How is this NOT an Airline? allegiant review

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@Rykers_mama 2 жыл бұрын

I really like Allegiant, I used to only fly Delta but the cost was just too much for me with wanting to see my family more than just once a year. They fly directly from LAX to Memphis non-stop which some airlines don't offer. I like to directly get there to see my family as often as possible and with Allegiant's prices, I'm definitely able to do that.

@ultra_sharp 2 жыл бұрын

I work with Allegiant in their software department. And I must say you pretty much covered all the points regarding their business model. You rightly said that even though they project as a low cost carrier, their profits are quite high. I wish they gave more value to their IT engineers 😄.

@MAAtx 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who doesn’t have much interest in the economics part of companies, it’s still incredibly simple to understand how companies like Allegiant make their money. Editing was top notch as usual. Great video!

@TheBudgetTraveller786 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent points, it isn't difficult to see why Allegiant is so profitable. Even when other airlines try to compete with them, its difficult since most options with legacy airlines require a transfer in a hub city and are usually much more expensive. Also, I do want to clarify that the carrier usage charge can be waived if the ticket is bought at the airport counter, I have purchased $17 tickets with Allegiant in the past. But buying a ticket at the counter is tricky for most airports, since it is only open when there is a flight for that time.

@Travelog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about buying at the counter, I've heard that before but had forgotten that was for allegiant!

@amandamcconnell7300 Жыл бұрын

Wow... Good to know! Thank you for letting us know!

@BBBarua Жыл бұрын

Much respect for your line-by-line explanations. Keep doing a great job analyzing.

@cindihitchcock1227 Жыл бұрын

I have only flown Allegiant because I have not experienced other airplanes. Never had an issue with Allegiant and first plane ride was with Allegiant in 2019 going to Florida.

@lisaspikes4291 2 жыл бұрын

I’m taking alligent for the first time this month. It flies directly from my airport to the town my brother lives in.

@jr13227 2 жыл бұрын

Something very interesting is that Allegiant just announced the purchase of 50 new 737 MAX

@Travelog 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, saw that news after I had finalized the upload. All I can think of is they must have gotten the deal of the century. Given the costs of new planes and training crews on an entirely new type they must have paid next to nothing and they are banking on the fuel savings.

@Blank00 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting leisure company to say the least. This airline that scored better than United for customer satisfaction in 2019 is the same airline that reoortedly got punished by investors for ordering 737 MAX recently, and of course, the same airline that got hammered by 60 Minutes in 2018. What could be the next trivia fact about this company?

@stphinkle 9 ай бұрын

Their bag fees are high. It seems like when you add up the fees such as a carryon and a checked bag, and a snack, and a soda, it adds up to more than what you would pay on Southwest where all of that is included in the base fare. My recommendation is that if you don't mind a tight seat that doesn't recline, having to pay for snacks and drinks, don't mind no in-flight entertainment, going a shorter distance for a vacation, and are a very light packer, you can probably save money by going Allegiant. But if you are a business traveler or someone who takes a lot of baggage, or wants the full service airline experience, you are probably better to fly a different airlines.

@jamessrq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the humorous additions. That was fun, thanks.

@MrCliffda3rd 6 ай бұрын

I just got back yesterday from flying Allegiant from St. Pete to Knoxville for the 10th time. The only issue was last year while departing from Knoxville was one of the engine generators went. The mechanics took care of it within an hour and we went on our way. Other then that, flights have been flawless.

@DavidWillard-rb1kl 2 ай бұрын

My wife and I are booked on Allegiant in October to/from Vegas. Made the reservation in early April. Paid the extra fee's for all the perks. We chose our seats (1A & 1B) for both flights. Imagine our surprise when we were notified that our seat assignments were taken away. Had to rebook our seats (5E & 5F) for both. flights. We were really looking forward to the extra legroom in the first row. Not anymore. Anyway, it seems we are treated like second or. third class travelers. Never again will we book with Allegiant.

@StephanPridonoff 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I’d also mention they originally bought older planes, so they didn’t have much debt and they don’t overnight their staff and have to pay for hotels, food, etc.

@giantsrgr8 2 жыл бұрын

I love Allegiant. So much I applied for a job with them!!

@kon_ely3707 2 жыл бұрын

I always fly Allegiant the worst thing that happened was the plane was delayed 4 hours because of lighting. I had more problems when I flew Jetblue.

@jakeellman7447 Жыл бұрын

Lightning is a huge safety risk to ramp agents. If lightning strikes within 3 miles the ramp has to be closed

@largol33t1 Жыл бұрын

Bahahahahaaaa! I bet the people at JetBlue aren't thrilled to hear that!

@harrisonc985 2 жыл бұрын

I love their flight out of newark. it has no delays because it is in terminal B which is usually international but pretty much inactive in the early morning. the flight definately beats the 10 hour drive in cost and time flying to cincinatti. seats are very uncomfortable but for that shot of a flight it was no issue.

