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I'm debating if I should go with either Continental Airlines or with Delta for a trip from SBN to SEA in mid-August. I'm looking for any recommendations on how Continental does with their flights (delays, customer services, etc.); any good/bad experiences with this airline, etc. Thanks in advance for any heads up.

I fly 40 weeks a year.
Both are decent in regards to customer service.
They all have some issues when it comes to delays etc.
Continental has more leg room on some aircraft, but not all.
Continental is one of the only that still serves a snack on flights over 90 minutes.
From SBN, I assume you must have a layover. So I might suggest looking at total time of travel - and also what airport your layover is in. My guess is either Chicago or Detroit?

Just wanted to know where I could get discount coupons for san antonio sea world and hotels?

Try contacting the San Antonio Convention and Visitor Bureau. They will send you free information about the city as well as discounts for various attractions such as Sea World. They also have special rates with many Hotels. They have a promotion code you mention when you call various hotels. Their web site is www.sanantoniovisit.com. Have Fun.

Question really says it all, anyone know who provides Northwest airlines with coffee?

How about Delta airlines? Anyone know?

Thanks!

Caravali Coffees of Seattle creates "Northwest Airlines Blend" coffee.

I'm looking to book a cheap flight - and came across hotwire.com and priceline.com's "Name your own price" thing. My concern is not being able to see the flight times, etc. If you've had any experience with the site, I would appreciate it!

Hotwire doesn't show the flight times until after you pay for the ticket and usually the flight times are in the wee hours of the morning when most passenger don't like to fly.

I've noticed they offer really good prices, but they won't tell you the hotel name until….whenever. lol. Im not to comfortable about that. But comparing rates to expedia and the other sites, hotwire seems to be a bit cheaper. Im not trying to be THAT cheap, just looking for the best deal! =) If anyone has booked a hotel, or even rentals thru them, could u lemme know how your experience was…ex: what kind of Hotels etc…. thanks…as always!

OK, Hotwire used to be amazing, now they're just good. To win over skeptics and smooth customer service, the star ratings on their hotels used to be very conservative. For example, a 3 star Holiday Inn would be sold as a 2 star hotel. That's not so much the case any longer, a 2 star hotel really is a 2 star hotel on their site today.

So here's what you're risking:

1) The occasional hotel that's actually overrated. For example, a four star facility with bad staff. Unless you go through the trouble of reading the reviews first, you could risk that with any site.

2) The property may not be exactly where you want it to be. For example, in San Francisco "Union Square West" actually extends pretty far into some questionable neighborhoods, and in San Diego, "Downtown" is given a very wide berth.

3) You'll likely get the sub-par rooms if the hotel has any–maybe noisy, far from the elevator, close to the ice machine, the 2nd floor of a high rise, or the top floor if elevator maintenance is planned that day.

4) You get no credit for Frequent Guest programs.

5) No changes, no cancellations. Period.

6) There is no guarantee at all on the number of beds. You may get a room with one bed even if you have four people in your party.

The updside: the prices, as you noticed, are much cheaper. The very, very best deals come on the last day of a big convention, when people are checking out early and the hotel finds itself with a load of rooms to dump. I got a Westin for $79 while the rest of my team was paying $340.

Me? I travel about 9 months a year, and use hotwire quite often. All those downsides don't phase me at all, particularly when I'm getting twice the hotel for my budget.

Hi! I will be taking my 16 pound pug/beagle on a flight from Dallas to South Carolina in about a month. The flight is approximately 2 hours long. Pokey loves being in the car and it does not phase him to hear loud noises or go over bumps in the road. He is very quiet and obedient. I am however still a bit nervous about taking him with me on the flight. He has gotten used to his Sherpa carrier and it meets the requirements for size so I'm not too worried about that. I still don't know when/if I should feed him before the flight or if there's a place I can take him to let him go potty before the flight. We leave out around 2pm and that's a long time for him to be without food. I am flying on a small American Airlines plane that seats 50 so space will be tighter than on a normal flight. I really want to take my dog and I've been doing everything I can to prepare him for the trip but I need some reassurance. Any advice? Thanks
I am facing a similar dilemma. I have bought a large Sherpa carry-on bag for my 18# Tibetan Spaniel for two 2-hour flights (with a 1 hour layover). We are going to be flying AA as well. Vets and airlines recommend that you don't feed dogs 6 hours before the flight, and no fluids 4 hours before the flight to avoid accidents. Exercise him outside the airport right before you bring him in. Don't forget to bring a vet certification of rabies vaccination. I have read a lot of blogs and it seems most people who use the Sherpa bags like it (aside from an occasional broken zipper). Even though it doesn't exactly fit the AA dimensions, it can squash a little because it's a soft carrier. It sounds like ticketing counters are not real consistent in how they check the dimensions of the carrier, weight of the dog and ability for him to move around. Some are real sticklers and others are very lenient. I asked the AA rep whether I could walk with him through the airport and she said, "why not, I've seen other people do it". So just as long as he is leashed and gets back in the carrier to get on the plane, that's what I'll be doing. I've read that after take-off people take the carrier and put it in their lap with the top open so their pet can peek out during the duration of the flight and then put them back under the seat for landing. I plan to do that, as long as my legs don't fall asleep! Also, some people have suggested giving your pet a small treat at take off and landing to help their ears adjust to the pressure (aka to "pop" their ears"). I have also read that if they are prone to getting nauseous/motion sick to give them 1/2 of a regular dramamine if they are less than 30 pounds. I plan on giving my dog 1/4 of a tablet an hour before we take off. Hope this helps, and hope it works for me too, since this will be the first time traveling in the plane with my dog too! =)

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