Jackson Hole stoke thread...2015-16!!!

[AtomicSkier]

My trip to jackson was the biggest airplane nightmare of my flying career. Making us check in multiple times, switching airlines, going through security multiple times, losing our luggage including my board and boots. US Air was awful, good thing they dont exist anymore

 

Never check your boots.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

We initially didn't cause we always take them as a carry on, but they made us do it in Chicago

Maybe gate check.

[guitar73]

JH has to have the best air service of any destination ski area.  Hard to beat all their direct flights

 

 

nothing direct from philly....

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

nothing direct from philly....

Nope gotta fly through Chicago.

[phillycore]

No southwest [emoji22]

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

No southwest [emoji22]

Thankfully no!!!

[AtomicSkier]

No southwest [emoji22]

 

Southwest isn't the only airline out there...and it's frequently not the cheapest (especially out of PHL).

[toast21602]

Southwest isn't the only airline out there...and it's frequently not the cheapest (especially out of PHL).

Correct. Used to be, but not anymore.

[phillycore]

Definitely the Cheapest and most convenient for me....

 

JH central res. Does make it cost effective to ski jh though all things considered especially on longer trips. (Rental vehicle not needed being the largest savings) compared to other areas.

 

No hate on JH from me... I love the place.

[Justo8484]

US is pretty much the way to go out of philly as of late. I've been flying them the past few years and with their credit card, not having to pay baggage fees consistently has brought them about $100 cheaper than southwest round trip.

[phillycore]

US is pretty much the way to go out of philly as of late. I've been flying them the past few years and with their credit card, not having to pay baggage fees consistently has brought them about $100 cheaper than southwest round trip.

Just for pure curiosity sake....

 

March 1st one way phl-slc $178 on Southwest. Just regular rate..no points, etc.

 

What is it on US? And what are you using to get that rate....

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Just for pure curiosity sake....

March 1st one way phl-slc $178 on Southwest. Just regular rate..no points, etc.

What is it on US? And what are you using to get that rate....

What day of the week is March 1st? Prices vary based on day of the week.

[phillycore]

Tuesday

Pick the cheapest....just trying to get a comparison

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Tuesday Pick the cheapest....just trying to get a comparison

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day for southwest. It's hard to beat southwestern pricing if you have to pay baggage on other airlines. Even with the extra $12.50 each way early bird fee.

 

Cheapest I found for March 1-8 Philly to SLC was $434 on delta direct flight.

[phillycore]

I base my trips on my custody arrangement.

 

That usually means I'm flying out on a Tues.... And flying back prior to Mon.

[AtomicSkier]

US is pretty much the way to go out of philly as of late. I've been flying them the past few years and with their credit card, not having to pay baggage fees consistently has brought them about $100 cheaper than southwest round trip.

 

This.  A few years ago, US (always a bit of a low cost carrier compared to AA/UA/DL) decided to compete against Southwest in cities they were colocated in.  US started undercutting Southwest so on paper (before figuring in baggage fees), US was cheaper by $30 or so.  Get a low yearly fee US credit card, and you'd easily break even with the free checked bags.

Just for pure curiosity sake....

 

March 1st one way phl-slc $178 on Southwest. Just regular rate..no points, etc.

 

What is it on US? And what are you using to get that rate....

 

You can't compare Southwests's one way fare against a r/t on another carrier because of their pricing structure.  Compare two round trips and you'll find that most legacy carrier flights are competitive with Southwest.

[toast21602]

When Southwest flies to JH I'll go out with phillycore [emoji854]

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

When Southwest flies to JH I'll go out with phillycore [emoji854]

Just drive gas is cheap.

[toast21602]

Just drive gas is cheap.

No thanks. I'm taking your spot this year because of your shin splints, remember?

[phillycore]

Ok Jeff...

No points... Cheapest round trip to slc from phl

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

No thanks. I'm taking your spot this year because of your shin splints, remember?

Aren't you going to Utah with phillycores gang or GSSucks.

[phillycore]

When Southwest flies to JH I'll go out with phillycore [emoji854]

We both know southwest isn't going to JH anytime soon...

I'll get back there before southwest does

[toast21602]

Aren't you going to Utah with phillycores gang or GSSucks.

Probably late season. I already went west this year.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Probably late season. I already went west this year.

Huh u did??

[GSSucks]

Just for pure curiosity sake....

 

March 1st one way phl-slc $178 on Southwest. Just regular rate..no points, etc.

 

What is it on US? And what are you using to get that rate...

 

Dont post one way pricing!!! I just got really excited and would have absolutely pulled the trigger on another flight if that price was round trip. 

 

Probably late season. I already went west this year.

 

Lets chat, I have some credit and miles for SW <3 

Edited January 11, 2016 by GSSucks