How do I get a good short distance flight

How do I get a good short distance flight?
Im trying to find a flight from where I go to school at in Jacksonville Florida, to Port Charlotte Florida where my family is. I can get amtrak train for $117 and greyhound for $160 to $200 but the cheapest flight is barely under $300. How is that I found tickets for 250 going to Kansas City Kansas hows is this?
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Ah, you have found the issue of "Supply and Demand" haven't you! Look it up, you are in school! How many people fly from Jacksonville to Port Charlotte? Not too many on any given day. Thus tickets are high. If there were demand, there would be more flights. Most smaller US cities have the same issue. You can go from JAX to MIA for under 250. (In fact close checks even show under 200 in some cases.) Why not learn to fly, you can make that trip very easy in a C172 or Piper Warrior/Cherokee etc! Probably would cost you more than a ticket but you could travel when you wanted.
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As the previous responder indicates, it's a matter of mass market vs. niche market. The more traffic on a given route, the larger the planes the airline can use. The larger the plane, the less the overhead per passenger and the cheaper the fare they can charge and still make a profit. On top of that, the shorter the route, the higher the overhead...the consumption of fuel is heaviest by far during takeoff and landing and fuel cost is a BIG part of air fares these days. With this being basically an up-and-down hop, little time is spent cruising at altitude where fuel efficiency is highest.
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Hint. Check out the local General Aviation Airports. On a week-end, some guy who just wants to fly some cross country hours might 'hop you over'. for the gas money. (It's legal for private pilots to share flight expenses.)

Do any airlines fly direct from London to Charlotte NC? And Dallas or Chicago to Charlotte

Do any airlines fly direct from London to Charlotte NC? And Dallas or Chicago to Charlotte?
I have only been able to find indirect connecting at either Dallas or Chicago, which makes the journey so long! Or can anyone tell me where they suggest i fly to (London to Dallas, Dallas to Charlotte or London to Chicago, Chicago to Charlotte) which would have the shortest flight time? Thanks
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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Use orbitz and sort by flight time.... you can also specify maximum number of stops
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US Airways Operates LGW-Raleigh Durham Airport. So you can try this. London Gatwick - Raleigh Durham - Charlotte! Hope this helps!
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Both US Air and BMI fly non -stop from London's Gatwick airport to Charlotte, NC. It takes 7hr 45 min east-bound and 9hr 45 min west-bound due to winds. Regards, Dan PS When you are looking for service between cities that may have more than one airport, use the city code when looking for flights rather than an airport code. For London, use "LON" for London rather than using "LHR" for Heathrow.
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US Airways flies nonstop from Charlotte to London's Gatwick Airport. BMI lists nonstop flights between Charlotte and Gatwick, but this is really a code-share flight. If you book it, they will put you on the US Airways flight. They don't operate their own aircraft on this route.

I need a estimate, can anyone help

I need a estimate, can anyone help?
I need to know how much a 1 way flight from charlotte nc to kinston nc would cost. Thanks :) put n wrong category sorry
Mathematics - 2 Answers
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that has nothing to do with Mathematics
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I don't know the answer but I know a section that will check the travel section

If my flight is late, will the connecting one wait

If my flight is late, will the connecting one wait?
I will be flying from charlotte, nc to dallas ft worth in july. My flight is supposed to arrive in dallas at 8:40 am and leave out of dallas for mexico city at 10:08 am. I know dallas has their train that takes you from gate to gate, but with their reputation of delaying flights...i'm a little uneasy.What do you guys think? Would the connecting flight wait for us?
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No your connecting flight will not wait for you, I had the same problem a month ago, arriving at nc but due to weather problems we landed 1:50 later, I lost my connecting flight, so I called the airline and they put me on the next flight that was going out, and do not worry about your luggage, they'll put it in the next flight too. Good Luck =)
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Aitlines sometimes delay a flight for a few minutes if an earlier flight is late AND there are >> many << passengers on the late flight who need to connect. However, you can't count on it. The 1 hour 28 mnutes should be enough time between flights in Dallas. The airline will put you on the next flight to your destination if you miss the connection.
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No they won't. I had that happen to me (Columbus, OH to St. Louis, MO) and had to wait 8 HOURS in the stupid airport for the next flight to West Texas.
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The connecting flight probably won't wait--if there is a large group on the Charlotte flight going to Mexico City they might, note might, wait. If you arrive any time after about 9:15 AM tell the flight attendant that you have a 10:08 connection and ask them to have transportation waiting for the plane to take you to the next gate.
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No, it will probably not wait, unless there's a large group of people on your flight from Charlotte going to Mexico City as well, and even then, there's only a slim chance that they'll hold the plane up for you (chances are better if they're ahead of schedule and if the weather forecast is good). If you *do* miss your connecting flight, go to the counter at your gate and ask them where you need to go to get rebooked. In the meantime (while you're in line), call the airline's 1-800 number - you might be able to be rebooked by phone faster. Don't worry about your luggage - it will get to the airport one way or another since it's got the code on its tag. Good luck with your flights.
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no, since the connecting lfight is different it will not wait. i have experienced a delta flight being late thus i missed a cathay pacific flight to hong kong.(but the terminal attendant that i spoke to the day aftewr said the cathay pacific flight was delayed so i think it could be a coincidence but dont count on it at all.

Flying with a 55 minute connection at Charlotte airport. Will my bags make my connecting flight in 55 min

Flying with a 55 minute connection at Charlotte airport. Will my bags make my connecting flight in 55 min.?
I have a flight from Minneapolis to Cancun with a connection in Charlotte on US Airways. I've never been to the airport before in Charlotte and am a bit concerned that my checked bags won't make the 2nd flight as the connection time is only 55 minutes. Worst case scenario, I guess, is if they don't make the connection there is another flight later that day. Would the bags automatically be put on the next flight if they didn't make the first? Or would I have to request that? Maybe I have nothing to worry about in the first place. Any information would be helpful. Thank you!
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This is within the minimum connection time at CLT. The bags should make the transfer. If they do not, they will be put on the next available flight to Cancun and a message sent to Cancun advising them of the new routing. You do not have to request this. Regards, Dan
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If both flights are US then they most likely connect at the same terminal. As a travel agent my sytem will tell me if the minimum connection time is not met so I don't think anyone would sell you a ticket without a legal connection time. I would say your luggage will make it and I'm 90% -95% sure.
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With a connection time of 55 minutes you should not have a problem. If for some reason your bags don't make your connecting flight they should automatically be put on the later flight (although I'm sure they will make the connection since this is an average connecting time between flights). Although Charlotte is a very busy airport (U.S. Airways' largest hub) the terminal and concourses themselves are not spread out over a huge area and they all connect easily. Have a great trip!

Do any airlines fly direct from London to Charlotte NC? And Dallas or Chicago to Charlotte

Do any airlines fly direct from London to Charlotte NC? And Dallas or Chicago to Charlotte?
I have only been able to find indirect connecting at either Dallas or Chicago, which makes the journey so long! Or can anyone tell me where they suggest i fly to (London to Dallas, Dallas to Charlotte or London to Chicago, Chicago to Charlotte) which would have the shortest flight time? Thanks
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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US Airways flies nonstop between Charlotte and London's Gatwick Airport.