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Post by rgeorge on Jun 11, 2024 15:43:32 GMT -8
I forgot to post this yesterday, but for those who plan ahead, like great deals, and use away football trips as mini vacas while supporting the Beavs...
Southwest is having a Bday 50% off sale on airfare. If you're a Rapids Reward member (if not start an account) you have until 6pm the 13th to book.
Fares from Pdx include every away game. I'm not doing Boise so didn't check. But, for my choices, Fri-Mon for three trips, Th-Mon for AirForce... $880 total for the (4) round-trip fares. Fly into San Diego, Oakland, Reno, Colorado Springs.
Southwest is not my first choice, but decent times and fares can't be beat!
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Post by ftd on Jun 11, 2024 17:49:01 GMT -8
My imprssion of SWA from PDX to PHX:
PDX to SEA SEA to SLC SLC to SFO SFO to PHX
12 hrs travel time
Yes, it's a joke..mostly
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Post by spudbeaver on Jun 11, 2024 19:01:56 GMT -8
My imprssion of SWA from PDX to PHX: PDX to SEA SEA to SLC SLC to SFO SFO to PHX 12 hrs travel time Yes, it's a joke..mostly They fly non-stop to there of course, so not sure what you mean.
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Post by rgeorge on Jun 11, 2024 21:27:21 GMT -8
My imprssion of SWA from PDX to PHX: PDX to SEA SEA to SLC SLC to SFO SFO to PHX 12 hrs travel time Yes, it's a joke..mostly They fly non-stop to there of course, so not sure what you mean. And unless something really really weird happens you pick your times and # of stops.
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Post by beavheart on Jun 13, 2024 7:46:10 GMT -8
I just wish they would assign seats. If it wasn't for the stupid cattle-call to board, which of course people completely cut in line, or go out of turn and then try to ace others out of good seats then Southwest would be the perfect airline.
I like the suggestion though rGeorge. I'm thinking about going to Reno this year.
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Post by rgeorge on Jun 13, 2024 8:18:00 GMT -8
I just wish they would assign seats. If it wasn't for the stupid cattle-call to board, which of course people completely cut in line, or go out of turn and then try to ace others out of good seats then Southwest would be the perfect airline. I like the suggestion though rGeorge. I'm thinking about going to Reno this year. It's a pain and I don't use them much, however this sale and flights out of PDX that qualify fit our schedule nicely. Add that SW offers easy & transferable flight credits. But, when I do I pay the extra ($15-30 depending) and buy A1-15 boarding. The assigned seats are nice, but doesn't really eliminate a lot of my "peeves" of flying. Some airlines are very good about removing people trying to board out of their group... others do nothing. And, people still cut, push in within the boarding groups. The people I love are the ones who arrive during boarding and think they can go to the front of the line. Then you have the people that hold up boarding while trying to take in 3,4, 5 pieces of luggage, bags, gifts, purse, backpack, etc. Add the folks who use overhead compartments in front of the plane on their way to the back... again some airlines really watch others?? At times it's not even an airline, but the assigned ground/flight crews that interact differently. Basically when we fly we assume we'll see the worst of some people. And just chill and not let it ruin our trip. For me, psychologically the crap that happens on my way home bothers more than on the way there?? For the most part I've found the flight crews very accommodating. And, I'm positive I could never do that job without going to jail!
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Post by pabeaver on Jun 13, 2024 20:13:01 GMT -8
I never understand why people so badly want to get on the plane first, just sit there and wait for everyone else to get on. Do people like sitting on planes that much? My wife and I just wait at the gate until all the crazies go through and then board.
It’s a much more pleasant experience.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 13, 2024 20:25:15 GMT -8
I never understand why people so badly want to get on the plane first, just sit there and wait for everyone else to get on. Do people like sitting on planes that much? My wife and I just wait at the gate until all the crazies go through and then board. It’s a much more pleasant experience. I think that it's the people who have bulky nonsense carryon bags. It gets to be like a Mad Max thing. When I am not flying Southwest, I am with you. I let all the crazies board and wait until I am basically the last one through the security door. It is much lower stress. I flew with a carryon bag last year, and: ![](https://media0.giphy.com/media/wUcvtcZOA25bi/200.gif?cid=b92a3d885zygp3yst2jcagx4y6etj4p9gm3uc7t4xwmphww5&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.gif&ct=g) I was in the thick of it, which was an entertaining change of pace. I cannot imagine doing that every flight, though.
