Jet Blue is the most expensive carrier from DO to US

[aviastar]

SDQ NYC 20 JUN
NYC SDQ 27 JUN

AMERICAN - 381 USD N CLASS MINIMUM FARE
CONTINENTAL - 441 USD
JET BLUE - 461 USD

Jet Blue's fare is WEBFARE, you have to purchase it via internet and to pay with your credit card. I am wondering, why JB doesn't know that passengers who fly from DOM to USA don't book online? 461 USD for web fare supersaver???? Too much for such a bad timetable.

[Porfio_Rubirosa]

I just went to the Jetblue website, searched for the same flights mentioned by Aviastar, and was offered $345.90 roundtrip (taxes INCLUDED).

[aviastar]

dear friend, unfortunately you don't read correctly my post, I am talking about

S Domingo-N York-S Domingo, your version is from NYC, and this is a big difference!

[Porfio_Rubirosa]

Corajo! I stand corrected. Aviastar is right about SDQ-JFK-SDQ. Disculpame.

[toneloc24]

Originally Posted by aviastar

SDQ NYC 20 JUN
NYC SDQ 27 JUN

AMERICAN - 381 USD N CLASS MINIMUM FARE
CONTINENTAL - 441 USD
JET BLUE - 461 USD

Jet Blue's fare is WEBFARE, you have to purchase it via internet and to pay with your credit card. I am wondering, why JB doesn't know that passengers who fly from DOM to USA don't book online? 461 USD for web fare supersaver???? Too much for such a bad timetable.

JetBlue (JB) has not even started flying there yet, and already complaints.

I generally only book my flights on the internet anyway. I would assume, much closer to the time JB actually begins flying to SDQ and STI, they will set a ticket counter at those airports. Remember, they are a low-cost operation, with high customer service. I'm not even sure if SouthWest or AirTran have ticket offices outside of the ticket counters in the airports that they serve.

In the meanwhile, since you found AA's costs to be lower, just go ahead and book it now. No need to complain about something that doesn't even exist yet. Has anyone here even experienced JetBlue's travel to SDQ/STI yet? My gosh, cut them a break.

If price and schedule are your main motivation for where you book flights, why even bother looking at any other options than AA? Stick to what works best for you. For others, JetBlue will be a viable option, price and schedule-wise.

Best of luck.

[aviastar]

the thing is I am not an ordinary passenger who needs low cost and timetable, we are talking about Jet Blue's situation here in Dominicana. If they wish to sell in Dominican Republic they mut open a city office and pay a good commision to travel agents. Here in Dominicana like 75% of all tickets originated here are sold through travel agencies.

Jet Blue is not a low cost carrier, never! Low cost carrier is Ryan Air who takes you from London to Amsterdam for 10 pounds with all taxes. Jet Blue has low operation costs, but no lowest fares.

Actually I don't understand how they sell tickets, in case if I wish to purchase a return ticket with an open date, or for example I need a 6 months valid ticket, how do I book via their web?

Their strategy is wrong, lack of promotion here in Dominicana will destroy their coming. Nobody in this country knows about Jet Blue's plans to conquer this country. And the reason of this thread is to compare their fares to another carrier, to the one who owns this route!

[adrianb]

Aviastar seems extremely worried about JetBlue, which I find hilarious. I have no idea who aviastar is, but this has been a constant concern for him/her. Some examples below, see this thread:

JetBlue Vs CO, DL and AA

Hey Aviastar: have you watched how strong JetBlue has become in the US? Its going to happen here, too. And I can't wait! I will be switching over to them ASAP and no longer flying AA.

Why don't you just tell us why you're so scared of JetBlue?

Adrian

Message 1:

Flying SDQ NYC JUL1, NYC SDQ JUL 28

Jet Blue: 414 USD
Delta: 424 USD
American: 424 USD
Continental: 424 USD

Message 2:

who cares about TVs, by the way, Jet Blue's planes to DR will not be equipped with TVs. So you say that leather seat is too cool when you fly late nigh?

Message 3:

of course, CO's 767 and 777 are equipped with personal tv screens , but for some reasons Jet Blue decided to operate planes with no TVs to DR. So, 10 USD difference, night schedules, it will not be so popular. By the way, Jet Blue is not a low cost carrier as it claims to be, Ryan Air is a real low cost, you can fly from London to Brussels for 10 USD there, but here Jet Blue is gonna be even more expensive than known carriers, night flights are cheaper for carriers, so they have to present cheap flights. This summer 2 new airlines will strike a market, none offers something really attractive to call attention!

So, is it so cool to fly Jet Blue's strangest timetable paying the same?

[adrianb]

I just re-read Aviastar's latest missive and I see he is most likely a travel agent concerned that JetBlue doesn't pay good enough commissions.. Aww.. poor baby, is your business going to be shut down because we don't need to pay your inflated commissions anymore?

[aviastar]

dear adrian, you are wrong, actually I am not a travel agent and I have nothing to do with Jet Blue. Would you be so kind to eliminate your personal communications from this forum. Everyone is able to post an opinion here, so why are you worried about my worry? It is my problem, my opinion and since I am 100% related to aviation I have a right to post an opinion!

BYE!

[adrianb]

Originally Posted by aviastar

dear adrian, you are wrong, actually I am not a travel agent and I have nothing to do with Jet Blue. Would you be so kind to eliminate your personal communications from this forum. Everyone is able to post an opinion here, so why are you worried about my worry? It is my problem, my opinion and since I am 100% related to aviation I have a right to post an opinion!

BYE!

Yeah, but you have a hidden agenda in your posts, and people need to be aware of that. Most posting here are trying to help - but you have some weird reasons of your own for your "opinions".

With people like you in dominican aviation, no wonder all the airlines collapse!