Who flies direct Las Vegas to Olando?

[poggs]

Hello,

Planning a 2 centre holiday flying from the UK to Las Vegas, the orlando before returning home.

Can get lots of options with all the airlines if including the uk legs, but all of them offer a 2+stop trip taking 12 hours o get from vegas to orlando.

So looking at booking the las vegas to orlando legs separately. However am having problems finding who actually does that direct route.

So far found only southwest and US air do direct. Is there anyone else? The expedia's of this world only seem to list the legacies. Are there euro style low cost airlines in the USA that don't appear on expedia etc?

thanks

 

[MAH4546]

Hello,

Planning a 2 centre holiday flying from the UK to Las Vegas, the orlando before returning home.

Can get lots of options with all the airlines if including the uk legs, but all of them offer a 2+stop trip taking 12 hours o get from vegas to orlando.

So looking at booking the las vegas to orlando legs separately. However am having problems finding who actually does that direct route.

So far found only southwest and US air do direct. Is there anyone else? The expedia's of this world only seem to list the legacies. Are there euro style low cost airlines in the USA that don't appear on expedia etc?

thanks

Southwest and US Airways fly non-stop; Northwest and Delta each have a direct flight via Memphis and Atlanta, respectively.

The United States does not have Euro-style low-cost airlines, and thank god for that.

 

[poggs]

Southwest and US Airways fly non-stop; Northwest and Delta each have a direct flight via Memphis and Atlanta, respectively.

The United States does not have Euro-style low-cost airlines, and thank god for that.

Thanks for the reply. So its only us air and southwest to keep an eye on for low fares.

As for the other point, seems that Delta, us air, AA etc are now exactly the same as euro low costers except they are not low cost!

Charge for bags, charges for drinks, charge for food. Only need to do away with assigned seating and they'll be just the same as the euro low costers! (Ryanair excepted who are not a member of the low costers as they are really scum sucking lowlife)

Ps. Only making a small point, not wanting to start a flame war!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Southwest and US Airways fly non-stop; Northwest and Delta each have a direct flight via Memphis and Atlanta, respectively.

The United States does not have Euro-style low-cost airlines, and thank god for that.

What makes you say this? Not a very nice tone.
If it works for them, why would you care?

Thanks for the reply. So its only us air and southwest to keep an eye on for low fares.

As for the other point, seems that Delta, us air, AA etc are now exactly the same as euro low costers except they are not low cost!

Charge for bags, charges for drinks, charge for food. Only need to do away with assigned seating and they'll be just the same as the euro low costers! (Ryanair excepted who are not a member of the low costers as they are really scum sucking lowlife)

Ps. Only making a small point, not wanting to start a flame war!

Southwest doesn't have assigned seats but also don't charge for drinks/snack. Also no change fees and can check 2 bags pp for free.

I usually use Expedia just to search who flies where. I think you can specify non stops only. Then purchase directly thru the airline usually for less $.

The only airline that sometimes doesn't show in Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, etc. is Southwest.
Good luck!

 

[uva185]

The United States does not have Euro-style low-cost airlines, and thank god for that.

No, instead we have american-style low-cost airlines which have legacy pricing models with low-cost service models.

I have never flown a low-cost carrier in Europe but in Asia I decided to try one. I flew Air Asia non-stop from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur. The fare was $10 USD + taxes and including ALL the extras including premium seat assignments and the maximum amount of luggage (30kg / 66 lbs) cost about $25 per passenger (one-way).

Then of course looking at the other end of the spectrum I paid for first class on a flight on Thai Airways from Bangkok - Phuket which was in the air for no more than 55 minutes and I was served a lunch in First Class. The fare was $115 with tax (one-way).

As a customer I would much rather have that choice when I fly.

 

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

The only airline that sometimes doesn't show in Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, etc. is Southwest.

Actually, Southwest NEVER shows up on those websites. Southwest Airlines can only be accessed on the internet at southwest.com.

As has been mentioned, each person gets up to 2 pieces of checked-in for free. So even if their base fare is the same as USAirways, they will be much cheaper because of the luggage fees. There are no meals but they offer free unlimited snacks (pretzels, peanuts, cookies, etc.) on the LAS-MCO route.

BobK/Orlando

 

[MAH4546]

Thanks for the reply. So its only us air and southwest to keep an eye on for low fares.

As for the other point, seems that Delta, us air, AA etc are now exactly the same as euro low costers except they are not low cost!

Charge for bags, charges for drinks, charge for food. Only need to do away with assigned seating and they'll be just the same as the euro low costers! (Ryanair excepted who are not a member of the low costers as they are really scum sucking lowlife)

Ps. Only making a small point, not wanting to start a flame war!

Well, there are plenty of differences. They don't advertise $1 fares only to add $80 in taxes. U.S. airlines have roughly 3 to 4 inches more legroom, two classes of service, free drinks, no baggage charges for frequent flyers, fly to primary airports, do not charge a fee to check-in in-person, many have personal televisions at every seat, and Southwest Airlines and Continental still have free meals. You'll particularly enjoy Southwest's service, albeit Southwest has no in-flight entertainment.

No, instead we have american-style low-cost airlines which have legacy pricing models with low-cost service models.

Legacy pricing models are long dead on domestic flying. Saturday night stays and round-trip requirements are long gone from domestic flying and flying on legacy carriers is often just as affordable, if not cheaper, than flying traditional low-cost carriers.

 

[uva185]

Legacy pricing models are long dead on domestic flying. Saturday night stays and round-trip requirements are long gone from domestic flying and flying on legacy carriers is often just as affordable, if not cheaper, than flying traditional low-cost carriers.

True, from that aspect I would agree with you.

I just really wish the US market supported a greater distinction between low-cost and legacy airlines. But I guess that's what discounted First class fares get you -- too bad First class services have been cut so much too.

 

[MAH4546]

I just really wish the US market supported a greater distinction between low-cost and legacy airlines. But I guess that's what discounted First class fares get you -- too bad First class services have been cut so much too.

Depends on the airline. American Airlines and Continental still have extensive first class services, including meals on almost all flights (with cold meals on short hops).

While its true that the distinctions between the two are very blurred, we also have to remember that, unlike in Europe, there is no difference between the fares. In Europe, it actually is a lot cheaper to fly the low-cost airlines. In the U.S., its sometimes more expensive.

 

[uva185]

While its true that the distinctions between the two are very blurred, we also have to remember that, unlike in Europe, there is no difference between the fares. In Europe, it actually is a lot cheaper to fly the low-cost airlines. In the U.S., its sometimes more expensive.

Very very true. This is one area I give Southwest marketing department a lot of credit. They have convinced their customers their fares are the cheapest -- even if they are not. A lot of my non-frequent flyer friends only check Southwest's fares because they think nothing will be cheaper than Southwest. (They even did this before the baggage fees were introduced.) Then I'll point out Delta (or some other legacy airline) is half the price.

 

[JB2K]

Actually, Southwest NEVER shows up on those websites. Southwest Airlines can only be accessed on the internet at southwest.com.

Which is one of the secrets to SWA's low fare structure -- they don't have to pay Expedia, etc. to be listed on their websites...

 

[MAH4546]

Which is one of the secrets to SWA's low fare structure -- they don't have to pay Expedia, etc. to be listed on their websites...

Southwest's fare structure is not much different from everybody else. WN avoids being on these sites because then consumers would discover how they are often not the lowest fare carrier on many routes. They have done a brilliant job creating this image that they are always the cheapest. A quick look at DOT T100 fare data shows they are often not.