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amanven · November 26, 2008, 11:55 PM

Have been looking at flights to Orlando for mid March on both JetBlue and Southwest. We have flown Southwest before and had no complaints however this time I am having some difficulty getting the dates and flight times I want from them and their fares have actually slightly increased since the last time I looked (about 3 weeks ago). Because of this I am giving consideration to booking with JetBlue. They seem to have a better flight schedule and the total return fare is almost $200 less. For those who have flown JetBlue before were you satisfied with your overall flight experience. Is there any need to know information about JetBlue? For any of you who have flown on both Southwest and JetBlue, would you recommend one over the other?

UWSurfer · November 27, 2008, 01:09 AM

I flew Jet Blue last about 4 years ago. I used to live much closer to Long Beach Airport (CA), now live 10 minutes from LAX. LAX offers more selection in airlines, flights schedules and prices. However LAX is a major hassle and Long Beach was a very nice little airport.

I say all this so you understand why it's been 4 years. If I still lived closer to LB I'd probably still fly Jet Blue. They don't have as many planes or flights as SW and don't go as many places. Service however was good and you get a little TV screen directly in front of you which you have control over with Direct TV to keep you happy.

I'd fly on them again, especially if I could save $200.

Jbart74 · November 27, 2008, 01:33 AM

I say go JetBlue, if for nothing else than the fact that their planes are generally newer, or newish and you get your personal video screen in every seat. That's worth it to me. Bring your own headphones, I think they started charging 2 or 3 bucks recently, as have many of the major airlines.

I hate that I've invested so much time and money in American Airlines as instead of adding features for travellers, they continue to take them away. I was shocked a few months ago when the temp on an American Eagle flight was around 58 degrees F and I asked for a blanket the Attendant said they would be happy to sell me a blanket and pillow combo pack for 7 dollars! I think they dropped that plan after a month or so, but really? I was inscensed! (and I declined his kind offer and thus froze all the way home to MA) I travel on AA about 6 times a month. Because it's convienent and they have direct flights where I need to go, but really.... It's getting ridiculous!

Talent312 · November 27, 2008, 06:34 AM

Jet Blue, without a doubt.
Their fleet is so new, that on a flight to NY last Summer, they had not finished hooking up the seat-back TV's on some rows and offered to reseat passengers without. IMHO, they're a class-act, not a cattle-herder like SWA.

Icc5 · November 27, 2008, 06:56 AM

We have only flown short distances on Jet Blue but it was my favorite. We use Southwest a lot because it flys most places we go to.
Bart

irish · November 27, 2008, 07:20 AM

i fly both JETBLUE AND SOUTHWEST and like them both. if jetblue has the better schedule then go with them. price/schedule are my only criteria to pick one over the other.

pointsjunkie · November 27, 2008, 09:42 AM

going out of islip on SW is so convenient. love flying both airlines. i travel SW to florida 3-4 times a year. and jetblue is the transportaion we take to the bahamas every year.

once you book with jetblue check back every now and then to see if the price of your trip lowers, they will credit your account if it does. i got back $600 last year from my flights that i paid for.

i have 4 free flights for next year using their credit card. PM me and i can give you all the info on its use.

bogey21 · November 27, 2008, 11:16 AM

Don't know a thing about Jet Blue, but here in Dallas 90% of the time my choice is between Southwest and American. Anytime there is a chance I might have to change or cancel a trip I go with Southwest because of their liberal change and cancellation policies.

George

EQCM RFW · November 28, 2008, 10:41 AM

We have flown JetBlue any number of times, between JFK and various Florida airports, and to Oakland. The only complaint I have ever had was the crowds at the Security lines at JFK. Supposedly, that is better now, since they opened their new terminal. Never had any complaint about the flight or the customer service, however, and you get to reserve a seat.

November 26, 2008, 11:55 PM	#1
amanven TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 15, 08 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 142 Resorts: Vistana Resort	JetBlue or Southwest Have been looking at flights to Orlando for mid March on both JetBlue and Southwest. We have flown Southwest before and had no complaints however this time I am having some difficulty getting the dates and flight times I want from them and their fares have actually slightly increased since the last time I looked (about 3 weeks ago). Because of this I am giving consideration to booking with JetBlue. They seem to have a better flight schedule and the total return fare is almost $200 less. For those who have flown JetBlue before were you satisfied with your overall flight experience. Is there any need to know information about JetBlue? For any of you who have flown on both Southwest and JetBlue, would you recommend one over the other?

