Hi,

I'm living in Oslo, Norway and planning a trip to New York, 01.01.2009.
Return flight will be some day around 22.01.2009, but I'm not sure if it will be from New York or Los Angeles.

It's my first transcontinental flight, and I'm looking for some help selecting the carrier / airline after these references:

1. I've never traveled on a 747, 777 or A340 before, so those are aircrafts I prefer for the trip.
2. I'm going in economy class.
3. Good IFE.
4. Comfort.
5. Service and food.
6. Price is a priority.
7. As the aircrafts I prefer for the trip doesn't operate from Oslo, I'm thinking of going from a bigger European airport, e.g. London (all), Amsterdam, Frankfurt etc..

This is what I have so far:

1. Many prefer Continental from Oslo to New York as they go non stop, but that's with a 757 and does not apply with my preferred aircrafts

2. British Airways, 01.01.09 - 22.01.09 return trip London - New York.
With this it looks like I can get a 777 one way and a 747 for the return, and it's a very good price, just under £300.

3. Virgin Atlantic, 01.01.09 - 22.01.09 return trip London - New York.
Looks like this is with an A340-600 both ways.
Same price as BA, just under £300.

After my preferences what do you people recommend ?

Other interesting carriers that would make the trip more exiting?

Thank you all for your help! I'm very grateful

[Edited 2008-09-03 02:11:46]