I need to do some trip reports, but thought I'd give my feedback on AI and UK, domestically and intl. I know this is a AI thread, but I was quite happy with AI, considering the price and direct flights.

I'd rank AI J over UK J intl and UK J over AI J domestically.

I did UK and AI roundtrip from LHR to DEL and regretted going UK. The seat on UK is just too narrow, food is sub par and drink selection dismal.

Domestically on UK I did PE and J (lay flat and normal recline). Service was good, food and drink average.
Domestically on AI, Y, no big deal, service was ok, *A does't seem like it gives any free seats (read after), but still appreciated the J check in. Domestically J was fine, nothing outstanding.

It was my first experience on both airlines longhaul and I would only fly AI again, unless hard/soft product changes on UK. The seat on UK J is just too narrow for me, there is plenty of space for a different type of seat, but they went with this one. I also dont like to be enclosed with the extra bit of enclosure near the window, it feels too tight and blocks one of the two windows.

Seats on AI J are great, so wide and much more comfortable than the UK one.

I've been on most other carriers, so not comparing them to AI or UK, but between the two carriers, I'd go with AI.

I had read horrible reports on AI and was surprised.