If you are paying your own way like me... pick Etihad.. fares are consistently lower to the States.


But wq2345, if you are going to LA, I am guessing you are not connecting anywhere else? If so, the hour delay that is common from customs wont hurt that much. If you are connecting, its to Palm Springs, Vegas or San Diego... lots of connections.

and there is hope...

US Gov Moves to cut waiting times at AUH

ABU DHABI // The new United States immigration clearance system at Abu Dhabi International Airport is to be speeded up after a flood of passenger complaints about delayed flights........