[synchem]

I asked this in a different thread. But is there any talk of BDL having a shuttle service from the Windsor Locks train station to the airport when the new Springfield-New Haven line opens up?

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by adamz

We either fly out of Bradley or Logan. Honestly, I prefer Bradley. We're often flying out early in the morning, so if we do Logan we have to pay to sleep over. Also, Bradley is so easy to deal with- lines are short, and parking is easy and available.

I like the idea of expanding the number of flights, provided that it doesn't change the things that make Bradley appealing.

Logan?? I assume you probably live east of the river?

[adamz]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Logan?? I assume you probably live east of the river?

Yup. Some people in this part of the state also choose to fly out of Providence, but I've never done that.

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by synchem

I asked this in a different thread. But is there any talk of BDL having a shuttle service from the Windsor Locks train station to the airport when the new Springfield-New Haven line opens up?

CT Transit plans to operate a bus between the windsor locks train station and BDL. Not sure when its going to start.

Currently there is the "Bradley Flyer" Route #30 that runs between downtown Hartford and BDL (including park and ride at exit 38)

https://www.cttransit.com/sites/defa...kdysched_0.pdf

[clutchrider]

We 99% of the time look to Bradley. I hate traveling down to NY airports, the cost of parking, lines, traffic, delays, etc. are just a headache. When I can be at the airport in 30-40 minutes, basically walk through check in and enjoy a clean and uncontested terminal where the gates are close by it’s a big win. Add in great parking services that are not pricey, on time flights, less stress taking off and landing (no sharp banks, drops, etc.) I really don’t mind if it’s a little more expensive. We look to White Plains to but they don’t offer much parking and it costs a lot in comparison.

For the flights we usually find direct because that is all we fly, I don’t do connections. Of course we typically do jaunts to Florida for cruises or Disney at this point with the kids.

[SailCT]

Originally Posted by mdovell

Twenty years is quite a long time but if they can keep expanding. Although I highly doubt they'd get much for Asia if they can expand more European flights and western US/Canada it could help. I find it to be a good airport but they could use a better parking garage.

Big changes on the way for Bradley Airport - WFSB 3 Connecticut

Why did Norweigian pull out of Bradley?

Tweed needs expanding

[hvexpatinct]

Bradley is great for the Florida traveler. It just really isn't ideal for business travel. With connections a necessary evil, there aren't enough flights.

With the addition of a few mid to late morning flights - one to Chicago and one to either ATL or CLT - BDL would become a more reasonable option for me.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by hvexpatinct

Bradley is great for the Florida traveler. It just really isn't ideal for business travel. With connections a necessary evil, there aren't enough flights.

With the addition of a few mid to late morning flights - one to Chicago and one to either ATL or CLT - BDL would become a more reasonable option for me.

This, exactly. If you’re going to from TPA/FLL/MIA/ORD in FL, BDL is an excellent option. For anyone else, not so much.

[BPt111]

I never flew out in Bradley Airport since NYC airports are way closer

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by hvexpatinct

Bradley is great for the Florida traveler. It just really isn't ideal for business travel. With connections a necessary evil, there aren't enough flights.

With the addition of a few mid to late morning flights - one to Chicago and one to either ATL or CLT - BDL would become a more reasonable option for me.

BDL is good for flights to Puerto Rico too. I hate BDL for numerous reasons, but one big one is that most flights have connections especially with those little Dash 300 planes flying into EWR. Forget about EWR I hate that airport. I'd rather deal with luggage on the train going to JFK.