Al Berca Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 For the last few years I have flown Volaris non stop both ways to and from Orlando. About four hours air time each way. Now, not only have their prices dramatically increased, but on at least one leg of the trip and on some flights both directions require a stop over in Mexico City. I don't want to stop in Mexico City, I want to get to Orlando and return to GDL non stop. Are those days gone? Lots of flights, but nothing direct in both directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Not quite the same with Chicago, but ORD flights seem to have been cancelled. Only MDW. Plus, their website is horrible. Their customer support (ha-ha) is even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, NLU said: Not quite the same with Chicago, but ORD flights seem to have been cancelled. Only MDW. Plus, their website is horrible. Their customer support (ha-ha) is even worse. As you mention the web page leaves me in frustration .Many times I have called and done booking via a human. When I am finished I request he tells his ,manager the web page is the worst in the industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I just looked an there is (still) a direct flight to Orlando... January 27.... and the full price fare was reduced to $142, code VUEH50. The return date I chose had "no flights" but the day before and after did and they were $90 but were 1-stop. I could not find any non-stop MCO to GDL. Their website is really squirrely and kicks one off if one tries to change a date (to something that has a flight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Interesting. I use the Volaris app as it is much more user friendly than their website. All of the flights to Orlando on January 24 show a stopover in Mexico City with arrivals in Orlando of between 15 and 24 hours after leaving GDL. I have found direct to Orlando flights, but all return flights have a stop over in Mexico City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 volaris was late getting in to gdl from austin this last sarurday the 30th, about an hour and 45 minutes late. they just sent an email giving her a $50 dollar credit on future flight within 6 months. go figure. website takes practice for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 just so you know in advance, senior wanderer your $50 credit cannot be used on the website it must be used over the phone where the flights are $50 more expensive i know this from personal experience you can imagine what i told them to do with their certificate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 over 1 hour today to book a flight on volaris had to it was that much cheaper and the only non-stop not a red-eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Update. Finally gave up and went in to Viajes Travel Agency this morning where they quickly booked me for the non stop flights I was seeking, in both directions, that did not appear on my app or Volaris website for a grand total of just under 235 USD or about 117.50 each way. Daylight flights both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Maybe the good ole days of using a travel agent are coming back. I think I remember it was pretty convenient back when but that may be my senior selective memory, as my wife sometimes mentions. Now if you could just email the agency without physically having to go there......... Although I never really minded going into Viajes, there was usually at least one drama unfolding, if not more than one. The 2 guys never looked stressed, but of course why would they, they never did anything! "What do you mean I can't fly non-stop tomorrow, leaving between 10-11 AM? What kind of travel agent are you?" Ah, always an interesting visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 22 hours ago, Al Berca said: Update. Finally gave up and went in to Viajes Travel Agency this morning where they quickly booked me for the non stop flights I was seeking, in both directions, that did not appear on my app or Volaris website for a grand total of just under 235 USD or about 117.50 each way. Daylight flights both ways. I assume that you are still talking Volaris and Orlando, no? Those are great rates! P.S. Just checked Volaris Denver to Guadalajara.... same great fares $108 OW or $216 RT (that's without checked luggage or choice of seating). I've seen/used OW ticketing from $250-$350 on that route in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Zero problems booking Volaris online, always buy a premium seat and have lots of leg room. Similar service as AA but a fraction of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorandfaith Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Yes, but be careful... Your carry-ons are limited to two, with 10K BETWEEN THEM, not EACH. They are screwing you again. Used to be my fave, no more. More and more are going through MX City, too. Interjet has more leg room, and they sill give you one checked bag for free, and if you are a senior, you get a discount, think it is about 20%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Flew Volaris from Oaxaca yesterday, never been in a more crammed cabin with seats like boards. Thankfully it was only an hour and a half flight. Volaris used to have comfortable seats and reasonable leg room, no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I agree about the seats! Flew them last week and my trip from Denver was 3.5 hours of "butt-misery". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 For about 150 pesos one can upgrade to the seats next to the wings. Probably, 2.5 times the leg room. Same seats, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Suggest using Expedia or similar. Shows the non-stop Volaris flight. Not on all days however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Local travel agents charge same as on line fares, have total access to all flights and Volaris pays them a commission. No need to use apps or websites. I used Lupita at Viajes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeeper Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 2:32 PM, Al Berca said: 235 USD or about 117.50 each way. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Final figure was 275 as I opted for a total 35 kilos of luggage each way rather than two carry ons at 5 kilos each which was the 235 amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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