View Full Version : USAIRWAYS SUCKS!
johnnyj
04-25-2007, 09:17 PM
Cancelled the 7:20 flight from DCA tonight and told everyone there was no way they could get anyone to N.O. before EARLY NEXT WEEK. Yeah, that works.
We're flying to Mobile & driving tomorrow morning, no real apology from the airline, no hotel tonight, no voucher for transportation, no NOTHING.
festbabe
04-25-2007, 09:21 PM
Bummer :mad:
mdfest
04-25-2007, 09:22 PM
Ouch. Im going to verify my flight now.
Yuck.
Assuming the delay was caused by the airline (mechanical, crew) and not weather, you should ask for a "Rule 240" accomodation on another airline.
That said, flights to N.O. are extremely full right now, so not much may be available. Check yourself on travelocity or expedia for any available flights on any airline, and specifically ask for those. If not, it's not unreasonable for them to pay for your rental car/shuttle/whatever from MOB to MSY.
Aw man, that really sucks! I'm on hold on a call to Delta because my boarding pass lists gate XLD...huh? The gates are all A24 or C32 and so on.
pokerchick66
04-25-2007, 09:30 PM
Oh my goodness! I'm crossing my fingers for yall.
mdfest
04-25-2007, 09:34 PM
Why did they cancel? I just looked- im flying them from BWI on Fri. Definitely calling now for an update.
pokerchick66
04-25-2007, 09:43 PM
Aw man, that really sucks! I'm on hold on a call to Delta because my boarding pass lists gate XLD...huh? The gates are all A24 or C32 and so on.
XLD stands for the Xtra Large Doobie they're gonna have waiting on you. :D
linza22
04-25-2007, 09:44 PM
Cancelled the 7:20 flight from DCA tonight and told everyone there was no way they could get anyone to N.O. before EARLY NEXT WEEK. Yeah, that works.
We're flying to Mobile & driving tomorrow morning, no real apology from the airline, no hotel tonight, no voucher for transportation, no NOTHING.
you'll get down there...and your first 5 beer are on me!!! i'll cross my fingers for you!!!!
dumbtourist
04-25-2007, 09:47 PM
XLD stands for the Xtra Large Doobie they're gonna have waiting on you. :D
WOOOOO WOOOOOO WOOOOOOO to the HOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Aw man, that really sucks! I'm on hold on a call to Delta because my boarding pass lists gate XLD...huh? The gates are all A24 or C32 and so on.
XLD = cancelled :(
Odd to print that on a boarding pass, tho.
rosetree
04-25-2007, 09:50 PM
XLD = cancelled :(
Odd to print that on a boarding pass, tho.
Now that would REALLY suck....Ohio, you better keep yur azz on that phone!!!
pokerchick66
04-25-2007, 09:53 PM
WOOOOO WOOOOOO WOOOOOOO to the HOOOOOOOOO!!!!
lol, dang, DT. Go head on.
linza22
04-25-2007, 09:54 PM
WOOOOO WOOOOOO WOOOOOOO to the HOOOOOOOOO!!!!
now ain't that nice of em?
dumbtourist
04-25-2007, 10:00 PM
Assuming the delay was caused by the airline (mechanical, crew) and not weather, you should ask for a "Rule 240" accomodation on another airline.
[quote=pokerchick66;62414]XLD stands for the Xtra Large Doobie they're gonna have waiting on you. :D
Note to self....add "Rule 240" = Xtra Large Doobie to Threadhead dictionary....
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KYfunkfan
04-25-2007, 10:08 PM
man that absolutely, positively sucks bigggg time....
i have not liked usairways for quite some time.....man they fo real suck..spread the word
tangledupinblue
04-25-2007, 10:09 PM
Delta canceled our flight and didn't even tell us. They just booked us on a flight with a 8 hour layover that didn't get us in to Nola until late that night when were were due in at 10am.
Keep on it folks. I was on hold for an hour and finally got switched leaving from another airport. Thank God I am in NYC with 4 airports to choose from.
pokerchick66
04-25-2007, 10:09 PM
Delta canceled our flight and didn't even tell us. They just booked us on a flight with a 8 hour layover that didn't get us in to Nola until late that night when were were due in at 10am.
Keep on it folks. I was on hold for an hour and finally got switched leaving from another airport. Thank God I am in NYC with 4 airports to choose from.
Wow.
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Note to self....add "Rule 240" = Xtra Large Doobie to Threadhead dictionary....
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r66/dumbtourist/thtoking_smileys.gif
No, the Xtra Large Doobie is Rule 420.
