Which airline JFK-LHR

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 09 Apr 2005, 06:43

Okay, I am faced with the possabilities of going through JFK. This could include the folowing airlines:
Air India
American Airlines
British Airways
Kuwait Airways
Virgin Atlantic
A) am I missing any?
B) Which would be my best? I have already tryed BA, and VS a while ago.

maximenaeyaert · Post by **maximenaeyaert** » 09 Apr 2005, 12:43

I would certainly go for British airways, friendly staff, good food and your own tv screen in economy class. If you fly business class, the service is very well and both lounges in London and in JFK are nice. It will be probably operated by a B747.
greets max

Post by **speedbird1** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:17

Don't forget United Airlines if they still fly to JFK from LHR. Personally I'd go for BA, United were a little lack luster when I flew them a year ago or so.

Emirates

Starvmg · Post by **Starvmg** » 10 Apr 2005, 03:40

United has PTVs on its B777s (All classes)

Also You can 90 percent of the time get seated in the Economy Pluss section at check in or at the gate or if there are open seats you can just go sit down there after the gate closes (and enjoy the 35 inches pitch)

As a premier member i often get bumped to business class when travelling to Europe on United

OrientThai · Post by **OrientThai** » 10 Apr 2005, 15:06

Some months ago I flew with UA to LAX from LHR in Eco and I have to say that the flight was comfortable (PTVs and good seat pitch) and the food was nice.
If you want to try some "exotics" airlines then let's go for Air India or Kuwait (they also have PTVs in Eco in their A340s).
UA offers certainly the best price, personally I recommend you to fly with them.

chunk · Post by **chunk** » 11 Apr 2005, 11:47

I have been on Kuwait and they are ok, AA and they are cack - I would go for Virgin as they are reputed to be the best across the pond. I haver a Louise and Air NZ type opinion of BA and would happily pay extra to fly on someone else other than them!

Knight255 · Post by **Knight255** » 11 Apr 2005, 19:55

I believe AA still has their "more room throughout coach" on their 777's. If you're flying in coach, it might be something to consider. Otherwise, I'd say go with BA. I have had good service with them.

Starvmg · Post by **Starvmg** » 12 Apr 2005, 07:25

If you are looking for free alcoholic beverages too...

Unfortunatley United started charging $5 from January 1st 2005 across the Atlantic. The FA was very generous with drinks the last week of December when I travelled to London though when she revealed this fact to me.

so if you want drinks I guess itll be AI or BA or Virgin maybe

but then you get what u pay for

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 16 Apr 2005, 09:28

I'm only 13, no alcohol here. No one has tryed AI? I thought VS would be my best bet, but I wanted to see what you guys had to say. See, I live in YYZ, but it is usualy better for variety if I take a flight to JFK, and then out. I can take BA direct out of YYZ. Do you guys really think it would be better than VS? I love PTV's I have to admit. BA, VS, AA (only on T7), UA (only on T7) have them, but others do not. Another option I have is going on AF on a 343 connecting in CDG. any experience here? Cheers,
Rudi

Sabena_690 · Post by **Sabena_690** » 16 Apr 2005, 09:42

Knight255 wrote:I believe AA still has their "more room throughout coach" on their 777's.

Not correct, AA have started to reconfigure the cabins on their B772's and B763's. If you are lucky however, you might end up on a MRTC-aircraft (don't know how many of them have been reconfigured up to now).

sab319 · Post by **sab319** » 16 Apr 2005, 11:22

heathrow wrote: Another option I have is going on AF on a 343 connecting in CDG. any experience here? Cheers,
Rudi

I wouldn't do that, I've only heard bad things about connecting in "dirty" CDG...

I think a direct flight is still the best option

Knight255 · Post by **Knight255** » 17 Apr 2005, 00:35

I'm only 13, no alcohol here.

Oh come on!! A wee little booze never hurt anyone, just look at the Irish!!

About the AA "More Room Througout Coach", the last time I was on their 777 (last Oct.) they still had it so perhaps they've changed it since then. I still like their service though (minus the ORD delays!!!!!!).

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 18 Apr 2005, 06:10

Oh come on!! A wee little booze never hurt anyone, just look at the Irish!!

I agree! But not on public aircraft unfortunantly. We have crap options here, I really want someone like VS or EI (not going to happen), or even BD to do a LHR service. Hell, even better, a STN/LTN service! but alas, BD is tied to EMI and MAN, and EI is in LHR with oneworld, We have either overpriced but brilliant BA, shitacular AC, or one of the charters that I'm too young for! Direct service is hardly an option anymore!

B744skipper · Post by **B744skipper** » 18 Apr 2005, 14:41

What about KLM?

Or does flying KLM require two changes of flights? (and costing a lot more)

Starvmg · Post by **Starvmg** » 18 Apr 2005, 19:58

I dont know when u were planning to go but there are some reasonable fares from YYZ-LHR on AC and BA

Air India(AI) is ok..may be delayed....good Indian food....no PTVs....FAs tend to be nicer to non-Indian passengers (if that applies to you), but i dont know how the thru baggage check works with them....AI is also starting new YYZ-BHX(Birmingham,UK) on May 15th(using ex-UA B777, so ittle be the same interiors actually)

Knight255 · Post by **Knight255** » 18 Apr 2005, 19:59

Direct service is hardly an option anymore!

Boeing is trying to help out the situation.

(Yes, this was a cheap promo.)

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 20 Apr 2005, 01:13

Thank god for boeing! yes KLM does do the service. So do Malev, CSA, Lufthansa, Austrian, Alitalia, and probably some more I'm missing. They are so damn expensive though, especially Lufthansa! They want upwards of $3500 for ECONOMY!!!!