Is the AF A380 worth it?
Feb 10, 2012 | 7:40 am
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Are you doing separate trips, an open jaw, a stopover, or what? If you're returning from LHR, I'd do LHR-CDG-IAD just to simplify the CDG transit as much as possible. IAD-CDG-AMS is going to require clearing immigration in CDG and probably a dozen terminal changes with confusing signage.
That said, I just flew CDG-IAD-ATL instead of taking one of the CDG-ATL non-stops so I could ride the A380 (Y seat on the UD) and thought it was great. Much quieter than other planes. I returned straight to LHR on a DL 764 and it was noticeably noisier.
That said, I just flew CDG-IAD-ATL instead of taking one of the CDG-ATL non-stops so I could ride the A380 (Y seat on the UD) and thought it was great. Much quieter than other planes. I returned straight to LHR on a DL 764 and it was noticeably noisier.
Feb 10, 2012 | 8:20 am
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Are you doing separate trips, an open jaw, a stopover, or what? If you're returning from LHR, I'd do LHR-CDG-IAD just to simplify the CDG transit as much as possible. IAD-CDG-AMS is going to require clearing immigration in CDG and probably a dozen terminal changes with confusing signage.
That said, I just flew CDG-IAD-ATL instead of taking one of the CDG-ATL non-stops so I could ride the A380 (Y seat on the UD) and thought it was great. Much quieter than other planes. I returned straight to LHR on a DL 764 and it was noticeably noisier.
That said, I just flew CDG-IAD-ATL instead of taking one of the CDG-ATL non-stops so I could ride the A380 (Y seat on the UD) and thought it was great. Much quieter than other planes. I returned straight to LHR on a DL 764 and it was noticeably noisier.
Unless it is REALLY worth to do IAD-CDG-AMS because of the A380. But CDG is indeed very confusing to get around.
Feb 10, 2012 | 8:39 am
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If you've never flown the A380 it is probably worth the experience. It's an impressing plane after all. Afterwards you can decide if you would prefer a direct flight on your next trip.
Feb 13, 2012 | 3:11 pm
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Even in coach, the AF A380 is a sweet ride. The lighting is quite nice, for one thing. Plus, if you happen to collide with another jet on the tarmac, you will kick that jet's butt.
http://www.google.com/search?q=air+f...+jfk+collision
http://www.google.com/search?q=air+f...+jfk+collision
Feb 14, 2012 | 9:47 am
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I'd guess you'll be fine, so long as there are no public transport strikes in the UK (that's right after the Olympics, so I would guess that the Government will be keeping the unions in line then) and there's not some bizarre AF strike impacting intra-European routes but not TATL ones. Should be one of the easier CDG transits to make, since I don't think they use buses on flights inbound from LHR since the UK is not in the Schengen zone.
Mar 2, 2012 | 1:48 pm
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