Originally Posted by
varkdriver
Reading the last 6 pages and not many comments on the loss of flying for our pilots and flight attendants by the DOWN SIZE plan on the BOS-LGA shuttle. I know DCA-LGA has been this way for a couple years now, but the transition is complete with this wholesale giveaway. Once a cash machine, due to many reasons, Acela probably the least, no MARKETING, IMO the primary, we have lost a jewel, and 40% fewer seats to commute.
Well, how much is Acela from NY to DC? Oh wait I'll google it. $400. Round trip walk up fare today from NY PENN to Washington Union. 3 hour trip.
It's $800+ for a walk up ticket today on either USAir's shuttle or ours.
But what's the time when you really include traveling to LGA via a cab or what have you, checking in, security, waiting for an outsourced regional to get it's act together (personal experience), 1:15 flight, land, cab to DC? <- and that's all if it's on time and no typical LGA delays.
Why do I have a feeling a 3 hour train trip is better and more reliable?