NeenAtlanta
04-25-2007, 10:23 PM
Note to self....add "Rule 240" = Xtra Large Doobie to Threadhead dictionary....
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I could sit here and watch those two little stoners for quite awhile, but I gotta go get the bong first.
dumbtourist
04-25-2007, 10:24 PM
Sorry Neen...that's rule 340....
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NeenAtlanta
04-25-2007, 10:31 PM
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Carolina Beadhead
04-25-2007, 10:31 PM
Aw man, that really sucks! I'm on hold on a call to Delta because my boarding pass lists gate XLD...huh? The gates are all A24 or C32 and so on.
Got an answer yet, Bry???
Belle
04-25-2007, 10:32 PM
It could happen to any of us....So sorry for the bs from the airlines but then again you are doing what you need to do to get there..perservire
NeenAtlanta
04-25-2007, 10:34 PM
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Got an answer yet, Bry???XLD means the gate is unassigned. Not very comforting. But it originates in Norfolk and has a gate assigned there, and again in Nola.
vegout
04-25-2007, 10:38 PM
Sorry to hear about your difficulty. Whenever I can, I fly Southwest, and this Fest is no exception. Great customer service. Some people don't like the boarding process but I prefer it.
rosetree
04-25-2007, 10:42 PM
XLD means the gate is unassigned. Not very comforting. But it originates in Norfolk and has a gate assigned there, and again in Nola.
...but much better than canceled!
pokerchick66
04-25-2007, 10:43 PM
XLD means the gate is unassigned. Not very comforting. But it originates in Norfolk and has a gate assigned there, and again in Nola.
Good luck, Ohio!
Carolina Beadhead
04-25-2007, 10:43 PM
XLD means the gate is unassigned. Not very comforting. But it originates in Norfolk and has a gate assigned there, and again in Nola.
It's a hell of a lot better than cancelled.
Carolina Beadhead
04-25-2007, 10:43 PM
...but much better than canceled!
GTMA, Rosie! :D
Sorry to hear about your difficulty. Whenever I can, I fly Southwest, and this Fest is no exception. Great customer service. Some people don't like the boarding process but I prefer it.No SW here. We are a hub and pretty much stuck flying Delta.
...but much better than canceled!
You would hope that they wouldn't let you print a boarding pass for a flight which is cancelled......
rosetree
04-25-2007, 10:48 PM
GTMA, Rosie! :D
Isn't it GMTA????:confused:
Carolina Beadhead
04-25-2007, 10:49 PM
No SW here. We are a hub and pretty much stuck flying Delta.
No SW here either. We're a USAir hub.
Carolina Beadhead
04-25-2007, 10:53 PM
Isn't it GMTA????:confused:
why, yes it is!
My excuse: My keyboard's haunted....
rosetree
04-25-2007, 10:54 PM
why, yes it is!
My excuse: My keyboard's haunted....
I was sitting here trying to figure out what GTMA was!!! LOL
I was sitting here trying to figure out what GTMA was!!! LOLI think a case could be made for "great thinks mind alike"...
dumbtourist
04-25-2007, 10:57 PM
I was sitting here trying to figure out what GTMA was!!! LOL
me too...25 pages of google and still nothing that made sense...I was thinking maybe some of that XLD had wafted over here....
kikimo
04-25-2007, 11:02 PM
Cancelled the 7:20 flight from DCA tonight and told everyone there was no way they could get anyone to N.O. before EARLY NEXT WEEK. Yeah, that works.
We're flying to Mobile & driving tomorrow morning, no real apology from the airline, no hotel tonight, no voucher for transportation, no NOTHING.
Ouch! Well, at least you still found a way to go!! Mobile's only 175 miles away...it's a couple of hours, give or take, depending upon where your going. Safe Travels!
SkyeDragon
04-25-2007, 11:28 PM
It's always a tough call whether to drive or fly. The all day drive gets old but then I read about the airline horrors and am glad to spend the time in the car.
LisaRI
04-25-2007, 11:31 PM
Yikes, I don't like reading this thread! I am flying usairways tomorrow too, but I just check a while ago and it was still scheduled. We'll see what happens once we get sucked into the vortex, hopefully we'll come out ok on the other side as planned.
KYfunkfan
04-25-2007, 11:34 PM
i'm flyin' southwest out of nashville..i do not anticipate problems, but somebody will get hurt if i have 'em!!!!
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 12:17 AM
US Air is the old Allegheny Scareways (don't know how old PGH_girl is but she may remember). It was basically Flinstones Air and hasn't gotten much better.
