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Is flying an ultra-cheap airline worth it?

• niftich 10y ago
  Some good analysis. I find that for me, flying as a mode of transportation is never discretionary -- I need to get across the US in less-than-three-or-four days to attend a multi-day event, business or leisure, so every other form of transportation is out -- so to start every trip with a bad cross-continental flight is a sure recipe for an awful time. Luckily, I can afford a slightly higher economy fare in exchange for lowering -- but not eliminating -- my risk of an unpleasant flight.
  • smacktoward 10y ago
    The problem is that there's no such thing as a pleasant flight these days, at least if you're flying economy. The race to the bottom online fare comparisons kicked off has led to things like baggage charges, tiny seats, etc. becoming standard across all carriers.