Triple Threat - NBS BIF #3

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  1. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Do tell about Allegiant. They have just entered ABQ and are offering $58 RT flights. I was gonna jump all over that. Should I reconsider?
     
    #3221 ONovoMexicano, May 3, 2016
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  2. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    Just expect to be charged for extras like seatbelts and breathable air.
     
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  3. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    I'm thinking he has one, otherwise he couldn't ship out the mass quantities he has sent in the past.
     
    #3223 woemad, May 3, 2016
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  4. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Are ya a thrillseeker? They have a terrible maintenance record, and, um, "incidents" aren't uncommon:

    http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article75304307.html ( in fairness, this could happen to any airline, and the flightcrew did the right thing: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. They were a bit busy, and there's really nothing you can tell the passengers). And, ya sorta have to separate the wheat from the chaff in this thread, but there is some actual knowledge: http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/6685349/

    Allegiant's business model is to buy used planes as cheaply as possible (they have lots of old MD-80 variants. One can be had as low as $2 million. They burn fuel, but with the cheap cost to acquire it works out) and only fly them as needed. Where they make their money, is on the packages. They are basically a hotel/tourism company that owns some planes. Apparently, they try to save money on maintenance: http://www.tampabay.com/news/busine...says-he-quit-over-obscene-maintenance/2260591

    Some googling will bring up a bunch of stuff. Last year, one of the execs was piloting a flight on a weekend to stay current with his license, and didn't know the destination airport as going to be closed for an airshow: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/allegiant-air-pilot-pleads-atc-make-emergency-landing-closed-airport/.

    They fly out of my town, and I have a friend who is a Flight Attendant for them. She's just getting experience so she can catch on with another airline (Alaska she hopes, they also fly out of Bham too).
     
    #3224 BBThunderbolt, May 3, 2016
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  5. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    I'll be in Minneapolis next week. Usually hit Town Hall, Surly, Fulton, etc. Any locals going to be around?
     
    #3225 jhavs, May 3, 2016
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  6. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Jaysus, this is the airline equivalent of Chinatown buses, apparently.
     
    #3226 ONovoMexicano, May 3, 2016
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  7. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    You should add Sisyphus and Dangerous Man to that list! 2 years back my father and I watched a Twins game, headed over to Fulton and then did a long walk to the Mississippi, crossed the bridge and entered the neighborhood where Dangerous Man is. From there we headed to Indeed and Bauhaus as well (both well worth it too!). Nice beer crawl. A couple others were in the mix in that area (612 I think as well as some hard to find cidery) but the ones I mentioned above are the ones I recommend.
     
    #3227 ONovoMexicano, May 3, 2016
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  8. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    That said, $60 for a quick weekend... I love to fly, and if they offered a special from here, like they did when they first opened the market, I can't say I'd say no to +/- $100 weekend trip to San Diego. Information, it's good to have.
     
    #3228 BBThunderbolt, May 3, 2016
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  9. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Yeah, Sisyphus, Indeed were part of my etc. I have not been to Dangerous Man though. Will check it out. Its a business trip, but my evenings are free! I go about 3 times a year.
     
    #3229 jhavs, May 3, 2016
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  10. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Agreed. Even given your information, I'll still probably take advantage of that ABQ to Austin flight at least once.
     
    #3230 ONovoMexicano, May 3, 2016
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  11. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    I think you'll be impressed by Dangerous Man.
     
    #3231 ONovoMexicano, May 3, 2016
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  12. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Nope. That's too far north. Thanks though.
     
    #3232 Ri0, May 3, 2016
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  13. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    I'm in OC, right by the Bruery. If you head this way, let me know. I'd love to meet, share beer, and hook you up with some Bruery stuff.
     
    #3233 2beerdogs, May 4, 2016
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  14. Josholson666

    Josholson666 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2015 Minnesota

    AYOOO. If you will be here after next Wednesday, I'll be free as shit, as I will have turned in my last assignment for the semester!! Would love to meet up, and all of those places are close to me. Perhaps you could help me drink this mad load of @2beerdogs!! Hit me up man, I'll be around and ready to drink!
     
    #3234 Josholson666, May 4, 2016
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  15. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Nice.... I'll be in town from Wednesday through Sat AM. Will message when I have a full itinerary.
     
    #3235 jhavs, May 4, 2016
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  16. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
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    FedEx update box is on the move again tonight. Possible landing tomorrow but won't count on it until it happens.
     
    #3236 smanson56, May 4, 2016
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  17. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    Hopefully you can help Josh with some of that Bruery beer. In a wierd way, it's like I'm there with both of you.
    look forward to hearing any opinions...
    Cheers!!!
     
    #3237 2beerdogs, May 5, 2016
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  18. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    And it looks like I will get to hook up with a certain Nuevo Amigo de Nuevo Mexico.:slight_smile: @ONovoMexicano
     
    #3238 2beerdogs, May 5, 2016
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  19. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
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    Okay FedEx update says someone will have a few extra beers for Cinco de Mayo.
     
    #3239 smanson56, May 5, 2016
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  20. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
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    On Fedex truck for delivery. And the winner is?
     
    #3240 smanson56, May 5, 2016
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