Both my wife and I could not access internet. I canceled my trip to Jamaica, and they tried to keep my money. When the United States Congress deregulated the airlines in 1978, many airlines serving Patrick Henry Airport consolidated their southeast Virginia services at other airports, and Patrick Henry International Airport lost most of its jet service. ", "The cabin crew were absolutely outstanding. I won a $50 Delta gift certificate! Love Sun Country! Sign up to receive our free weekly newsletter. ", "The crew was organized and professional. I was never able to get the WiFi to work. Also, crew member on departure from Fwb was a real sweetheart. ", "This flight itself was great overall. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Its location on this page may change next time you visit. Won't do that again. ", "Flight was 55 minutes late leaving making me miss my connection home. I feel that Sun Country is extreme in allowing only one bag that fits under the seat. On time. Seats were comfortable enough. ", "Plane was old and uncomfortable. The most popular route is New York - Richmond with an average flight time of 1h 27m. I have to take responsibility for keep trying. ", "The service is not extravagant but completely adequate. Seats are narrow so glad im not a heavier person", "Late departure without any explanation. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-58322609', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight, only through funjet for entire vacation. Everything else was good. ", "Delayed several times. Also, it is very consistent every time I fly them. If it doesn't, I will forfeit as the aggravation and nasty behaviour at the check in counter especially at LaGuardia is too much to take. I had to change airports in NYC with a 7-hr layover while they could've flown me to JFK (there was available flights). I never again i would took Delta because I call a day before my departure to see if they would help me changing my flight by morning and they couldnt they told me that i have to pay $300 dollars. During the flight the head attendant was watching a movie on her personal device. Updated on 10/13/2022: American Airlines refunded Funjet for a trip we had scheduled to Destin in Sept but my husband had a heart attack with major complications and cannot travel per his dr. She sent a letter to American who refunded funjet in full but they still refuse to refund me even after I sent THEM the Dr's letter. because of this the flight felt longer. LIke I said, my kids have been seated without me, but they travel good, so not a big deal for us. I was very uncomfortable. Boarding involved a bus taking to stairs-only-access tiny plane, in pouring down rain. Report inappropriate content Calmjohn Leavenworth, Kansas Destination Expert for Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta Level Contributor 4,793 posts 260 reviews 611 helpful votes 4. I contacted Funjet to assist me with this and to sum it up in a few words, they basically told me to take it up with the agent and that they werent going to help. Companies displayed may pay us to be Authorized or when you click a link, call a number or fill a form on our site. We just sat there", "New plane, very comfortable. For more information about reviews on ConsumerAffairs.com please visit our ", "After there was a problem with the plane once we had boarded, they were able to switch us to another plane at another gate. While reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, Funjet Vacations does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. ", "Excellent leg room in standard seating. Hundred percent a company all about customer service", "Jetblue is just amazing, lots of smiles, tv, free fast WiFi , free snacks and drinks ! They tried to blame AA for it. Clean plane. ", "1. ", "On time service, decent plane with good crew", "Provide entertainment on board. The airport launched an expansion effort in the early 21st century. ", "Cabin crew was very helpful and polite. Spent $1600 in one day to make it to my destination. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment based on your own personal circumstances and consult with your own investment, financial, tax and legal advisers. I guess we just show up 2 1/2 hours prior to departure and check-in there? They are liars and thieves. Weather reports and emergency alerts were broadcast on radio stations and weather frequencies during severe weather directly from the NWS office located at the airport. This change would not take place until ten years later. [21] Delta Connection began service from Newport News to Atlanta in February 2002. See Prices. I would arrive at least 3 hours prior if you want seats together. Did not have to check my carry-on bag either! I may take them once more but it depends on how many points I have with them, if it's enough to cover a free trip. US Airways Express (replaced later by American Eagle following the merger of American Airlines and US Airways) later served Philadelphia and Charlotte from the airport. I was trying to read and would have preferred that it was dark. If you haven't already purchased a seat, we recommend