NYC-CMB options - EY vs LO
Feb 6, 2020 | 2:56 pm
#1
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NYC-CMB options - EY vs LO
Had to change travel plans abruptly due to China travel ban, now trying to book alternate routing.
I thought I booked JFK-AUH-CMB on EY/UL in J, but AA informed me AUH-CMB segment is now in Y.
Or I can do same time, EWR-WAW-CMB on LO, all in J.
Both depart around 10 PM and land around 5AM.
On one hand, can't compare EY and LO.
On the other, really convenient 2 9-hour flights in J (that I intend to sleep every available minute) vs 12 hr in J / 4 in Y, that will likely leave us pretty tired.
We planned to schedule a full day of activities upon arrival in CMB.
Which routing do you recommend?
I thought I booked JFK-AUH-CMB on EY/UL in J, but AA informed me AUH-CMB segment is now in Y.
Or I can do same time, EWR-WAW-CMB on LO, all in J.
Both depart around 10 PM and land around 5AM.
On one hand, can't compare EY and LO.
On the other, really convenient 2 9-hour flights in J (that I intend to sleep every available minute) vs 12 hr in J / 4 in Y, that will likely leave us pretty tired.
We planned to schedule a full day of activities upon arrival in CMB.
Which routing do you recommend?
Last edited by stevento; Feb 6, 2020 at 4:56 pm
Feb 6, 2020 | 3:39 pm
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I would go for LO because I can't imagine going to Y for 4 hours after 12 hour long flight. LO has good beds and is fine when traveling with partner. That would be my go.
Feb 17, 2020 | 6:13 am
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LO WAW CMB on their 789 was good. Nothing spectacular but good solid product.
EWR waw was on a wet leased air Belgium a340.
Online reviews were nice, we found it very disappointing. Very narrow seats - very surprising for a 2-2-1 configuration, worn plane, very poor soft product. But I guess better than flying the second leg overnight in Sri Lankan Y.
Just wanted to give an update for anyone in same boat.
EWR waw was on a wet leased air Belgium a340.
Online reviews were nice, we found it very disappointing. Very narrow seats - very surprising for a 2-2-1 configuration, worn plane, very poor soft product. But I guess better than flying the second leg overnight in Sri Lankan Y.
Just wanted to give an update for anyone in same boat.