When we tried to book our air to Los Angeles last week, Air Canada was sold out going and the return flight was a change of plane in either San Francisco or Salt Lake City. We managed to get seats on a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles.
The trip home was more difficult. The only option was Flair Airlines. It's a low cost, budget airline. The fares are cheap and you pay for seats, carry on, checked baggage and even a cup of coffee. Nothing is free. They even charge you if you check in at the airport! In the past many people have been stranded when a plane has a mechanical issue. It wasn't my choice, but the only direct flight we could get.
We paid for carry on and exit row seats. The flight attendant asked to see our boarding passes and then proceeded to show us how to use the emergency door.
The flight was 2/3 full. We were the only people in the exit row. She told me to move over to the other window as Cheryl was in the middle seat and I was on the aisle. I had a whole row to myself. During the flight a gentlemen came up to the exit row behind me and they told him to go back to his assigned seat!
We were in a new Boeing 737. The seats were leather and it was very clean. The flight attendants were professional and friendly. The flight left early from LAX!
In the past, I've avoided budget airlines. I would recommend this carrier to anyone who wants to save money on a flight.
