Poor service: Air Deccan

shahronakm · Jan 4th, 2007, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eopperman

Ronak,

Although we have had a terrible experience with Air Deccan our flight was not cancelled, which would have put us in a tight spot as our outbound fligt home left the next morning. I would suggest that you check out if they do not have a flight the day before (just in case...) or keep a continency plan ready - eg. possible train route to your final destination. Everything of the best!

Thanks for the tip.

Ronak.

Rogue Two · Jan 4th, 2007, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eopperman

Expect at least a 2 hour delay when flying with them - they are never on time...The worst is that they have a 15kg limit...you had to pay for all drinks and food - something they chose not to disclose when you book your ticket...the stinking service (or lack of service at all) from Air Deccan

Hate to say it, but what did you think 'no frills' meant? They don't pay for plum departure slots to keep costs down. They don't include food and drink to keep the costs down. They employ semi-trained numpties to keep the costs down. Reminds me of Ryanair and Easyjet in many ways.

You pay peanuts, you get monkeys.

b_g_gruff · Jan 4th, 2007, 17:17

I’ve flown with both Air Deccan and Ryan Air and I would say it’s a Very similar experience. If all goes well it’s OK, any problems you’re on your own, which can mean being completely stuck somewhere.
I wouldn’t choose either if I definitely had to be somewhere for a certain time (or even day), but otherwise they are very much cheaper then the full service airlines. “You pays your money and you takes your choice”.

Lugubert · Jan 5th, 2007, 01:53

Wouldn't try the cheapies if dependent on connections. But my friend had Deccan from Kolkata to Port Blair. No problems. I took Go from Chennai to Delhi. Low on food, but otherwise smooth.

praks · Jan 23rd, 2007, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahronakm

My first flying experiene with any airline (the first time I will fly) is going to be with Air Deccan when i fly from Mumbai to Bangalore on 19 th Jan. The return is booked with Go Air as I found better bargain with Go Air for the same.

I will also be using Air Deccan for my Mumbai - Chennai (8 th Feb) & Chennai - Port Blair (9 th Feb) journeys & also while returning. Do post your exp. with Air Deccan after returning from Port Balir.

I am keeping my fingers crossed after reading all the reviews on the thread.

Ronak.

Had no problems with Air Deccan from/to Chenai/Port Blair. On my way from Chennai to Port Blair my flight was delayed by 40 mins but while returning it was absolutely on time. GoAir was a different story altogether. My flight from Mumbai to Chennai was cancelled and they put me on an earlier flight. While returning from Chennai to Mumbai, my flight was cancelled again and they put me on a later flight. So you need to be careful while flying GoAir.

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Jan 4th, 2007, 17:17	#33
b_g_gruff Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France Posts: 3	I’ve flown with both Air Deccan and Ryan Air and I would say it’s a Very similar experience. If all goes well it’s OK, any problems you’re on your own, which can mean being completely stuck somewhere. I wouldn’t choose either if I definitely had to be somewhere for a certain time (or even day), but otherwise they are very much cheaper then the full service airlines. “You pays your money and you takes your choice”.

Jan 5th, 2007, 01:53	#34
Lugubert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 296	Wouldn't try the cheapies if dependent on connections. But my friend had Deccan from Kolkata to Port Blair. No problems. I took Go from Chennai to Delhi. Low on food, but otherwise smooth.

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