On December 19, 1980, the Daily Press reported a committee authorized by the PAC recommended that the airport change its name to "Newport News/Williamsburg International" to then-Executive Director Michael White. I would call Funjet and speak to someone. Flight arrive earlier than expect. ", "Increased cost of luggage, snacks , and perhaps a little more info about the flight delay", "Our flight said on time until five minutes before we were suppose to take off, when they made an announcement we would be two hours delayed and the screen hadnt updated When we finally got in the seats were broken - some did not recline and the tv controls were busted and TVs did not turn off. Fare was $111 compared to around $375 to Orlando. Hundred percent a company all about customer service", "Jetblue is just amazing, lots of smiles, tv, free fast WiFi , free snacks and drinks ! This is absolutely unreasonable and inexcusable made even worse that we had already had a very long journey from Milan to JFK with two small children. At 6'3", I was very grateful for the ask. I've always flown SW and did online check-in 24 hrs prior to get seating status (A,B,C). How do I know I can trust these reviews about Funjet? ", "I am beyond stunned that our flight itinerary was changed from 3.30pm to 9.20pm with no notification. Jet Blue had plenty of room to spare - over 5" to seat in front of us! The passenger count was down slightly in 2011, with about 1.059 million passengers.[22]. After not receiving a credit I called Southwest Airlines and was told I should receive a credit from FUNJET. The problem is Funjet did not offer any (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Delta service with Airbus A320s began later in the year and in 2012 Delta replaced its early morning Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet departure to Atlanta with mainline McDonnell Douglas MD-80 service. Best part - the "credit" expires in 1 year! This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. ", "The airline had the flight delayed due to waiting for flight attendants. ", "The best part of this trip was checking in.. it was a breeze.. All steps from ticketing to the trip were easy & smooth. I have never been so frustrated and upset in my life. Other than that the flight was fine, a little late, but all went well. If you are not at the gate by this time, your reservation may be cancelled and you may lose your seats on the plane. Very tough on us 75+ crowd.We don't get much time from urge to crisis. Enjoy unlimited savings all year with the Discount Den! Well start sending you the news you need delivered straight to you. boarding was on time and efficient", "no screens to watch movies. United Express operated code sharing flights on behalf of United from the late 1980s through the 1990s with British Aerospace BAe Jetstream 31 and Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia turboprops with nonstop service from the United hub located at Washington DC Dulles Airport. About Us; Careers; News Room; Investor Relations; Destinations; Travel Agents Carry-On Bag Take it with you. When I asked them about it, they shrugged. Intercom messages sounded like an annoyed demand because we were bad passengers not an announcement simply alerting us of the seatbelt sign being turned on again", "Made it to my destination 2 hours later. Our flight was delayed, but only by half an hour. While the flight crew was trying to keep announcements to a minimum in board, a little bit of information would have been reassuring. Unfortunately I will not be booking through kayak again in fear of having to deal with airfare. DO NOT USE FUNJET!!!! Lomas Travel is their transfer service and they were polite and ON TIME. ", "Food is horrible at AA, in special breakfast! The flight depart near 3 hours later for lame reasons. Flight attendants were miserable. Once we border, with the help of the guys at the gate, we were all seated and in the air so quickly! Abdi.!! ", "The seats are too narrow with little leg room. ", "Smooth boarding process. Ran out of snacks and beverage service. ", "Flight attendants did the best they could; just a bad situation. Flight was fast and we were home before we knew it. American Eagle service at the airport is currently operated with Canadair CRJ-700 and Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets on behalf of American Airlines via a code sharing agreement. The first runway was 220, a 3,500-foot (1,100m) runway, followed by 624 (later redesignated as 725). ", "Flight was 55 minutes late leaving making me miss my connection home. They then told me that I could not use my travel credit for a flight only and that I need to book a car or hotel which I didn't need. ", "Pretty empty flight so we were able to change seats. ", "Booked flight with my sister 6 months before departure, paid for both tickets at the same time to find out seat assignment not together. that could be understable only if ticket is purchased at the last minute, but that was not applicable to our situation.. we could not switch seats during flight", "My TV screen stopped working mid-flight, and the crew was indifferent - tried to reset it, it didn't help, but they didn't check back. I will be flying jet blue again!! ", "I missed both meals because I was asleep. Very irresponsible of the crew and members, which werent working on the flight", "Three hour wait on plane due to maintenance issue. ", "The seats