My flight to Denver got canceled and I saved $300 by doing this

This happened last month when my direct flight to Denver was axed at the last minute. The airline offered me a rebooking for the next day, but I called them and asked for a refund instead. I then booked a flight to Colorado Springs for $180, which was $300 cheaper than the new Denver flights they were selling. I took a $25 shuttle from the Springs airport straight into downtown Denver. The whole detour only added about two hours to my trip. Has anyone else had luck with flying into a cheaper nearby city when their plans fall apart?

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seth_martinez2113d ago

Did you factor in the extra time and hassle? For me, that shuttle ride after a long travel day would wipe out any savings. I'd rather pay more for the direct solution and be done with it.

leo_harris13d ago

Totally get that. Sometimes your time is worth more than the cash you save.