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[TW]Fox;17460869 said:
There's a difference between not knowing what it is and not believing that it was one
.BA, Virgin or United to Washington
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There's a difference between not knowing what it is and not believing that it was one
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Soldato
[TW]Fox;17460869 said:
Getting an off vibe from you today fox, wrong side of the bed or what?
Just remind yourself this is GD
Its all that will keep you sane fella.
Caporegime
Virgin's are overrated as they haven't a clue what they're doing.
TBH it's usually under 8 hours to IAD. If you get a kip on the plane then the difference between the three is negligible. Personally, I go with the cheapest carrier who will satisfy my mileage accrual plans. I spend a lot of time going back and forth over the atlantic and I'm beyond caring about half an inch difference in seat pitch, IFE or how hot the hosties are.
If I were in your shoes, I'd fly with United and take advantage of the perks that your Star Alliance Silver membership will bring.
If I were in your shoes, I'd fly with United and take advantage of the perks that your Star Alliance Silver membership will bring.
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There's a difference between not knowing what it is and not believing that it was one
Oh ok, you got me, I actually did spend months in genuine agony over which airline to use. Totally. It wasn't a figure of speech at all.
I wish I was as awesome as You.
But are they fit ?
Is that based on experience?
because from my exposure they seemed perfectly competent on the last (looks at points website) : 87 flights I took; over the last year and half. Maybe some of the blokes are as camp as a row of pink tents but they aren't in your face gay like a few other airlines I've had to endure, never once have I thought "wow you are clueless"
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Sorry, it was a terrible joke.
Flew with Virgin to NYC, was pretty good. On the way there we had this v-port (I think!) thing which was proper cool, on the way back we had extra leg space but no v-port which was proper annoying!
Have you flown Air New Zealand before? Am using them as a transit flight to get to my honeymoon location but can't say I'd heard much about them. Worked out a lot cheaper for me to use them hence why I booked them.
[TW]Fox;17458696 said:
Have you flown Air New Zealand before? Am using them as a transit flight to get to my honeymoon location but can't say I'd heard much about them. Worked out a lot cheaper for me to use them hence why I booked them.
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Not BA.
No - but I know others who have and the reviews are hugely favourable. They are considered to be an excellent airline. I really wanted to fly with them to LA but the flight times were inconvenient (As its geared towards London to Auckland - it only serves LA because it has to to refuel the plane).
Have a look at SkyTrax when choosing.
Although in the back what you want is the most seat pitch. (http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/seat_intro.htm)
Then use SeatGuru to get yourself a good seat. Unless you're flying with BA, in which case you can't choose jack.
As you've got the BMI card, it could be worth checking out other Star Alliance members such as Swiss. Lufthansa also fly to DC but their economy (and business, even) aren't anything to write home about.
Although in the back what you want is the most seat pitch. (http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/seat_intro.htm)
Then use SeatGuru to get yourself a good seat. Unless you're flying with BA, in which case you can't choose jack.
As you've got the BMI card, it could be worth checking out other Star Alliance members such as Swiss. Lufthansa also fly to DC but their economy (and business, even) aren't anything to write home about.
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The only Star Alliance carrier that does LHR-IAD direct is United. The rest all involve at least one connection. Besides, United is the only (IIRC) Star Alliance carrier that offers benefits like priority check in and boarding to SA Silver members.
Fair enough. The OP might think it's worth flying via somewhere for a better flight though. Although the cost will certainly increase..
I'm pretty sure priority check-in and boarding with SA Silver is standard though.
Gold joins the First Class queue, Silver the Business Class.