OT - TLV to North America
Off the topic of LY but I believe that the FT's on this board might have the best answer.
Which is worse in Y - UA TLV-EWR or AC TLV-YYZ? Thanks |
Assuming the following factors are irrelevant: price, connections, status/FFP, and YYZ versus EWR, then here's my take:
Overall, I would prefer UA because I'm used to them and know their ins and outs, assuming those are all you care about. The above factors though may play a significant influence |
Although I haven't tried it myself I know there are terrible reviews of AC's Y on the 787 (as with BA too).
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I havent flown UA, but I have flown the AC flight in Y.
Not that this matters to your question, but the AC flight is faster than the LY flight from YYZ |
Flown both a few times, I think what people said is basically it...
Almost the same, I am a big guy and for some reason don't remember AC being so tight. I think Economy plus and Wifi is the big plus on UA side... AC is of course the 787... Simba8: Are you sure about the 3-4-3? I remember 3-3-3 and also saw the same on Seatguru and i don't think it's possible to have 3-4-3 on the 787... |
Originally Posted by sand372
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Simba8: Are you sure about the 3-4-3? I remember 3-3-3 and also saw the same on Seatguru and i don't think it's possible to have 3-4-3 on the 787... Made the correction, thank you! |
I have yet to do AC on the 787. My comments were about AC in general before the 787, and everything but seat comfort should be the same. IFE remains the same on AC
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Thank you everyone for the replies.
I have A3*G and no status on AC or UA. What are the chances of paying for E+ at check in? I guess the price is higher for AC than UA since this is premium economy. |
Premium economy on ac is very nice. It is pricey. I believe you could "upgrade" at check in, but the cost would be substantial as its a different fare class, and not the same as an upgrade fee to lets say a preferred seat in Y (which is nice leg space).
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Originally Posted by simba8
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Premium economy on ac is very nice. It is pricey. I believe you could "upgrade" at check in, but the cost would be substantial as its a different fare class, and not the same as an upgrade fee to lets say a preferred seat in Y (which is nice leg space).
My friends who fly LY 3 or 4 times a year complain about the lack of lie J lie-flat from YYZ. They say the Y experience has a lot to do with the crew. Personally I would prefer the 2-3-2 config of LY but since I am *Gold not likely I would fly them. |
Originally Posted by Houminer
(Post 26055564)
Thank you everyone for the replies.
I have A3*G and no status on AC or UA. What are the chances of paying for E+ at check in? I guess the price is higher for AC than UA since this is premium economy. http://statusmatcher.com/company/united-airlines |
Originally Posted by Houminer
(Post 26055564)
Thank you everyone for the replies.
I have A3*G and no status on AC or UA. What are the chances of paying for E+ at check in? I guess the price is higher for AC than UA since this is premium economy. Depending on the fare you're on, you may have better earning options, but I doubt it. You can pay for E+ on UA from booking. The more you wait, the less likely you'll be to get it because at T-24, UA silvers get it for free and will take the available seats. This is one benefit over AC though, the option at all, as it will be substantially cheaper than PE. BUT, all you're getting is a few extra inches of legroom. There is no increased level of service.
Originally Posted by benberg2013
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Have you tried getting a status challenge with UA? Show them your A3 gold card, they should give you gold for 3 month, and if you get 12,500 EQM within those 3 months, they will let you keep the gold status.
http://statusmatcher.com/company/united-airlines |
But OP could of course match A3 to a not *A airline, and match that to UA.
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Originally Posted by sds1493
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But OP could of course match A3 to a not *A airline, and match that to UA.
UA also doesn't match "promotional status." |
If you want Premium Economy vs. E+, PE is way better (essentially domestic F seats).
otherwise, both Y's are no fun for 12 hours. |
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