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Review by primeval__3 on 2012-04-21
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ALL -- What I don't understand is how on your way flying to your destination, they get you there in a reasonable amount of time. However on the way back your first flight before your layover will be 20-50 minutes delayed. And your 2nd plane is almost guaranteed to be delayed 1-5 hours. HOW IS THAT Possible. Then, the counterperson is always reporting( This one is going to be a Full Plane and no extra overhead bin space) NO[snip] I recommend flying a DELTA.
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Posted by clutzycook on 2012-04-21:
How is it possible? Simple. It could be due to weather (local or en route), staffing issues, plane issues, or even congestion on the runways due to delays by other planes/airlines (yes, even Delta) caused by any one or more of the reasons I just gave.
Posted by littleshorty on 2012-04-21:
Were you flying later in the day? Morning flights get delayed less often. Weather in just one city can have an impact on other cities all over the country. The delays snowball and by the end of the day, you could be looking at a one or two hour delay. This is also true with maintenance delays.
Posted by trmn8r on 2012-04-21:
Delays are a part of air travel. All kinds of things cause them. As far as overhead bins, if you are getting on a flight passing through a city, there is a good chance they will be full - and more people are carrying on bags to escape the fees.
Posted by Ben There on 2012-04-22:
I find that Southwest tends to have more free overhead space than Delta or American because they don't charge to check bags.
I sometimes pay the extra $10 to be checked in automatically, which greatly increases the chance of a lower boarding number in the A group.
I sometimes pay the extra $10 to be checked in automatically, which greatly increases the chance of a lower boarding number in the A group.
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