To Delhi via East or West
Feb 12, 2019, 12:14 pm
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To Delhi via East or West
I will be off to Delhi in November. Although I live in the east coast, due to personal reasons, I have chosen to fly via the pacific route. First thing I noticed was the number of airlines that fly with a myriad of connections to Delhi. Singapore Airlines might be the best but the fare is a little higher. Since this is likely to be a long flight with at least one stop, comfortable seating would be my first preference. Unfortunately, I can't afford business class for the number of passengers who will be accompanying me. Any suggestions?
Feb 12, 2019, 4:03 pm
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I will be off to Delhi in November. Although I live in the east coast, due to personal reasons, I have chosen to fly via the pacific route. First thing I noticed was the number of airlines that fly with a myriad of connections to Delhi. Singapore Airlines might be the best but the fare is a little higher. Since this is likely to be a long flight with at least one stop, comfortable seating would be my first preference. Unfortunately, I can't afford business class for the number of passengers who will be accompanying me. Any suggestions?
Can you afford premium economy? ( or use miles on some airlines?)
Regards
TBS
Feb 12, 2019, 4:27 pm
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Hi,
Yuo might be able to use them on Korean air or some of the chinese airlines ( I am not familiar with Sky team/Delta as I am One world ( BA).-you may want to ask on the Delta forum.
If you had been able to go east you could use miles on Virgin Atlantic/Alitalia/ Air France.
I think going west will be considerably longer than going east ( do you want to go straight through or stop off for a day or two enroute?)
Regards
TBS
Yuo might be able to use them on Korean air or some of the chinese airlines ( I am not familiar with Sky team/Delta as I am One world ( BA).-you may want to ask on the Delta forum.
If you had been able to go east you could use miles on Virgin Atlantic/Alitalia/ Air France.
I think going west will be considerably longer than going east ( do you want to go straight through or stop off for a day or two enroute?)
Regards
TBS
Feb 12, 2019, 4:47 pm
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Feb 12, 2019, 5:19 pm
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I did it back in December - went eastbound the whole way. I ended up breaking up the journey on the way there with an overnight connection and then the same on the way home via Singapore. Not sure if that is practical in your situation.
Feb 14, 2019, 6:53 am
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Loved the Philippine airline fare and their general reputation but was concerned about the fairly long transit in Manila.
A related question-My trip is in November-how far in advance should I book to get a good fare?
A related question-My trip is in November-how far in advance should I book to get a good fare?
Feb 15, 2019, 10:58 pm
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i fly between del & the east coast 7-8 times a year with skyteam....i would definitely not fly via the west coast, specially in economy....it would just take too long....
see if you can fly af & use your dl miles to upgrade to premium economy....
see if you can fly af & use your dl miles to upgrade to premium economy....
Mar 28, 2019, 12:04 am
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India flight advice
Traveling to India with wife and three kids in late December 2019 and evaluating two similarly priced itineraries. I am OneWorld Emerald if that matters and traveling Economy probably.
1) LAX-HEL-DEL inbound via FinnAir
BOM-HKG (+9 hours)- LAX via Cathay
(Hacker fare) $1400 RT
2) LAX-HKG (+9 hours)-DEL via Cathay
BOM-HKG-LAX via Cathay
$1700 RT
Is FinnAir reliable?
Is either airline more kid friendly?
Does AA exec Platinum/OneWorld emerald make any difference?
Is flying time a factor?
Shoukd I just cheaper one?
Appreciate any guidance.
Ab
Traveling to India with wife and three kids in late December 2019 and evaluating two similarly priced itineraries. I am OneWorld Emerald if that matters and traveling Economy probably.
1) LAX-HEL-DEL inbound via FinnAir
BOM-HKG (+9 hours)- LAX via Cathay
(Hacker fare) $1400 RT
2) LAX-HKG (+9 hours)-DEL via Cathay
BOM-HKG-LAX via Cathay
$1700 RT
Is FinnAir reliable?
Is either airline more kid friendly?
Does AA exec Platinum/OneWorld emerald make any difference?
Is flying time a factor?
Shoukd I just cheaper one?
Appreciate any guidance.
Ab
Apr 1, 2019, 6:18 pm
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One nice thing about Finnair is that you get access to their Economy Comfort seats with more legroom as a Oneworld Emerald. I flew LAX-LHR-HEL-DEL with the last leg on Finnair last year and it was fine. I've flown Finnair many times and have no complaints about their service.