Comments on: Airport wars: Why flying out of DIA is for the birds

By: RustyBuffalo

RustyBuffalo — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:50:49 +0000

Rob Giacolono wrote:

“Would we fly out of Colorado Springs given the chance? YES! But the routes are limited and there are no direct flights to one of our regular destinations…”

Exactly. Why take the shuttle flight from COS to DIA, When you can take an easy drive on E-470 and skip another (albeit short) flight in an uncomfortable seat? Although a lot of folks fly out of COS, for me the slogan for the C.S. Airport should be: “You can’t get there from here”.

By: Wendy Mack

Wendy Mack — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:55:54 +0000

I live in Woodland Park and fly frequently. The long drive, high cost of parking, and hassle of security lines all make flying out of Denver less desirable than flying out of the Springs. Since I fly to DC about every 8 weeks I was thrilled to learn that United is now flying direct from COS to Dulles. Thank you United!

By: Rob Giacolono

Rob Giacolono — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:55:00 +0000

My wife and I flew out of DIA the same Friday as Mr. Greenberg, albeit at 12:30pm. We live in Monument and left the house a mere 3 hours before our flight. We stopped in Castle Rock to board our pets and then drove 225 to Peña Blvd. We parked in the west economy lot because the signs on the way to the terminal distinctly said the east economy lot was full. Yes we did have a long walk (no shuttle in sight), but we checked in at Southwest (on the east side) and moved through security in about 10 minutes. We even had a chance to grab some food before our flight.

My wife and I are experienced flyers and have no issue negotiating airports around the country. We both feel that DIA is the best one for amenities and convenience.

Would we fly out of Colorado Springs given the chance? YES! But the routes are limited and there are no direct flights to one of our regular destinations, Houston-Hobby.

I travel for business many times each year. I do enjoy flying out of Colorado Springs, but many times the departure times are inconvenient. It is usually more convenient to drive to DIA and catch a flight at a time that better fits my schedule.

By: Shawn Shaw

Shawn Shaw — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:14:00 +0000

I fly into Denver twice a month and drive to CS. Usually its a “turn around” trip. I catch the earliest flight in the morning from home and the last flight out of DIA. It gives me the most time (which equals more time back at home with my family) in CS and saves me the most money. CS has a limited number of flights and I would have to connect to DEN anyways (which means more time sitting around in BOTH airports). I have to rent a car which I would have to do in CS or DEN. Plus the rental car companies do a pick up/drop off right in front of DIA so I do not have to worry about parking in a lot. The only issue is the snow in the winter, which affects both DEN and CS. And, in DEN I always get a larger 737 plane versus a “crop duster” turbo prop in CS (which are no fun flying over the rockies).