<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by rustyr:
Originally posted by rgoel:
Mrs. rgoel and I are taking a couple day vacation to Europe during Thanksgiving (can't resist those cheap fares). We will be connecting from PHL to any of the following 3 flights. We are flying in business (upgraded via VIPOW, I am EXP).
My outbound options for Tues 11/25 are as follows:
RDU-LGW AA 174 6:50pm 777
ORD-LHR AA 86 5:05pm 777
BOS-LHR AA 108 7:05pm 777
Which would you recommend? My criteria in decreasing importance are as follows:
1. Upgradeability (probably not a huge concern this far out and being EXP)
2. In-flight comfort, service, entertainment
3. LGW vs. LHR - which is easier/cheaper/faster to get to downtown from?
4. Airport lounge availability and access
Of course, my vote is PHL-ORD-LHR because of the miles, but Mrs. rgoel still doesn't understand why anybody would take a mileage run in the first place.
Thanks.</font>
LHR High speed rail to central London(Paddington Station)Operates little after 5AM-quarter to midnite.Every 15 minutes. Journey takes 15 minutes. Gatwick to same twice as long last time I checked.Prices=in pds-Rtrip Express class-22.50; !st class-37.80. Go on web site get 10% discount-get seats up to yr in advance. ON the return you can check your bags at the train staion, get them when you arrive US customs. The web site is= heathrowexpress.co.uk
Also, last time in AC@ORD, they had showers you could use- don't know about BOS/RDU.