Allegiant Airlines Airbus A319
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- Allegiant Airlines is a low cost carrier in the United States. In this video, I'll review the Allegiant Airlines This is the first episode of the #LowCostCarrierComparison where I'll compare Allegiant Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit.
In this video, we'll check out the Allegiant Airlines experience on an A319. Is it worth it? Are the rumors true? Is this a terrible airline? Check out the video to find out the truth about Allegiant Airlines!
We'll explore Allegiant Airlines' booking, cabin, seat, inflight service, and more!
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I fly Allegiant around 4-5 times a year I’ve probably flown twenty times with them and I’ve never had a problem. I’ve only been delayed one time and that was just for an hour. Definitely worth the extra savings
I’ve flown allegiance so far 4 times all with my grandparents to Arizona for a phew days
meanwhile me having an issue near every flight
lost a whole flights baggage once
full day delay 3 times in 11 flights
I always fly Allegiant and have never had any issues with the flights and the crew is always very friendly. Just pray you never have to call customer service Lol.
Facts can never get through on the phone.
@@zanthanesegreen4576Their CEO is on record as making sure the hold time is not to short to get through to agents.
Same here. Excellent experience in SE USA
Tyler, I agree with you. I love flying on a plane with no stops
I'm a first time flyer on Allegiant and appreciate seeing this.
Dude your voice is so calm and relaxing
Lol, so true, I was watching his videos late at night, literally lulled me to sleep.
Greetings ! Thank you for flying Allegiant. As a medical professional (ER DNP),, I am also proud to say I am not only a Doctor (Nursing Practice), I am an Allegiant flight attendant. We are working hard to provide great nonstop service to more than 120 cities at exceptionally low fares . Allegiant is on time, and right priced! Love your videos- see you in the skies! Dr Brian
Every time I go home I fly Allegiant! Never had a problem ;)
jennti I see you are also a fan you Fairuz.
I always fly w/ Allegiant is super low cost and it only takes me 2 hours to get where I'm going any other company would have taken 5 hours and layover so I can't beat it
@@therealnicolebalutis1020 Exactly!!! I don't have to go to a major airport which for me is Tampa International... 3 hours and I'm home.
TheREALnicole Balutis do you have to pay for a carry on duffel bag/ personal bag
jennti Raiders stadium Alliegiant Stadium
Flown Allegiant since 2012. Love this airline and have never had a bad flight!
Stephen
I fly allegiant frequently. Flights always on time and crew very helpful and friendly. Great way to fly!!
Julie Layne wow! Hoping I have the sane experience! 🙏
Julie I agree they have Spirit beat by a mile.
My first time flying with them we delayed cause the crew decided to do a head count by hand and they miscounted 3 times
Never flown allegiant but I’m not American but in the uk you can fly Ryanair jet2 and easyJet there are the uk low cost carriers
@@bsosmoove flew them this past week twice and noticed they did a walk through head count.
Loved this, as a former UAL employee, and a prominent TWA historian, I can appreciate your attention to the evaluation of customer service and experience. Unfortunately, flying is no longer like it used to be, but fortunately with evaluations like yours, it is a little easier. Thank you!
I had no problem with Allegiant and would fly them again. Also a very military friendly airline as well!
Delta Charlie Las Vegas Raiders stadium Allegiant Stadium
Delta Charlie Wait!
I flew from Cincinnati to LA a few months ago and it went smoothly. I'm about to fly with them again to Florida. Worth the savings in my opinion.
I just flew allegiant from FLL to Asheville, NC - both flights were aboard Airbus A-320s' that were less than 2 years old, both flights were early and the crew was exceptional! The core of their problems were the MD-80's they're gone now and you can tell - feels like a completely different airline!
Yeah I remember back in early 2019 I was searching reviews and was kinda freaked out about all the issues and emergency landings they had to do with the MD-80s. I felt much better once I learned they were running all Airbus now. I believe they got it completely switched in 2018 sometime.
My brother is a captain with Allegiant and he's the best.
I fly Allegiant pretty often and never had any problems
I’m SO EXCITED I’ll be flying Allegiant visiting my granddaughter FIRST TIME 💗💗💗💗
You shouldn't be exitited to fly alligiant
I've flown with them for over 5 year's. It is a very nice airline. I would recommend Allegiant to anyone.
