Originally Posted by
DoTheBartMan
Cue the "But, but, but... look at LH/DY" deflection attempts.
The tone of voice apart - I naturally prefer to be on the "real" refurbished birds, but honestly to me the difference is not so dramatic. I still get flat bed in biz and larger "recliner" seats in Plus - albeit both in slightly downgraded version. No WiFi, and reduced IFE - but neither is important enough to me to warrant rerouting or a massive headheache.
If you really want to avoid the bird - then fly out of ARN. Of course ARN and SK HQ only gets the best.