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ChrissyRyan

#20
May 03, 2026, 01:18:48 PM
Another budget airline has bit the dust here in the USA.

It has been having financial issues.  It likely should have failed to survive much earlier and has went through bankruptcy.  Which means it previously failed.

I never flew on it.

Southwest though is a budget airline of sorts that I have flown on many times.
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Dawn Kellie

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May 03, 2026, 02:37:03 PM
I flew on Spirit once. It was like a flying Greyhound
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Liz K

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May 03, 2026, 03:51:41 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on May 02, 2026, 02:21:38 PMWhen you travel by air, do you seek the least amount of time to get to your destination, or do you seek the lowest total price?  Or do you seek something(s) else?

Does it matter if it is business or personal travel?

Does it matter if it is a long flight or not?

Does the number of flight segments (stops) matter much to you, or only if you must change planes?
Deffo don't shop by price.  Low cost air travel is a race to the bottom these days.  I read that some low cost carriers are looking at 'standing berths' to pack more people onto their planes.  Yikes!

I only travel for personal reasons.  If it's a short-haul (<3 hrs), I'll consider a low cost carrier if there aren't better options.  For longer flights, I will always pay for an upgraded fare.  Premium economy at a minimum.  Business class and above when it makes sense based upon price and duration.  Comfort and my health are primary reasons.  Being crammed into a main cabin seat for 5+ hours, with little opportunity to move around, can lead to blood clots.  That's especially true as you get older.

Generally, I minimize the number of flight segments as much as possible.  Strongly prefer direct flights and willing to pay extra for them (rarely happens).  I'll live with one-stop for some destinations.  Two-plus stops is a deal breaker unless there are no other options.
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ChrissyRyan

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May 03, 2026, 04:30:00 PM
I prefer the upgrades except when traveling with a staffer that reports to me I will stay at the same premium leg room seat typically allowed for them.  I think that is the smart action for me to take.  It is also possible to talk some final planning if need be.

If it is a short haul flight I see no sense to pay for any upgrade other than possibly more leg room.

Chrissy
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May 03, 2026, 04:37:25 PM
On my way back from Thailand ive paid extra for seats at the exit and near toilets as its an open area with lots of leg room. At 3 weeks after GRS not sure I'd be able to cope crammed in a normal legroom seat. Also not needing to move people if i need the toilet bad.

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ChrissyRyan

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May 03, 2026, 04:39:35 PM
Quote from: Charlotte Kitty on May 03, 2026, 04:37:25 PMOn my way back from Thailand ive paid extra for seats at the exit and near toilets as its an open area with lots of leg room. At 3 weeks after GRS not sure I'd be able to cope crammed in a normal legroom seat. Also not needing to move people if i need the toilet bad.

Charlotte 😻


Gosh, is that row 1 at the head (no pun intended) of the plane?

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ChrissyRyan

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May 03, 2026, 05:07:24 PM
A photon is going through airport security. The TSA agent asks if she has any luggage.


The photon says, "No, I am traveling light."

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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PhilippaRees

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May 03, 2026, 05:39:24 PM
This is why not to use low cost carriers.

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