Transatlantic - which airlire?

cubegame

Just wondered if anyone had advice on choosing an airline.

We are going to fly London to Seattle, San Diego to London and three airlines come up with the same price (within 10 quid or so).

Which would you choose out of American Airlines, Delta or Continental?

Cheers

jenny-wren

I haven't flown with American airlines or Delta but have flown with Continental. I have to say it wasn't the most pleasant experience. I'd compare them more (in terms of service and comfort) to a UK budget airline rather than one catering more to the transatlantic market. Having used British Airways, Aer Lingus and Air Canada to cross the pond I'd happily fly transatlantic with any of them again (even if we have had luggage issues with BA twice!).

Basically, if I had the choice, I wouldn't fly with Continental again.

lfc321

Have flown with all three and they're all much of a muchness to be honest. The big American carriers are all pretty bad compared to good modern airlines, but they'll get you there safe enough.

Personally I would choose by the convenience of the flight times, number of stops, length of layover etc.

Nordictat2

Have a read...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/03/11/airlines.report.card/index.html

Also, see who has the best economy offers as it seat size/pitch, entertainment etc.

http://www.seatguru.com/

alanrowell

I'd pick the one that gives you the shortest possible flight, fewest connections & which doesn't require you to get up at some ungodly hour of the night as most US airlines are much of a sameness (poor)

skint-student-nurse

ive flown with american airlines before and they were ok. like our fellow MSE's have said, go with the one who can offer the shorter flight times and that offer the best convience for check in times, etc.

M4RKM

I"ve flown with AA and Delta, and I prefer Delta... free booze you see, compared to the others which charge!!!


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anna42hmr

i have flown a couple of times with continental and never had any problems, good service, decent price and had no delays

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old_motters

markymoo wrote: »

I"ve flown with AA and Delta, and I prefer Delta... free booze you see, compared to the others which charge!!!


M

Agree. Delta would be my choice. The newly refurbed 767s are quite nice too.

eslick

my work head offices is near delta home airport and anyone who travels has to book with them. Not one person who flys with them likes them and they hate the idea that we dont have to. Flown AA and they were ok but not as good as BA or KLM.

have you checked ebookers they have some excellent fares at the moment, we got over easter flights to Atlanta normally +350 for 260 last week with KLM and they were still 350 on the KLM site