Is Lufthansa really better than Air Berlin
Nov 27, 2013, 1:19 pm
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Is Lufthansa really better than Air Berlin
If given the choice would it be better to fly with Lufthansa? I have never had any problem with my checked bags on LH and their meals are really good in Coach along with the At seat Movies.
It seems like Air Berlin could fold if they continue to provide subpar service. At least on Lufthansa you have all of your food and booze included.
If the price difference between Lufthansa and Air Berlin were $300 I would take Lufthansa over Air Berlin.
What's your take?
It seems like Air Berlin could fold if they continue to provide subpar service. At least on Lufthansa you have all of your food and booze included.
If the price difference between Lufthansa and Air Berlin were $300 I would take Lufthansa over Air Berlin.
What's your take?
Nov 27, 2013, 4:58 pm
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In my experience, AB coach is really sucked in terms of service attitude and foods. They do charge for selecting seats in advance. Berlin airport is small, most of the restrooms have stinky smell. From my experience, I would avoid AB as much as possible.
Nov 28, 2013, 3:13 am
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For me it depends on the routing and the price.
Flying eco intra-european IMO there is no difference between AB and LH. Where the one is a bit better than the other, it is the other way round in another aspect.
Long haul eco I would tend to LH on most routes, mainly influenced by status benefits that I have at LH.
Long haul business: depends on the cabin they offer. New J on AB is better than old J on LH.
Flying eco intra-european IMO there is no difference between AB and LH. Where the one is a bit better than the other, it is the other way round in another aspect.
Long haul eco I would tend to LH on most routes, mainly influenced by status benefits that I have at LH.
Long haul business: depends on the cabin they offer. New J on AB is better than old J on LH.
Dec 1, 2013, 4:30 pm
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For intra-European flights, I find LH better than AB. It seems like LH has more legroom in Y even for those short flights. The thing going for AB is the chocolate they give out at the end of the flight :-)
Dec 2, 2013, 4:03 pm
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Dec 3, 2013, 1:49 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Time traveller
For intra-European flights, I find LH better than AB. It seems like LH has more legroom in Y even for those short flights. The thing going for AB is the chocolate they give out at the end of the flight :-)
I'll take more leg room than the end of flight chocolate any day
Originally Posted by Time traveller
For intra-European flights, I find LH better than AB. It seems like LH has more legroom in Y even for those short flights. The thing going for AB is the chocolate they give out at the end of the flight :-)
I'll take more leg room than the end of flight chocolate any day
On Longhaul you can end up ob a 747 without Inseat IFE if you fly LH. Service is a hit and miss on both.
On AB you can order a better meal for little money. With LH you have to take the rubbish they offer.
Dec 4, 2013, 5:41 am
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Dec 4, 2013, 7:29 am
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So I stand corrected: All LH 744 in service should now offer PTV in eco.