I am going on a trip for the first time.. and I am now torned in making a decision while purchasing my air tickets. Should I go for adirect flight which is a bit more expensive? Or stick to something cheaper, save some money and go through one stopover before my destination? What happens at a stopover? And what I can do?
2007-02-13 00:42:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anna D 4 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
weigh the options. a direct flight means less travelling time. A stop over means more travelling time. I prefer direct even though it costs more but sometimes a stopover can be nice too. I had a stop over in Houston on a flight from Florida to Nevada. The stop over was 3 hours so I had time to go to a nice restaurant and have a steak lunch. If the stop over is only like 45 minutes then you really only have time to get to the connecting flight. Also, if your original flight is late you run the risk of missing the connecting flight. For a first time traveller that can be pretty nerve racking. Go for the direct flight since this is your first trip and get a feel for the airline industry. Once you're more comfortable flying try the stop over flights. It certainly can save a good deal of money.
2007-02-13 00:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by Nick C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, a direct flight does not mean it's nonstop. Direct means the plane makes a stop, but there is no change of plane. (The plane stops somewhere but then the same plane continues on to the final destination, with the same flight number). Connecting flights mean that you actually switch planes.
But as far as whether it's worth it to pay more for a nonstop flight: It really depends. If it's only a little bit more expensive then it might be worth it. The more stops you have to make, the more potential there is for a problem, i.e. weather. Like if you're going through Chicago during the winter, for example, there is a risk of snowstorms that will delay or cancel flights (like is going on now). So if you were scheduled to go through Chicago now, then it's likely you'd have problems. The fewer stops you have to make, the less likely you are to risk travel problems. Of course, if it's a lot cheaper, then it might be worth it.
Generally, when you make a stopover, it's only an hour or two so you wouldn't have time to do much of anything other than stretch your legs or maybe get food at the airport. And it depends on the airport you're stopping at too - if it's a big airport like Chicago or Dallas and you have to walk really far from one gate to the other, you might not have time to do much of anything. And of course if your first flight is late there's the risk of missing your connecting flight (the airline will put you on the next flight, of course, but of course it would delay you).
2007-02-13 02:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mike R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is really a matter of personal preference. Some people like a direct flight and some people like a stopover. I prefer a direct flight bcause I find a stopover to be a hassle and also I would rather get to my destination as quick as possible.
2007-02-13 00:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulation on your first trip. I'm not a frequent traveller but I think direct flight is cheaper than stopover flight. If you notice, direct flight in early morning (like 6am) are far cheaper than in the morning or afternoon. What happens on stopover? If the stop is like 9 hours, you can go shopping or perhaps (i'm not really sure) you can exit the airport and enjoy the country where you stop (just like in singapore). I hope this help. PS: To save more, use budget airlines.
2007-02-13 02:03:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sorrow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends if you value your time more than your money or vice versa. Some stopevers are short, while others are long enough that you can go out of the airport and see more of the country. In this case, it may be worth the while to even extend the stopover!
2007-02-13 01:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by calvin o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Direct flights
2007-02-13 01:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I travel, the rule is "Simplify". The more stops you make, the more chances something will go wrong. Same with luggage (travel light) and ticketing (don't spend too much time searching when you only save $5).
In this case, it really depends on how much money you save.
2007-02-13 03:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pls be more specific since a long flight can be easier without a stop but it depends where to and the time you have.
2007-02-13 00:51:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer stopover as it help me to better understand the place I stop temporary to take a look.
2007-02-13 00:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to ask your self if you want to get there quick but pay more or take time pay less but you might be a little more stressfull of being scared that something will happen to you that you wont get on your connecting flight. so it is your choice just depnds on the benefits and the negatives of the situation
2007-02-13 03:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by soccerknocker199 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