you choose one at check-in. Glad there are cut-rate airlines out there as an option, but I won't be flying them any more than necessary. Re: FunJet vacations (Cancun) 1 year ago Save Plane left on time and arrived early. About Us; Careers; News Room; Investor Relations; Destinations; Travel Agents Thanks kayak. One laptop or purse included. About Us; Careers; News Room; Investor Relations; Destinations; Travel Agents Very uncomfortable seats, hot air little ac, very poor experience with Jet Blue. On a flight that long the seats shouldnt be that close in proximity nor should larger passengers be allowed to sit in seats too small for their body type. Food and entertainment were a little lacking but for a 3 hour flight it was more than acceptable. powered by PRATT & WHITNEY GTF TM ENGINES. Also the SiriusXM sound was of extremely poor quality. Latam also tried to blame AA when they lost my bags on the way there. They kept my money and received reimbursement from the companies. The seats were so small and tight and then we had to get off the plane and take all of our belongings and waited another 3 hours to get back on the plane after they had told us something was wrong with the plane. According to the Official Airline Guide, four airlines were serving the airport in early 1976 with nonstop or direct, no change of plane flights including Allegheny with McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 jets from Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia and Providence; National with Boeing 727-100 and Boeing 727-200 jets from New York JFK Airport, Washington DC National Airport and nearby Norfolk; Piedmont with NAMC YS-11 turboprops from Atlanta, Columbus, OH, Florence, SC, New Bern, NC, Norfolk, Parkersburg, WV, Richmond, VA, Roanoke, VA and Washington DC National Airport; and United with Boeing 727-100 and Boeing 737-200 jets from Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare Airport, Moline, IL and Washington DC National Airport. Fares are kept low by sacrificing luxuries, such as in-flight entertainment devices, while meals and drinks can be purchased as extras. ", "Every time my flight is always late and I usually have my family with me. I was issued credits from Funjet and the agent failed to tell me that they expired (why do travel credits even expire when its YOUR money that wasnt used???) I was told that if I had booked the trip myself I would have saved $969! Best flight experience in ages! ", "Terrible online check in process 10 hour delay! I landed in LA at midnight and was starving. Landing was incredibly harsh. ", "Everything especially the snacks and in flight entertainment. Staff isnt friendly", "Crew was stellar and everyone else too! A representative came in and rudely ejected us from the area. Should be mandatory. Night and day vs American", "The fact my flight was delayed three timesFirst delta said it was technical(mechanical) issues then sis it was the weather then said it was mechanical issues due to the weather. ", "This the 2nd time I've flown from Punta Gorda to Indy in the last month and both times the departures were delayed because of mechanical issues. Please whatever you do, do not book with FunJet!! The White House is about 26 miles from the airport in a rental car (33m). ", "really love the seats the crew was awesome! In 1946, Virginia's General Assembly passed legislation creating the Peninsula Airport Commission (PAC) to determine a location for and establish a new airport for the cities of Newport News and Hampton. You can pay to pick where you sit. Turns out that having travel insurance really does you no good. Purchase your carry-on before hand - you'll save and skip the check-in line! ", "Boarded quickly and the service was good. Personal Item One Included Size: 14"H X 18"W X 8"D including handles, wheels and straps Think purses, totes, computer bags, briefcases, diaper bags and kids backpacks For a tropical family escape, the West Indies is always a fan favorite. ", "The seating is terrible. My bag never did show up and I couldn't even connect with anyone at the airline. We ended up renting a car and driving from jfk to Boston, getting home 23 hours after our journey had started, stressed, beyond exhausted and now have to return the rental car. Once past boarding, everything was great ! No complaints. Must fit underneath seat or in overhead bin. ", "Too many passengers, crazy lines and the food not great. ", "Flight was delayed by almost an hour Because all flights were delayed, the waiting area was crowded. I do believe they are the new Spirit Airlines in disguise. Flight was entirely full. ", "The wifi didn't work, and this wasn't the first time thier wifi was out. ", "No food is served and the food for purchase is awful", "I had to reschedule my flight - I felt they took advantage of me when they calculated the fare -", "Rudeness for the crew and the agent at the desktop. If you used a travel agent, they can assist you.. Allegiant Airlines also began jet service to the airport with flights to Orlando Sanford Airport but then ceased serving the airport by 2012. Always the BEST! ", "Well, you could have felt that when there is an unprecedented pandemic illness and federal guidance against travel that you don't doubly penalize customers who (1) cannot travel due to the extraordinary public health crisis of COVID 19 and, (2) are devastated that he cannot celebrate his best friend's 40th birthday despite being the thing he looked forward to for months and would love to use a travel voucher in the future when this whole thing eventually blows over. ", "The flight attendants made the safety briefing extremely lively and personal, a wonderful break from the normal tedious process. 