@JuanWayTrips 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I flew Allegiant out of South Bend on New Years to Orlan...I mean Sanford! Even after purchasing 2 exit row seats and 2 carry-ons, it still ended up cheaper than having a layover with AA, DL, or UA. Since the flight was delayed, they served cans of pop at the gate, so we took a few to have on board, and my card was never charged for the snacks I bought on board when the FA scanned my card. Would I fly them if another airline offered the same direct route? Probably not. But sometimes it's better to pay a ULCC's fees and get the direct flight over a layover and a CRJ-200 with one of the big 3.

@AisforAlibi1 Жыл бұрын

I routinely fly from Wichita, KS to Las Vegas, NV and back and they are the best flights ever. Inexpensive and non-stop and I can do without all the frills for a two-hour flight.

@mrbozo6199 2 жыл бұрын

I flew on Allegiant this summer from Mesa to Tri Cities, a very popular route for Allegiant. Round trip for one person? 270$

@owenklein1917 Жыл бұрын

Allegiant probably has the most unique business model in the us. They fly to the most random cities you’ve never heard of and have destinations to all the popular tourist cities but really don’t fly to many major airports. Most budget Airlines mainly fly to the big hubs but never go to the small cities allegiant does. The fact they are profitable and fill up planes is mind boggling to me. I love allegiant and fly them a lot in my sim. Im from south bend and hope to fly them one day. I should’ve flown them to Las Vegas when I went last year. Also something interesting is when I said that they don’t really fly to many major airports, they often go to cities with big airports and literally have another airport in the city just for allegiant (st Petersburg, Orlando Sanford, Phoenix mesa etc…). No other airline does that on the same scale allegiant does besides maybe southwest

@TheGecko213 4 ай бұрын

Perfect observation I go frequently to Sanford , FL The whole freaking airport is exclusively Allegiant Orlando just 20 miles away is a massive behemoth with humongous security lines while you can finish security at Sanford in 10 mins flat and be at your gate just five minutes before boarding time 😮

@daybreakgray3452 2 жыл бұрын

agree with you on the legacy carriers. delta doesn't offer enough to justify paying $400 extra for DTW -> LAX.. i really could care less about lackluster in-flight entertainment, and tiny bags of chips. i only fly delta because they fly the same route multiple times a day, so i'm a little less stressed over cancellations.

@billsfo6400 2 жыл бұрын

Direct does not mean Nonstop. Direct means no change of planes but the plane will stop one or more times. Like an Airline I worked for once had a 737 that started in Scottsbluff NB then into Lincoln, next stop Omaha, then to Phoenix, last stop Tucson. Direct flight BFF-TUS.

@nickerwinjr 2 жыл бұрын

You can actually get rid of that carrier usage charge, by booking directly at an airport. Saves $36 on a round-trip. 👌

@Travelog 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, I didn't know that at the time!

@TheGecko213 4 ай бұрын

When you add up all the package of seats , priority boarding and carry on and check baggage fees , the final price is same as American Airlines fare in my sector 😮😮

@TheGecko213 4 ай бұрын

My girlfriend is a flight attendant at Allegiant . Say hello to Veronika when you meet her 😊

@flyinghow Жыл бұрын

I've known about the Allegiant model for years, and your information was great and you covered it well. I still find it hard to believe there are enough passengers filling up on those overpriced snacks and drinks and buying all the extra bundles, but they are still in business so obviously I am wrong. The sped up takeoff and landings were annoying, but that seems to be the trend now on YT. No longer is it about the flying or love thereof, simply the product.

@yaboy6157 2 жыл бұрын

Insider info, Allegiant got the 50 allocations of the 737 at very very low prices that they couldn't pass up, they have an extra 50 other allocations available.

@partydemon2849 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they buy some max 10’s Provo to iwa is always full flights

@igglye6805 2 жыл бұрын

“You won’t see allegiant flying between major cities anytime soon” Phoenix to Houston Minneapolis to LA Orlando to Vegas Austin to DC Shall I continue?

@Travelog 2 жыл бұрын

None of those city pairs use the primary airport. I don't think you can call BWI "DC," Sanford "Orlando" or Phoenix Mesa "Phoenix." Greater area, sure. But no business traveler would consider those airports.

@igglye6805 2 жыл бұрын

@@Travelog DC is Dulles though MSP, LAX, LAS, and AUS is the primary airport also

@0xStellz Жыл бұрын

The Austin-DC pair is AUS-IAD, both the primary airport

@davidmh6666 2 жыл бұрын

Yo you managed to make a damning safety evaluation of those below-wing GAT employees in Savannah. 1:05 naughty naughty going up that belt without a handrail, 8:16 isn't how you wing-walk, and those are for sure soft-toe. Bruh that means the cost savings month-to-month of contracting ramp services has to be greater than the cost of however many times a year they that they punch a hole in the company's metal, which would inevitably result from those bad safety habits. Or else that'd be bad business.

@danbautizzle2901 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too bro...and those are things that I likely would not have noticed before becoming a ramp agent for another airline.

@laurapieper1744 Жыл бұрын

We are flying from Appleton to Orlando Sanford this September. Usually we fly Delta from Milwaukee. Never had a problem with them. So am really nervous about flying with them. Am a fearful flyer anyway and it has been about twenty years since I have flown. Surprised how much baggage costs. Would have made it just as expensive,.but hubby is an airforce vet so our luggage is free. Can't go around Florida naked. LOL

@caseymajor4803 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw this. I’m from central Michigan and live in central Florida (Pinellas) I love this airline! Direct only.