People always ask why we take Amtrak all the way from L.A. I'll have them read this thread.
Good luck all & see ya at Liuzza's 2nd Friday!!
pokerchick66
04-26-2007, 12:19 AM
US Air is the old Allegheny Scareways (don't know how old PGH_girl is but she may remember). It was basically Flinstones Air and hasn't gotten much better.
People always ask why we take Amtrak all the way from L.A. I'll have them read this thread.
Good luck all & see ya at Liuzza's 2nd Friday!!
OMG, you're taking Amtrak all the way from L.A.?? Wow. lol, it almost killed me to take it from Tuscaloosa. How long is the ride?
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 12:22 AM
OMG, you're taking Amtrak all the way from L.A.?? Wow. lol, it almost killed me to take it from Tuscaloosa. How long is the ride?
2 overnights. Steve (festivalboy) needs two days to detox from work! We get a sleeper, eat for free, bring a bunch of wine & bloody marys, books & crossword puzzles. It's actually great down time after LA rat race!!
pokerchick66
04-26-2007, 12:25 AM
2 overnights. Steve (festivalboy) needs two days to detox from work! We get a sleeper, eat for free, bring a bunch of wine & bloody marys, books & crossword puzzles. It's actually great down time after LA rat race!!
That's cool and it sounds fun when you turn it into something like that. Gosh, I can't believe it's only two days; that's amazing! How do you get to eat for free?
ozzie
04-26-2007, 12:27 AM
2 overnights. Steve (festivalboy) needs two days to detox from work! We get a sleeper, eat for free, bring a bunch of wine & bloody marys, books & crossword puzzles. It's actually great down time after LA rat race!!
I love the way you look at things.... all's good. :D
pokerchick66
04-26-2007, 12:28 AM
I love the way you look at things.... all's good. :D
How was dinner, Ozzie?
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 12:29 AM
All your meals are included when you book a sleeper. It's only costing $850 R/T total for both of us. It's really a blast!!
pokerchick66
04-26-2007, 12:32 AM
All your meals are included when you book a sleeper. It's only costing $850 R/T total for both of us. It's really a blast!!
Awesome! I hope you have a wonderful time. :)
its gotta be cause of the weather... its pretty wicked down there right now I think.. all around the gulf .. big storms.. which unfortunately means the airline wont give you anything for your trouble.
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 12:42 AM
Awesome! I hope you have a wonderful time. :)
We're counting the hours 'til Sunday!!
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 01:46 AM
I love the way you look at things.... all's good. :D
Thanx!!! Nothing like riding the rails, eating & drinking, and just enjoying life with someone you love and a bunch of people you don't know. Sounds like Fest!! ;)
neverleft
04-26-2007, 02:08 AM
Thanx!!! Nothing like riding the rails, eating & drinking, and just enjoying life with someone you love and a bunch of people you don't know. Sounds like Fest!! ;)
Sounds like a blast. I would ride trains as a kid with my family to the Midwest and always remember those train rides. Have fun on this one.
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 02:12 AM
Sounds like a blast. I would ride trains as a kid with my family to the Midwest and always remember those train rides. Have fun on this one.
This is the 5th year we've done this. We've always wanted to get a group together and take over the better part of a sleeper car. Maybe you'll join us next year!! ;)
neverleft
04-26-2007, 02:18 AM
This is the 5th year we've done this. We've always wanted to get a group together and take over the better part of a sleeper car. Maybe you'll join us next year!! ;)
Sounds cool, if only I had the time. Maybe someday
festivalgirl
04-26-2007, 02:22 AM
Sounds cool, if only I had the time. Maybe someday
I know. We work hard to make the time for this trip. We'll leave Sunday 4/28 and get home Wednesday 5/9. We've thought about flying there and training home when and if we don't have time.
Corona
04-26-2007, 06:03 AM
XLD means the gate is unassigned. Not very comforting. But it originates in Norfolk and has a gate assigned there, and again in Nola.
thank gawd, y'all most gave me a heart attack bro!!! So sorry for all the flight crap guys....I think we're cool....we got our boarding passes last night and our flight leaves at 7pm. Safe and stress free travels guys!!!
mdfest
04-26-2007, 06:22 AM
My mother in law wont fly. Takes the train from AZ to MD. In fact, shes taking that 3.5 day trip out in June to grab the 2 rugrats and take them back on the train, just so they can ride the rails. 7 days on the train!
