2006-06-17 14:54:10 · 8 answers · asked by perfectionistjc 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
A non-stop flight means the plane goes straight from one airport to the other, and there's no stop inbetween.
A direct flight means the plane may stop at one or more airports along the route, but you don't change planes.
A connecting flight means that you do part of the trip on one plane, the plane stops at an airport somewhere in the middle, then you get out and switch to another plane. You sometimes do this twice (anyone that books a flight with *more* than two connections is a glutton for punishment). You hope your luggage makes the switch with you. While it's always a good idea to have a day's change of clothes in your carry-on bags, with a connecting flight it's especially important.
2006-06-18 04:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by Flyboy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Connecting flights are when you get off one plane to get on another. They exist to make your flight cheaper. Airlines use a 'hub' system in order to get people to their destination. All the different airplanes fly from their original location to the hub city. Then everyone gets off their planes and all the people flying to Orlando get on the same plane and all the people flying to Hawaii get on the same plane, etc. This way the airline can use fewer airplanes to fly the same number of people. Yes, you will hear horror stories about losing luggage, but I've flown more times than I can count (hundreds of times) and I've only lost my luggage once. It was to a 3rd world country's airline and they got it to me on the next flight. So I think the industry does a pretty good job with it.
2006-06-20 22:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by afk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You take a flight to one airport then take another to your final destination. However, I don't recommend connecting flights. Even though they are much cheaper, if your plane takes off late from one airport, you can miss your flight from the next one and that just sucks!
2006-06-17 14:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are innumerable cities worldwide which are linked by air service.
"Gateway" cities enjoy direct, one-plane service, usually.
Small cities at the departure and destination ends are usually poorly served, and could require three airplanes to get you where you want to go.
Example: Avoca, PA to Waco, TX
Often, by the time you get there, you wonder if it was all worth it.
So, if you have more money than time to spend, hire a charter to get you direct.
It might not be non-stop, but it will be one-plane.
Alternative advice: If either your departure city or destination city is within 100 miles of a Gateway city, consider bus or rail transportation for that portion of the trip (consult their schedules). You might save time AND money.
2006-06-22 21:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A connecting flight is the stop in between your departure location and your final arrival location. For example, if you want to fly from San Diego, CA (SAN) to Newark, NJ (EWR) you may need to "connect" in Houston, TX (HOU). You will get on one place in SAN and off at HOU. You will then get onto another plane to get to EWR.
2006-06-19 09:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that in the middle of your trip from one place to another, the first plane will land and you'll have to get off and switch to another plane leaving from the same airport. You might have to switch planes between one and three times to complete your journey.
2006-06-17 14:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you have 3 minutes to get from one side of the airport to the other...Hope your in shape.
2006-06-17 15:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anne M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are flying, you stop in other airports and get on another plane to get to where you are going. You don't fly straight there.
2006-06-17 14:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by MichaelP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