Originally Posted by
wjl408
All I was asking for wa the approximate cost as I have never de-iced before, I fully agree safety comes first. We obviously had the option to depart later or the next day for that matter. I've been flying for over 40 years and yes never de-iced before as all of my flying has been in the south and Caribbean. After reading some of the post apearently the cost was reasonable. Also some of the respondents feel they are Gods gift to aviation and feel compelled to insert their unwanted opinions without even knowing all the facts. Thank you for your reply.
You didn’t ask for opinions but you did start the thread. Don’t take offense, take it as a life lesson with very little tact involved. You said yourself you have never had experience deicing, now you know if it’s snowing you absolutely must de-ice AND anti-ice. It costs what it costs. Literally the only alternative is cancelling the trip. Fly safe.