are not very comfortable but luckily most of the flights are not too long. ", "If you dont have TSA precheck.get itlifesaver", "Allegiant plays games with seating to try to milk more money from passengers. I like a good fare, but selling a can of Coke on the flight for $2 seems a bit extreme. ", "They left on time with 46 pax and took over a 2 hour delay. Cabin Crew was very good natured about all of this; but flight crew never mentioned it. Just be prepared and knowledgeable about this airline and other budget airlines and you will be satisfied. ", "Flight was delayed 4 1/2 hours because no crew was available. [5][6] Allegheny Commuter had replaced Allegheny jet service by this same time in 1979 with code sharing flights then being operated with small commuter Beechcraft and Short 330 turboprop aircraft. Alternatively, you may use, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun All Inclusive, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive. Download our FREE app for Mobile Check-In now! 2 hours before the flightArrive at the airport, 60 minutes before the flightBe checked in with boarding pass, 30 minutes before the flight Be at your gate. I really thought the staff/crew were great. One laptop or purse included. No flight for us ", "I am traveling with a friend and our request to seat together was hornored. Am a frequent flier and this is an airline I hope to travel on again very soon! Same thing with coming back, a long layover in Texas. The next day, the bags showed up for the 3 people I was traveling with. Good thing you can bring your own. I must say the Orlando landing was the best touchdown I've ever experienced..Smooth.. Albeit it took quite awhilenot sure why. 3. The woman who booked it told me there was limited recline, THERE WAS NO RECLINE, and she left out there is no window even though she asked me if I wanted window or isle and I chose window. The only other available boarding status information was presented on the screens stationed near the gate and indicated PREMIUM the entire time during our boarding process and was never updated. Not to exceed 62 linear inches (L+W+D) or weigh more than 40 lbs. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find cheap airfare and book the flight that suits you best. You have eased my fears. ", "Friendly, down to earth staff that looks like their happy to be there, including Pilot. I have filed a complaint with the BBB, FTC, and AG and am hoping someone can actually do something to help me. Provide extended alerts for passengers travelling especially if the anticipated delay is known to the airline more than 2 hours before scheduled flight time. Delta inflight app worked well for entertainment. Then by that time it was too late to try to get a seat with my wife who is very afraid to fly. I had to file a claim with the BBB just to get them to finally talk to me directly about the situation and give me my flight credit back. KAYAKs flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. [16] By 1985 the airport had the distinction of being America's fastest-growing airport. Re: FunJet vacations (Cancun) 1 year ago Save The price was outstanding since I went with the Black Friday special. I had to change airports in NYC with a 7-hr layover while they could've flown me to JFK (there was available flights). Frontier Airlines recently introduced the option to purchase Airport Agent Assistance for scheduled air and Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight passengers who prefer assistance at the airport for things like checking in, printing boarding passes, or having their checked bags manually tagged where self-tagging is available. Size: 62 linear inches and can be no heavier than 40 pounds. If you are traveling asanElitelevel member of FRONTIERMiles, we invite you to look for the priority check-in lane. ", "We had kids wound up from Disney and caused all kinds of problems. The plane was late and they didn't provide an ETAon both flights. Smooth flight. Made for a last minute headache during checkin. If they don't have the option, just check in right at 24 hours and you should be able to get two and two together OK and that should be fine. Thanks, Jet Blue. Until the 1990s, part of the original terminal building was named the Flight Services Building and was home to the local office of the National Weather Service (NWS). Was great in terms of flight time. That's why all of the overhead bins were empty on a sold out flight. I would arrive at least 3 hours prior if you want seats together. ", "Big guy sitting next to me took up 2 seats!! If you don't check-in online, you have two other check-in options: If you didnt check in online, you can still save yourself some time by using the automated kiosks at the airport. Restroom was dirty. In 1985 USAir (later renamed US Airways) added McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 and British Aircraft Corporation BAC One-Eleven jets from Pittsburgh and Washington, DC Dulles Airport and by late 1989 these flights were the only jet service at the airport. There were no power outlets, and we were never offered headphones, eye masks or ear plugs. In 2009, more parking lots were completed to handle increased rental car fleets; parking capacity was estimated at 3,000 vehicles. Both are around 25 mi from the grounds of Mount Vernon. The insurance indicated it would pay up to $1000 for the lost bag - which still doesn't cover the