2 overnights. Steve (festivalboy) needs two days to detox from work! We get a sleeper, eat for free, bring a bunch of wine & bloody marys, books & crossword puzzles. It's actually great down time after LA rat race!!
Sounds fun! We've looked into Amtrak from here, but it's a big hassle. Train to Chicago (only train is every other day departing 4:30 am), then 8 hour layover, then 20 hr train to Nola. Just takes up too much vacation time. Flight is two hours...
thank gawd, y'all most gave me a heart attack bro!!! So sorry for all the flight crap guys....I think we're cool....we got our boarding passes last night and our flight leaves at 7pm. Safe and stress free travels guys!!!We have a gate this morning! Now I worry about the predicted storms here tonite.
ETinCali
04-26-2007, 08:40 AM
its gotta be cause of the weather... its pretty wicked down there right now I think.. all around the gulf .. big storms.. which unfortunately means the airline wont give you anything for your trouble.
I'm here, last night rained hard but overnight...clear and no problems for flights today predicted...
trixie
04-26-2007, 08:50 AM
This thread scares me,:eek: My biggest fear is that the airline screws me over. So far so good, checked in and just printed my passes for 6:30am out of Connecticut. How I will get through the next 24 hours I don't know.
almarco
04-26-2007, 08:54 AM
Wow maybe i wont tell anyone that i am a part time us air employee , and i got the last seat going outta philly wensday morning...lol sorry to hearing about the problems guys
balmer_hophead
04-26-2007, 09:09 AM
Both of my Delta flights got cancelled (to and from BWI). The Delta agent acted like I was lucky to get rebooked same day with only an extra couple of hours layover. That really pissed me off, but judging from some other experiences maybe I was lucky.
A friend on the same flight got rebooked a week before Delta contacted me. So I would definitely recommend checking with your airline to make sure the flight was not cancelled. I wouldn't trust them to notify you.
csoul
04-26-2007, 09:20 AM
Man o man....this thread is making me so nervous. I've already had trouble with Delta, and I'm "askirit" there's gonna' be more. I'll just say this much, if I don't get on a flight to NOLA next Thursday, you will all see me on the news.
Corona
04-26-2007, 09:23 AM
We have a gate this morning! Now I worry about the predicted storms here tonite.
uh oh...do I have them too???
almarco
04-26-2007, 09:24 AM
Im thinikn the us air guy was smart geting outta dodge yesterday.
mdfest
04-26-2007, 09:25 AM
I can get my seat assignment in 66 minutes! And if I forget, my wife will call me (again) to remind me.
almarco
04-26-2007, 09:33 AM
HEY BRIAN MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IN ONLINE BEFORE GOING TO THE AIRPORT , MAKES IT EASIER NOT TO GHET SHUT OUT WITH A SEAT ...JUST A TIP FROM THE US AIR GUY
mdfest
04-26-2007, 09:38 AM
Definitely doing that. Online checkin 24 hours in advance.
Email me brianAT mris DOT com about the cd
Corona
04-26-2007, 10:56 AM
uh oh...do I have them too???
bad weather here too for flying out tonight :(
WWOZ is happening today though :)
bluesgirl
04-26-2007, 11:01 AM
I just checked in. There was some issue with my RETURN flight and I had to call the help desk. I have my boarding passes printed now, though.
pokerchick66
04-26-2007, 11:07 AM
bad weather here too for flying out tonight :(
WWOZ is happening today though :)
I'm listening to it right now.
ibjamn
04-26-2007, 11:41 AM
We had bad thunderstorms overnight last night; beautiful, drier & sunny right now, though! :)
saturn
04-26-2007, 11:44 AM
Got my boarding passes printed for flight out 6:30 tomorrow morning. :) See you at fest in the afternoon. :D
csoul
04-26-2007, 11:48 AM
Mr. Soul said that last week when he was talking to the Delta Rep about his "forgotten" flight, she told him my return flight is over sold by 20 people. Hmmmm......maybe I'll stay in NOLA an extra day or two........far worse things could happen, ya' know...
rosetree
04-26-2007, 11:54 AM
Mr. Soul said that last week when he was talking to the Delta Rep about his "forgotten" flight, she told him my return flight is over sold by 20 people. Hmmmm......maybe I'll stay in NOLA an extra day or two........far worse things could happen, ya' know...
