Agree. Don't plan on working on your laptop. But it's a direct flight for a couple of hours. It's not that bad.
How bad is Allegiant?
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They nickel and dime the **** out of you. But if it's direct, it's direct. I would sit on the worst direct flight over first class with layovers.
Yep, just have to be prepared for that.
As boring as it sounds, historically flights are great for me to sort work email into folders.
I don’t even think they recline. They are a molded plastic sheet with pleather covering.
I usually try to avoid them if I can, but if I do end up booking through them, I always pay for the seat with legroom.
I flew Allegiant to Florida last March and on the return trip the ISU track team was on my flight. It was a heck of a thing watching them check a pole vault and all the other track equipment. I had the middle seat and my daughter was on one side with an open seat to the other. Of course a shot putter sat next to me. Real nice guy though. Represented ISU well.
At least 70% of their flights eventually reach their destination.
They are fine if you make it there and back. But the first time they strand you somewhere or make you miss a vacation, will likely be the last time you fly with them. They almost always have one flight per day and sometimes only 1-3 flights per week so they cancel, you are own your own trying to get home.
When it works, it’s great because it’s cheap. But get stuck and you’ll likely end up spending big bucks on a same day flight to get you back home.
Used to have the second oldest fleet in the world behind Iranian Air but have significantly upgraded their fleets. But not their staff or flight schedules.
When it works, it’s great because it’s cheap. But get stuck and you’ll likely end up spending big bucks on a same day flight to get you back home.
Used to have the second oldest fleet in the world behind Iranian Air but have significantly upgraded their fleets. But not their staff or flight schedules.
I fly it anytime I can but I just want to get there and I've never had a problem. I don't care about snacks or my tray.
Currently out of Des Moines (various schedules throughout the year)
-Austin
-Sanford /Orlando
-Destin
-Fort Lauderdale/Miami
-Houston
-Anaheim
-Vegas
-LAX
-Nashville
-Newark
-Orange Co CA
-Phoenix/Mesa
-Portland
-Punta Gorda
-San Diego
-Sarasota
-Tampa
-I've flown to Palm Springs but don't see it listed. I think it was a January so maybe not in the summer.
Currently out of Des Moines (various schedules throughout the year)
-Austin
-Sanford /Orlando
-Destin
-Fort Lauderdale/Miami
-Houston
-Anaheim
-Vegas
-LAX
-Nashville
-Newark
-Orange Co CA
-Phoenix/Mesa
-Portland
-Punta Gorda
-San Diego
-Sarasota
-Tampa
-I've flown to Palm Springs but don't see it listed. I think it was a January so maybe not in the summer.
FWIW I've seen Brock Purdy's parents fly Allegiant twice. There is a direct flight from DSM to Mesa.
One of my kids frequently takes Allegiant. Only time he had a problem with it was the mess last Christmas, booked for Newark to DM. Unlike his multiple other flight problems at Christmas, they told him four days in advance.
Took it for years between Sanford and Des Moines without issues. He just prefers direct flights, no connection issues with weather.
Took it for years between Sanford and Des Moines without issues. He just prefers direct flights, no connection issues with weather.
100% agree. Their **** tiness can be overlooked when shortening my travel by not having to make a connection somewhere.
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I am taking the Nashville route this Thursday, be my first time on Allegiant so crossing my fingers!
I've flown them many many times. Had to spend the night in the Wichita airport once, other than that they've been fine.
If you're paying attention and don't let them nickel and dime to death you can definitely save money. The biggest issue is no reciprocation. If your flight gets canceled or delayed, that's it. You can't just hop over to Delta without buying a brand new ticket.
If you're going to fly allegiant, do it early in the day. An allegiant flight that leaves at 9:30 p.m. is definitely a roll of the dice.
If you're paying attention and don't let them nickel and dime to death you can definitely save money. The biggest issue is no reciprocation. If your flight gets canceled or delayed, that's it. You can't just hop over to Delta without buying a brand new ticket.
If you're going to fly allegiant, do it early in the day. An allegiant flight that leaves at 9:30 p.m. is definitely a roll of the dice.
I haven't had any issues with Allegiant and you won't either if you just have the "it is what it is" mindset. IMO i budget airline direct flight is worth it compared to risking delays and missed connections on one of the main airlines. My only knock is that their Orlando flights all go through Sandford and there is nothing in that airport.