replacement costs. ", "2.00 for water! I have contacted an attorney. To explore the plantation owned by President George Washington, consider flying to either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or the Washington Dulles International Airport. If you dont choose a seat, one will be randomly assigned to you at no additional cost, which means you may be separated from your party. Might be platform thing as we have Apple devices; woman next to us seemed to have nomorobkem with PC. An average nonstop flight from the United States to Virginia takes 2h 58m, covering a distance of 910 miles. ", "The cabin attendants were mostly cheerful", "This will be my last flight on American. I had very little room left for me. ", "It would be nice to be able to recline the seat, and if at least water was served (even if snacks and other drinks cost money). the connections can be offered in a much better and time efficient way but they were not. I was able to fit this flight into my scheduled so saved the company $$. ", "Left on time, arrived early, the service and the food was great. Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. Is it possible to shut the screen off if you dont want to use It? While that's the fault of Sun Country, it was very unpleasant. ", "Delays. Having flown Frontier numerous times, a 2 and 6 year old, will be seated with at least one parent..Normally on charters, you will be at the rear of the aircraft..Before stretch seating, children and parents were at the front of the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Or will it be a problem? ", "It airfare.I've never in my life had to deal with such an unprofessional company in my entire life! Would be nice to get something complimentary for all the wasted time. Overall not a good experience", "Is my wife and I first time going with the baby (stroller) we thought it as going to be a nightmare but we had a easy experience", "Couldn't get onto internet. ", "Plane was old and uncomfortable. ", "It's comfortable and the staff is friendly", "They have cheezits and leg room and it's a quick direct flight", "Male flight attendant seemed annoyed to be there. If so I would do that. Especially for just two and two together. ", "Flight was delayed 2 hours. Flew with Delta on the way up. Also, at the bottom of the reservation it said I would have to pay an additional $248 per room in fees to the hotel. [13], The turnaround began with the hiring of Charles J. Blankenship as executive director in 1984. Concourse A opened in May 2010 as the airport's second concourse. I have had my 5 and 7 year olds split from us for a 24 hour (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you provided an email address at the time of booking, you should have received a confirmation email shortly after booking. Everyone was very pleasant. Or, you know, have seats that fit all your customers. I have been fighting with them for several months to get our money back. Thank you, you have successfully subscribed to our newsletter! Concourse A is designed with a full-service . [citation needed]. Refused to allow me to request my seat ahead of time to try and charge a $50 fee for an upgraded seat, even though by purchasing a ticket, I am guaranteed a seat on the plane. We fly Frontier to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I was very uncomfortable. I would give them zero stars if possible. The audio over the PA system was difficult to decipher much of the time. ", "On time service, decent plane with good crew", "Provide entertainment on board. On the other hand, a flight to Richmond International Airport is farther from the beach, but flights here are less expensive than flying straight to Norfolk. This is totally unacceptable and explains why the reviews and ratings for these companies are so low. Confirm policies on booking site. Come to find out, my credit was put towards a "new reservation" for the bride. I won't ever book with FUNJET again and I will warn friends and family! Original: We were set to go to Destin Sept 12-16 but my husband had a heart attack with major complications. When the United States Congress deregulated the airlines in 1978, many airlines serving Patrick Henry Airport consolidated their southeast Virginia services at other airports, and Patrick Henry International Airport lost most of its jet service. On time. ", "American is the worst. It was a nightmare. 8 years ago Save I would arrive at least 3 hours prior if you want seats together. Concourse A opened in May 2010 as the airport's second concourse. Remember, your gate assignment and departure time could change due to operational requirements. A Nike missile air defense base, known as N-85, still exists on the property, though abandoned since the mid-1960s. We will usually begin boarding about 30 to 35 minutes before departure time, so its important to be at the gate and ready to board at least30minutesprior to scheduled departure. Has anyone had this problem? ", "I didn't go with AA, I was rebooked with Jet blue but AA would have been just fine", "LATAM had a 12 hour delay which caused me to miss two flights. ", "Was surprised to see 0 social distancing in the plane. Flight crew was friendly and helpful. In 2019, the airport handled about 431,077 passengers. Unfortunately this was after landing from Milan at 1.30 with two small children so we had already had a very long day. ", "Check in crew at BOS was great - this team of