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Update....Not impressed with Alegiant Airlines! When we were due to depart LA, we were on the plane and starting to head towards the runway when they said that there was an ignition problem with one of the engines and we returned back to the gate and had to get off the plane. They did give us $8 pp meal vouchers. They flew a plane in from Vegas and that plane was fine. We were 5 hours late getting into Boise.
Our flight home was fine, however, there is absolutely no leg room, the seats are not as wide and not much padding on the seats. I really missed wi fi on the flight also. Next time, I think I will be flying Delta. Looks like they have non stop flights into Boise. Thank you all for all your replies. I would rather pay a higher fare and feel safer and more comfortable! We also put an offer in on a house in Boise on this trip. Please see my new thread. If anyone knows anything about the Hobble Creek Sub Division, I would love to know!
Update....Not impressed with Alegiant Airlines! When we were due to depart LA, we were on the plane and starting to head towards the runway when they said that there was an ignition problem with one of the engines and we returned back to the gate and had to get off the plane. They did give us $8 pp meal vouchers. They flew a plane in from Vegas and that plane was fine. We were 5 hours late getting into Boise.
Our flight home was fine, however, there is absolutely no leg room, the seats are not as wide and not much padding on the seats. I really missed wi fi on the flight also. Next time, I think I will be flying Delta. Looks like they have non stop flights into Boise. Thank you all for all your replies. I would rather pay a higher fare and feel safer and more comfortable! We also put an offer in on a house in Boise on this trip. Please see my new thread. If anyone knows anything about the Hobble Creek Sub Division, I would love to know!
With all due respect, you are placing premium expectations on a company that advertises as the most budget way to travel.
You get what you pay for applies.
They are a zero frills cheap way to travel, and they dont hide that fact.
That is like complaining that your taxi wasnt a limo.
Allegiant has on average an older fleet than other airlines. However, and this is a big "however", that alone does not make them less safe. As someone else mentioned, all airlines must meet safety and maintenance standards, and this is something that is strictly monitored. Otherwise, the planes don't even get near a push-back. Beyond that, the low prices are mainly due to less legroom, more luggage restrictions, and skimpy, if any, service on board.
I flew Spirit from Seattle to LA awhile back just to experience it, and while the plane wasn't ancient, the leg room was hardly existent, and while I'm only 5'10, I felt hemmed in. Spirit is so cheap they don't allow passengers to spread out on half empty flights as they try to keep the proper balance in the aircraft for best use of fuel vs. weight. Wow.
But if you are trying to save money and don't have a lot of luggage, airlines like Allegiant and Spirit will be just fine and there is little worry of safety concerns.
As for Boise, this airport has been growing over recent decades and has a newer terminal. Alaska is still the biggest passenger airline there, but Delta, Southwest, United, and American all have flights to their hubs.
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