Flight Dilemma

[clkelley]

Was just poking around on the Delta sight this morning.

We have a trip planned for September 13 - 19. The plan is to take the late Southwest flight out of Nashville on the 13th and the late flight back to Nashville on the 19th.

On the Delta site today I found flights for those days for $147 (with taxes). Also if we leave mid-afternoon on the 13th and return the morning of the 20th, I found a Sky-Saver flight. So for two extra vacation days, plus one additional resort night at Pop Century, but only about 3/4 day extra at Disney, I can get both of us there for less than $200. Coming home there is a layover in Atlanta. Plus, the leg from Orlando to Atlanta, one of us would be on an 8:30am flight, the other on a 9:30 am flight, but would be on the same plane from Atlanta.

Southwest is kind of high right now, but I'm almost positive it will come down to at least $59 each way with preferred flight times and direct flights. Plus, we have about $40 in credits that have to be used by December.

So what do you think, jump now on the Delta, or wait on Southwest??

 

[DVC Grammy]

If you're basing your decision partially on schedule, I wouldn't count on Delta's to stay the same; they're known for changing flights/times, etc., often without notifying the passenger.
If your stomach can't take the suspense involved in waiting for a SW Ding or internet special, then Delta may work better for you.

I use SW, but I'm willing to spend the time and effort in waiting for their "deals"; I have never NOT gotten good fares (some are better than others, but all are at least the same or lower than the best fares offered by any other carrier). I'd rather be proactive with SWA than aggravated by another carrier's whimsical changes!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I was waiting for SW fares to go down as well but found a pretty good deal on Frontier and booked it because I was afraid the rising fuel costs would create another round of fare hikes. Our situation is a little different though as we are flying home on Labor Day weekend so I would really be surprised if anything spectacular is offered.