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HIA -- Where Are All The Passenger?
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Discussion Started: 11-29-2005, 7:18 AM
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When the new terminal opened at Harrisburg International Airport more than a year ago, it was expected that local air passengers would be crowding ticket counters and filling planes. But the numbers have failed to materialize. Tell us what you think about this story.
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dugala
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02-23-2008, 4:40 PM
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HIA should persue Jet Blue or Southwest with a great 5 or 10 year deal that will get the prices down and force the others to match up.
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porkchop111
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06-17-2007, 8:44 PM
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to paraphrase a late, great statement: "it's the cost,stupid!"...but then again, it IS harrisburg airport!
kdam
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skippy2005
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11-23-2006, 2:49 PM
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oops better check my math skills on that one............ I still have money left over to pay for the long term parking YEEeeeeeeeee HHAAAWWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!
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skippy2005
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11-11-2006, 12:57 PM
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Another perfect example: I just got a ticket out of BWI for 237$. The price to fly from HIA is 509$. The money saved from the first ticket almost purchases the second. Sorry HIA, with prices like that you stand no chance!!
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skippy2005
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10-29-2006, 8:18 AM
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I see the Executive Director is retiring. Think maybe we can get someone on the job who can swing a deal to cut prices and make HIA a viable travel option?........... NAW!!!!!!!!!!
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150pilot
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10-17-2006, 2:57 PM
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Positive: HIA is extremely convenient. A 1/2 Hr. drive is great compared to 1 1/2 to 2 Hrs. to Baltimore and the lines are never long.
Negative: Prices are still unbelieveably high... what's up with that?
Overall: When the cost is close per ticket... say $50 to $75 more it usually offsets the drive to BWI, the parking rates, and the agravation!
150pilot
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bambam1949
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10-12-2006, 10:41 AM
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We saved $300 each flying from BWI to Seattle and we also saved money from BWI to Chicago.I've noticed if I need to pick someone up at HIA, there are not many people arriving or departing.
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G-Hopper
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09-08-2006, 9:27 AM
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I have had to do some traveling and I will tell you what HIA is out of control. I wanted to take the family to FL but would have had to catch a puddle jumper to PHI the have a two hour lay over. Drive to PHI pay for parking still save $200. Same with my TX trip BWI $300 cheaper.
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Spooce
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09-07-2006, 6:23 PM
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My wife was just checking prices today for a flight to Reno. It is TWICE the amount to fly out of HIA than to fly out of BWI which is only 1 and 1/2 hours away. Even if you have to stay in a hotel overnight to catch an early flight, the cost is still cheaper than flying out of Harrisburg ... and the hotel lets you park there all week for FREE
"And that, as they say, is that"
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maggiesaka
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09-07-2006, 9:05 AM
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No matter what is done to improve HIA, bottom line . . .HIA needs to secure service from reasonably priced airlines before they will see any increase in numbers for people flying out of HIA. It's all about cost and right now the airlines servicing HIA just don't provide good rates. HIA has heard this for years but doesn't pay attention. It's a quick drive to BWI or Philly. Even with gas prices higher, it's worth it to do the drive.
WGAL reader Maggie
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