Help---First Time Flying
Feb 25, 2012 | 10:39 pm
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Help---First Time Flying
I'm traveling from pittsburgh to manchester united kingdom I have 2 options 757 or an airbus and I would like to know which is better and how would I go about getting cheaper tickets any and all help is appreciated
Feb 25, 2012 | 11:50 pm
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Hi brandiEm,
Welcome to FlyerTalk! Generally speaking, you will be more comfortable on Airbus (IIRC most airlines run A330/A340s on transatlantic routes). Both Airbusses are wide bodies, thus offering a bit more room than a 757.
Welcome to FlyerTalk! Generally speaking, you will be more comfortable on Airbus (IIRC most airlines run A330/A340s on transatlantic routes). Both Airbusses are wide bodies, thus offering a bit more room than a 757.
Feb 26, 2012 | 8:37 am
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Hi brandiEm and let me add my welcome to FlyerTalk!
We're going to move your thread to TravelBuzz! where travel questions of a somewhat general nature are handled.
Happy Travels.
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We're going to move your thread to TravelBuzz! where travel questions of a somewhat general nature are handled.
Happy Travels.
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Feb 26, 2012 | 10:47 am
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I agree, I think you will be much more comfortable on an Airbus. Do you know which one it is? And who the airline is that you would travel with?
I've traveled on a 757 across the country with American Airlines and it was not very comfortable at all. I was definitely ready to get off it after 6 hours. Or after 1 for that matter. I haven't traveled on an Airbus A330/340 but have on the A380 and it is definitely more comfortable than a 757 or even the 747 I flew on. Good luck!
I've traveled on a 757 across the country with American Airlines and it was not very comfortable at all. I was definitely ready to get off it after 6 hours. Or after 1 for that matter. I haven't traveled on an Airbus A330/340 but have on the A380 and it is definitely more comfortable than a 757 or even the 747 I flew on. Good luck!
Feb 26, 2012 | 1:01 pm
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However, I would recommend either the 330 or 340 in preference to the 757, unless it's one of those all-biz carriers.
Feb 26, 2012 | 1:11 pm
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Welcome to FT!
Better how? Comfort-wise? They're probably about the same in biz class, and for economy class -- it depends.
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and how would I go about getting cheaper tickets any and all help is appreciated
Feb 26, 2012 | 1:30 pm
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But I'm one of those nutter wannabes who likes to do research on the various jets and learn the ins and outs of each jet, especially the economy classes, and in general the Airbusses seem to be better than the 757.
Feb 26, 2012 | 5:42 pm
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The airbus is a 330 I think I feel safer in that 1 as well but then again I'm new to all of this and to be honest I'm scared to death any pointers or tips would be greatly appreciated any tips on low airfare thank you in advance
Feb 26, 2012 | 6:02 pm
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Safety is not even something that is applicable here. You have a better chance of getting hit by lightning walking in your front yard than being in an aircraft accident. The only time I would be concerned about safety is if you were flying on a Russian aircraft operated by a third world country or something ridiculous like that.
Feb 26, 2012 | 8:27 pm
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You're usually at more risk driving to the airport than flying.
Feb 26, 2012 | 11:25 pm
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for airfares
try a basic search on kayak.com - that will give you an idea of fares etc.