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FunTime

richardw wrote: »

The clue is the subject 'Oman air'.

You were the first to mention Oman Air, in your post number three.
So I followed up, looking closely at the Oman Air flights and fare conditions for the purpose of comparison.

Personally, I think that you made a mistake with this thread and you are just too stubborn to admit it.
Even dickydonkin agrees that it isn't great value with his words, "I never suggested the Finnair flight was a bargain because it isn't ".
So it's just you who thinks it's great. One person!

Let us allow this thread to rest in peace.

richardw

There's a fundamental difference between the two airlines which you just ignored.

FunTime

richardw wrote: »

There's a fundamental difference between the two airlines which you just ignored.

Why don't you state what you consider the fundamental difference, so that it can be discussed, rather than trying to appear enigmatic.
Perhaps you haven't noticed that time has long passed. So if you have the opportunity to claw back some credibility, grab it with both hands.
There certainly is no fundamental difference. Fundamental would be that one is a horse and the other is a car.

richardw

FunTime wrote: »

...There certainly is no fundamental difference....

It's clear on their websites.
A full comparison wasn't done before launching into numerous pointless postings, without clarity, it's all about money saving based on reasonable knowledge and research, without launching into tedious criticism.

richardw

FunTime wrote: »

....If you are going to suggest that it is because that one of them is not part of an alliance, that too is just ridiculous.
There are many airlines within an alliance that are few steps below airlines that aren't part of an alliance.
Emirates, Etihad, Oman are certainly above the likes of Iberia and American Airlines.

If I get a good deal on a One World flight, I'll take it, but I prefer to choose my flights on quality.

In fact one of the reasons that I've chosen to fly with Oman in the past, is that they had a mobile phone reception on board. More useful to me than just WiFi, if WiFi is offered at all.

So there are more benefits than I mentioned initially.

You are just making post after post containing no information at all. It has become cringingly embarrassing for you.

Nope it's not that.

FunTime

richardw wrote: »

It's clear on their websites.
A full comparison wasn't done before launching into numerous pointless postings, without clarity, it's all about money saving based on reasonable knowledge and research, without launching into tedious criticism.

You have really lost all of your credibility with this thread. It almost appears that you are losing your marbles.

If you are going to suggest that it is because that one of them is not part of an alliance, that too is just ridiculous.
There are many airlines within an alliance that are few steps below airlines that aren't part of an alliance.
Emirates, Etihad, Oman are certainly above the likes of Iberia and American Airlines.

If I get a good deal on a One World flight, I'll take it, but I prefer to choose my flights on quality.

In fact one of the reasons that I've chosen to fly with Oman in the past, is that they had mobile phone reception on board. More useful to me than just WiFi, if WiFi is offered at all.

So there are more benefits than I mentioned initially.

You are just making post after post containing no information at all. It has become cringingly embarrassing for you.

I've certainly done a more far reaching comparison than you have attempted, with your deliberate obfuscation.

Post some clear details, instead of this embarrassing nonsense. Is it a secret or or are you just being childish?
You've had many days to explain...and only now you are coming up with this secretive nonsense. Embarrassing.

FunTime

Aaahhh.... I've got it now:

FinnAir can't be bothered to check their website before publishing:




and Oman Air doesn't embarrass themselves similarly:

dickydonkin

FunTime wrote: »

You replied with a lot of irrelevant statements. Mentioning safety and service etc, when clearly that is not an issue. Type of aircraft, whilst you mentioned it, you didn't address at all by actually comparing the aircraft.

So safety is an irrelevance?

Perhaps not an issue when comparing the two airlines in question - in fact I am not aware of any fatalities from either carriers in recent history.

However, my 'irrelevant' comments about factoring in safety when selecting a carrier was a general statement.

But you already knew that before cherry picking it in an attempt to justify you argument.

You have a flight that you believe is a bargain - what is the problem if someone suggests a more expensive flight is better value and a more suitable option FOR THEM? Personally, I wouldn't fly Oman Air - irrespective of price - but I wouldn't criticise anyone who does.

Many people question me as to why I will take positioning flights to the likes of Dublin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen etc. to start a journey.

Undoubtedly, it saves me a lot of money - very often thousands, so that satisfies the criteria for a money saving forum. But I am able to select my preferred airline, get my FF benefits etc. however, I also get an additional add on to my trip, and as I live the regions, I would have to travel to Heathrow to commence my trip with London Airways anyway! I could never have the luxury of a long haul direct flight from my regional airport.

People say to me they wouldn't or couldn't commence a trip that way and I totally get that - particularly for those with a young family, but I am quite content to do so as it suits me.

Yes, there is an element of loyalty to an airline alliance - and I know I could get some of my flights cheaper elsewhere - and airlines know this as they would simply ditch their loyalty schemes if they were not cost effective.

Many may question why people shop at Waitrose when they could arguably shop cheaper elsewhere, but that is their choice and if they are happy with the prices they pay for the service and products they receive - then good for them - not too dissimilar to purchasing airline tickets really. I for one would certainly not question their loyalty or reasoning or indeed persist in asking them why they are potentially paying more for their shopping.

I think this thread is becoming somewhat protracted so as I mentioned earlier, take your headache tablets, enjoy your cheap flight and let others ponder over the merits of this debate.:)

FunTime wrote: »

You have really lost all of your credibility with this thread. It almost appears that you are losing your marbles.

Post some clear details, instead of this embarrassing nonsense. Is it a secret or or are you just being childish?

You've had many days to explain...and only now you are coming up with this secretive nonsense. Embarrassing.

Is there any need for the persistent insults? Any credibility you had upthread has gradually dropped into the gutter.

There is only one poster acting childish and embarrassing themselves on this thread and really needs some attitude calibration.

FunTime

dickydonkin wrote: »

So safety is an irrelevance?

Perhaps not an issue when comparing the two airlines in question - in fact I am not aware of any fatalities from either carriers in recent history.


I'm done!

It's clear meant that safety is not an issue between FinnAir and Oman Air.

Please...will you stop waffling on and on about things that are simply not relevant to the thread.

dickydonkin

FunTime wrote: »

It's clear meant that safety is not an issue between FinnAir and Oman Air.

Please...will you stop waffling on and on about things that are simply not relevant to the thread.

You are not related to Nifty Digits by any chance? :rotfl:

Dear me!

Just picked this up:

FunTime wrote: »

I chose Oman Air, specifically because the OP stated "I don't want to fly Air China, China Southern, China Eastern or Oman Air.".

So if the OP stated he did not want to fly say Royal Jordanian, you would have selected that airline because he didn't want to?

My cutting and pasting can be selective as well.