folks is not on the rating, but wanted to call out that they were very friendly and helpful, one kind lady walking me thru the bag tag printing process when I hadnt realized I needed to do that. Great curbside service to quickly check our bags. Additionally, in 2011 Tidewater Flight Center opened a second location at the airport, providing flight instruction from the original terminal building. A flight to Norfolk International Airport will put you minutes away from the most famous beach in the state, Virginia Beach. We cannot remove clothing when hot but can add clothing or blankets when cold. If you haven't already purchased a seat, we recommend you choose one at check-in. New director faces old airport challenge Daily Press Jan.20,1984, Work begins on airport industrial park Daily Press March 15, 1985. The crew was fantastic but the seats were cramped. Love Sun Country! Sloppy and disrespectful of peoles time! I enjoyed the food options! I was told that if I had booked the trip myself I would have saved $969! Have to pay $45 for a carry-on bag. For information on how to locate your confirmation code visit our confirmation code instructions page. Forced to check carry on because of a pocket in the front when other passengers were allowed to bring actual suitcases which were taken right before boarding. We have long been loyal to kayak feeling it provides the best breadth of options and good pricing. By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. Did not have to check my carry-on bag either! Our content is intended to be used for general information purposes only. We cudnt hear most of it.. ", "The crew was very courteous and friendly", "I thought that for the amount of money that this flight costs, there should at least be a free snack; especially if there is a delay", "The flight was crowded, no overhead bin space from passengers putting coats and jackets in the bin instead of under their seats. The middle seat was empty. Denver to Cancun via Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight on Frontier Airlines . We didnt find out a reason till we took off. Turns out that having travel insurance really does you no good. I was never able to get the WiFi to work. As passengers, I know we are not in charge of when the plane will arrive and when we can boardthat's obvious. ", "Friendly staff. they should of let us off the plane during this time. Searches for flights to Roanoke (9%), to Newport News (4%) and to Lynchburg (2%) are also popular. I have not received a dime for my missing bag. Booked an all-inclusive vacation with Funjet to Cabo Mexico out of STL with travel insurance thru TripMate. Even though I had carry on, they checked it and this made me waste my time at baggage claim rather than gate checking. ", "Well, you could have felt that when there is an unprecedented pandemic illness and federal guidance against travel that you don't doubly penalize customers who (1) cannot travel due to the extraordinary public health crisis of COVID 19 and, (2) are devastated that he cannot celebrate his best friend's 40th birthday despite being the thing he looked forward to for months and would love to use a travel voucher in the future when this whole thing eventually blows over. Seats were uncomfortable and have to pay for all snacks and drinks including water. I hope to fly with this crew again someday. Overpriced everything! Once it landed in Orlando the airplane traveled around the entire airport .. The White House is about 26 miles from the airport in a rental car (33m). I don't think a more uncomfortable airline seat could possibly be invented. I felt like I was in a closet. Thats not discrimination thats logical. I recently reserved 3 rooms for our family vacation through a travel agent. DO NOT USE THEM! A frustrating experience. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-58300150', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight check in, but not a big deal since they are good travelers. I feel that Sun Country is extreme in allowing only one bag that fits under the seat. This airline also charges for carry-ons. If it doesn't, I will forfeit as the aggravation and nasty behaviour at the check in counter especially at LaGuardia is too much to take. Buy up to 45 min before domestic (60 min international) flights! ", "The crew was pleasant and it was nice to have a complimentary meal and wine. Won't do that again. About Us; Careers; News Room; Investor Relations; Destinations; Travel Agents I don't expect our family to be together but 2 and 2 is a must! The airport is owned and operated by the Peninsula Airport Commission, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I arrived 40 minutes before take off an they refused to let me on then did absolutely to help me when I spoke to customer service. Fares are kept low by sacrificing luxuries, such as in-flight entertainment devices, while meals and drinks can be purchased as extras. [18] In the fall of 1989, Emerald Air was operating Douglas DC-9-10 jets nonstop from Orlando twice a week. Search Virginia flights on KAYAK. It was a horrible experience. ", "The bathroom supplies were not replenished. