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Ardalan · 16 March 2016, 07:10 PM

Which Airline do you guys prefer to travel with and why?

Star Ferry · 16 March 2016, 07:40 PM

I don't think the base level of economy class service is that good at any airline, at least without status. Fop top carriers like Singapore, Emirates and Cathay, I have tried economy class and been disappointed.

Within the USA: I think Delta is the best. Nice lounges, good service. I've heard the frequent flyer program is weak, but generally I am willing to pay for business class and am not looking for freebies.

In Europe: both Lufthansa and SWISS are a cut above, in my humble opinion, mostly due to high service standards. I've heard Turkish is great but have never had a chance to try it.

In Asia: There are a lot of great ones. Even Malaysia Air is ranked in the top 25 by skytrax, 20 places above Delta and about 50 places above American. Favorites are Korean Air and ANA. The Korean and Japanese style of service is best for me.

USALV · 19 March 2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I don't think the base level of economy class service is that good at any airline, at least without status. Fop top carriers like Singapore, Emirates and Cathay, I have tried economy class and been disappointed.

Within the USA: I think Delta is the best. Nice lounges, good service. I've heard the frequent flyer program is weak, but generally I am willing to pay for business class and am not looking for freebies.

In Europe: both Lufthansa and SWISS are a cut above, in my humble opinion, mostly due to high service standards. I've heard Turkish is great but have never had a chance to try it.

In Asia: There are a lot of great ones. Even Malaysia Air is ranked in the top 25 by skytrax, 20 places above Delta and about 50 places above American. Favorites are Korean Air and ANA. The Korean and Japanese style of service is best for me.

In Europe: what about air France?! I was thinking about fly from USA TO Paris on them .

Kingair · 19 March 2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by USALV

In Europe: what about air France?! I was thinking about fly from USA TO Paris on them .

They are ok

Better than KLM or Delta if you ask me although they work together

KLM still used to fly with a 747 until a few month ago . . . .

teqp · 19 March 2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

They are ok

Better than KLM or Delta if you ask me although they work together

KLM still used to fly with a 747 until a few month ago . . . .

KLM still flies their 747s. I was on one last Friday.

Air France is nice on the A380.

Kingair · 19 March 2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by teqp

KLM still flies their 747s. I was on one last Friday.

Air France is nice on the A380.

Correct my mistake

It's Air France what retired their 747 fleet in January !

KLM still uses the 747

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rr-nyc · 19 March 2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by USALV

In Europe: what about air France?! I was thinking about fly from USA TO Paris on them .

I fly air France whenever going to or through Paris. Good airline but just not the best. I think they treat Delta's medallion members better than Delta does.

Star Ferry · 19 March 2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by USALV

In Europe: what about air France?! I was thinking about fly from USA TO Paris on them .

Air France is not a bad airline at all - in the USA they would be best of the bunch. Their biggest challenge is that there are so many good airlines in the region, but for a long haul from USA to Paris I think you are right in choosing them

speedy_master1 · 16 March 2016, 08:01 PM

emirates is the best.

EE33 · 16 March 2016, 09:09 PM

Love Cathay, I'm a loyal customer and they've done the right thing by me always.

Mosbrook · 16 March 2016, 09:41 PM

In the US, Delta. No question.

TheBluePrince · 16 March 2016, 09:48 PM

No one answer.

Completely depends on route, time you want to fly, desired class, and how much you're willing to spend.

Danny83 · 16 March 2016, 10:00 PM

Virgin America /Atlantic also Etihad

Pix · 16 March 2016, 10:22 PM

DELTA...Don't Ever Leave The Airport, has been my experience going back and forth to the UK, always a delay with connecting flights. Then they insult us with a $8.00 food & drink voucher!

texex91 · 16 March 2016, 10:54 PM

Singapore Air First

I did try ANA First last year and it was spot on as well

Limestonedan · 17 March 2016, 12:34 AM

Singapore Air - best service. I wouldn't say best food but definitely best service.

Chewbacca · 17 March 2016, 01:13 AM

Air Koryo

West · 17 March 2016, 01:20 AM

Etihad for me. Great lounge at Heathrow, convenient times/stop-overs on the route I fly most and a good seat configuration in business if you're flying as a couple. The reverse herringbone some other carriers use is great for a single traveller but not so good if flying with someone else.

cdmorenot · 18 March 2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Air Koryo

lol

Hpozzuoli · 17 March 2016, 01:23 AM

Domestic is either Southwest or Citation Shares. Abroad differs every time.

Kingair · 17 March 2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hpozzuoli

Domestic is either Southwest or Citation Shares

Some difference between both . . . .

Rockrolex · 17 March 2016, 01:36 AM

When I did a lot of international travel to/from Asia, Singapore First was great. I usually fly United because they are hubbed at IAD and have the most flights to most destinations I travel to. I now fly Jet Blue a lot to FLL because they are cheaper than most.

As far as Best, most European airlines I have flown within Europe have been good in economy. No U.S. airline I have flown can stand up to European airlines in terms of service.

ralpie · 17 March 2016, 01:35 AM

I like Delta for domestic- I am only Gold Medallion and I always get upgraded.

sea-dweller · 17 March 2016, 01:35 AM

In the US - Southwest by far.

