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Old 03-10-2016, 09:40 PM
 
Location: Inis Fada
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I just priced this:

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MAY 19
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Depart Flt 4052/2212
ISP
1:15 PM JAX
7:30 PM Adult Air fare
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MAY 23
MON
Return Flt 922/3153
JAX
7:35 PM ISP
11:50 PM Adult Air fare
Wanna Get Away fare Cost Breakdown Adult $276.96 x 2 $553.92 $553.92 Govt. Taxes & Fees (opens popup) We'll reserve the flight upon purchase completion. Trip Total $553.92
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$553.92 total for two.
That's really odd! I went in and checked; I now come up with the same airfare. I had to tweak a flight time because I would need to arrive earlier in the day on 5/19. Even with the tweak it isn't crazy. If I change to the 6 AM flight 3348/3250 , RT 2 people is now $591.94
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Old 03-11-2016, 05:08 AM
 
Location: SW Florida
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That's really odd! I went in and checked; I now come up with the same airfare. I had to tweak a flight time because I would need to arrive earlier in the day on 5/19. Even with the tweak it isn't crazy. If I change to the 6 AM flight 3348/3250 , RT 2 people is now $591.94
Not sure if this is direct but if it involves a change at BWI you truly want to take the earliest flight as BWI is notorious for not having available gates for incoming flights. As day goes on you can sit on tarmac for 30 minutes waiting for one to open.
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Old 03-11-2016, 10:20 PM
 
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Came across and interesting article on air travel which relates to pricing.

How Airline Mergers and Deregulation Hurt Travel

Interesting points... I guess when four airlines control 85% of all flights, pricing doesn't need to relate to the cost of fuel.
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:16 AM
 
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Came across and interesting article on air travel which relates to pricing.

How Airline Mergers and Deregulation Hurt Travel

Interesting points... I guess when four airlines control 85% of all flights, pricing doesn't need to relate to the cost of fuel.
Of course! It's a simple matter of supply and demand - the demand stays the same and the airlines manipulate the supply of seats. It was not that long ago that people on these boards were actually in favor of the mergers and consolidation and were so sure the public would benefit. Maybe it's time to dredge up those old conversations and see what they have to say now.
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Old 03-12-2016, 06:06 AM
 
Location: Stony Brook
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Mergers in any business always hurt the consumer. Less competition=higher prices.
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:30 PM
 
Location: Inis Fada
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Has anyone here used Airtran between Jamaica and JFK? Any feedback, advice?
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:48 PM
 
Location: under the beautiful Carolina blue
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Has anyone here used Airtran between Jamaica and JFK? Any feedback, advice?
Yes, we use it all the time. Very easy. When you get off the LIRR just go upstairs for the Airtrain. It can be a long walk to some of the terminals once you get to JFK but they do have moving sidewalks along the way.
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:53 PM
 
Location: Inis Fada
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Yes, we use it all the time. Very easy. When you get off the LIRR just go upstairs for the Airtrain. It can be a long walk to some of the terminals once you get to JFK but they do have moving sidewalks along the way.
Thank you.
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Old 03-12-2016, 01:18 PM
 
Location: SW Florida
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Our daughters use it but I cannot. The walk from Southwest terminal is way too far for my legs.
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Old 03-12-2016, 05:01 PM
 
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JetBlue is far too. If you're going to use the Airtran you do need to leave yourself time on that end.
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