USA-Europe First Class: AA vs UA vs DeltaOne
Jul 8, 2018, 2:42 pm
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USA-Europe First Class: AA vs UA vs DeltaOne
Which is better to/from Europe in F? AA or UA (or DeltoneOne)?
Jul 8, 2018, 3:40 pm
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Jul 8, 2018, 4:17 pm
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If you’re looking at F, why not simply book a codeshare (AA on BA metal or UA on LH or LX metal)... ultimately it depends where in Europe in terms of connections, but those carriers will be miles ahead of the US options in my opinion (yes including BA, which I know a lot of people tend to slam).
But since you mentioned DL (J being their most premium cabin), then I’d say “generally” AA in J would be better (unless it’s a 767 or 757)... with that said though, again, you could do a codeshare which would open many other possibilities for J.
But since you mentioned DL (J being their most premium cabin), then I’d say “generally” AA in J would be better (unless it’s a 767 or 757)... with that said though, again, you could do a codeshare which would open many other possibilities for J.
Jul 8, 2018, 4:49 pm
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Jul 8, 2018, 5:45 pm
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Jul 8, 2018, 5:57 pm
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Jul 8, 2018, 7:50 pm
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They are selling it as F, at least through mid August .So, I would think this would be a statement price for UA, and uber-premium wine/champagne culinary experience with fine 1st class (even better than Biz class) Polaris linens.
Jul 8, 2018, 8:39 pm
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Lol you must not know UA..... No "uber-premium wine/champagne" to be found there.
Jul 8, 2018, 8:42 pm
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If you have options in cash or mileage to fly F to Europe you would be much better off with LH, LX, AF or SQ in terms of hard and soft product.
Jul 8, 2018, 8:45 pm
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Even if you booked F, you should be prepared for the possible equipment swap taking you to Business Class.
Jul 8, 2018, 9:09 pm
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