Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
One thing I like about KLM and AF is that they allow for unlimited stopovers at AMS or CDG. I haven't been to AMS in about three years, so I think I might choose that route.
Cheap coach tickets don't have unlimited stopovers, but you can stop up to 24 hours for free. If you're on a full-fare ticket (or business class), the rules are probably much more flexible.
In coach, I like KLM's 767. It's a bit ratty and lacking in good IFE, but has a decent amount of space (no IFE boxes under the seats to steal my legroom) and what's not to like about 2-3-2 config? In WBC, KLM's 767 is sub-par, but it gets you there. I think I'd rather fly directly to DOH on a 767 than take a 777/330 to BAH/DXB and still need to get to DOH.
Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
I don't know why, but to me, AMS is a million times better than CDG for transit.
There are so many reasons why:
- Easy walk between connecting flights (no dreaded CDG shuttle bus)
- Easy and inexpensive train to central Amsterdam directly from the terminal
- Airside art museum, casino and surprisingly good shopping (mmm.... gouda...)
- Free lounge chairs and showers available to the public (bring your own towel)
- Everybody speaks superb English--sans attitude
- Much lower airport taxes than CDG (making connecting through AMS on cheap fares cheaper)
- Did I mention the gouda?