Allegiant Air Rant--- Beware

[DISUNC]

You may have a point about the need for fine print being illegal!! LOL But for the meantime, everything really is spelled out there.

If you can see it...very small...me need to get better glasses!

I did not mean to rub in the fact that we got the $59.00 fare, but hey since you brought it up, all I have to say is.....NAH NAH NAH NAH NAH!!

LOL...Only joking! Enjoy Disney!

I sure will.....YOU too!

Btw I am in the Poconos here! I do like the convience of ABE!
I miss when Delta flew direct out of there to MC0 for really really 79.00! They had a great 6:00am flight going and a 9:00pm coming home!

 

[mjrich73]

And we have a wonderful driver that picks us up at Sanford and takes us right to Disney.

Who do you use? We're looking for someone!!

Thanks,
Jeni

 

[TheDisneyClan]

Who do you use? We're looking for someone!!

Thanks,
Jeni

Hi Jenni,

I will send you a PM with the information.

 

[Lewisc]

SW is about the only airline that will give you a full credit if the fare goes down. Most airlines offset your credit by a change fee ($50-$100). Airlines give you a discount in exchange for (via a fare with penalties) a commitment to a specific flight. The airline has a limited number of seats they can sell. Your reservation may prevent the airline from selling a seat on that flight to another passenger. This is completely different than buying a book on Amazon. Amazon can basically sell an unlimited number of books.

Although the fees are disclosed before you start the payment process I find the convenience fee to be troubling. That's the kind of fee that's normally included in the cost of the ticket. I think Allegiant is being deceptive. PFC and 9-11 security fees are normally not included in the initial fare quoted.

 

[CarolA]

This is a risk you take when booking airfare.

As for the extra fees, even at $79 the are NOT making money flying you, they have to make money someplace else.
I have NO idea why the list of executives and BOD members is in this thread, are you planning to write them all and complain. Why? Sorry, but the fare rules say "non-refundable" If they want to, they technically don't have to do ANYTHING. Expecting "Service" and "free refunds" on a money losing ticket price is probably unrealistic.

 

[DISUNC]

This is a risk you take when booking airfare..

Back in the old days (80's 90's) I was a part time TA. It was very common that if you booked a flight well in advance, it was always at the lowest price. If the price went higher, you were safe. If it went lower the difference was refunded. I then flew (for work...my reg job) so I didnt really pay attention to much of the changes. But boy did it change since 9/11!

As for the extra fees, even at $79 the are NOT making money flying you, they have to make money someplace else...

I have NO idea why the list of executives and BOD members is in this thread, are you planning to write them all and complain. Why? .

I was complaining about the Customer Service rep. One poster on this thread said they will PM me info. Another poster wanted the infomation shared. So I just posted it. No I am not going to write anyone.

Sorry, but the fare rules say "non-refundable" If they want to, they technically don't have to do ANYTHING. Expecting "Service" and "free refunds" on a money losing ticket price is probably unrealistic.

Nor are the 'technically' doing anything. As far as service goes...the Cust rep SHOULD have been much nicer on the phone, and SHOULD have explained the policy better. Thats all. But YES even for the low prices...I do not only expect Service, I also EXPECT the Plane to take off & Land safely!
However as far a service goes...I really only want to be treated nicely.Thats all. She was really not "the best"

As I stated above this was the NORM a few years ago. I understand it is not like that anymore.

 

[DISUNC]

SW is about the only airline that will give you a full credit if the fare goes down. Most airlines offset your credit by a change fee ($50-$100). Airlines give you a discount in exchange for (via a fare with penalties) a commitment to a specific flight. The airline has a limited number of seats they can sell. Your reservation may prevent the airline from selling a seat on that flight to another passenger. This is completely different than buying a book on Amazon. Amazon can basically sell an unlimited number of books.

Although the fees are disclosed before you start the payment process I find the convenience fee to be troubling. That's the kind of fee that's normally included in the cost of the ticket. I think Allegiant is being deceptive. PFC and 9-11 security fees are normally not included in the initial fare quoted.

Thanks...as I said above...this was a Industry standard a few years ago. I did not realize they changed. The "extra' fees are actually 25% more on the original advertised price.

 

[NotUrsula]

If you think this is bad, you should try flying into or out of the UK lately. The UK just passed a new tax that takes the total fees and taxes on the average int'l fare up to about $300. Quite often the taxes are much higher than the ticket price.

There were Federal hearings last year to consider prohibiting airlines from advertising the before-tax fares, since you actually cannot buy anything at that price. Hearings were held and public input was requested; I posted the feedback link here on the DIS. The idea failed, unfortunately.

I've seen some opinions that say that if you have to cancel a ticket and lose the money, you should be entitled to at least get a refund of the taxes, since the airline doesn't pay them if you don't fly. I don't cancel nonrefundable fares, so I've never tried asking for that.

 

[DISUNC]

If you think this is bad, you should try flying into or out of the UK lately. The UK just passed a new tax that takes the total fees and taxes on the average int'l fare up to about $300. Quite often the taxes are much higher than the ticket price.

 

[CarolA]

I3) Never trust a company with more than 3 lines of fineprint!

You have just eliminated EVERY airline out there. Guess you will drive from now on.

 

[DISUNC]

You have just eliminated EVERY airline out there. Guess you will drive from now on.

I really like to drive, but I am limited with my time!
If I had the time....I DEFINATELY drive!

 

[GEB@okw]

3) Never trust a company with more than 3 lines of fineprint!

The truth is there is no fine print. It's all the same size and you agreed to it when you purchased the tickets and now you want someone to bend the rules just for you. What will you do when the price goes up before you fly? The honest thing would be to pay the fare increase everytime the fare increases if you are asking for a refund everytime it decreases. You can not have it both ways. No pitty here, you can just stay away from Allegiant Airlines, that way there is more seats for reasonable people. Most of the charges you are looking at are governmnet taxes, call your congress person about wasteful spending.

 

[DISUNC]

3) Never trust a company with more than 3 lines of fineprint!

The truth is there is no fine print. It's all the same size and you agreed to it when you purchased the tickets and now you want someone to bend the rules just for you. What will you do when the price goes up before you fly? The honest thing would be to pay the fare increase everytime the fare increases if you are asking for a refund everytime it decreases. You can not have it both ways. No pitty here, you can just stay away from Allegiant Airlines, that way there is more seats for reasonable people. Most of the charges you are looking at are governmnet taxes, call your congress person about wasteful spending.

Whatever!

You are wrong on just about everything you just wrote!

Have a Nice day!