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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by zachlatta on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @01:24AM (#16112925)
Wow, I was super confused until I read this comment.

I also didn't realize this included a private terminal. I thought this was just a way to book last minute fares without surprises, which didn't really make sense because I just checked and it's cheaper to book a round trip from SFO - LAX leaving any time this week with the airline ($117 on United vs. $156 w/ you).

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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by dannyminutillo on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @02:17AM (#16113097)
The private terminal aspect is why we charge a little more than other airlines' lowest fares. It looks like we need to do a better job of highlighting the private terminal feature on our site. Thanks for the great feedback.
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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by jmishler on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @11:58AM (#16116569)
looks like you guys are working on some improvements for this great idea. what platform are you using to manage the recurring billing part?
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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by dannyminutillo on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @02:16PM (#16117955)
We're using stripe
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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by walshemj on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @02:35PM (#16118167)
but presumably with much less waiting around?
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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by dannyminutillo on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @02:41PM (#16118238)
Yes, exactly. Just arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by walshemj on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @03:23PM (#16118687)
Ah just like the good old days on the BA LHR to EDI route run up to the counter whack the card down and wait less than 30 mins for the next flight.

Just time for a cheeky pint as the lounge next to the boarding way had a bar.- the afternoon cream teas where nice as well.

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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by dannyminutillo on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @04:12PM (#16119121)
Yep, or on People's Express NYC to DC
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Re:Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flight... by groby_b on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @07:57PM (#16120597)
Yeah... that's United economy. Any change costs you money. And you have to fly United, which... no. Not even for a short hop.

I happily would pay $40 more for easy changes + private terminal.

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