direction on those dates. I didn't need a code to see those fares.
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GWAE
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June 2nd, 2015 at 2:35:44 PM permalink
Lol we went on a 7 day cruise last month and had 7 bags for 2 people.
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Gabes22
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June 2nd, 2015 at 2:44:44 PM permalink
Quote: GWAE

Lol we went on a 7 day cruise last month and had 7 bags for 2 people.


Out of those 7 days how many bags were for the woman?
But I jest, I could not imagine fitting a 7 day trip to Vegas in a carry on.
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Keeneone
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June 2nd, 2015 at 4:08:07 PM permalink
Quote: speedycrap

Somebody just mentioned southwest got a sle from buffalo to vegas for $150 one way. I couldn't find it. Do i need a promo code please


You can use the low fare calendar here:
https://www.southwest.com/flight/shortcut/low-fare-search.html

If you are flexible on day of the week travel (lowest price usually Mon/Tue/Wed) you can fly round-trip, nonstop, BUF-LAS for $300 total. The legacy carriers (Delta,United,American) usually match these sales but will require a connection each way from BUF.

One sample trip:
Aug 26 - Sep 16 $300
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June 2nd, 2015 at 4:45:08 PM permalink
Quote: GWAE

Lol we went on a 7 day cruise last month and had 7 bags for 2 people.



Did you really use everything in your bags? I can't imagine travelling with that much stuff. My wife and I always travel with carry on. We even did 2 weeks kicking around the Greek islands with a day pack each.
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June 2nd, 2015 at 5:30:39 PM permalink
Yes, i have found what I need. Thanks everybody.
GWAE
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June 2nd, 2015 at 5:49:41 PM permalink
Quote: kenarman

Did you really use everything in your bags? I can't imagine travelling with that much stuff. My wife and I always travel with carry on. We even did 2 weeks kicking around the Greek islands with a day pack each.



Out of the 7 bags, 4 were large checked bags, 1 was a camera bag, 1 was a large carry on with some extra clothes, and 1 was a small carry on.

1 of the large checked bags had nothing but shoes but 2 of them were my size 13s.

We didn't use everything but we did actually use a lot. We could have had a lot less and just wore a few shirts twice but she wanted to overpack since it was near 100 where we went.
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June 2nd, 2015 at 6:32:43 PM permalink
Quote: JimRockford

Well, I don't know what Frontier charges for a carry on bags, but the gap between Frontier and Southwest on the Austin to Vegas flight is about $100 right now. I am hoping that the Frontier non-stops are successful. We need some competition on that route.



Be warned though, those seats are hell. Also checked bags take forever it seems. We flew Frontier out of STL last time because SWA gouges STL. Except for the sale this week of course.
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June 3rd, 2015 at 7:42:59 AM permalink
It is frustrating that the $149 fare appear/disappear in a F**** hurry. Holy molly. Still waiting for the $149 to return...
rdw4potus
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June 3rd, 2015 at 7:46:13 AM permalink
Quote: speedycrap

It is frustrating that the $149 fare appear/disappear in a F**** hurry. Holy molly. Still waiting for the $149 to return...



I'm not sure they will return. There's limited supply, after all. Once the seats are sold, they're gone...
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June 3rd, 2015 at 7:48:59 AM permalink
Return flights from the UK can be around $1000-1500 in economy and its 10 hours. So think yourselves very lucky ;-)
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texasplumr
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June 3rd, 2015 at 8:37:45 AM permalink
Something I've noticed about SWA too. When I look up a flight and get the price and don't book it then, the next day that rate will be gone.

I flew Continental to the west coast a few years ago because the SWA rate almost doubled from one day to the next. It was cheaper then to fly another airline.

I don't know if that's the norm. But since that time I'll always check dates different than what I actually want before booking.

And traveling alone I can fit a weeks worth of clothes into one carry on. Traveling with my wife, I don't even try.
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speedycrap
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June 3rd, 2015 at 1:36:14 PM permalink
South West site crashed.
GWAE
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June 3rd, 2015 at 2:01:00 PM permalink
Quote: texasplumr

Something I've noticed about SWA too. When I look up a flight and get the price and don't book it then, the next day that rate will be gone.

I flew Continental to the west coast a few years ago because the SWA rate almost doubled from one day to the next. It was cheaper then to fly another airline.

I don't know if that's the norm. But since that time I'll always check dates different than what I actually want before booking.

And traveling alone I can fit a weeks worth of clothes into one carry on. Traveling with my wife, I don't even try.



They have dynamic pricing so if you buy a seat for x price, that may be the last seat at that price. As soon as you buy it the price will change.
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speedycrap
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June 3rd, 2015 at 6:47:34 PM permalink
God damn SWA. Site is still crashed.
speedycrap
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June 4th, 2015 at 4:52:13 AM permalink
SWA site still crashed.Damn it.
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June 4th, 2015 at 5:09:58 AM permalink
Quote: speedycrap

SWA site still crashed.Damn it.


Keep trying. Was being slow,but working.
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speedycrap
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June 4th, 2015 at 5:19:00 AM permalink
Quote: miplet

Keep trying. Was being slow,but working.

The site worked until I pressed PURCHASED. Then it crashed. I am on customer service line waiting for over 28 minutes and still waiting.....
speedycrap
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June 4th, 2015 at 5:34:57 AM permalink
Finally PURCHASED a ticket to Vegas for US$149 all included with 2 free checked bags on SWA over the phone after waiting about 35 minutes. Operator was very polite and helpful. Vegas here I come..........
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June 4th, 2015 at 5:43:49 AM permalink
Quote: speedycrap

Finally PURCHASED a ticket to Vegas for US$149 all included with 2 free checked bags on SWA over the phone after waiting about 35 minutes. Operator was very polite and helpful. Vegas here I come..........


Wooooot! Hope you also got a return flight? Post your dates in the Announce your Vegas dates here thread if you want others to know when you'll be there.
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speedycrap
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June 4th, 2015 at 5:47:53 AM permalink
Quote: miplet

Wooooot! Hope you also got a return flight? Post your dates in the Announce your Vegas dates here thread if you want others to know when you'll be there.

I like to keep it private. I have sent a few PM to other members already. Any details will be available only through PM. Hope to see you in Vegas.
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June 4th, 2015 at 6:17:35 AM permalink
Nice sale at SWA, naturally, I've already bought my non-refundable October tickets from delta. Just wanted to mention this because we all know the sale would never have happened until my tickets were bought. Thank you notes are being accepted.
ahiromu
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June 4th, 2015 at 7:10:53 AM permalink
Being down for this long of a period is unacceptable. Someone should get fired.
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speedycrap
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June 4th, 2015 at 7:14:14 AM permalink
Quote: ahiromu

Being down for this long of a period is unacceptable. Someone should get fired.

Haha, I would not go this far. Unexpected traffic or volume.
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