Originally Posted by
transitguy1
+1 to the above.......avoid travel through US, and avoid travel on US airlines.
Even though the ticket price was cheaper on a US airline, I still chose to fly on a EU airline straight out of Canada. There is no way I would subject myself to such ridiculousness when traveling for visiting family.
Sorry US airlines, you not getting my money (and probably a lot of other people do the same)......
It's a lot easier for me to do this, travelling from Australia, than for you from Canada, good for your for putting your money where your mouth is.
I'm spoilt with an abundance of Asian airlines that can take me to anywhere I want to go, my next long haul is on Malaysia Airlines, which is pretty much my favourite. The US used to get a fair portion of my holiday dollars, but the last few of years it's been France (primarily), and places like Bali, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. I'm pretty much cured of the desire to return to the US - I used to enjoy regular little trips to Hawaii but I doubt I'll return there, even if the US does some day return to its senses.
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