Travelers can opt for luxury buses instead of planes – FOX13 News Memphis

Flying seems to be getting more complicated, especially with delays attributed to personnel, weather or equipment issues.

But if you have the luxury of time to get to your destination, then maybe a luxury bus is an option.

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There are several new luxury bus companies that set the bar much higher than traditional long-haul buses like Greyhound, Megabus and BoltBus – or even your local charter bus lines, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported.

napaway calls itself a “premium sleeper coach service” with suites and private beds that allow passengers to lie flat instead of having to be crammed into row after row of semi-reclining seats.

The 18 onboard suites can also be used for working – with outlets ready to power your devices – or relaxing and providing free Wi-Fi and entertainment.

Another advantage of traveling by bus instead of taking a plane to a destination: the company does not need to have so many employees for a trip.

Instead of multiple flight attendants, a few pilots and dozens of gate attendants, baggage handlers and ground crew, a single bus trip requires a driver or two depending on the distance and an attendant, The Times reported.

As long as a company doesn’t lower the ticket price to compete with a competitor, the cost of operating a trip should be covered even on a half-full bus, said Joseph Schwieterman, a professor of public service. Time.

The Job sent a reporter on an 11-hour trip from Washington, DC to Nashville. The 600+ mile journey usually takes around two hours by plane, but by bus it takes around 11 hours.

The company also stops in Knoxville, according to Napaway’s website.

The ticket for the reporter’s trip cost $125 one way for the bus. Her return flight cost $244.60 for a holiday weekend. Two bags are carried under the bus free of charge, with an additional $25 per bag.

There are certain restrictions on who and what can enter a Napaway bus – no children under 8, dogs, weapons, open alcohol, illegal substances and anything that may disturb others .

Napaway isn’t alone in offering an alternative to planes, trains or automobiles.

There are several coach companies that cater to travelers who don’t want to deal with the hassle of other modes of transportation.

RedCoach, Vonlane and The Jet have shorter routes to various points, The New York Times reported.

RedCoach offers trips to Texas and Florida.

Vonlane will have a route between Atlanta and Nashville starting in November.

The jet has service between Washington, DC and Manhattan.

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