The Best Long Haul Airline for Economy Passengers ?

richardw

Voyager2002 wrote: »

I think you should fly with China Eastern (via Shanghai). That way, you will really appreciate Australia. Guaranteed to make you glad to arrive, and sorry to leave.

If you don't get this humour, just to clarify that China Eastern is the worst possibility, don't even consider for a second flying on China Eastern.

Since you are very tall, go for the airline that has an extra legroom seat available at time of booking. The seat selection 24 hours before departure is no good to you. Also consider Thai Airways.

Donnie

That's not quite right, as front row exit seats are not available for online booking. Unless it's those airlines that offer them for sale.
Just have a note put on your booking with a request for that seat, stating that you are tall and relatively strong.

TomsMom

AirCooledHeaven wrote: »

Hi, you can get one from Maplin for £1.50, here's the link:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=996&C=Froogle&U=996&T=Alias&MA=6.35mm%20plug%20to%203.5mm%20socket

Thanks AirCooledHeaven. Do all planes have the same type? I seem to think that in the past I've seen some with two pins or am I dreaming?

Vez

Air new zealand FANTASTIC ! http://www.airnewzealand.com/gateway.jsp

I'm 5'11 and went to LA with a friend who is 6' 5 and we both found the seats comfy. Obviously you cant kick around but we were pleasently suprised by the room. They were also super cheap, LHR to LAX rtn, £350.
Films / TV etc very good.

yenners

Hi TomsMom

This is what you need
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=28654&criteria=plane%20headphone%20adapter&doy=21m8

I paid about £4 for mine so these are a good deal for £2.49

TomsMom

yenners wrote: »

Hi TomsMom

This is what you need
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=28654&criteria=plane%20headphone%20adapter&doy=21m8

I paid about £4 for mine so these are a good deal for £2.49

Thanks Yenners. I had a look around the Maplins site from the other link but obviously didn't look in the right place :rolleyes:

Think I'll treat myself, I object to paying for inferior headphones that frequently don't work.

I might try the Nytol too. Am going to Oz soon and normally find it impossible to sleep on a plane so fingers crossed I might get a bit of shut eye this time!

Amba_Gambla

I'd recommend Singapore.......

Make sure you join the frequent flyers too....

matey

yenners wrote: »

3. Your own headphones - these in ear ones by sennheiser are brilliant. They cut out outside sound and are crystal clear. No more having to put the volume to max trying to hear the in flight movie. They are only £15.99 from Amazon and I have found them a godsend when travelling (I paid over £20 for them from Amazon a year ago) - all you need is to buy a headphone jack to use them on the plane - they cost about £4.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-CX300-Eco-Headphones-Black/dp/B000S8EUNM/ref=sr_1_89/203-4398819-2987901?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1187613102&sr=1-89

Thanks for the tip.
Placed Amazon order today after reading rave reviews and will nip down to Maplins for the adapter.

AirCooledHeaven

matey wrote: »

Thanks for the tip.
Placed Amazon order today after reading rave reviews and will nip down to Maplins for the adapter.

Matey, you can find the sennheisers on ebay for under a tenner if it's not too late...

http://electronics.search.ebay.co.uk/cx300_MP3-Player-Accessories_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR40QQsacatZ56169

Sam_Bee

If these are the same earphones from Sennheiser - then they are free with this voucher if you spend £10 at any Richer Sounds (which I never need any excuse to do!).

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/splashpage.php?SID=037b2c205f6e12aa5d3ccf8968f47699

Go while it's raining and they give you a free umbrella as well!