I remember being a little kid flying Allegiant Air to visit my Grandma and Grandpa and being totally mesmerized by the plane. It was such a magical feeling lifting into the air and seeing the world grow small. Allegiant Air brings back so many good memories and it’s a level of nostalgia I’ll never forget. It may sound silly, but, I hope I get to fly them again someday. Just for nostalgia.
I was just watching this video because I work for allegiant as a ramp agent and then all of a sudden you show two of my coworkers on the last vegas airport. I laughed so hard. The airport can get up to 125 degrees in the summer by the way.
Hi.. I'm a groomer there. Luckily I work nights so the summer heat is only like 110 degrees lol!
My girlfriend lives in Florida and I live in Virginia so we both use Allegiant A LOT! If you get your ticket a month in advance and have only a carry-on bag then my round trip tickets cost just over $110, amazing. I have always had a base fear of flying but Allegiant flights don't increase my regular anxiety, I've felt safe on their flights in the A319.
I work as a fueler at SLC and I honestly love it. I look forward to work everyday!
Even if my shift starts at 4:00 am :(
I did know Thy flew out of Salt lake I thought only Provo and Ogden
I fly Allegiant to MYR often, they are fantastic and you can't beat the price. Annoys me that people complain about them charging you for a seat or a carry-on when round-trip tickets are sub-200 dollars for a direct flight.
Love your videos!
i've flown allegiant before, and i think they're pretty great!
I’ve flown allegiance for years and I love it prices are cheap, pilots are professional, crew is nice, seats are comfortable, and everything else is nice as well
I fly Allegiant a couple times a year. Never had a problem. And attention Veterans and Active Duty military: Checked bags (up to three bags) are free! I think maybe your carry-on is free too, but I always check as I fly from one tiny airport to another tiny airport on Allegiant.
Recently flew Allegiant roundtrip between LAX and Bellingham, WA . Certainly not the most comfortable seats, but adequate for a 2 1/2 hr. flight. Great crew, smooth flight and early, by 30 minutes in both directions.
If there is anyone fairer than you and Dennis Bunnik on the air carriers, i've yet to meet them. Another great and informative video Jeb, thanks again.
Thanks, that's lovely!
I have traveled on allegiant more than ten times and at no point was anyone rude to me and at no point did I feel unsafe.
I agree 💯%
I love Allegiant and fly them at least once a month. I typically can travel with no baggage and the $2 bottle water is way cheaper than the airport. Plus snacks are good selection and pretty cheap. No frills but the price is more than reasonable...their downside - at times the crew can be more focused on Rule enforcement versus customer service and well their checked baggage can also come out crazy slow. All in all if you have flexible travel dates and travel light Allegiant is the way to go.
Let me say my flying with Allegiant air has had some issues with being on time, but every time I’ve flown with them I’ve never felt unsafe
I been riding Allegiant airline for many years. Every since I went on my cruise from Cincinnati to Samford. The price was very nice. I have used other trips as well. One of my favorite is the one from Cincinnati to New Orleans. I look forward to other great trips....
I fly from LAS (Las Vegas) to CVG (Cincinnati) often. I used to frequent Allegiant until one flight returning to LAS the right engine blew out about 5 minutes after take off. After an emergency landing, a cabin full of nerve-wrecked passengers were comped $150 each. Later I researched and found on average that every plane they operate is 20 years older than competitors. As well, Allegiant planes are 3.5x more likely to breakdown during flight. Really put things into perspective for me. I cough up the extra cash now in hopes to never find myself writing my good-byes on my phone while my plane drops dramatically out of the sky.
I have flown allegiant several times. I've never had any issue of any kind. I would highly recommend them
Appreciate the info Jeb. I've seen each of those "No frills" carriers and I just choose not to utilize them because often, in the end, what you end up paying for is close to what you would pay on the larger carriers. Plus the aggravation you experience while purchasing your ticket is just not worth the hassle. In the end, as the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for." Safe travels.
me and my dad are planning to go from fort walton beach,FL to Oklahoma City, but were concerned with budget airlines. This video has kindof opened the door.
I actually work as a ground agent at VPS and i can assure you it shouldve been an enjoyable flight and experience☺
I fly Allegiant all the time. Never had a bad flight.
lori doolaghty it’s really dangerous
Charles Henderson why ?
