AC vs UA TATL in J
Nov 22, 2014, 9:44 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,166
I yet have to experience AA's new J seats, but the J cabin experience on AC/UA/DL is pretty much comparable IMO.
Yes, there are subtle differences and they have their pros and cons, but in the grand scheme of things, the overall experience is similar.
They all have lie-flat seats on all international routes, and the food & service are OK. (not great, but also not terrible)
I would agree AC has a long way to go if catching up CX/SQ/etc is the goal.
Back to OP's topic, if I were to pick a TATL flight in J between AC and UA, I would pick whichever flight that fits my schedule better, and whichever is cheaper at the moment (usually UA wins in the pricing department).
IME, even the dreaded 2-4-2 config on pmUA 777s are fine as long as you sit in the section with 2 seats and don't get stuck in the middle section with 4.
Yes, there are subtle differences and they have their pros and cons, but in the grand scheme of things, the overall experience is similar.
They all have lie-flat seats on all international routes, and the food & service are OK. (not great, but also not terrible)
I would agree AC has a long way to go if catching up CX/SQ/etc is the goal.
Back to OP's topic, if I were to pick a TATL flight in J between AC and UA, I would pick whichever flight that fits my schedule better, and whichever is cheaper at the moment (usually UA wins in the pricing department).
IME, even the dreaded 2-4-2 config on pmUA 777s are fine as long as you sit in the section with 2 seats and don't get stuck in the middle section with 4.
Nov 23, 2014, 5:44 am
#47
Formerly known as tireman77
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 5,517
I'm not saying DL is better than AC, although it is working for me. I've had terrible experiences on DL , and AC. One thing I am noticing is that I can buy domestic Z fares for less than AC Flex, and business class Z overseas is also much less, and not a lot more than some flex fares. I honestly don't care if AC is better, as I wouldn't be able to fly up front anyway on many of these flights with the change to EUps.