@cbmike6244 2 жыл бұрын

I fly Allegiant from Omaha to LAX several times a year, never had a problem.

@RealityHurts923 2 жыл бұрын

I can get a flight to Omaha from LA but not back on the day I need. To many blacked out days.

@cbmike6244 Жыл бұрын

@@RealityHurts923 good point, I do kind of plan my vacation around their schedule, but I might be in their demographic, an electrician that makes under 100k a year, looking for a bargain.

@victormanuelmonterroso-mir9502 2 жыл бұрын

I have flown with them. Great experience.

@milehiaviation 7 ай бұрын

"The airplane made a 90 degree turn only moments before touching down" *Shows the airplane making a normal 30-50 degree intercept on like a 10-12 mile final LMAO.

@CLINT-THE-GREAT 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in between Peoria and Bloomington, i take exception to those comments lol

@ncgiants2125 9 ай бұрын

Allegedly the booking fee could've been avoided by buying the ticket in person, but I haven't confirmed it

@Travelog 9 ай бұрын

You are correct, if you go to the airport and buy it in person you can save the fee. That had never occurred to me.

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

damn I love these videos,

@TheVANITYKILLJOY 2 жыл бұрын

I’m considering to fly with them after a customer told me I could drive an hour to the next airport and fly to Austin. Since I’m from Dallas. It’ll be wayyyy cheaper then paying 500 for a round trip from where I am to Dallas.

@as-guardianangel9360 2 жыл бұрын

Fly Spirit! Much better than Allegiant

@sheltermutts4185 2 жыл бұрын

The price is great. BUT always buy trip insurance and life insurance. And NEVER bundle services like car rentals and hotels. I found it more much expensive and impossible to cancel, because you must call them, and they NEVER answer their phones. Zero customer service, that’s not what they do. Renting through Costco travel is far less expensive and much more flexible. Most importantly you don’t have to pay up front and worry about getting your money back like you will with Allegiant. And its not like they have hundreds of substitute planes when something goes wrong. You’ll end up on major carriers to get home. So buy trip insurance with companies like Allianz so you aren’t stuck waiting for Allegiant’s schedule. Also search Allegiant Safety…

@timleland4787 7 ай бұрын

Their flights and prices work for me

@mischievousjr.9299 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@igglye6805 2 жыл бұрын

3:06 I see allegiant flights on a lot of third party sites though

@cindymack8670 2 жыл бұрын

And if you need to talk to someone there about cancelling a flight because THEY changed my flight departure time from Memphis to 10 o’clock at night, you can forget it! This company sucks! My cousin talked me in to booking a flight with her and she canceled on me. No sane senior citizen would go into Memphis at that time to catch a flight. They suck!

@cadenkovath9356 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from south bend and it’s easy to fly to Florida from there

@Christopher-hx6xm 10 ай бұрын

Look at their prices,their rental cars are the highest price...their motels are cheap but the read the fine print....

@kellyhusk3455 2 жыл бұрын

Do you fly into texas

@crazycro-77 Жыл бұрын

Plattsburgh NY Baby!!!

@Louisiananews 2 жыл бұрын

I fly alligent about twice a year from Shreveport Louisiana to destin Florida..I have videos on my channel

@Blizzard-IAD Жыл бұрын

I fly on allegiant all my life cause its cheap, yea it sucks but it does save money like a hunk

@Greg_P611 3 ай бұрын

It is an airline. The title of this video. What does that mean

@randyc. 2 жыл бұрын

I love Flying Allegiant!!!! I will only fly them. They have better Customer service that any of the other airlines like American or United and Delta if I can save money flying with an airline I will totally fly them when I can fly more with an Airline that makes me happy so for you to say that they are not an Airline that is totally False they are an airline and a pretty good one.

@gerardmoran9560 2 жыл бұрын

Allegiant isn't what you state it is. It's not an LCC (Low Cost Carrier, like JetBlue and Southwest), it's a ULCC (ultra-low cost carrier). I don't like the arguably deceptive pricing- fees exceed ticket. If you want to make a killing on the ultra-rich, have at it. But tricking broke folks is a bit low in my opinion, kinda like booing at the Special Olympics. I don't have a dog in this fight but exploiting the lower end of the middle class seems like a dishonorable business model- not that they would care. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I would prefer an endeavor that would make my grandkids proud.

@Travelog 2 жыл бұрын

You are right, but I personally don't draw much of a distinction between a LCC and ULCC. I referred to them as "a European style LCC" (ie Ryanair, easyjet, Wizz), which I thinks covers the bases. Their fee structure is absolutely exploitative by nature. I personally disagree on calling Southwest a LCC anymore, as their fares are now often higher than the big 3, and you get a lot more for your money (no basic economy, 2 free checked bags, no change fees on all tickets) than the "full service" carriers.

@igglye6805 2 жыл бұрын

3:46 If you just want an answer to the question