Crox1 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 302 posts, RR: 3 Posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 1 day ago) and read 3172 times:
Hi everyone,
I am looking to book a vacation next month in San Francisco, I will be flying in Y and would like your opinions on who to fly with.
I have found a couple of options, UA direct to SFO from LHR; on either 744's or 777's. According to seatguru, UA's 744 have no PTV, can anyone tell me if this is so, if it is then I will rule these out.
Another option I have found is flying NW from LGW to SFO via DTW on a 757 followed by an A320. What are NW's 757s like transatlantic?;( I flew on their DC10's and wasn't that impressed) and what are their 320's like for entertainment and service?. The return part of this flight is SFO - CVG - LGW on DL, this will be on a 738 followed by a 767. I have never flown DL so have no idea what their service, amenities or aircraft are like.
Which way would you go?, or do you know another routing that is cheap, unusual and offers great value for money.
Thanks
Andy
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StarAlliance38 From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1445 posts, RR: 4 Reply 2, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 3165 times:
Quoting Crox1 (Thread starter): Another option I have found is flying NW from LGW to SFO via DTW on a 757 followed by an A320. What are NW's 757s like transatlantic?;( I flew on their DC10's and wasn't that impressed) and what are their 320's like for entertainment and service?.
I don't know about NW's 757 transatlantic, but I flew the 320 from DTW-SEA back in 2004. There was no IFE, but IDK if they have changed.
Quoting Crox1 (Thread starter): I have found a couple of options, UA direct to SFO from LHR; on either 744's or 777's. According to seatguru, UA's 744 have no PTV, can anyone tell me if this is so, if it is then I will rule these out.
I had the same dilema when I went from IAD-AMS. I saw that there was a chance to get a 767 that did or did not have IFE. Luckily, we got the screens . But from LHR-IAD, it was a 777 and we got the IFE screens. But, that's true, I don't believe that UA's 747s have IFE.
Have you tried to mix and match with BA, Virgin, and Alaska?
Teo747 From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 133 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 3159 times:
Quoting StarAlliance38 (Reply 2): I don't know about NW's 757 transatlantic, but I flew the 320 from DTW-SEA back in 2004. There was no IFE, but IDK if they have changed.
NO IFE whatsoever on the NW A320 unless you bring it yourself!
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16598 posts, RR: 11 Reply 6, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 3138 times:
ACDC8 From Canada, joined Mar 2005, 7598 posts, RR: 40 Reply 7, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 3127 times:
You could also try AC and go through Canada such as YYZ or YVR. They're not the cheapest but offer a good product. Plus, depending on your routing you'll have the A330, B777, B767 as Trans-Atlantic options and the A320, A319, E190 and CRJs as trans-border options. Just be advised though, the only food options on flights within North America are either bring your own or buy on board, but the Trans-Atlantic flights have free meals.
As for IFE, a good portion of the fleet has been retrofitted, such as the E190, A319, B767 and B777.
Bbinn333 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 3110 times:
You could fly Zoom from LGW-SAN Then UA from SAN-SFO that wold we allot cheaper but if money is not the case then I would go on the UA 747 Directly to SFO .
Quoting ACDC8 (Reply 7): You could also try AC and go through Canada such as YYZ or nWYVR. They're not the cheapest but offer a good product. Plus, depending on your routing you'll have the A330, B777, B767 as Trans-Atlantic options and the A320, A319, E190 and CRJs as trans-border options.
Again its down to costing, AC want an arm and a leg and more besides.
Quoting Bbinn333 (Reply 8): You could fly Zoom from LGW-SAN Then UA from SAN-SFO that wold we allot cheaper but if money is not the case then I would go on the UA 747 Directly to SFO
Zoom is not an option I had thought about,thanks I will check it out.
Am still waiting to hear from anybody that has flown an NW 757 across the pond; and, anyone that has flown Delta on this route.
Thanks for all your suggestions, keep em coming
Andy
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SKORD From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2008, 562 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 3088 times:
I would think carefully about booking Zoom. They have a very small fleet which is worked very hard. When tech issues occur their schedule goes to pot, and their customer service appears to leave a LOT to be desired. Check out some passenger reports on www.airlinequality.com
Bbinn333 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 11, posted (4 years 10 months 2 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 3086 times:
Quoting SKORD (Reply 10): I would think carefully about booking Zoom. They have a very small fleet which is worked very hard. When tech issues occur their schedule goes to pot, and their customer service appears to leave a LOT to be desired. Check out some passenger reports on www.airlinequality.com
Zoom is still a great airline look at the low fares and the good comments though .
BananaBoY From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2004, 1558 posts, RR: 25 Reply 16, posted (4 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 3015 times:
I would recommend UA, plus they have the option to buy-up to Economy Plus for a small fee.
Stick with the 777 and you'll have 34-36in legroom and your own screen. Not AVOD and 6USD/3GBP for a drink, but at least you'll be comfortable.
The price quoted above found on the bmi flight is very good. Don't hang about!
Mark
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Coolfish1103 From United States of America, joined Feb 2008, 385 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (4 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 2992 times:
Burnsie28 From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 7420 posts, RR: 9 Reply 19, posted (4 years 10 months 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 2947 times:
Quoting Crox1 (Thread starter): I have found a couple of options, UA direct to SFO from LHR; on either 744's or 777's. According to seatguru, UA's 744 have no PTV, can anyone tell me if this is so, if it is then I will rule these out.