Charles Henderson never had an engine blow up like other airlines. I’m fine with Allegiant!
@@charleshenderson9752 Stated in the video: Allegiant has all but eliminated the safety issues.
I flew on allegiant back in October. I really loved it. And I’m 6ft 4in. Fill your water bottle, pack some snacks and let’s go anywhere! Same for frontier and spirit. I don’t see the issues people have with them honestly. I’m just traveling place to place it doesn’t need to be luxury anymore. Thanks for the video Jeb!
You really committed to Allegiant Air you are a brave soul because I remember specifically all of the MD 87s that had emergency fuel emergencies you are a brave individual
Stated in the video all the MD's are gone and safety hazards have been pretty much taken care of
We recently flew Allegiant from Oakland, CA to Eugene, OR ... it's a 75 minute flight ... there were no issues and we arrived safely and on time and would definitely fly them again on our next trip to Eugene
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I have flown Allegiant a few times. I loved it. Service was great. Didn’t feel I was in danger at all.
Flew with allegiant for the first time this week, besides a relatively long delay in vegas. I dont think iv ever had such a smooth experience with any airlines! I love the options they give us from our small airport.
Ask Non Stop Dan to join you at Allegiant. He would like it!😉
Potsy The r Nonstop Dan said he refuses to fly Allegiant
Your Right, Nonstop Dan doesn't want Allegiant.
Yeah he’s pretty fancy
We have flown Allegiant for over 10 years atleast 6 times a year and have never had any trouble. When our flight has been delayed (only twice) it was due to crew issues. We are so thankful for the airline. We have never felt unsafe nor do we think their fees are ridiculous. We fly from Oregon direct to Arizona usually for about $150.00 total round trip each ticket. We could never fly that cheap with any other airline direct. Thank you for the video.
Oh wow you were actually able to ride a former Cebu Pacific plane (RP-C3191) and btw I was also able to ride that aircraft. Thanks for this tripreport!
@@rgbstatic I've flown with Cebu Pacific and not Allegiant yet. No issues with Cebu Pacific.
I fly Allegiant all the time. Mostly because they are the only airlines flying nonstop to/ from Orlando and Huntington WV. I have never had a problem or felt unsafe. Delays have always been weather related, not airlines related and reading conditions and following the rules has made it simple and easy. I love the fact that they fly into many smaller airports that get neglected by the big carriers. Flight attendants have always been polite and crying babies make me feel bad for the parents and the poor baby who is obviously in pain. It never makes me angry. I have been stuck next to grumpy passengers a time or two, but mostly great folks who are just trying to get from one place to another just like me. Once in a while I get lucky with someone who is friendly, funny and interesting. That always makes the flight go faster.
Good way to start my Saturday mornings listening to your smiling positive reviews. Always like watching your video's Jeb. Have a nice weekend.
Nice unbiased video. I live in a mid sized community and having allegiant at nearby airports has made family vacations much easier and cheaper for years. Our family loves the convenience and cost of Allegiant.
Flown on Allegiant once when i was low on money, an Airbus A320. From Ft. Lauderdale Fl to Concord NC. The seat stopped being comfy after 20 minutes, was on it for 3+ hours. 1/3 of which was before take off. No tray table, so no laptop use. Was required to verbally answer questions after we left the gate. ( Swear. ) The seat felt like a metal frame with vinyl from a car roof and that was it. It was a 2hr 20 minute flight. It was easily the most uncomfy and worst flight i have ever been on.
Now for the good:
Staff was nice.
I landed without scoliosis.
EDIT: Cost was $58 dollars.
Hey, Jeb! I'm one of those who expressed their concerns about your safety, especially on Allegiant. However, I did not know that they had done away with their MD-80's. That, of course, was my biggest concern. Shew!!! Glad you were on a 737!! I flew Delta, last week, in "first class" from LEX to DTW. I put first class in parenthesis because it was a CRJ-900 both ways. :-) It's hard to feel like you're in First in such a small plane...but the service was excellent, as expected! Looking forward to your next reports, and to the final comparison report!! Until then...see you in the sky!!!
