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Getting around in the States
Flightswise, are there any cheap airlines, like a UK equivalent of Ryanair? I've been googling and found Jetblue but for a 2-hour flight between Austin and Long Beach, it's still over £200...(ha, not USD). Nightmare.
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Re: Getting around in the States
Air fares in the USA are generally pricier than Europe. You just need to shop around, be flexible and take advantage of as many promotions as you can.
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Re: Getting around in the States
Thanks :) I'm not living there yet but should be this time next year all being well. Just checking how shut off from EVERYWHERE I will be in Austin!
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Austin isn't too bad really, although you will need a car to get out of the city. Transport to other cities such as Dallas or San Antonio is fairly easy along I-35, but likely to be an ordeal by train or bus. I think there is only one or two Amtrak trains a day.
Bergstrom airport is a hub for SouthWest Airlines and they're about as close to Ryanair as you'll get for a US carrier: http://www.southwest.com/ |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by dearbarbie
(Post 10001891)
Flightswise, are there any cheap airlines, like a UK equivalent of Ryanair? I've been googling and found Jetblue but for a 2-hour flight between Austin and Long Beach, it's still over £200...(ha, not USD). Nightmare.
Cheap buses more generally.. http://studenttravel.about.com/od/greyhoundstudenttravel/qt/cheap_buses.htm |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 10002122)
Buses are the cheap way to travel in the US. I don't know anything about Texas and other distant parts ;) but here in the northeast we have various Chinese bus routes etc. here's just one example http://www.fungwahbus.com/
Cheap buses more generally.. http://studenttravel.about.com/od/greyhoundstudenttravel/qt/cheap_buses.htm Look at the likes of; Megabus - Owned by Scottish Transport Group, Stagecoach Bolt Bus - A subsidiary of Greyhound and owned by Scottish Transport Group, Firstgroup Greyhound - as above. To check the safety record of a Truck or Bus operator, go to; http://www.safersys.org and enter the operator's name in the search engine. For low airfare options, look up Kayak.com or Orbitz.com. Beware, some of these "low-cost" airlines are now charging $45 for carry-on items, in addition to the standard checked baggage fee. Jim. |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by Scouse Express
(Post 10002152)
Stay the hell away from Chinese Bus Companies. most of them have atrocious safety records and for the most part have drivers who cannot speak English.
Look at the likes of; Megabus - Owned by Scottish Transport Group, Stagecoach Bolt Bus - A subsidiary of Greyhound and owned by Scottish Transport Group, Firstgroup Greyhound - as above. To check the safety record of a Truck or Bus operator, go to; http://www.safersys.org and enter the operator's name in the search engine. For low airfare options, look up Kayak.com or Orbitz.com. Beware, some of these "low-cost" airlines are now charging $45 for carry-on items, in addition to the standard checked baggage fee. Jim. |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by dearbarbie
(Post 10001891)
Flightswise, are there any cheap airlines, like a UK equivalent of Ryanair? I've been googling and found Jetblue but for a 2-hour flight between Austin and Long Beach, it's still over £200...(ha, not USD). Nightmare.
I am hoping he has enough points saved up for free flights for us (2 adults, 3 kids) to go somewhere in the summer ;) Vicki |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 10002189)
Just going to say the same about the Chinese bus companies. No end of them are involved in accidents en route to Atlantic City.
Man, that sounds awful, I will avoid those! BTW, I'm from Yorkshire too - Wakefield born and bred!! |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by dearbarbie
(Post 10002315)
Man, that sounds awful, I will avoid those! BTW, I'm from Yorkshire too - Wakefield born and bred!!
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Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by dearbarbie
(Post 10002315)
Man, that sounds awful, I will avoid those! BTW, I'm from Yorkshire too - Wakefield born and bred!!
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Re: Getting around in the States
Short flights are usually a problem getting a good price unless you are very flexible and search very hard but long flights generally have very good deals. For example, round trip flights from the west coast to the east coast can normally be found in the $200 range but either coast to the midwest would likely be in the $400 range and short flights (less than a 1,000 miles) would likely be in the $200-$300 range.
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Re: Getting around in the States
Flight prices here suck. When I first came over I bought a return trip from the UK and so had to think months in advance about when my next trip to the UK would be. Eventually got fed up of doing it and bought a one way ticket so I could buy a return trip from the US. Was shocked when the price increased by more than 50% for exactly the same trip, just starting in the US rather than the UK!!! It's a shocker.
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Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by Bink
(Post 10002539)
Flight prices here suck. When I first came over I bought a return trip from the UK and so had to think months in advance about when my next trip to the UK would be. Eventually got fed up of doing it and bought a one way ticket so I could buy a return trip from the US. Was shocked when the price increased by more than 50% for exactly the same trip, just starting in the US rather than the UK!!! It's a shocker.
It all depends on where you want to fly to and from. In some markets, you can get a good deal - in others.....you are well and truly up sh*t creek without a paddle. Jim. |
Re: Getting around in the States
Originally Posted by Bink
(Post 10002539)
Flight prices here suck. When I first came over I bought a return trip from the UK and so had to think months in advance about when my next trip to the UK would be. Eventually got fed up of doing it and bought a one way ticket so I could buy a return trip from the US. Was shocked when the price increased by more than 50% for exactly the same trip, just starting in the US rather than the UK!!! It's a shocker.
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