Your favorite airline for economy travel?
#1
Posted 27 October 2010 - 01:10 PM
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#2
Posted 27 October 2010 - 01:29 PM
#3
Guest_Speed Bird_*
Posted 27 October 2010 - 01:45 PM
Unfortunately, I've only ever really flown with BA short haul, and despite them, in my opinion, being brilliant, I can't really compare it to other carriers. I've flown with the chrter airlines many times; ie. BY, FCA, ZB, TCX, MYT, etc. but then I can't really include them with this. If I can, it doesn't really make much difference, as BA is of course a heck of a lot better!
#4
Posted 27 October 2010 - 02:04 PM
My only problem is that they don't fly on certain routes that I have to fly fairly regularly.
A very close second place to BA is CityJet, from AirFranceKLM. It bases in Dublin, Paris and London City. City is an extremely passenger friendly airport as I've mentioned before here.
On the 45 minute flight I took with them, we were seated on a relatively spacious Avro RJ85, given boiled sweets prior to take-off and served a light snack meal (sandwich, biscuit and crisps) and the usual range of drinks. A nice touch was the stewardess coming around with a tray of posh chocolates before landing.
Interestingly, the price of the ticket was about £5-10 more than Ryanair and Easyjet on the same routes, but out of other London airports. I don't mind paying that when it meant I could use a nicer airport and get a far better service, and didn't have to take a train out of London (far more than £10 fare!).
#5
Posted 27 October 2010 - 02:56 PM
nice leather seats
#6
Posted 27 October 2010 - 09:22 PM
I don't know of any airline that I've really had a "very" good experience with.... well maybe BA (long-haul ONLY as we had a poor experience flying regional) or AirTran.
Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to fly SIA. but it's not like they fly to anywhere I need to go regularly!
#7
Posted 28 October 2010 - 06:18 PM
#8
Posted 29 October 2010 - 12:36 AM
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#9
Posted 10 December 2010 - 10:00 PM
When I was a kid, AirCal had some very good economy class service; especially for an unaccompanied minor flying to Grandma's like I was. They took extra good care of me and I'd always leave the flight with extra pretzels.
SkyWest and Horizon seem too much like they're going through the motions.
Freon Airline Holdings - Butte, Montana USA
#10
Posted 11 December 2010 - 02:19 AM
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#11
Posted 15 December 2010 - 04:35 PM
Nowadays my choice would be between Lufthansa and Air Berlin. Air Berlin is supposed to be a LCC, but their service levels are comparable with some legacy carriers i've flown (Including KLM and Air France). And they are always on time. And Lufthansa for being an all-round ok airline with a global network. Nothing special ala Singapore Airlines, but at least you always get the same service - even if you fly to India.
#12
Posted 17 December 2010 - 06:01 AM
#13
Posted 18 December 2010 - 01:01 AM
#14
Posted 24 December 2010 - 05:17 PM
#15
Posted 24 December 2010 - 05:39 PM
United, No doubt
United is by far the worst, given what you pay. Paying $2500 for a SFO-EWR Business round trip ticket and being put in coach next to the lav both times is crazy for a hour mainline flight. We're still waiting for our money from United.
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#16
Posted 25 December 2010 - 06:06 AM
Who are you kidding? UA would probably be my last choice only if I'm desperate. They don't even serve meals on the SIN-HKG sector which lasts 3 hours, and the 747s don't even have PTV. No offense but read my earlier post about US based airlines.United, No doubt
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#17
Posted 25 December 2010 - 06:11 AM
Who are you kidding? UA would probably be my last choice only if I'm desperate. They don't even serve meals on the SIN-HKG sector which lasts 3 hours, and the 747s don't even have PTV. No offense but read my earlier post about US based airlines.
I'd rather canoe from America to Tokyo than take one of UA's non-PTV 744s. Funny thing is, their 741s had PTVs, back when UA was any good. Problem is, my parents have UA Miles
#18
Guest_andre77_*
Posted 25 December 2010 - 07:31 AM
#19
Posted 25 December 2010 - 03:59 PM
Ummm I thing I would Choose Cebu Pacific (
I would Not choose Philippine Airlines Cause fares i think are expensive and they dont have Leather seats Even In International Flights) But PAL though has IFE
But Cebu isn't intercontinental , is it? Would you take PAL for intercontinental flights?
#20
Posted 26 December 2010 - 12:22 AM
United, No doubt
As long as you don't pack any musical instruments.
Freon Airline Holdings - Butte, Montana USA
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