Lxsaab2000 From Switzerland, joined Feb 2004, 325 posts, RR: 1 Posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 3712 times:
Probably some friends of mine and I will have a trip into USA the next summer!! We are thinking an itinerant holiday (I wish to see many american cities).... What do you think being the best carrier to USA?(only about direct flight from Italy); the best in all sides (cleanliness , catering , connections in the american Hubs , F/A courtesy, comforts on aboard and other parameters....)
Thanks
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Deltabobo From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 200 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 3679 times:
Delta.
DL has direct connections from FCO (DL 70/71) to ATL. Flt 74 from ATL to MXP is available. You can pretty much go anywhere in the nation from Atlanta.
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Oneworldman From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 190 posts, RR: 1 Reply 4, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 3567 times:
I say American Airlines
American has direct service from FCO (AA 111/110) to Chicago, which I personally think is a much nicer not to mention bigger city than Atlanta. Not to mention the fact that AA has a flight to and from NYC practically every hour form Chicago, (and we all know that New York is the greatest city on Earth). Or you could just fly directly to NYC and forget all the rest.
Coexjhknight From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 20 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 3520 times:
Caymanair From Cayman Islands, joined Apr 2004, 856 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 3474 times:
I'd say Delta also. Atlanta (IMO) is the best place to connect to basically everywhere in the US (considering your options) maybe you shouldn't book all your fligths yet. Book the section to ATL and back, and book sections of your travel at different times. You can try out more airlines, and with Air Tran and Jet Blue around, possibly cheaper!
N670UW From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 1595 posts, RR: 8 Reply 8, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 3445 times:
I would say Continental (MXP/FCO-EWR) or US Airways (FCO-PHL).
Continental has great service and modern aircraft, and you can connect to points all across the Americas from EWR.
US Airways' A330's (aircraft used for FCO-PHL) are very nice, and you'll arrive into PHL's new international terminal. PHL has connections all over the eastern U.S. and several transcontinentals.
Lxsaab2000 From Switzerland, joined Feb 2004, 325 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 3353 times:
Hi guys , thanks to everyone;I don't know exactly where we'll arrive and which cities we'll visit ;but I think that our departing city will be at 80% Rome because my group comes from every part of Italy (from North to South) and also in order to choose between a lot of alternatives to USA in terms of carriers!
So from what I've read probably the better choices are AA or CO!!
I heard in Italy that DL is the one of the worst american airlines on atlantic service,(also if it's the most deep-rooted on european market!)but at the same time it seems very nice on internal flights ,is it true?
and how is the NW 333 on CO / LIRF), Italy">FCO/DTW? is Detroit a good american hub? is it a good alternative where starting american holidays?
JBLUA320 From United States of America, joined May 2002, 3163 posts, RR: 20 Reply 11, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 3331 times:
Go Continental!! Great 767/777 aircraft with PTVs, good legroom (32" on the 762), clean comfortable cabins and dependable service. They might make you pay for the alcohol, but who really cares?
From New York, you can go anywhere between Continental and jetBlue for low prices-- and NYC is of course a great place to start and end your trip to the states.
Dalflyer From United States of America, joined Aug 2000, 55 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 3230 times:
Hi There!
I can tell you that Delta has an awesome international service although I haven't flown on the European flights yet (I've only flown on Delta's Latin American flights.). Yeah, I know you have to pay for the alcohol, but overall their international service is great.
If Rome is your departure point, then you can fly to Atlanta, New York, or Cincinnati on Delta. All three cities can connect you to almost anywhere you want.
Well, take care.
Usair330 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 791 posts, RR: 1 Reply 13, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 3221 times:
LX I say go with US Airways. I flew on US Airways A330 from PHL to SJU and it was the best flight I ever had. The service is great and you'll enjoy the VOD. Also the seating was very comfortable considering the fact that it was Economy!
Erj170 From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 6636 posts, RR: 19 Reply 15, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 3110 times:
I like the US Airways.. cool crew, nice planes, good destinations...
Hugojimenez From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 17, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 3026 times:
I recommend you AZ, LH, or BA over any U.S. carrier. They are usually below in service (even CO). All three (as well any major European carrier) serve most major U.S. destinations.
But if you want to try a great U.S. airline, fly DL. Atlanta is a pretty nice hub, with connecting flights to almost anywhere in America!
L410Turbolet From Czech Republic, joined May 2004, 5411 posts, RR: 18 Reply 19, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 2916 times:
Leo777 From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 107 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 2861 times:
I agree with oneworldman (Eusebio) fly AA ORD-FCO you can connect to any city out of ORD and while you are at it you can visit the second greatest city Chicago!
You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.
MY7E7 From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 76 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 2829 times:
I don't work for an airline and am not bias I think it's a matter of where in the US you want to vacation. If you fly a euro carrier (besides AZ) you may need to connect twice to get to your final destination. I would definately avoid that and take a US carrier. CO, DL, UA, AA they are all good alternatives. I always had good service on DL from ZRH-ATL. I've flown UA several times to IAD. CO is very good too to EWR. I'm not an AA flyer, but the three gateways I mentioned all offer good connections to where you will need to go.
I'm not always right but that's no reason to insult me
L1011Lover From Germany, joined Oct 2003, 971 posts, RR: 15 Reply 22, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 2823 times:
Definetley DL!!!!
Best European route network, best schedule, best hubs, best connections in the US, great maintenance, good fleet, wonderful and professional F/A´s overall just a very professional and great carrier!
All other US carriers are ok as well and I would take them in the following order:
UA
US
CO
AA
NW
I would prefer a US carrier over any European airline, because I think they´re just much more professional and the F/A´s just have a lot more personality and seem to be more passioned and skilled!!!
They sometimes might be old, but F/A´s at European carriers just can´t beat them in kindness and professionalism!!!
Kevin752 From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 713 posts, RR: 5 Reply 24, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days ago) and read 2742 times:
Well I think that you should fly American Airlines. I happen to love AA and you may get a 777 but most likely a 767-300ER will take you to the US. Well, whatever airline that you choose have a great trip. However, you should look in to Lufthansa and connect in AB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA and that WOULD BE BETTER THAN AA to tell you the truth.
Kevin752
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25 EddieDude: My first choice would be to do a combination of AZ & DL. Maybe you can fly AZ to BOS (for example), then visit all the cities you want in the States a
26 Ual777contrail: I would go UAL, nothing special about European carriers and UAL is one of the best US fliers. we fly more domestic widebodies than any other, 777's an
27 ROSWELL41: Honestly, if you are going to take a US carrier Delta would be the choice. From Rome you can go nonstop on Delta to: JFK, ATL, CVG. If New York is you
28 Michand: Depends a lot on where you want to go in the U.S. But I'd definitely recommend Scandinavian, as they have flights to New York, Chicago and Seattle and
29 FlyIGuy: I'd Say if your coming here for the first time fly Alitalia direct to the Nations Capital...Washington D.C. and check it out. Just My 2 Cents FlyIGuy
30 FlyIGuy: Forgot to mention it's United's and Independence Air's hub. If you wish to go to east coast cities for cheap prices fly Independence, but if you wish
31 4jaded: If you wish to travel on a US carrier I would recommend Continental. The Newark hub is really very good. There are easy and inexpensive ways to get to
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