Air Deccan

jyotirmoy · Jan 24th, 2006, 14:48

Has anyone flown air deccan from Delhi recently? What had been your experience?
Thanks.

beebah · Jan 24th, 2006, 15:47

I flew air deccan to Bangalore just before christmas and they were fine, I have no complaints. I flew back with spice jet and was delayed for 2 hours at 1 in teh morning.

jyotipg · Jan 24th, 2006, 16:02

Flew from bangalore to Delhi in june..

Flight was on time.. no issues. reached Delhi safely..

phantom · Jan 24th, 2006, 16:06

whenever i travel in Air Deccan i keep a buffer of 2 hrs. Maybe you should also do that. They are renowned for flight delays.

sirensongs · Jan 24th, 2006, 16:28

Seconding Phantom, my Delhi-Hyde flight arrived 1 hour late. My Delhi friend who travels for business a lot says the same. However, they are cheaper than SpiceAir. Like most Indians I have more time than money. ;-)

mridula · Jan 24th, 2006, 16:47

I travelled Bangalore-Delhi in November (rush time Diwali festival) and the flight was on time but on other Air Deccan flights I or my other family members have faced delays.

jyotipg · Jan 24th, 2006, 19:19

Some things to keep in mind when traveliing in air deccan..

1. Avoid traveling to north India in winter..
2. if ur flight in in the middle of the day, there are more chances of delay.
3. As far as possible, fly in the morning flight to avoid delays.

These guys have limited aircrafts and the same aircrafts flies in multiple routes.. If there is any delay in one of the earlier flights, there is a cascading effect and delay on all other routes on which this aircraft had to fly.

rangers · Jan 24th, 2006, 21:13

Yes..Its smooth exprience with them.

exacta · Jan 24th, 2006, 22:09

flew from Bangalore to Goa in dec, the flight go delayed by 40min, but the service at the airport was good now other issues if they stick to their time schedules they will definitely be competing with other airlines in every department.

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LazyGirl · Jan 26th, 2006, 08:58

Here's my thread, with some not-so-good experiences:
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jyotirmoy · Jan 26th, 2006, 18:07

Last night took the airdeccan flight from Delhi at 8:20 PM for Kolkata. The flight was almost on time. The leg space is horribly small for a bit tall person like me. Luckily there were quite a few rows empty so streched out & slept.
Having read all the horror stories about airdeccan I think I must have been very lucky or things have really improved? I will fly spice jet from Kolkata to Delhi. Lets see what is in store!

crimsonriver · Jan 26th, 2006, 18:51

Flown by deccan, spice n kingfisher quite a few times on the blr - delhi route.. Except one instance the flight wasn't delayed by over 30 mins..

As far as service quality goes Kingfisher beats all others hands down..

crvlvr · Jan 26th, 2006, 23:31

Flew Air Deccan as follows:

1.From Bangalore to Goa ona prop plane: no assigned seating. pleasant but slow flight . arrived on time,

2.From Bangalore to Delhi on a Airbus -- assigned seat. horrible leg room. 3 hour delay over delhui due to fog - not AirDeccan's fault.

3. From Delhi to Bangalore: Flight cancleed due to fog. Received an SMS less than 24 hours before the flight. Was asked to call a number for details. Called, but no one answered. but a most of the domestic flights were canceled

4. From Bangalore to Hyderabad: could not make the flight as flight #3 was canceled by Air Deccan. Air Deccan refused to give full refund. I have disputed it on my credit card.

5. From Hyderabad to Bangalore on a prop plane. No assigned seat. decent leg room. arrived on time.

Bottom Line: Air Deccan keeps their planes busy. If you flight is later during the day, there is a good chance that it will be delayed if your plane was delayed on one of its earlier flights. Great value for money.

Jan 24th, 2006, 14:48	#1
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,608	Air Deccan Has anyone flown air deccan from Delhi recently? What had been your experience? Thanks.

Jan 24th, 2006, 15:47	#2
beebah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: london/india Posts: 124	I flew air deccan to Bangalore just before christmas and they were fine, I have no complaints. I flew back with spice jet and was delayed for 2 hours at 1 in teh morning. __________________ Food and other interesting things- a blog.

