Sun Country Airline

[misterchatter]

Anyone had any experience with this airline lately? Am thinking of booking with them.m I know they have had some trouble a few years back. But then if I wait to book an airline that hasn't had trouble I might as well start driving now.

Thanks for any replies

Mike

[Flintstone]

We have been on Sun County several times as they did charters out of Detroit to Las Vegas. (but its been a few years).

 

I must admit...unless we have no other choices available...I would not fly them. It is the MOST uncomfortable airline I have ever been on. (Can you say "Sardines R Us?") We had the very first row (which is usually pretty roomy) and I actually had to get up and sit on the floor by the exit door while DH and the man next to me ate their meal!

 

For a short flight at a great price...I guess they would be OK...but it better be a REALY great price!!

 

Deb

[pazandak63]

I agree...the prices were great but the plane is SMALL! tight seas. Seating is sized for a kid I think! If you fly them make sure the fare is very low and you have an isle seat. LOL

[misterchatter]

Right now it is a good price. We will be driving up to Minneapolis to fly out of. The price, taxes and all the other charges figured out to $279.50pp. non stop each way to Orlando. We usuall fly Northwest or American, prices to high right. On our cruise in January we are using AA, price $299pp to Ontario California, 2 stops.

Thanks for your comments, guess I better go on a diet

Mike

[Nliedel]

I agree, if ANYTHING is even close then I avoid them like the plague. Mechanical nightmares on 6 of the 8 flights I have taken with them have just taken their toll on me. I was once stranded at the Vegas airport for 10 hours, with every service closed because of Sun Country.

 

4 of the times I flew with them I was very plus sized but did not notice any difference in the seating than on your average Continental seat. I did not need an extender etc. However my weight loss did not result in any more room either. On most airlines I have room on both sides of my legs/hips and the armrest, not on Sun Country.

[Enchantment 04]

nleidel, by looking at your avatar you do not look like you are a plus size at all.

 

 

anyways, they are an OK airline. The planes are not small at all. they use 737's.

[H2O babe]

Have lived in MN all my life and flown Sun Country several times. They weren't on time with any of the flights I've been on. I agree that the interior seems much "tighter"than when I fly Northwest or another airline. I flew with them because the fares were good and I would fly with Sun Country again. Plan accordingly. Good luck.

[jimc_usa]

The problem with Sun Country is so few airplanes - a mechanical problem will have you with the possiblity of no plane. Whereas NWA has a whole bunch of replacements. Besides the airfare is usually matched, Right now a flight in December for MSP-MCO on NWA is #287 inc taxes.