Originally Posted by newcx12345
I need to get from FCO-CDG.
I can do it on BA or IB (part of my DONE4 and Oneworld Visit Pass).
The good thing on IB is that they use ORY (= a lot closer to the city).
However I just want to know how user friendly is BCN?
I think I will have 2 hrs layover in BCN. Is this enough?
As I never travelled on IB before, how is the service on IB (in J and Y Class) Better ot worse than BA?
Thanks
If it's IB, you stay in the same terminal. BCN is okay. You may use the lounge but bear in mind that even though it's 'non-smoking' throughout the airport... nobody really cares and you'll encounter whiffs of smoke everywhere!
BA's service in both classes are definitely better IMO than IB. But then again, if you take BA via LHR, just be prepared for delays if you're travelling at peak hours.
You could have opted for the SWISS airpass which you can buy for US$265 for a minimum of 2 coupons within Europe and is not restricted to travelling on LX from overseas. Then you'd be able to fly FCO-ZRH-CDG, and still earn miles (though not status miles).. on Asiamiles.
OR you could have just asked your TA to book you a roundtrip on AF (and throw away the return) for something like US$140 and at least it's DIRECT.