November 27, 2008, 01:33 AM	#3
Jbart74 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 26, 06 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 303 Resorts: Morritts Toruga Club - 2BR TH Poolside Shawnee Village - 2BR Villa	I say go JetBlue, if for nothing else than the fact that their planes are generally newer, or newish and you get your personal video screen in every seat. That's worth it to me. Bring your own headphones, I think they started charging 2 or 3 bucks recently, as have many of the major airlines. I hate that I've invested so much time and money in American Airlines as instead of adding features for travellers, they continue to take them away. I was shocked a few months ago when the temp on an American Eagle flight was around 58 degrees F and I asked for a blanket the Attendant said they would be happy to sell me a blanket and pillow combo pack for 7 dollars! I think they dropped that plan after a month or so, but really? I was inscensed! (and I declined his kind offer and thus froze all the way home to MA) I travel on AA about 6 times a month. Because it's convienent and they have direct flights where I need to go, but really.... It's getting ridiculous! __________________ John Waiting for MTC 01-17-2009 Waiting for Casa Velas Boutique Hotel AI 02-2010 Is it tomorrow yet?

November 27, 2008, 06:56 AM	#5
Icc5 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Los Altos, California (Northern Ca.) Posts: 555 Resorts: Donatello, Orange Lake, Lawrence Welk (Escondido), Worldmark	LIke both but Jet Blue our favorite We have only flown short distances on Jet Blue but it was my favorite. We use Southwest a lot because it flys most places we go to. Bart __________________ I live to vacation and vacation to live

November 28, 2008, 10:41 AM	#9
EQCM RFW TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 65 Resorts: Royal Islander, Royal Sands, Harbor Ridge	We have flown JetBlue any number of times, between JFK and various Florida airports, and to Oakland. The only complaint I have ever had was the crowds at the Security lines at JFK. Supposedly, that is better now, since they opened their new terminal. Never had any complaint about the flight or the customer service, however, and you get to reserve a seat. __________________ Robert

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November 27, 2008, 01:09 AM	#2
UWSurfer TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Feb 10, 07 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,603 Resorts: HGVC & Summer Bay Desert Club - Las Vegas, San Clemente Inn, Gardens @ W.Maui	I flew Jet Blue last about 4 years ago. I used to live much closer to Long Beach Airport (CA), now live 10 minutes from LAX. LAX offers more selection in airlines, flights schedules and prices. However LAX is a major hassle and Long Beach was a very nice little airport. I say all this so you understand why it's been 4 years. If I still lived closer to LB I'd probably still fly Jet Blue. They don't have as many planes or flights as SW and don't go as many places. Service however was good and you get a little TV screen directly in front of you which you have control over with Direct TV to keep you happy. I'd fly on them again, especially if I could save $200.

November 27, 2008, 06:34 AM	#4
Talent312 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 4, 07 Location: North Florida Posts: 2,042	Jet Blue, without a doubt. Their fleet is so new, that on a flight to NY last Summer, they had not finished hooking up the seat-back TV's on some rows and offered to reseat passengers without. IMHO, they're a class-act, not a cattle-herder like SWA.

November 27, 2008, 07:20 AM	#6
irish TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 836	i fly both JETBLUE AND SOUTHWEST and like them both. if jetblue has the better schedule then go with them. price/schedule are my only criteria to pick one over the other.

November 27, 2008, 09:42 AM	#7
pointsjunkie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 19, 07 Location: long island,ny Posts: 1,832 Resorts: harborside wkv,svv(x5), sdo(x3), finally 5* and done!!	going out of islip on SW is so convenient. love flying both airlines. i travel SW to florida 3-4 times a year. and jetblue is the transportaion we take to the bahamas every year. once you book with jetblue check back every now and then to see if the price of your trip lowers, they will credit your account if it does. i got back $600 last year from my flights that i paid for. i have 4 free flights for next year using their credit card. PM me and i can give you all the info on its use.

November 27, 2008, 11:16 AM	#8
bogey21 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,523 Resorts: Emerald Seas, FL; Peppertree by the Sea, SC; Orofino at Straight Creek, CO; RCI Points	Don't know a thing about Jet Blue, but here in Dallas 90% of the time my choice is between Southwest and American. Anytime there is a chance I might have to change or cancel a trip I go with Southwest because of their liberal change and cancellation policies. George