2. Charged me $400 for canceling the flight although its their mistake for delays. ", "Flight and service were fine. Since 2010, the Commission consists of six commissioners who are appointed by the cities of Hampton (2) and Newport News (4). A new air traffic control tower was completed in July 2007, replacing the 1951 tower. I was screamed and cursed at hung up on and also cancelled off my flight the morning of and then had to pay an additional $100 to get back onto the flight! There are a few things to keep in mind. I have not received a dime for my missing bag. Best time to beat the crowds with an average, Compare multiple travel sites with one search, Save money when you bundle your flight + hotel, Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates, Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews, "JetBlue is awful. In January 2011 Delta Air Lines introduced two more daily flights to Atlanta on 142-seat McDonnell Douglas MD-88s for a total of four flights a day. The crew was fantastic but the seats were cramped. We are flying out of STL. ", "The cabin attendants were mostly cheerful", "This will be my last flight on American. Made for a last minute headache during checkin. ", "A little cramped but not terrible. Pilot kept stating he thought it would be resolved in 15-20 minute. ", "The flight and crew were great. The package included a direct chartered flight on Viva Aerobus. Not to exceed 62 linear inches (L+W+D) or weigh more than 40 lbs. See about", "They didn't tell me they shut down their computers 45mins before the flight. When I finally got to my seat someone was in it.. And I had no place to put my carry on.. It the same as beating a dead horse and expecting it to get up and run. ", "The flight didn't board until an hour and a half after the original scheduled time, and despite boarding quickly, we didn't take off for even longer. DO NOT USE THEM! It's not realistic to expect customers to stay loyal to an airline that prices them out. **** WARNING. Completely satisfied with my flight. Passenger count declined in 2012 after the departure of AirTran, with layoffs at the airport announced in May 2012 including police officers, all police dispatchers and other staff. A new three-level parking garage opened in June 2007. A frustrating experience. Until the 1990s, part of the original terminal building was named the Flight Services Building and was home to the local office of the National Weather Service (NWS). Funjet has been in the vacation business a long time. ", "Delays. United Airlines (which had acquired and merged with Capital Airlines), National, Allegheny and Piedmont all operated jets to PHF with the first jets being operated by National with Boeing 727s in 1966 (runway 6 had been extended from 5600 to 6100ft by then). Enjoy unlimited savings all year with the Discount Den! It wasn't obvious but as someone who works in the service industry I could tell he was being short with people and could have provided a much better experience if he wanted to be there. ", "Snacks were good. An upgraded traffic control tower was built and Runway 624 was extended to 5,000 feet (1,500m) in 1952; a new passenger terminal opened in 1955. I have never been so frustrated and upset in my life. Was smooth flight in terms of turbulence. We got an alert stating that the flight was going to be delayed but we were already almost to the airport when I received the first message on my smartphone. Then back to 4. ", "The entire crew we're so accommodating and Robin was hilarious, made the hassle of traveling enjoyable and entertaining. ", "My seat was taken by another person and the crew member was not very helpful with getting the issue resolved", "Didn't realize the last seat on the plane doesn't mean back. - pay for bags in advance, Try to weigh your checked bags before the airport, Bring snacks or drink on flight - otherwise you have to pay for it. ", "Was late. I expected more from American since our 2hr flight from Orlando to JFK had working WiFi, power outlets and in-seat video monitors. Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. Thanks so much! The next most popular destinations are Richmond (37%) and Charlottesville (9%). ", "The flight attendant checking peoples bags and boarding passes at the gate was not friendly. The safety announcement was awful. ", "The flight attendants were sitting in the back forever and would not serve the cabin. ", "Changing my flight , with out notice or short notice.. Provide extended alerts for passengers travelling especially if the anticipated delay is known to the airline more than 2 hours before scheduled flight time. ", "The airline had the flight delayed due to waiting for flight attendants. Sat at the gate for 2 hours after my flight was ALREADY delayed because they didn't load our luggage under the plane correctly and it wasn't safe to fly. 2 hours before the flightArrive at the airport, 60 minutes before the flightBe checked in with boarding pass, 30 minutes before the flight Be at your gate. ", "This plane has not been updated since before I was born. I booked through Funjet a vacation to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Would like to be able to watch something", "The boarding wasnt smooth, there were 3 women at the podium listing zones and it was very mumbled and low, quite hard to hear despite the small area dedicated to Allegiant passengers. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find cheap airfare and book the flight that suits you best. I will be suing in small claims court. No comparison!! By registering with Funjet Vacations, you will receive weekly e-mails that will keep you updated on new specials and hot deals. When the toilet paper ran out, I finally informed the attendant and they fixed everything. Bundle & Save With a free checked bag, free carry-on, and free seat selection, find out why our Bundles are the best deal for you. International Travel | Frontier Airlines Travel / Travel Info / International Travel International Travel and Security Traveling can be stressful. Staff was courteous and the food was fine. Thanks everyone! Today I want to dig deeper in the airline and explain Frontier Airlines fare classes and the benefits to each class. ", "Lots of leg room! If you provided an email address at the time of booking, you should have received a confirmation email shortly after booking. Original: We were set to go to Destin Sept 12-16 but my husband had a heart attack with major complications. If so I would do that. I would call Funjet and speak to someone. Yesterday, I introduced my readers to Frontier Airlines and gave a brief overview of the airline. ", "PIE airport does not have a lane for TSA pre-check so be prepared to wait in the long security lines with everyone else. ", "Quick and easy boarding and departing. ", "Let's start with getting on the airplane was like herding sheep.. ", "They started to charge for carry on bags", "Im not sure why an airline, in 2017, doesnt have WiFi available during the flight. ", "Please reduce your delays - again we took off with more than an hour delay and by definition you are responsible of that disagreement, you are the company I am paying for the service.", "See Below.. Inflight WiFi Entertainment Options", "Flight was delayed hour due to missing crew. TVs dont work. Or will it be a problem? Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, Feb. 1, 1976 Official Airline Guide (OAG), North American Edition, Newport News flight schedules. Youcan skip the ticket counter line altogether and go straight to the security check if you checked-in online and printed your boarding pass! Remember that you can save a lot by purchasing your bags early. That's why all of the overhead bins were empty on a sold out flight. ", "They wouldn't let me on the plane. This was my first flight on JetBlue and I was impressed with the selection of snacks and drinks. Seat was uncomfortable. You can easily stay updated by checking the flight monitors at the airport and by checking your Flight Status. When are guys going and are you flying out of STL or Kansas City? ", "EWR Terminal B3 has the worst TSA capacity Ive seen in a long time - understaffed, no TSA PreCheck (& no option to go through a different security check point), resulting in very slow lines from inadequately shepherded inexperienced international travelers. ", "Lots of turbulence on the way up and the way down -- would have appreciated the pilot giving some notice about this helps to calm the nerves a little. Don't forget! AirTran started jet service from the airport to Atlanta in 1995, but pulled out in March 2012. Frontier Airlines provides the charter palne for Funjet and Apple Vacations (both on the same plane ). Due to testing positive for Covid, we had to cancel our trip last minute. Seats, luggage and small snacks. [28]. There were no power outlets, and we were never offered headphones, eye masks or ear plugs. Make sure you know everything you need before you leave. Report inappropriate content WegaGal BUT the check-in crew should have that information and should be able to communicate (approximate) wait times to us. Did they offer you upgraded seats for an extra fee? Learn what we are doing to ensure your peace of mind. If you have a group of 10 or more guests, please contact 844-986-1097 Monday-Friday between 9AM and 7PM EST. But I was luck that that people that were sitting with me were great. WTF. PICK A TOPIC FOR MORE INFORMATION International Travel Security & Customs Secure Flight Almost missed me next flight. When I asked travel agent I was told I would only be charged 1 nights hotel fee and receive a credit from airline. Then my bag did not show up. Staff was nice and accommodating.
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