Comments on: How to endure flight cancellation chaos

By: RvW

RvW — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:21:41 +0000

On one news show I heard a passenger complain that because of the canceled flights she’d have to wait in Chicago overnight to get to Detroit the next day. Duh… Why not just rent charter busses to carry the passengers short distances like Chicago-Detroit rather than make them wait days in the airport? Bus would only take 5 or 6 hours to make the trip. Much more sensible. A lot cheaper for the airline than making the passenger wait and fly later, and better for the passenger who gets there a lot quicker.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:42:42 +0000

Most airline websites have extensive information on the type of equipment airlines operate on particular flights. If MD-80s are being taken out of service, for example, you can look for flights that operate with other types of aircraft. Airline sites also have information on on-time performance that can be helpful in choosing flights. And, as a general rule, fly earlier in the day. You have more options if things go wrong.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:08:00 +0000

Stay away from airports, they suck. The magic of jet airplane travel has been wrecked by high fuel costs, overzealous security inspections, a crazy pricing structure and general stupidity. Those who can afford it are buying personal jets outfitted as flying hotel rooms, all those jets do is crowd the runways and air space for the rest of us.

By: UR

UR — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:16:33 +0000

Learn to fly point to point!!

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:01:59 +0000

My tip is to avoid American Airlines for the next little while. Hope that helps.