AI vs EK
Oct 2, 2008 | 7:21 pm
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AI vs EK
Need some advice on AI versus EK
Costs For my flight in F between BOM - JFK this Nov
AI INR 490,220.00 Non-stop
EK INR 395,993.00 1 stop in DXB but on the A380
Which product and service is better? The cheaper EK fare is tempting and it's on the A380 in F but how does the AI non-stop service/benefits compare with EK's?
Costs For my flight in F between BOM - JFK this Nov
AI INR 490,220.00 Non-stop
EK INR 395,993.00 1 stop in DXB but on the A380
Which product and service is better? The cheaper EK fare is tempting and it's on the A380 in F but how does the AI non-stop service/benefits compare with EK's?
Oct 3, 2008 | 2:52 am
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Joe,
I don't fly much with AI, but IMHO EK service is far better. Also DXB - JFK in F if EK is using the A380 (check this thread for more ) will be private suites
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I don't fly much with AI, but IMHO EK service is far better. Also DXB - JFK in F if EK is using the A380 (check this thread for more ) will be private suites
-----c
Oct 3, 2008 | 1:13 pm
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I don't have experience with First in either airline..but it would seem like EK would be the obvious choice (based on other reviews I've read) given the private suites on DXB-JFK ...and AI is prone to delays...
Oct 3, 2008 | 6:47 pm
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Thanks for the replies all , I was planning to go for the cheaper but better EK but just wanted to know how AI are in their service esp on Non-stop ... has any one flown the Non-stop and can please comment ?
thanks
thanks
Oct 4, 2008 | 3:27 am
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Are you kidding me? i know AI has improved and the First is decent on the 777's. But there is no way that you can compare F on EK with F on AI. Espically since you will be flying the A380 for the Long Haul.
Save money and go with EK.
Save money and go with EK.
Oct 4, 2008 | 10:47 pm
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From the pictures, AI F looks to be bigger and roomier than EK's F ...
First Class ... is in a cabin by itself
http://home.airindia.in/SBCMS/Webpag...Stop-News.aspx
No i am not ... why waste my time and yours by posting a reply which serves no purpose ?
Oct 5, 2008 | 1:49 am
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Oct 5, 2008 | 2:23 am
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Oct 5, 2008 | 11:47 am
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Oct 5, 2008 | 7:24 pm
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Need some advice on AI versus EK
Costs For my flight in F between BOM - JFK this Nov
AI INR 490,220.00 Non-stop
EK INR 395,993.00 1 stop in DXB but on the A380
Which product and service is better? The cheaper EK fare is tempting and it's on the A380 in F but how does the AI non-stop service/benefits compare with EK's?
Costs For my flight in F between BOM - JFK this Nov
AI INR 490,220.00 Non-stop
EK INR 395,993.00 1 stop in DXB but on the A380
Which product and service is better? The cheaper EK fare is tempting and it's on the A380 in F but how does the AI non-stop service/benefits compare with EK's?
$5707USDselect Etihad Airways
BOM 11:00p
JFK 11:05a
JFK 8:30a
BOM 3:00p
1st (19h 00m)1
1st (18h 25m)1
Oct 5, 2008 | 11:45 pm
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No dramas mate ^
This trip is actually being paid for by my work , They suggested AI thinking that it's 1 stop so it'll quicker but our travel agent left the choice upto to me ..... which is why i was tempted to try AI
Thanks HopWise but I've done Etihad so ruled that option out for this trip.
This trip is actually being paid for by my work , They suggested AI thinking that it's 1 stop so it'll quicker but our travel agent left the choice upto to me ..... which is why i was tempted to try AI
Thanks HopWise but I've done Etihad so ruled that option out for this trip.
Oct 14, 2008 | 9:18 am
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EK hands down over AI, AI still has to reach that high level of customer service and professionalism that EK has. Sure EK's standards may have slipped a little over the years, but they still beat AI in my opinion. QR(Qatar Airways) isn't bad either, i flew them from IAH-DOH this past March and though it was comparable to EK. I belive QR now flies JFK-DOH.