Asia - Japan Air Lines, although my wife loves Singapore.

Europe - British Airways or Lufthansa

ref1655 · 17 March 2016, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

In the US - Southwest by far.

Asia - Japan Air Lines, although my wife loves Singapore.

Europe - British Airways or Lufthansa

cdmorenot · 17 March 2016, 01:37 AM

Depends where. For LATAM I use Avianca exclusively. Amazing service, new planes, great lounges, hot female flight attendants

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Rogdogg · 17 March 2016, 01:38 AM

For me, overall and in order it's

Etihad
Emirates
Singapore

I do however that if you are flying first or business Emirates can be better than Etihad depending on which plane you're on. For economy and general good service/lounges etc. I think Etihad are the best around.

Mr Kram · 17 March 2016, 01:39 AM

people may laugh at southwest because cattle call, no lounges, no first/business class, blah, blah, blah, but if you need to be on time the are by far the best out there. and yes, i've had some delays, but but i fly a lot and they are great at what they do. my second favorite domestic has become virgin. in fact, i would use them more if they had more direct flights to the cities i frequent.

Etschell · 17 March 2016, 03:04 AM

netjets if you can afford it.

jetblue in the us. id say delta but i cant stand atlanta's airport.

emirates outside the us.

Lordofrolex · 17 March 2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

netjets if you can afford it.

jetblue in the us. id say delta but i cant stand atlanta's airport.

emirates outside the us.

Almost agree but i also like Virgin in the US.

16 March 2016, 07:10 PM	#1
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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,561	When I did a lot of international travel to/from Asia, Singapore First was great. I usually fly United because they are hubbed at IAD and have the most flights to most destinations I travel to. I now fly Jet Blue a lot to FLL because they are cheaper than most. As far as Best, most European airlines I have flown within Europe have been good in economy. No U.S. airline I have flown can stand up to European airlines in terms of service. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 March 2016, 01:35 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	In the US - Southwest by far. Asia - Japan Air Lines, although my wife loves Singapore. Europe - British Airways or Lufthansa __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

17 March 2016, 01:37 AM	#26
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,387	Depends where. For LATAM I use Avianca exclusively. Amazing service, new planes, great lounges, hot female flight attendants Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

16 March 2016, 07:40 PM	#2
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	I don't think the base level of economy class service is that good at any airline, at least without status. Fop top carriers like Singapore, Emirates and Cathay, I have tried economy class and been disappointed. Within the USA: I think Delta is the best. Nice lounges, good service. I've heard the frequent flyer program is weak, but generally I am willing to pay for business class and am not looking for freebies. In Europe: both Lufthansa and SWISS are a cut above, in my humble opinion, mostly due to high service standards. I've heard Turkish is great but have never had a chance to try it. In Asia: There are a lot of great ones. Even Malaysia Air is ranked in the top 25 by skytrax, 20 places above Delta and about 50 places above American. Favorites are Korean Air and ANA. The Korean and Japanese style of service is best for me.

16 March 2016, 08:01 PM	#9
speedy_master1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: california Watch: can't decide. Posts: 2,477	emirates is the best.

16 March 2016, 09:41 PM	#11
Mosbrook "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 414	In the US, Delta. No question.

16 March 2016, 09:48 PM	#12
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	No one answer. Completely depends on route, time you want to fly, desired class, and how much you're willing to spend.

16 March 2016, 10:00 PM	#13
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,185	Virgin America /Atlantic also Etihad

16 March 2016, 10:22 PM	#14
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	DELTA...Don't Ever Leave The Airport, has been my experience going back and forth to the UK, always a delay with connecting flights. Then they insult us with a $8.00 food & drink voucher!

16 March 2016, 10:54 PM	#15
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Singapore Air First I did try ANA First last year and it was spot on as well

17 March 2016, 12:34 AM	#16
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Singapore Air - best service. I wouldn't say best food but definitely best service.

17 March 2016, 01:13 AM	#17
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Air Koryo

17 March 2016, 01:20 AM	#18
West "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 553	Etihad for me. Great lounge at Heathrow, convenient times/stop-overs on the route I fly most and a good seat configuration in business if you're flying as a couple. The reverse herringbone some other carriers use is great for a single traveller but not so good if flying with someone else.

17 March 2016, 01:23 AM	#20
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	Domestic is either Southwest or Citation Shares. Abroad differs every time.

17 March 2016, 01:35 AM	#23
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	I like Delta for domestic- I am only Gold Medallion and I always get upgraded.

17 March 2016, 01:38 AM	#27
Rogdogg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,122	For me, overall and in order it's Etihad Emirates Singapore I do however that if you are flying first or business Emirates can be better than Etihad depending on which plane you're on. For economy and general good service/lounges etc. I think Etihad are the best around. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 March 2016, 01:39 AM	#28
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	people may laugh at southwest because cattle call, no lounges, no first/business class, blah, blah, blah, but if you need to be on time the are by far the best out there. and yes, i've had some delays, but but i fly a lot and they are great at what they do. my second favorite domestic has become virgin. in fact, i would use them more if they had more direct flights to the cities i frequent.

17 March 2016, 03:04 AM	#29
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	netjets if you can afford it. jetblue in the us. id say delta but i cant stand atlanta's airport. emirates outside the us. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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