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I had to suggest moving me to another seat, which they did - but they should have suggested it, not me. Thanks so much! There are a few things you should know. ", "Lots of hassles at NY airport. Personal Item One Included Size: 14"H X 18"W X 8"D including handles, wheels and straps Think purses, totes, computer bags, briefcases, diaper bags and kids backpacks Being Florida, it rains. At this point anybody could do her job", "The boarding was quick and efficient, the plane was really clean. We landed very early. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-58300338', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight reservation numbers for us so I cannot prepay for seats. ", "Quick and easy boarding and departing. I had to sit on the plane for over an hour before we took off. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (IATA: PHF, ICAO: KPHF, FAA LID: PHF) is in Newport News, Virginia, United States, and serves the Hampton Roads area along with Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk. It took forever to get off the plane but I was so happy to get off", "Voice of female announcer at gate--too loud and did not speak clearly=just annoying, not informational. The captain had good communication with the passengers to keep us informed. Boarding was 2 hours late, and yet flight was still showing as on time. Should be mandatory. Rick and Atlantic provide flight instruction schools, and jet fuel services to private and commercial airplanes. Unsubscribe at any time. First class passengers had to fight their way to the rear two toilets, around serving carts, etc. In fact, while I was getting my bag checked at the gate, the Gate CSR noted that there was an aisle seat available and asked if I wanted to move from a middle seat to the aisle. ", "This flight itself was great overall. The year 2010 was its best ever, with about 1.063 million passengers. Thanks everyone! WARNING. This means going the extra mile in all that we do to ensure your well-being. 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Trenton and punta gorda airports are small, you have to walk to the plane. Always the BEST! Made it a terrible experience for all", "Flight was delayed for five hours with no communication from sun country reps", "Terrible delays. ", "Let's start with getting on the airplane was like herding sheep.. After Labor Day, Frontier planned to operate six days per week. Deposits on AeroMexico, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Bahamas Air are now as low as $250 per person on bulk fares to Mexico, Caribbean, or Central America with Apple Vacations, Funjet . It was like they were on so motion. [19] In the spring of 1995, USAir was operating DC-9-30 as well as Fokker F28 Fellowship jets into the airport with nonstop flights from Charlotte and Pittsburgh;[20] however, this jet service was then discontinued later in 1995. Its cheaper to you to allow people to check themselves in online than make people check in at the desk that was woefully understaffed. No real disappointments! Flying to either of these airports will give you a great view of the Potomac River as well. ", "The professionalism of the crew while still having a good time and making it a great experience. ", "Would highly recommend the connection and the Allegiant jet was a fairly new Airbus, very comfortable. Prices are higher at check-in and at the airport. It wasn't obvious but as someone who works in the service industry I could tell he was being short with people and could have provided a much better experience if he wanted to be there. One in particular expressed a great sense of humor throughout the flight and had a great rapport w/ passengers. ", "I booked 4 months in advance and couldn't reserve a seat. Whether you want to sit close to your party, have a little extra legroom with stretch seating, get a nice view from a window, or have a faster exit off the plane, youll be glad you selected your seat ahead of time. You cannot trust them and they will say anything to try to unfairly keep your money. ", "Really nice staff all the way through from gate agent to flight attendants. 15 minutes before departure you may lose your spots on the plane. Find cheap tickets to anywhere in Virginia from anywhere in United States. I bought my ticket from this agent I so called (friend). ", "Got put on standby despite having purchased my ticket over 1 month in advance", "The flight attendant was completely rude to me when I was getting a pacifier for my baby out of my luggage during boarding and all of the captains announcements were garbled, rapid and unable to understand. ", "The TVs/back of the chairs were great because they could shut off completely so there was no screen glare when you want to sleep, the headphone jack worked with good sound quality, and there was a decent movie selection. I don't know about your airport, but on charters before where we had to check in at the airport, there were people in line 4 hours prior. I canceled my trip to Jamaica, and they tried to keep my money. Someone even tried to get a drink after waiting so long and they were shunned away", "My son and I were a little cramped by the seating. The flight was suppose to leave 9:00pm.. we didn't leave til 9:40.. United Airlines (which had acquired and merged with Capital Airlines), National, Allegheny and Piedmont all operated jets to PHF with the first jets being operated by National with Boeing 727s in 1966 (runway 6 had been extended from 5600 to 6100ft by then). The airport currently covers 1,800 acres (7.3km2), most of it in the city of Newport News and nearly half of the airfield with runways 20 and 25 in York County.