Jan 24th, 2006, 16:28	#5
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	Seconding Phantom, my Delhi-Hyde flight arrived 1 hour late. My Delhi friend who travels for business a lot says the same. However, they are cheaper than SpiceAir. Like most Indians I have more time than money. ;-) __________________ *"Why do people go to India to find themselves? India is where you go to lose* yourself."** Feringhee: The India Diaries

Jan 24th, 2006, 16:47	#6
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,273	I travelled Bangalore-Delhi in November (rush time Diwali festival) and the flight was on time but on other Air Deccan flights I or my other family members have faced delays. __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

Jan 24th, 2006, 21:13	#8
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	Air Deccan is cool stuff. Yes..Its smooth exprience with them.

Jan 24th, 2006, 16:02	#3
jyotipg Lives virtually on IM Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 457	Flew from bangalore to Delhi in june.. Flight was on time.. no issues. reached Delhi safely.. __________________ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/himalaya_trekkers/

Jan 24th, 2006, 16:06	#4
phantom Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,214	whenever i travel in Air Deccan i keep a buffer of 2 hrs. Maybe you should also do that. They are renowned for flight delays.

Jan 24th, 2006, 19:19	#7
jyotipg Lives virtually on IM Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 457	Some things to keep in mind when traveliing in air deccan.. 1. Avoid traveling to north India in winter.. 2. if ur flight in in the middle of the day, there are more chances of delay. 3. As far as possible, fly in the morning flight to avoid delays. These guys have limited aircrafts and the same aircrafts flies in multiple routes.. If there is any delay in one of the earlier flights, there is a cascading effect and delay on all other routes on which this aircraft had to fly.

Jan 24th, 2006, 22:09	#9
exacta according to my best recollection i don't remember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GALAXIES Posts: 78	flew from Bangalore to Goa in dec, the flight go delayed by 40min, but the service at the airport was good now other issues if they stick to their time schedules they will definitely be competing with other airlines in every department.

Jan 25th, 2006, 04:08	#10
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Jan 26th, 2006, 08:58	#11
LazyGirl Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 37	Here's my thread, with some not-so-good experiences: Wouldn't recommend Air Deccan

Jan 26th, 2006, 18:07	#12
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,608	Last night took the airdeccan flight from Delhi at 8:20 PM for Kolkata. The flight was almost on time. The leg space is horribly small for a bit tall person like me. Luckily there were quite a few rows empty so streched out & slept. Having read all the horror stories about airdeccan I think I must have been very lucky or things have really improved? I will fly spice jet from Kolkata to Delhi. Lets see what is in store!

Jan 26th, 2006, 18:51	#13
crimsonriver The Nom@d... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere... Posts: 325	Flown by deccan, spice n kingfisher quite a few times on the blr - delhi route.. Except one instance the flight wasn't delayed by over 30 mins.. As far as service quality goes Kingfisher beats all others hands down.. __________________ Look around and chose your own ground For long you live and high you fly And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be... Last ride : Bhutan, Arunachal, Sikkim.. (Where do I ride next?) My Travel Journal... http://the-never-ending-road.blogspot.com

Jan 26th, 2006, 23:31	#14
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,474	Flew Air Deccan as follows: 1.From Bangalore to Goa ona prop plane: no assigned seating. pleasant but slow flight . arrived on time, 2.From Bangalore to Delhi on a Airbus -- assigned seat. horrible leg room. 3 hour delay over delhui due to fog - not AirDeccan's fault. 3. From Delhi to Bangalore: Flight cancleed due to fog. Received an SMS less than 24 hours before the flight. Was asked to call a number for details. Called, but no one answered. but a most of the domestic flights were canceled 4. From Bangalore to Hyderabad: could not make the flight as flight #3 was canceled by Air Deccan. Air Deccan refused to give full refund. I have disputed it on my credit card. 5. From Hyderabad to Bangalore on a prop plane. No assigned seat. decent leg room. arrived on time. Bottom Line: Air Deccan keeps their planes busy. If you flight is later during the day, there is a good chance that it will be delayed if your plane was delayed on one of its earlier flights. Great value for money.

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