MAN-SLC... KL, AF or VS?
Oct 11, 2018, 3:57 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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MAN-SLC... KL, AF or VS?
I've an upcoming work trip from 29 Oct, to 1 Nov to SLC. Unfortunately, the company policy is Economy, so need to decide which airline is most comfortable, so any tips welcome!
The options I have outbound are:
Leave MAN at 0555 with KL, changing in AMS with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 0650 with AF, changing in Paris (though 1 hour connection seems tight) with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 1040 with VS, changing at Atlanta, with a Delta 757 to SLC
So I guess which is the best Economy product - Delta or Virgin? I only have VS Flying Club Red status, so little chance of an upgrade I expect!
The options I have outbound are:
Leave MAN at 0555 with KL, changing in AMS with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 0650 with AF, changing in Paris (though 1 hour connection seems tight) with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 1040 with VS, changing at Atlanta, with a Delta 757 to SLC
So I guess which is the best Economy product - Delta or Virgin? I only have VS Flying Club Red status, so little chance of an upgrade I expect!
Oct 11, 2018, 4:42 am
#2
Join Date: May 2015
Location: RBA / TBS
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If you fly with AF you need to be sure that you will fly with a best and beyond cabin , otherwise your trip can be horrible
about KL , no economy premium , just normal eco seats with extra legroom , and they can be cheap so maybe your company will allow such expense , and if you fly with in a refurbished cabin then life will be better
the premium economy of DL can be quite expensive so its up to the budget of your company
about KL , no economy premium , just normal eco seats with extra legroom , and they can be cheap so maybe your company will allow such expense , and if you fly with in a refurbished cabin then life will be better
the premium economy of DL can be quite expensive so its up to the budget of your company
Last edited by fifty_two; Oct 11, 2018 at 9:05 am
Oct 11, 2018, 7:54 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2011
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The options I have outbound are:
Leave MAN at 0555 with KL, changing in AMS with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 0650 with AF, changing in Paris (though 1 hour connection seems tight) with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 1040 with VS, changing at Atlanta, with a Delta 757 to SLC
Leave MAN at 0555 with KL, changing in AMS with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 0650 with AF, changing in Paris (though 1 hour connection seems tight) with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 1040 with VS, changing at Atlanta, with a Delta 757 to SLC
I'm partial to Delta, and if your company is willing to pay for the Economy Comfort, then you'll have a rather comfortable ride (as good as it gets in Economy). But even in regular Economy it's very doable. DL wifi is fast and reliable; and free if sending messages and e-mails is sufficient for you. If waking up early is not too much hassle, I recommend KL+DL (pain-free transfer in AMS is an added benefit).
Plus, DL's 767 have a 2-3-2 seating, which is comfier than VS 3-4-3.
Last edited by ok986; Oct 11, 2018 at 7:59 am
Oct 11, 2018, 11:49 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Hhhmmm I am not fond of early flights, particularly to the US (where you arrive then early to and have to kill the day). For me the 10.40 start would decide things! Cannot see that much of a difference between a 767 and 747 in economy.....
Oct 17, 2018, 7:07 am
#6
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Maastricht, unless I'm out.
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Posts: 320
I've an upcoming work trip from 29 Oct, to 1 Nov to SLC. Unfortunately, the company policy is Economy, so need to decide which airline is most comfortable, so any tips welcome!
The options I have outbound are:
Leave MAN at 0555 with KL, changing in AMS with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 0650 with AF, changing in Paris (though 1 hour connection seems tight) with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 1040 with VS, changing at Atlanta, with a Delta 757 to SLC
So I guess which is the best Economy product - Delta or Virgin? I only have VS Flying Club Red status, so little chance of an upgrade I expect!
The options I have outbound are:
Leave MAN at 0555 with KL, changing in AMS with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 0650 with AF, changing in Paris (though 1 hour connection seems tight) with a Delta 767 operating to SLC
Leave MAN at 1040 with VS, changing at Atlanta, with a Delta 757 to SLC
So I guess which is the best Economy product - Delta or Virgin? I only have VS Flying Club Red status, so little chance of an upgrade I expect!
Would go for VS if only because it means you miss the horrible scrum that is MAN T3 at that time in the morning. Absolutely horrific. 10.40 while maybe still busy, T2 is generally quieter a more platable alarm call.
Atlanta was not as bad as expected for connecting. CDG was and AMS is hit or miss.