Thank you for your feedback. I will be travelling air allégeant for the first time in three weeks with my to daughter from Montreal to Orlando. I love flying. I am sure this airline will be amazing.
I have taken Allegiant before and your assessment is correct. The price is decent, the experience was okay, and they got me from point A to point B with little issue. Personally, I like the old Mad Dogs nothing speaks 1980's nostalgia than an MD 80.
I'm glad Allegiant retired their MD-80s. Those things had so many safety issues and it was only a matter of time before one crashed.
We fly Allegiant, and if you're able to go to the airport to buy tickets, they are about $13 cheaper than what is online. We live near a smaller airport so it's easier to get in and out of. Also they have great military and veteran discounts. Military and veterans get 3 free check bags, a free carry on, free priority boarding and free seat selection. Our family of 6 flew from Concord, NC to Ft. Lauderdale for less than $300, and had 3 checked bags and a carry on.
Flew Allegiant for the first time from Santa Maria to Vegas and I was pleasantly surprised. Good service clean plane and comfortable flight. I have flown military transports and this doesn't come close.
Glad to find this video. I'm flying to Las Vegas in 2 weeks with Allegiant. 3 hour flight. You put my mind at ease about the fight and legroom. I'm a tall guy so it will be a squeeze but not an unreasonable one. Thanks for the timely information :)
The direct flight options are wonderful! Been flying Allegiant for years. Low costs, no frills.
I admire you for taking a break from first and business class to report on #HowTheOtherHalfFlies
I wouldn't fly Allegiant, but I didn't think Frontier was too bad when I flew them in January. However, after fees, I didn't find them to be any cheaper than Delta.
I take it back, after watching this video a second time, and looking into Allegiant, although they only fly out of Milwaukee once or twice a week, their flight times are convenient.
I miss allegiant's MD80s. You have to really love flying to love the back row on that plane 😍
I always have used allegiant. I save money, they have good service, and they have never done me wrong in all the times ive used them. Great video. 👊🏻
I take Allegiant all the time out of Bellingham WA. Usually to Vegas or Palm Springs. I have an account and I have used the website many times so I know my way around it. Since my flights are no longer than 2.5 hours I am ok with the barebones look. I pay the extra 12 for a seat to get an aisle seat. Watch a movie and your there. Never had a problem on this airline.
Sup Jeb! I think these comparisons are so cool, keep it up!
Thanks for recognizing the ramp agents! I was a ramp agent in Phoenix for America West Airlines, hottest, most physical job I ever did and I made a whopping $6.95 an hour doing it. But I loved it, I was an Avgeek long before I ever heard that term.
I have flown with Allegiant several times and never had a problem. On time, polite and good flights. It's not luxury but you get there and for a great price.
That legroom give me anxiety...
Great series, keep it up.
Matthew Jones if flown allegiant a bunch of times and if your on that thing for less than 2 hours it aint that bad. of course it only costs like 20 bucks extra to get u an exit row seat which has better legroom than most economy seats.
Allegiant has been great for our family travel and would recommend.
I have used Allegiant many times and have no problems with them. Thx for the video
I always felt nostalgic flying the old MD-80's since I remember flying them when they were new. The Allegiant workers I have in my neck of the woods are stellar. Even ordering us really good pizza when a flight was delayed.
Yes!! I remember when it happened to me in mesa!!
Allegiant's A320 has plenty of legroom for this 6'2" guy. Just flew from CLE to JAX. On time!
I fly Allegiant frequently. Being disabled I am treated very well by all the staff. They go out of their way to help people who are disabled along with their companion. Big hint - get an Allegiant World MasterCard. If you rent a car through them (I use Enterprise) the prices are very competitive with booking direct and you get a Buy-one, get-one free air ticket with a one week rental. In addition having the Allegiant card (both my wife and I have one) you get a free beverage on the flight including beer and wine. My wheelchair is always very carefully handled and ready and waiting when we deplane. Yes there are a lot of families flying Allegiant because of the fares so you are going to get kids crying once in a while however you get that paying much higher prices on other airlines. Disabled passengers also have designated rows and you are never separated from your traveling companion. Not the greatest selection of flight times but for the price and service I adapt.
