Originally Posted by
inasmuchas
I haven't flown AB long haul, so can only compare AA, BA and IB. Pros and cons from my perspective are listed below. For me, considering it is Y class travel, it's a toss up between BA and AA, with a slight lean towards BA.
AA
Pros:
77W between JFK-LHR
Good seats in terms of legroom (particularly MCE if you can get it with status)
Very good IFE
Cons:
No complimentary alcohol on board
AA does offer complimentary alcohol on these flights. (or at least should do so according to their website):
https://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/intl_beer-wine.jsp
I have no experience on the 77W, did fly TATL on 757 and 767 and it was offered there. Would be surprised it's different on 77W.
About IB:
My experience about their service is OK. Not better or worse that it's on AA. I have no recent experience on BA and no experience on AB.
It helps on IB if you speak a little Spanish. They seem to cheer up if you do your best to address them in their mother tongue.
I loved the IFE on the A330 but as stated by inasmuchas seating is very cramped.