AC or LH for YYZ-FRA in Y
May 9, 2013, 6:49 pm
#1
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AC or LH for YYZ-FRA in Y
I'm going to be flying YYZ-FRA in Y in July, and was wondering if either AC or LH is better over the other in Y for TATL flights.
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
May 9, 2013, 6:56 pm
#2
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I'm going to be flying YYZ-FRA in Y in July, and was wondering if either AC or LH is better over the other in Y for TATL flights.
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
LH seats tend to be tighter than AC to FRA, and there is less padding, so not as comfy. Other than that they are pretty much even right down to the catering.
Last edited by yul36; May 13, 2013 at 8:27 pm
May 9, 2013, 7:18 pm
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I'm going to be flying YYZ-FRA in Y in July, and was wondering if either AC or LH is better over the other in Y for TATL flights.
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
I find the LH fares to be horrible in earning AQS / AQM so I avoid LH altogether.
This is my summary having flown both:-
Seat/leg space for 6'3 person: AC > LH
Food quality: LH > AC
Movie selection: AC > LH
In flight entertainment system: AC > LH (AC can watch movies during take-off)
In flight internet: LH > AC (though pricey)
Attitude and service: AC > LH
Aeroplan miles, AQM/AQS: AC > LH
Good luck with your decision and enjoy your flight!
Cheers,
May 9, 2013, 7:47 pm
#4
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Beware of LH flights if you want to earn AP miles...
http://www.aircanada.com/shared/en/c...ileage_lh.html
http://www3.aeroplan.com/earn_miles/...fthansaAirways
http://www.aircanada.com/shared/en/c...ileage_lh.html
http://www3.aeroplan.com/earn_miles/...fthansaAirways
Last edited by iamaho; May 9, 2013 at 8:37 pm
May 9, 2013, 8:36 pm
#5
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Just to clarify, yul36 bought the LH codeshare which was operated by AC. Normally I am not a fan of codeshares, but this one seems to be pretty ironclad. Multiple flights plus unlikely to hit bad weather means that it SHOULD go without issues.
May 10, 2013, 7:24 am
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would vote AC..have flown both...although did think the german crew were the freindliest I have ever seen....but seat was better, IFE better, food about same and be careful of booking class...
May 10, 2013, 7:51 am
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AC for sure
I'm going to be flying YYZ-FRA in Y in July, and was wondering if either AC or LH is better over the other in Y for TATL flights.
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
I have E75 status with AC, so I could pick preferred seats if I fly with AC, but if LH has better service/seats in Y, then I'd be willing to try LH this time.
I could also try upgrading if I fly with AC, but I'm planning on saving my upgrade credits this time.
Any recommendations or preferences?
May 10, 2013, 3:41 pm
#9
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Is your fare class a Y fare or is it a discounted fare?
I find the LH fares to be horrible in earning AQS / AQM so I avoid LH altogether.
This is my summary having flown both:-
Seat/leg space for 6'3 person: AC > LH
Food quality: LH > AC
Movie selection: AC > LH
In flight entertainment system: AC > LH (AC can watch movies during take-off)
In flight internet: LH > AC (though pricey)
Attitude and service: AC > LH
Aeroplan miles, AQM/AQS: AC > LH
Good luck with your decision and enjoy your flight!
Cheers,
I find the LH fares to be horrible in earning AQS / AQM so I avoid LH altogether.
This is my summary having flown both:-
Seat/leg space for 6'3 person: AC > LH
Food quality: LH > AC
Movie selection: AC > LH
In flight entertainment system: AC > LH (AC can watch movies during take-off)
In flight internet: LH > AC (though pricey)
Attitude and service: AC > LH
Aeroplan miles, AQM/AQS: AC > LH
Good luck with your decision and enjoy your flight!
Cheers,
May 10, 2013, 8:57 pm
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I don't know that there's a huge difference between AC and LH in Y ... one's as uncomfortable as the other. On the YYZ-FRA route AC usually runs 777's with their sardine can 3-3-3 layout. It's not so bad if you can score an aisle seat, but the bad news is you will have two other people wanting to get past you to hit the can.
LH usually uses an A340 on that route, with 2-4-2 seating in Y. At least it's one less person climbing over you to visit the crapper. As others have noted, just watch your fare class so you don't get screwed for the miles.
LH usually uses an A340 on that route, with 2-4-2 seating in Y. At least it's one less person climbing over you to visit the crapper. As others have noted, just watch your fare class so you don't get screwed for the miles.
May 13, 2013, 1:22 pm
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May 13, 2013, 5:17 pm
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The 2 seats in row 18 are worth the price of admission, in my opinion. I always seek those out upon booking, and if I lose out in the Aerolotto, it's far, far better than being stuck in the middle of the 3-3-3. 
Does Lufthansa allow for advanced seating selection if one calls their reservation line? I've only ever dealt with LH for a reward ticket, but I've got a flight to Rome on LH in economy, and although it's only a bit over an hour, would love to have a window seat.
Does Lufthansa allow for advanced seating selection if one calls their reservation line? I've only ever dealt with LH for a reward ticket, but I've got a flight to Rome on LH in economy, and although it's only a bit over an hour, would love to have a window seat.
May 13, 2013, 6:26 pm
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