About 10 years ago Allegiant flew from my city, Loveland, CO, to Las Vegas a couple times a week. They were never on time coming or going and about once a month slid off the runway in their OLD MD80. It cost $75ish ++ fees and bags each way, more than what you could fly Frontier from Denver. This was back when Frontier didn't nickle and dime you to death.
I flew Allegiant 2 times for their non stop flight from syracuse NY to Ft Lauderdale Fla. Where my son lives. I had a very good experience . No problems and love just getting there in one flight (important for me because of disability)
Jeb, likes to gamble!!! Your a braver man than I Jeb Brooks
I love Allegiant. I have always had amazing service. You just have to go into it knowing you don’t get free snacks, no WiFi, slightly uncomfortable seats. JetBlue is now doing basic economy with no picking your seat up front so I don’t mind paying for Allegiant and using them. I’ve never had an issue with delays or cancellations
I always fly with them & had no problems & I live here in Austin also 👌🏿
Awesome ! Lots of love 💚 INDIA 🇮🇳
I just flew Allegiant from Pittsburgh to Punta Cana. 3.5 hour trip and both flights to and from were uneventful which is what I like. I would fly them again and would recommend them to others. On a side note I wanted to watch this video before my trip but chose not to because I thought you were going to trash them, glad I was wrong.
I just flew Allegiant round trip from Wichita to Las Vegas last week and it was a great flight. What I really loved was that it was a non-stop two hour flight vs. a connecting flight in Denver with a 3-4 hour layover and concourse change on any other more expensive airline. Yes, the seats were a bit tight but other than that, a quick two hours later and I was in Vegas.
I have flown Allegiant for years mainly Niagara falls to Punta corda Florida.they have improved a lot over time..
I have flown Allegiant several times to Florida with no issues what so ever. Love the prices for short flight.
I was hesitant to fly Allegiant in the past due to the MD80's and the airline's safety record but recently gave them a try. I was pleasantly surprised, the crew was friendly, and things went smoothly. There was an hour delay on my first flight but the provided everyone free premium snack packs and beverages.
Honestly, not a bad experience. I think people that complain don't read the fine print when buying the ticket. If you know what to expect and plan accordingly with a low cost carrier (fees for everything), I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Flew Allegiant 13 times in 2020 and 3 times already in 2021. All newer A320’s and never a problem.
I just flew allegiant from Orlando to Columbus. I've never had any issues with them, and this time was great. The staff was friendly, the captain went on the intercom to greet us before takeoff, it was on time. My only issue was the seats were very uncomfortable, but if you just want to get from point A to point B, allegiant is a good airline
i don't fly anywhere if i had to go somewhere like houston i would take Amtrak or have someone bring me there it would take longer but it's worth it to see the beautiful scenery amtrak provides in the observation/ sightseer car(this is on a bi level superliner car)
Whenever flying to Canada, I fly with Allegiant from Oakland to Bellingham instead of AirCanada from SJC to YVR. A great "Ultra-Low Cost Carrier," indeed.
Traveled with them SAV DCA SAV on an Airbus last year, really no complaints. Was just going up for a couple days to watch my Grandson while Mom had to travel for business. Small bag that fit under the seat so really no extra costs except seat selection. Thought it was clever they asked you to tidy up the seat back material before landing.
Just flew allegiant. No problems at all. Will fly with them again definitely...
One thing my dad had to do was cancel a flight and re-book it because allegiant doesn’t let you add another person on a flight when you already booked. It made him stress out because he didn’t trust if it would give him a full refund and it did. In the end allegiant air should change that policy
Nhan the Ostrich That SAME thing happened to me as well, with my cousin on my returning flight home tonight. Allegiant should change that.
I am so proud of you, flying low cost. Maybe we should switch and I will start sitting up front.
I'd support this! Actually Jeb Flies Low Cost for a Year would make a great series!
Recently flew from Vegas to Bellingham WA ( serving Vancouver BC ) with Allegiant. Was far more comfortable than I was expecting. Still without a doubt low cost, but I can't complain too much. Plus I got lucky with a window seat despite not selecting a seat, and on a full flight to boot!
I've flown Allegiant 12 times between South Bend Indiana and Mesa Arizona. Decent no frills airline. Crew is usually pleasant. Only late 1 time. The bad thing is very limited flight days and times. They DO offer more roomy seats at an extra cost but I highly recommend purchasing one. BIG difference.
