Thanks for the info. Unfortunately Cathay isn't available, but I'll keep a watch on it for next year. I can sleep just about anywhere, so the angle lie-flat seat won't be a big deal. But why do they say it's a lie-flat seat when it isn't.

I just want to be treated nicely, be comfortable, have an accommodating lounge in the terminals, and hopefully be on time. The chauffeured ride offered by Emirates is a nice perk.

I actually tried to book Emirates on the AS website last night and when I clicked on the "purchase" button, I received an error message that "the flight cannot be confirmed by the partner airline."

I leave in two weeks, so I may be sticking with AF. Not that big of a deal, but as it stands now, I have a 5 hour layover in LAX. On standby for an earlier flight. Hope it clears.