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Sgroi135 · 10-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Does anyone have any experience with Delta (out of Newark)? I have been partial to Jet Blue out of JFK. But the prices for Delta are very attractive right now, and since Jet Blue not released for July 2010, can't compare them?

I travel with 2 kids (6 and 4), so the snacks an drinks and stuff on JB are great, and the TV's when they work, then move to the Netbook with tv shows saved.

Travel time would be less for me to goto Newark also vs JFK.

I stay away from AA since they cancel and change flights all the time, has flight changes happened to anyone with Delta????

Thanks !
Anthony

*Arubalisa* · 10-19-2009, 11:01 AM

We fly Delta out of necessity.

From what I have read here, the service will not compare.

Last trip ATL - AUA, they came through once with the beverage cart. Snack (singular) is a choice of a few items, crackers or cookies and such.
We bring our own snacks and sandwiches for the trip down. On the trip home, end up buying something at the airport and pay the $$$$$$$$$

No seat back TV, except on a very rare occassion. Like once in the past 4 years, only because it was Xmas and a larger plane. All flights have overhead movies. 99 times out of 100 the subject would not be appealing to younger kids so you would end up lugging a DVD player.

Wouldn't you have to switch planes in Atlanta?

Probably not worth the savings if traveling with the kids.

Sgroi135 · 10-19-2009, 01:26 PM

There were direct flights to Aruba. I would not do any connecting flights with the kids. Just too much of a hassle.

You answered my questions though. I will not take the chance and fly Delta. Just thought I would throw it out there.

If the rates for Jet Blue come out are inline with the other carriers (right now) then it will be fine.

Thanks !!!!

arubamark · 10-23-2009, 12:28 PM

Anthony,

We fly Continental out of either Newark or Philly depending on the price each year. Same distance to both airports for us.

GaryG · 10-23-2009, 05:27 PM

Please keep me in mind once those July air fares for Jet blue come up. We are leaving July 25th. It will be my 2nd time.

Sgroi135 · 10-23-2009, 09:31 PM

I bet I will not be the first to post when they become available....

aruba here I come · 11-05-2009, 09:34 AM

I am going to date myself here.. First time to aruba, we flew aruba air! (1995)

last time (march 09)

we flew contential... out of newark... I am like 10-15 mins from newark, I know always the prices are better out of jfk, but really the hassel of getting to jfk, doesn't seem to make up for the price differance...
I was snooping around with contential. and some of there rates didn't looks so bad,(jan 10 320 or so a person.....) (hoping we can take a trip jan/feb 10, instead of xmas gifts!)

DushiHeidi · 11-05-2009, 02:52 PM

So Delta is flying direct out of Newark now? Since when?

aruba here I come · 11-05-2009, 04:42 PM

nope just checked, delta flys threw atl.... no direct...
only one I know of out of newark is contental......

*Andrea J.* · 11-05-2009, 04:46 PM

yes a january trip to aruba is way better than christmas gifts

10-19-2009, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	Delta out of Newark Does anyone have any experience with Delta (out of Newark)? I have been partial to Jet Blue out of JFK. But the prices for Delta are very attractive right now, and since Jet Blue not released for July 2010, can't compare them? I travel with 2 kids (6 and 4), so the snacks an drinks and stuff on JB are great, and the TV's when they work, then move to the Netbook with tv shows saved. Travel time would be less for me to goto Newark also vs JFK. I stay away from AA since they cancel and change flights all the time, has flight changes happened to anyone with Delta???? Thanks ! Anthony Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

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10-19-2009, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	We fly Delta out of necessity. From what I have read here, the service will not compare. Last trip ATL - AUA, they came through once with the beverage cart. Snack (singular) is a choice of a few items, crackers or cookies and such. We bring our own snacks and sandwiches for the trip down. On the trip home, end up buying something at the airport and pay the $$$$$$$$$ No seat back TV, except on a *very* rare occassion. Like once in the past 4 years, only because it was Xmas and a larger plane. All flights have overhead movies. 99 times out of 100 the subject would not be appealing to younger kids so you would end up lugging a DVD player. Wouldn't you have to switch planes in Atlanta? Probably not worth the savings if traveling with the kids. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

10-19-2009, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	There were direct flights to Aruba. I would not do any connecting flights with the kids. Just too much of a hassle. You answered my questions though. I will not take the chance and fly Delta. Just thought I would throw it out there. If the rates for Jet Blue come out are inline with the other carriers (right now) then it will be fine. Thanks !!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

10-23-2009, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & Bully's Taxi Posts: 1,293 Images: 47	Anthony, We fly Continental out of either Newark or Philly depending on the price each year. Same distance to both airports for us. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
GaryG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	Please keep me in mind once those July air fares for Jet blue come up. We are leaving July 25th. It will be my 2nd time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

10-23-2009, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	I bet I will not be the first to post when they become available.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

11-05-2009, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 42 Posts: 297 Images: 6	I am going to date myself here.. First time to aruba, we flew aruba air! (1995) last time (march 09) we flew contential... out of newark... I am like 10-15 mins from newark, I know always the prices are better out of jfk, but really the hassel of getting to jfk, doesn't seem to make up for the price differance... I was snooping around with contential. and some of there rates didn't looks so bad,(jan 10 320 or so a person.....) (hoping we can take a trip jan/feb 10, instead of xmas gifts!) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ______________ Ellen

11-05-2009, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
DushiHeidi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 288	So Delta is flying direct out of Newark now? Since when? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-05-2009, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 42 Posts: 297 Images: 6	nope just checked, delta flys threw atl.... no direct... only one I know of out of newark is contental...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-05-2009, 04:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	yes a january trip to aruba is way better than christmas gifts Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.