Regarding delays…..I think 1 hour prior would be great in case you are running late or trying to decide if you should get a bite to eat before boarding. This would relieve a lot of stress. Best experience in bad weather would be with Jet Blue out of Kennedy. Twice in the past 3 years I have called the evening before a big storm (due within 8-10 hrs) and they gladly changed my flight to the next day with no penalties. They said knowing travel conditions would be bad, the fewer flyers on storm day the better. So I was extremely happy with that and would like to see all airlines accommodate customers this way. Noting – I didn’t cancel my trip, just moved it to the next day (I had found an open flight before I called).
I travel with my dog about twice a year. Because he is 28 pnds, he has to be checked and travel in cargo. It costs anywhere from $300-400 round trip to take him. I would rather be allowed to put him in a carrier that is secured by the seat belt and have him travel in the seat next to me (that I purchase a ticket for), especially if I have to pay the same or more for his ticket in cargo as I do for mine. The cost and stress of handing him over to cargo is wearing me down and I will most likely not take him on some future trips so they will loose my business. If the airlines could make their processes more customer & dog friendly, it would make travel much more enjoyable. I’m sure my dog would behave as well or better than some humans in the cabin.
Lack of space should be at the top of the list of issues the airlines need to address. Whenever you hear about new airliners (the big 300) they don’t mention improved arm and leg room. I can handle the commuters because typically you aren’t on there long, but cross country is killer in those economy class seats. If they were ergonomically designed and comfortable, maybe they would be better, but they are terrible for lumbar and leg support. You could probably save space by using more comfortable materials that are slimmer in design. Even the same leg room with a 3″ wider seat would be great. Maybe a pop up foot rest/block from the floor to rest your feet on. .Air travel has really just become a necessary evil you have to survive. It’s certainly not something… more »
…enjoyed or eagerly anticipated any longer. I avoid it if I can and consolidate my trips whenever possible. I would rather drive 10-12 hours in my car than fly at this point. « less
Regarding delays…..I think 1 hour prior would be great in case you are running late or trying to decide if you should get a bite to eat before boarding. This would relieve a lot of stress. Best experience in bad weather would be with Jet Blue out of Kennedy. Twice in the past 3 years I have called the evening before a big storm (due within 8-10 hrs) and they gladly changed my flight to the next day with no penalties. They said knowing travel conditions would be bad, the fewer flyers on storm day the better. So I was extremely happy with that and would like to see all airlines accommodate customers this way. Noting – I didn’t cancel my trip, just moved it to the next day (I had found an open flight before I called).
I travel with my dog about twice a year. Because he is 28 pnds, he has to be checked and travel in cargo. It costs anywhere from $300-400 round trip to take him. I would rather be allowed to put him in a carrier that is secured by the seat belt and have him travel in the seat next to me (that I purchase a ticket for), especially if I have to pay the same or more for his ticket in cargo as I do for mine. The cost and stress of handing him over to cargo is wearing me down and I will most likely not take him on some future trips so they will loose my business. If the airlines could make their processes more customer & dog friendly, it would make travel much more enjoyable. I’m sure my dog would behave as well or better than some humans in the cabin.
Lack of space should be at the top of the list of issues the airlines need to address. Whenever you hear about new airliners (the big 300) they don’t mention improved arm and leg room. I can handle the commuters because typically you aren’t on there long, but cross country is killer in those economy class seats. If they were ergonomically designed and comfortable, maybe they would be better, but they are terrible for lumbar and leg support. You could probably save space by using more comfortable materials that are slimmer in design. Even the same leg room with a 3″ wider seat would be great. Maybe a pop up foot rest/block from the floor to rest your feet on. .Air travel has really just become a necessary evil you have to survive. It’s certainly not something… more »