Who to fly in 2015? US East Coast - China
Dec 28, 2014, 8:41 pm
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Who to fly in 2015? US East Coast - China
I'm at a decision point of whether to use AA or UA for a premium class ticket from the East Coast to PVG or PEK (china) in the next 30 days
I would have gone on AA but UA seems to have shaved well over a $1000 off their lowest first class fare compared to AA (they are about the same for business)
Any chance that I can find a comparable priced first class ticket on AA?
Is either one of these carriers offering any increased FF mile-accrual-specials to entice premium paying passengers in the next 30 days?
I would have gone on AA but UA seems to have shaved well over a $1000 off their lowest first class fare compared to AA (they are about the same for business)
Any chance that I can find a comparable priced first class ticket on AA?
Is either one of these carriers offering any increased FF mile-accrual-specials to entice premium paying passengers in the next 30 days?
Dec 28, 2014, 9:21 pm
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Dec 28, 2014, 9:23 pm
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Dec 28, 2014, 9:27 pm
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Dec 29, 2014, 9:47 am
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Where on the East Coast will you be flying out of?
Dec 29, 2014, 12:04 pm
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I'm at a decision point of whether to use AA or UA for a premium class ticket from the East Coast to PVG or PEK (china) in the next 30 days
I would have gone on AA but UA seems to have shaved well over a $1000 off their lowest first class fare compared to AA (they are about the same for business)
Any chance that I can find a comparable priced first class ticket on AA?
Is either one of these carriers offering any increased FF mile-accrual-specials to entice premium paying passengers in the next 30 days?
I would have gone on AA but UA seems to have shaved well over a $1000 off their lowest first class fare compared to AA (they are about the same for business)
Any chance that I can find a comparable priced first class ticket on AA?
Is either one of these carriers offering any increased FF mile-accrual-specials to entice premium paying passengers in the next 30 days?
If you're willing to do biz class, I would say the products on CX and BR > F on UA/AA/DL.
Dec 29, 2014, 4:13 pm
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Dec 29, 2014, 9:38 pm
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If you're paying for a premium ticket, I definitely would take any Asian carrier over any US carrier
I certainly agree about using an asian carrier for service. But, one does have to look at the differences in price as published today.
Neither the client nor my own pocketbook for upgrading can ignore the significantly lower fares in Business or First published for mid-week departures on AA, DL or UA
One poster asked what city on the East coast i would depart.
This was not important to me since since it was relatively easy to use a feeder flight to where the service/airline was best.
Dec 29, 2014, 10:58 pm
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Who to fly in 2015? US East Coast - China
I think where you are connecting from IS important actually:
Mainline vs. RJs on your connecting domestic flight should be considered. IAD and EWR are awful compared to PHL and JFK.
Lounge options are also a consideration.
Mainline vs. RJs on your connecting domestic flight should be considered. IAD and EWR are awful compared to PHL and JFK.
Lounge options are also a consideration.