Valkariye From Netherlands, joined May 2011, 17 posts, RR: 0 Posted (2 years 3 days ago) and read 2607 times:
As a European supporter of the NFL and NHL teams that play in PIT, I've been to PIT 2x - both times I flew with UA. The first time my routing was AMS-IAD-PIT, return route was the same. Last year it was AMS-ORD-PIT, same return route. Return route was a disaster, my original PIT-ORD flight got cancelled due to tornado-warnings over ORD (or so the UA clerk said), the next flight was delayed an hour and I was lucky the ORD-AMS flight was delayed 3 hours aswell.
My question is; does anyone know any routing via Europe to PIT? Preferably from airports in countries that can be reached easily from AMS (BRU, FRA, CDG for example). I also have to note that with my height (196cm) I barely fit into a normal Economy lane, which is why I chose UA for my trips thus far - their Economy Plus section is a real blessing!
Checo77 From Peru, joined Oct 2004, 1345 posts, RR: 9 Reply 3, posted (2 years 3 days ago) and read 2585 times:
You can either take the nonstop from CDG as BrusselsSouth is saying for take any DL through ATL. I can only recommend this airport, for me, the best in the US when making connecting.
Or take any nonstop flight to PHL and take a train to PIT, also an option.
Checo77 From Peru, joined Oct 2004, 1345 posts, RR: 9 Reply 4, posted (2 years 3 days ago) and read 2583 times:
Quoting Valkariye (Reply 2): Does DL offer anything like extra leg-room or is the 752 general layout pretty spacious?
Not in their 752... Plus its a 6 hrs flight I would guess, so I might get pretty unconfortable in a narrowbody. The only option is flying J, which will get expensive. As I told you, try flying to PHL and then take a train to PIT.
Valkariye From Netherlands, joined May 2011, 17 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (2 years 3 days ago) and read 2579 times:
ATL is a little bit out of the way from PIT, isn't it? I appreciate the suggestion, but I'd much rather fly via IAD, JFK, EWR or PHL if I have to transfer in the USA (which, after some incidents, is not my favourite option). I got stopped at ORD customs the first time, got asked a lot of questions, my suitcase was searches (and not re-packed). Second time the flight cancellation & added delays left my stomach twisted.
jonathanxxxx From United States of America, joined Feb 2011, 637 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (2 years 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 2556 times:
You can try doing AMS-PHL-PIT on US... Or .... AMS-BOS-PIT on DL...... Or ....... AMS-EWR-PIT on CO/UA.... Also you have alot of possibilities on multiple cartiers or out of the way transits. Good luck!
Valkariye From Netherlands, joined May 2011, 17 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (2 years 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 2526 times:
What is the general thought of going to the USA on one carrier, then doing the flight in the USA on another carrier, for instance, SouthWest? Has anybody tried that?
tz757300 From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 2836 posts, RR: 7 Reply 8, posted (2 years 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 2503 times:
Quoting Checo77 (Reply 4): The only option is flying J, which will get expensive. As I told you, try flying to PHL and then take a train to PIT.
I will advise against taking the train to PIT (though I like taking it when I have extra time). 1. The train takes at least 5 hours, which flying between PIT-PHL (US or WN) is usually 30-45min. 2. The connection to the train is not ideal, as you would have to connect to 30th St from SEPTA commuter rail. 3. The train runs 1x a day. If you miss it, you are out of luck. 4. The price of the train is comparable to the plane.
I know a lot of people that take the PIT-CDG flight on DL and actually have gotten generally positive reviews even if it is on a 752, so I do support it.
Viscount724 From Switzerland, joined Oct 2006, 21464 posts, RR: 24 Reply 9, posted (2 years 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 2487 times:
You could also use AC via YYZ. You would then pre-clear US customs/immigration at YYZ which I usually find faster and more pleasant than doing it in the US after arriving on an international flight. AC Jazz has 3 or 4 daily YYZ-PIT flights (Dash 8) that should make fairly good connections with most of their many Europe-YYZ flights.
FlyASAGuy2005 From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 6512 posts, RR: 11 Reply 10, posted (2 years 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 2485 times:
Quoting Valkariye (Reply 2): Yes, I'm looking for a non-stop flight from Europe. Does DL offer anything like extra leg-room or is the 752 general layout pretty spacious?
You can always buy into Economy Comfort which is essentially DL's E+. You get up for 4 extra inches of pitch, 50% more seat recline, free spirits in addition to the already free beer and wine you get on DL in Y, boarding in zone 2, and free HBO and other things on the PTV that you would have to pay for.
Quoting Checo77 (Reply 4): Not in their 752... Plus its a 6 hrs flight I would guess, so I might get pretty unconfortable in a narrowbody. The only option is flying J, which will get expensive. As I told you, try flying to PHL and then take a train to PIT.
Adam
Actually not true, all DL 752s in international config has Economy Comfort. They were the first to be completed along with the 744s.
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pitingres From United States of America, joined Dec 2007, 955 posts, RR: 12 Reply 12, posted (2 years 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 2426 times:
I've been on the DL PIT-CDG flight a few times and it's really not bad at all. Decent legroom for Y and no underseat obstructions. I've done PIT-CDG-AMS and back and it works nicely.
I'd avoid PHL entirely if I were you. If you want to try the WN connection, maybe consider BWI as an entry airport. I also like the suggestion of entering through YYZ, although I've never tried it myself.
NYCFlyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 1381 posts, RR: 10 Reply 13, posted (1 year 12 months 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 2326 times:
I would not recommend WN when transfering from an int'l flight. As you may know, they do not interline with anyone, so you would have to check-in all over again - certainly a real hassle if you have checked luggage. If you are afraid of another difficult transfer in a US airport, you leave yourself zero margin for error by taking WN.
I would stick with a single airline for a seamless transfer - US, UA, DL.
pliersinsight From United States of America, joined May 2008, 446 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (1 year 12 months 3 days ago) and read 2266 times:
Quoting Checo77 (Reply 3): and take a train to PIT, also an option.
Uh, no, don't take the train.
I live in PIT. When I go international, I connect through Newark KEWR. I avoid JFK and PHL at all costs. If you don't like Newark, and lets face it, who does, I'd go with the Tornoto suggestion, or consider Charlotte KCLT. I have not taken the DL nonstop only because I'd rather make my connecting flight stateside and then fly direct to my europe city versus risking getting into CDG late and missing my connecting inter europe flight. In essence, I'd rather get screwed over at home than abroad.
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Will certainly try the Economy Comfort option on DL, or the WN transfer at any US airport 
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