Glad to see allegiant is turning things around!
I just booked my family from Indy to LAX on Allegiant, and fear struck me..lol, googled and found you. Thank you!
I flew Allegiant from CLE-SFB, great service
Used to fly Alliegent on casino junket trips. Impressed by the service and neatness of the plane. I’ll do it again.
Great review! I fly ULCC the most as I’m a Frontier Elite Miles 20k member and love them! Allegiant also has large crew base at CVG (my home base). The only issue I ever have has to due with delays! Other than that I’m a huge fan of the ULCC’s! Great Work as always! Liked!
THE NATIGAMER TRAVELS hey man same 😂 elite20k bros in the airline business.
SkyHighGuys YES SIR! 💯
Allegiant Airlines has perks for vets and their families that fly with them , so we have flown with Allegeiant Airlines a lot . I have never regretted it .As you mentioned you can pay for any seat you want and you can board with food and your uploaded movie on your computer. Children and babies are part of life on any flight. I flew to Israel on a different airline and could not believe all of the babies! They even had a swinging baby cradle to help some babies sleep! Your suggestion for ear plugs if the noise bothers you, is a great idea.
I fly Allegiant out of AZ. Always been good. Had a delay once for a couple hrs. People are nice good service. I have the credit card.
I've personally caught flights with Allegiant four times(Rochester to Punta Gorda or Punta Gorda or Rochester) , each being perfectly fine. Yes, you do lose basically all the frills and comforts of the traditional airlines; however, the efficiency I witnessed with the cost was perfect. Not to mention, direct flights are so hard to come by to get to my home city that I found it hard not to pick them. At no point during the flight did I feel at risk at all. In fact, the flight attendants being so casual and laid back made me feel better in a sense. Even during a particularly bumpy ride, I had full confidence in the crew and craft. I would, and am, flying Allegiant again in the future. So far as I'm concerned, the rumors are gone.
I've flown Allegiant for 6 round trip's (12 flights). Only 2 flights left on time with the average delay being around 30 minutes with the longest being 4 hours because of "weather". I checked the radar on my phone and didn't see anything where the plane was flying in from. In Myrtle Beach we powered up on the runway to take off only to power down and the pilots had to brake very hard to stop. They said it was a backup radio had failed and we sat on a hot plane for 2 hours waiting on the repairs at the gate. All the planes I rode on were A319's or A320's. In 2016 it was reported more than half of their planes had an "in flight problem" and their maintenance record is not great. That had to include the newer ones too. On a flight to Cincinnati we landed and found cops were stationed by the Allegiant kiosk at the baggage claim. I thought it was odd until we were told they didn't have enough crew to get our bags off the plane when multiple planes land at the same time. It took 2 hours before our bags showed up. On that flight they also came over the intercom on the plane and stated anyone who needed help would need to just sit on the plane since they didn't have staff to help wheel them off. Totally unsatisfactory! The pilots and staff were always great but I felt bad for them having to do the things they had to do! They just happened to work for a crappy company. That report made me nervous so I started flying Frontier and I've had zero problems with them!
I have flown this airline often and never once delayed. Always feel safe, and military ID gets you free baggage as well as picking your seat. I can basically go for the base rate without extras. Much better than Frontier. Southwest is my other favorite airline!
David Temple
Do you have to be active military?
@@chrisj197438 no. Just an ID that shows veteran status
David Temple
I’ll definitely check into that thank you
Jeff is amazingly organized in the review for this series. Really miss flying though😃 thanks for making these videos.
I had a great experience with this airline!It was my first time with them.I have flown with many carriers in the past.The crew was cool and friendly.
Great review Jeb! I took your advice after my recent month of back to back Qantas flights and got my own Bose headphones - makes a world of difference!
Good old Allegiant! I have flown with them many times between northern / central Indiana and Orlando... and lived to tell about it. I feel the key with them is book by their rules and the flight can be very cheap. If you can deal with just a carry on, settle for their selected seat and book ahead of time enough to get a decent seat at no extra charge. At that point the small extras aren't so bad. Grab a drink and maybe shacks at the terminal and you do get there cheap. However yes I do feel like a member of cattle in the air. Greyhound was more luxurious back in the 1960's, but you DO get there faster.