Thats correct no PTV's.
Quoting Crox1 (Thread starter): Another option I have found is flying NW from LGW to SFO via DTW on a 757 followed by an A320. What are NW's 757s like transatlantic?;(
The 757 transatlantic offers more legroom than the 330's and seats just 144 in Y, no PTV's but several drop down overheard screens, have you looked out of LHR on NW?
Quoting Crox1 (Thread starter): and what are their 320's like for entertainment and service?.
No IFE, you will get a drink service and food for purchase.
Quoting Crox1 (Thread starter): The return part of this flight is SFO - CVG - LGW on DL, this will be on a 738 followed by a 767. I have never flown DL so have no idea what their service, amenities or aircraft are like.
DL is getting better most of their 738's will have PTV's and the 767's as well. NW offers more food over the ocean though.
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Total price: USD 174.00
Price breakdown
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Mon, Sep 22, 2008 - San Diego, CA (SAN) to San Francisco, CA (SFO)
United 0522
Depart: SAN 5:45 PM
Arrive: SFO 7:14 PM Non-stop
Airbus A320
Booking class: L
No Meal Service
Fri, Oct 03, 2008 - San Francisco, CA (SFO) to San Diego, CA (SAN)
United 0383
Depart: SFO 12:39 PM
Arrive: SAN 2:09 PM Non-stop
Boeing 737-300
Booking class: T
No Meal Service
Final Total Translated In To Pounds On xe.com :£465.56
MH017 From Netherlands, joined Apr 2005, 1633 posts, RR: 33 Reply 22, posted (4 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 2877 times:
Why don't you try AF: see the fare below and it's a non-stop 777 flight
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Departure flight Monday 22 September 2008
AF060 17:00 London, Heathrow (LHR) - United Kingdom 20:15 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Intl (LAX) CA - Usa 11h15mn non-stop,
777200 Tempo
N
Return flight Thursday 2 October 2008
AF061 20:25 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Intl (LAX) CA - Usa 14:40
+1 Day London, Heathrow (LHR) - United Kingdom 10h15mn non-stop,
777200 Tempo
N
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£ 128 + £ 310.70 x 1 Adult = £ 438.70
Total : £ 438.70
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Teo747 From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 133 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (4 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 2873 times:
Quoting Crox1 (Reply 9): Am still waiting to hear from anybody that has flown an NW 757 across the pond; and, anyone that has flown Delta on this route.
According to NW's website, the international 757s do not have PTVs. I have had very good experiences on the NW A330s across the pond, but it sounds like you need to depart from LGW on the 757 to get the best fare. If you're really wanting a PTV & IFE for the flight, I'd just go with the simple non-stop on UA with their 777s.
Bbinn333 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (4 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 2869 times:
Quoting MH017 (Reply 22): Why don't you try AF: see the fare below and it's a non-stop 777 flight
Book online1organise 2select 3book 4your details 5confirm
Your trip
Passenger : 1 Adult
Flight Departure Arrival Duration Stops
Aircraft Class
Departure flight Monday 22 September 2008
AF060 17:00 London, Heathrow (LHR) - United Kingdom 20:15 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Intl (LAX) CA - Usa 11h15mn non-stop,
777200 Tempo
N
Return flight Thursday 2 October 2008
AF061 20:25 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Intl (LAX) CA - Usa 14:40
+1 Day London, Heathrow (LHR) - United Kingdom 10h15mn non-stop,
777200 Tempo
N
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Price details Total £ 438.70
Price Taxes Passenger Total including taxes
£ 128 + £ 310.70 x 1 Adult = £ 438.70
Total : £ 438.70
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Fare information
Departure flight Amendments allowed before departure: a GBP 100 fee will apply.
Amendments allowed after departure: a GBP 100 fee will apply.
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This Is For SFO Not LAX
25 ZKSUJ: What about NZ to LAX then transfering onto a UA plane to SFO? Would work if you are Star Alliance
26 MH017: What did I do wrong here ? It clearly states LAX !!!
27 UPPERDECKFAN: Just that thread title is "London to San Francisco" and AFAIK LAX is about 500 miles from San Francisco.
28 Sbworcs: Not sure how NW are as an airline but found this on Ebookers - £348.23 flying via DTW
29 CO 757-300: flew NW 757 TATL EWR -AMS-EWR in may - Y class seats were decent, a step up from domestic coach, i actually was pretty comfortable, (i'm 6'2), width
30 KU747: If I were you I'd fly either BA or VS who ever is cheaper. nice seats, good service, Value for money...etc.
31 LACA773: My choices on the LHR-SFO route are: 1) BA 2) VS 3) AF (via connection @ LAX) 4) CO or DL (with connection) 5) UA 6) NW or AA (with connection)
32 PlaneMad: I would take VS hands down. I have always enjoyed flying with them over BA Sam.
33 VikingA346: BA is the best airline that runs this route, no question. VS is marginally behind with UA, NW, and AA trailing my miles. You'd be foolish not to fly o
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. But from LHR-IAD, it was a 777 and we got the IFE screens. But, that's true, I don't believe that UA's 747s have IFE. 
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