Frequent Fliers, I need advice!

[Mr N8]

I need to fly to Texas (from WI) in April for a wedding. The round trip price per ticket was $233 2 weeks ago. It then went up to $287 last week. Now it is at $184. Do you think I should wait for the ticket price to drop, or is this about as good as it is going to get?

Also, should I fly on a 717 or an MD-88. Which one is more comfortable of a flight?

I haven't flown since I was in like 2nd grade, so any other tips would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Edit:

717, not 747.

 

[iamwiz82]

I would jump on that $184 if it includes taxes. 747 is a more fun plane to ride on, if you are not stuck in the middle section. The amount of power in one is amazing.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I would jump on that $184 if it includes taxes. 747 is a more fun plane to ride on, if you are not stuck in the middle section. The amount of power in one is amazing.

Hell yeah. Jump on the $184.

 

[Mr N8]

Oops...its a 717, not a 747.

 

[iamwiz82]

i didnt think too many 747s flew out of GRB


The 717 is a much newer design. I'd take that. Everyone has been buzzing about how quiet it is.

 

[dr150]

Definitely jump on it in a heartbeat.

FUEL prices have shot up and will keep on shooting up even more due to the tight quantities on supply. This has a DIRECT IMPACT on air fares.

 

[Mr N8]

Thanks, I think I'll jump on the price.

Any tips about flying? Should I leave my 9mm at home, or can I take it as a carryon?

 

[iamwiz82]

This is your friend

 

[Hammer]

i fly very often, and 184 is about as low as it gets.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Hammer
i fly very often, and 184 is about as low as it gets.

$93 inc. taxes R/T DTW - ORD

 

[GoSharks]

the 717 and the md-88 are almost identical planes. only difference is that the 717 is going to be newer and slightly quieter. when boeing bought mcdonald douglas, they transformed the md-8x/9x line into the 717 line.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: MogulMonster
Thanks, I think I'll jump on the price.

Any tips about flying? Should I leave my 9mm at home, or can I take it as a carryon?

you can check it if you like.

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
This is your friend

Midwest isn't on there, but it looks like Airtran flies 717's, so that should help.