B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Posted (4 years 7 months 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 5618 times:
The title says it all, what would you chose a AA 772 or BA 744 on LHR-LAX-LHR?? How is the service on AA (have flown with BA so I know what to expect there). PTVs on board the AA a/c, food, legroom compared to BA and so on.
Leskova From Germany, joined Oct 2003, 6075 posts, RR: 72 Reply 2, posted (4 years 7 months 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 5577 times:
While my last flights with both BA and AA are quite some while back, I'd opt for BA without hesitating more than a split secont.
And the fact that you'd be in a B777 on AA and a B744 on BA only makes the whole thing even more obvious (well... at least for me): BA really is the only option here.
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 3, posted (4 years 7 months 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 5556 times:
Quoting Goldorak (Reply 1): AA has become so miserable that I would choose BA without any hesitation
Quoting Leskova (Reply 2): While my last flights with both BA and AA are quite some while back, I'd opt for BA without hesitating more than a split secont.
And the fact that you'd be in a B777 on AA and a B744 on BA only makes the whole thing even more obvious (well... at least for me): BA really is the only option here.
Okay, thank you guys. Well seems I will go for BA after all
ACDC8 From Canada, joined Mar 2005, 7598 posts, RR: 40 Reply 4, posted (4 years 7 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 5522 times:
I haven't been on AA yet, but BA offers a great product, especially Trans Atlantic. If you've never been on AA or a T7 yet, then I'd look into AA, but otherwise (personally) I'd stick with BA.
Lesismore From United States of America, joined May 2007, 142 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (4 years 7 months 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 5446 times:
I never flew AA transatlantic, and I see you've made your decision already, going with BA. I flew BA LAX-LHR (and continuing on to MUC) and back in 2006. I don't remember if the 744's had PTVs (I think they did), but service overall was good, with decent meals with complimentary wine in economy. Hope you enjoy your flight.
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I had the pleasure (?) on their 763 to BRU/CDG from ORD and once on the ZRH to DFW route, it was sub-par for international service, remembering the QF ad's from the mid-80's when UA took over from PA, "Why would you fly a 5 hour airline on a 15 hour flight?"
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 7, posted (4 years 7 months 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 5396 times:
Quoting AirCop (Reply 6): Is there any doubt? Unless you're saving a ton of money it's BA all the way.
Well the difference between BA and AA is that AA is only $40 cheaper
Well, will book the tickets this weekend, but I will probably stick with BA as I have flown with them many times across the Atlantic already.
Longhornmaniac From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 3094 posts, RR: 48 Reply 8, posted (4 years 7 months 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 5390 times:
If you've flown BA across the pond a bunch of times already, I'd give AA a shot. I'm sure it's not quite as good, but I've never had any problems with AA, and it'd be a new experience.
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 9, posted (4 years 7 months 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 5390 times:
Quoting Longhornmaniac (Reply 8): If you've flown BA across the pond a bunch of times already, I'd give AA a shot. I'm sure it's not quite as good, but I've never had any problems with AA, and it'd be a new experience.
Well it would be a new experience, and I would also add a new a/c to my list, the 772.
Davescj From United States of America, joined Jun 2007, 2244 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (4 years 7 months 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 5349 times:
I wouldn't need to think a second. BA. AA is a miserable comparision. If you are flying Y, even more reason -- better movies, better food, drinks free. If in J, better food, more privacy, 62A and K as upstairs windows w/direct aisle access.
Warren747sp From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 1131 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (4 years 7 months 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 5322 times:
ShyFlyer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 13, posted (4 years 7 months 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 5309 times:
I can't comment on BA as I've never flown with them, but I have experienced AA's 777s. I was really pleased with the PTVs, though the variety of music selections wasn't all that great. I did however get to see two movies that I've really been eager to watch.
The food in economy was good, though not spectacular.
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 14, posted (4 years 7 months 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 5296 times:
Quoting Sketty222 (Reply 11): thought your user name may have made the decision for you
Well that is true, but always nice to try out new aircrafts
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 16, posted (4 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 5235 times:
Quoting BA319-131 (Reply 15): I've flown both carriers in international Y, AA's 777 & BA's 744, BA's better service and overall quality make it a no brainer choice.
Okay thank you. I have actually decided to go with BA this time too.
BA319-131 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 8263 posts, RR: 56 Reply 17, posted (4 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 5226 times:
Quoting B747forever (Reply 16): Quoting BA319-131 (Reply 15):
I've flown both carriers in international Y, AA's 777 & BA's 744, BA's better service and overall quality make it a no brainer choice.
Okay thank you. I have actually decided to go with BA this time too.
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 18, posted (4 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 5221 times:
DocLightning From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 16814 posts, RR: 57 Reply 19, posted (4 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 5213 times:
I had the same choice SFO-LHR (Except it was UA) and I chose BA in a heartbeat. Even for a fare that was $58 more. BA in...an...instant. NEVER fly an American carrier overseas (except maybe CO) if you can take a foreign competitor, instead. US carriers have the worst on-board experience of anywhere in the Western world, and possibly of anywhere (I'm thinking some parts of Russia might be a bit worse, but service in S. America is positively delightful!)
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 20, posted (4 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 5206 times:
Quoting DocLightning (Reply 19): NEVER fly an American carrier overseas (except maybe CO) if you can take a foreign competitor, instead.
Well thank you for the advice. Will not forget that
Soxfan From United States of America, joined Mar 2008, 854 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5124 times:
It's too late now, but if you're traveling in Y you might want to consider AA because of their seating configuration, if there are a lot of open seats. As opposed to the 747's 3-4-3 seating, the 777 has 2-5-2 seating, so if you're on either of the side sections, you either have an aisle or window seat, which could help if you need to get out of your seat at some point, etc.
I haven't traveled on BA transatlantic but I have flown AA and found the seats comfortable, the service just fine, and the entertainment okay (at the time, not AVOD).
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B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 23, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 5123 times:
Quoting Soxfan (Reply 22): As opposed to the 747's 3-4-3 seating, the 777 has 2-5-2 seating
Opps, forgot about the seating. But I dont think it will be a too big of a problem if I get stuck at the window seat with two other pax sitting next to me on the 744.
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