Originally Posted by
HopefulTraveller
.... I suppose I am just rather shocked to discover the advantage, I did not know about , of flying with a European based airline. I shall make sure all my family and friends are aware of it now though.
There are trade-offs making that decision. Likely ticket change fees and lack of same day changes option, Economy Plus equivalent is not generally available, more generous carry on rules, harder to gain elite status / upgrades, .... Just look at the whole picture and the trade-offs in such a decision.