Hold out for money...then you will be getting paid to stay!!!!;) :D
mdfest
04-26-2007, 11:56 AM
Getting bumped is great if you can swing it. The only problem is you need to be there to get bumped. I depart Fri at 630- id love to call in to get bumped, to stay at fest till close.
csoul
04-26-2007, 12:00 PM
Hold out for money...then you will be getting paid to stay!!!!;) :D
OMG.....that would just be too much to hope for. Getting paid to stay in NOLA!!!!
neverleft
04-26-2007, 12:17 PM
Both of my Delta flights got cancelled (to and from BWI). The Delta agent acted like I was lucky to get rebooked same day with only an extra couple of hours layover. That really pissed me off, but judging from some other experiences maybe I was lucky.
A friend on the same flight got rebooked a week before Delta contacted me. So I would definitely recommend checking with your airline to make sure the flight was not cancelled. I wouldn't trust them to notify you.
I'm flying Delta also. Two weeks ago I got a notice from them saying they had to change my flight times. Instead of flying a 6pm nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans, they booked me leaving 10:30am with two stopovers(about 8 hours). They also did this on my return flight. I called and got a very nice agent an explained I had a work problem with their new flights. She actually helped out with better flights leaving out of Burbank and getting in to New Orleans earlier Friday evening. We actually talked about Jazz Fest for quite a while and she said she really wants to go next year.
But want happened last night is I get a E-mail reminder from the airlines with the old flights listed. I checked with my confirmation code and it came up with the new flights. I think I may be booked on two different flights now.
I will be able to print my boarding pass after 1pm today with the new flights so I should be fine, but man the airlines these days.
I will need a drink in New Orleans, soon as I get there.
My advice...
1. Do not volunteer until they can tell you what replacement flight they can guarantee you a seat on (not standby). Flights are as full as I've ever seen them. Make sure the offer is worth the extra delay. Coming home from FQF, AA offered $250 for a 2 hour delay, but on the next flight, offered only $300 for an overnight delay.
2. Check in early, online. That protects you from the involuntary bump, and on some airlines, also may move you up the list for voluntary bumps. Especially if flying Southwest - SW is the worst for involuntary bumps, plus boarding groups are based on check in time.
3. If you do get bumped involuntarily, remember that you have the right to have your compensation paid in cash instead of a voucher. (Voluntary bump comp. is always a voucher).
csoul
04-26-2007, 01:09 PM
My advice...
1. Do not volunteer until they can tell you what replacement flight they can guarantee you a seat on (not standby). Flights are as full as I've ever seen them. Make sure the offer is worth the extra delay. Coming home from FQF, AA offered $250 for a 2 hour delay, but on the next flight, offered only $300 for an overnight delay.
2. Check in early, online. That protects you from the involuntary bump, and on some airlines, also may move you up the list for voluntary bumps. Especially if flying Southwest - SW is the worst for involuntary bumps, plus boarding groups are based on check in time.
3. If you do get bumped involuntarily, remember that you have the right to have your compensation paid in cash instead of a voucher. (Voluntary bump comp. is always a voucher).
Good to know! Thanks, Swag.
Amy Winette
04-26-2007, 10:27 PM
We're in Swag's town of Dallas, our American Flight is delayed an hour, overbooked so we don't have a seat, but I booked in AUGUST so we'll be damned if we aren't getting on! They assured us we'd get a seat, they're going to look for volunteers, we won't be among them. We're now *supposed* to fly out of Dallas in an hour . . .
sophisticated sissy
04-26-2007, 10:48 PM
Got my fingers crossed for you & J., vina! Damm those damned delays! Especially now, huh? Just hang on, sweetie... won't be long 'til you're back in NoahLinz.:)
festivalgirl
04-27-2007, 12:00 AM
Sounds fun! We've looked into Amtrak from here, but it's a big hassle. Train to Chicago (only train is every other day departing 4:30 am), then 8 hour layover, then 20 hr train to Nola. Just takes up too much vacation time. Flight is two hours...
A couple of years ago we went to Chicago 1st then down to NOLA. It was a great vacation but you do need to have the time - it's 8 work days for us.
Lester_leaps_in
04-27-2007, 12:13 AM
That's why they call it Useless Air.
pokerchick66
04-27-2007, 12:55 AM
We're in Swag's town of Dallas, our American Flight is delayed an hour, overbooked so we don't have a seat, but I booked in AUGUST so we'll be damned if we aren't getting on! They assured us we'd get a seat, they're going to look for volunteers, we won't be among them. We're now *supposed* to fly out of Dallas in an hour . . .
Vina! Give us an update!!
festivalgirl
04-27-2007, 01:11 AM
Vina! Give us an update!!
I'm hoping no news is good news!