2007Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Airline selection for short-haul travel on US domestic routes
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Southwest Airlines is suitable for short-distance flights like Los Angeles to Las Vegas due to frequent service and competitive pricing.
- Southwest Airlines offers minimal amenities and tends to be crowded because of low fares, making it less comfortable for longer flights.
- For short flights, the choice of airline matters less than for longer routes.
- Sidestep.com and Kayak.com are flight comparison websites that search multiple airlines and display lowest available fares.
- Alternative options for short routes include United, US Airways, and America West.
Depends on
- The discussion focuses specifically on short-haul flights; long-distance travel experiences may differ.
- Website recommendations are from 2007 and may not reflect current services or functionality.
- The preference against Southwest for longer flights is based on passenger comfort concerns rather than documented service failures.