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Post by irimi on Jun 13, 2024 21:12:32 GMT -8
I never understand why people so badly want to get on the plane first, just sit there and wait for everyone else to get on. Do people like sitting on planes that much? My wife and I just wait at the gate until all the crazies go through and then board. It’s a much more pleasant experience. I think that it's the people who have bulky nonsense carryon bags. It gets to be like a Mad Max thing. When I am not flying Southwest, I am with you. I let all the crazies board and wait until I am basically the last one through the security door. It is much lower stress. I flew with a carryon bag last year, and: ![](https://media0.giphy.com/media/wUcvtcZOA25bi/200.gif?cid=b92a3d885zygp3yst2jcagx4y6etj4p9gm3uc7t4xwmphww5&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.gif&ct=g) I was in the thick of it, which was an entertaining change of pace. I cannot imagine doing that every flight, though. Flight would board twenty times faster without the carry-on. Hate it. That is one industry that has gone to s%#t over the past 25 years.
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Post by drunkandstoopidbeav on Jun 13, 2024 22:22:00 GMT -8
I think that it's the people who have bulky nonsense carryon bags. It gets to be like a Mad Max thing. When I am not flying Southwest, I am with you. I let all the crazies board and wait until I am basically the last one through the security door. It is much lower stress. I flew with a carryon bag last year, and: ![](https://media0.giphy.com/media/wUcvtcZOA25bi/200.gif?cid=b92a3d885zygp3yst2jcagx4y6etj4p9gm3uc7t4xwmphww5&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.gif&ct=g) I was in the thick of it, which was an entertaining change of pace. I cannot imagine doing that every flight, though. Flight would board twenty times faster without the carry-on. Hate it. That is one industry that has gone to s%#t over the past 25 years. My worst carry-on experience was the one time we flew in the winter. Friggin' jackets took up the overhead bins. Ridiculous. LOADS of carry-ons had to be gate-checked after the fact. Hawaii to L.A., to Salt Lake, to Orlando, a big waste of time on each and every flight... then come back and do the same. The LA-Hawaii leg wasn't as bad, seemed lots of flyers packed light for that one. These weren't expensive business suits, just basic jackets to big fluffy jackets that can easily be put between the flyers and their seat backs. I get worked up about it still....aargh. Granted, this was over a decade ago, but if they haven't fixed that, I'd prefer not to fly in the winter.
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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 15, 2024 17:27:09 GMT -8
There is NEVER a flight WITHOUT multiple s%#theads putting "backpacks" in the over head compartments. Stuff them under the goddamn seats, you selfish f%#*s.
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Post by orangeattack on Jun 17, 2024 15:09:06 GMT -8
I never understand why people so badly want to get on the plane first, just sit there and wait for everyone else to get on. Do people like sitting on planes that much? My wife and I just wait at the gate until all the crazies go through and then board. It’s a much more pleasant experience. I fly an absolute ton for work and am witness to all kinds of terrible behavior. I typically refuse to fly Southwest because they charge for boarding priority, but they were the source of one of my favorite things I've seen: Pre-boarding process, they invite Active Military with ID, families with small children, wheelchairs etc to queue up. Lady gets in line with what appears to be a perfectly healthy well-adjusted 12 year old. Gate Agent: <puzzled look> Mom: yes? Gate Agent: do you need extra time boarding? Mom: you said for families with children Gate Agent: ... Mom: ...? Gate Agent: I SAID SMALLLLLL CHILLLLDRENNNNNNAnd then made her get out of line. Absolutely made my frickin' day, I was giggling
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Post by NativeBeav on Jun 17, 2024 15:31:35 GMT -8
One of my favorite BC comedy skits. All that is missing, is everyone poking or saying goodbye to Jeffery, as they were leaving the plane - and loving every minute of it
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