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Spirit air

151949 — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 23:59:54 GMT

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We can get Spirit air from nearby Latrobe, Pa airport to Fort Myers airport, which is near our home, and fly for $50 I am told by some folks here at the campground.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:04:33 GMT

Spirit has to be the worst airline I have ever flown, we flew them from NY to Myrtle Beach a few years ago. We a series of delays and it was just a horrible experience, I would never fly them again.

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sassenach1 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:11:15 GMT

I fly every week - sometimes 3 - 4 flights a week. Sitting in an airport now, as a matter of fact. My one Spirit Air experience was certainly a memorable one. All of it. Try booking on their website. Could earn the award for Worst Website Ever. Check in was like something from the 90s. Boarding worse. The plane was actually really nice. That was the ONLY good thing. Flight delayed, of course. No more Spirit for me.

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151949 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:31:42 GMT

So sad to hear that. We have a neighbor here at camp that flies between here and their home in Naples several times a year and swears by Spirit Air.He is who told me it is only $50. Since we live halfway between Ft Myers and Sarasota it is little difference which one we use.

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bbluvr — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:41:40 GMT

Yes, It's cheap but you get what you pay for. The have no customer service and they charge you a lot for bags, even carry ons. However, if you are paying for just the convenience of shorter distances. It is a good deal.

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nunya — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:48:19 GMT

My niece flew to Fla from the Arnold Palmer Airport. It was a tiny plane but she didn't have any complaints. It's kind of a hike to Latrobe though. The good thing is you can park your car in their lot for free while you are gone.

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151949 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:11:11 GMT

Actually, i just want to get there. I don't need a lot of 'customer service" as long as it gets me to Florida I will be happy with it.

Many of our neighbors in Fl. who fly there send themselves their "luggage" via UPS - they say it is much cheaper than paying the airline plus it gets delivered to your door so you don't have to deal with it. Since we go back much earlier than most of our neighbors some of our friends send their package to our house shortly before they leave so it is there when they arrive.

Re: Spirit air

151949 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:13:36 GMT

On 9/17/2014 bbluvr said:
Yes, It's cheap but you get what you pay for. The have no customer service and they charge you a lot for bags, even carry ons. However, if you are paying for just the convenience of shorter distances. It is a good deal.

Wed are driving someone to Latrobe next week to the airport. I love the drive through the mountains. Then , after we drop them off , we are going to Johnstown to visit an old friend.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:17:09 GMT

We'd have to drive to Detroit to catch a flight on Spirit. That is the closet airport to us they fly out of. That wouldn't be worth it for us.

I don't personally know anyone who has used that airline because it's just not convenient.

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ivanatrump — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:25:53 GMT

We had tickets on Spirit to Florida. After waiting at the airport for many hours, they said there would be no flight that day. They thought they could accommodate everyone over the following 2 days.

No other airlines would honor their tickets.

AWFUL airlines. There have been similar stories on the local news.

You could not pay me to fly it.

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lulu2 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:36:58 GMT

On 9/17/2014 I am still oxox said:
Spirit has to be the worst airline I have ever flown, we flew them from NY to Myrtle Beach a few years ago. We a series of delays and it was just a horrible experience, I would never fly them again.

I could not agree more. We spent 22 hours at the airport, then they cancelled the flight.

NEVAH AGAIN.

Re: Spirit air

bbluvr — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:04:25 GMT

On 9/17/2014 ivanatrump said:
We had tickets on Spirit to Florida. After waiting at the airport for many hours, they said there would be no flight that day. They thought they could accommodate everyone over the following 2 days.

No other airlines would honor their tickets.

AWFUL airlines. There have been similar stories on the local news.

You could not pay me to fly it.

Yes, that also happened to my DH. He was in line ready to board and they just closed the doors and said told everyone they had to stay on schedule so they need to leave. and they left everyone at the airport. My Dh thought one guy was going to kill someone!

I will pay extra and fly United or American. Wish Southwest had direct flights to my home city. They are an excellent airline!

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Nannerbelles — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:45:28 GMT

My daughter and her husband tried to fly Spirit Airlines from Denver to Phoenix for her sisters wedding last year. She got a really good fare but they changed flight times so often that she would have gotten there after the wedding!! She did finally get a full refund but worst customer service ever!! I'll stick to my favorite Southwest!