Anxiety, fear of flying with Eva Air and Asian airlines
Sep 24, 2018, 5:44 am
#31
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You only need to look at www.avherald.com or subscribe to their daily updates to see that there are plenty of incidents involving US carriers. I understand your concerns but don't think they are rationally based.
Sep 24, 2018, 6:01 am
#32
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Agree. This is more like a brand-perception issue, where someone likes Citibank but fears Chase, even though they are quantitatively similar banks.
All three are very good. If you'll visit the US airline forums here, you'll find expert travelers issuing advice to choose these carriers over AA/UA/DL for better service and experience design. If safety were any factor at all, you wouldn't hear such advice.
All three are very good. If you'll visit the US airline forums here, you'll find expert travelers issuing advice to choose these carriers over AA/UA/DL for better service and experience design. If safety were any factor at all, you wouldn't hear such advice.
Sep 24, 2018, 6:06 am
#33
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Ive flown in/out the area several times. Only recently became uneasy about it. I’ve accepted it, however still have anxiety. Emirates doesn’t offer any reasonable routes for me (I.e. adding significant flight time). Right now I’m looking at 3 options. Eva air, Cathay or Japan. Eva air would be premium economy, others not. Flying to LAX.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:01 am
#34
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Yes. I just have to book seperate bookings completely if using US airline from my location since none available. Which I might do based on the below.
I just noticed AA has premium economy on the 77w hkg to lax for reasonable price. Has anyone experienced the new retrofit on 77w in premium? I’ve narrowed it down to this or Eva air premium. I’ve flown Eva premium on 77w and it’s decent. I can’t find many reviews on AA’s new premium economy on 77w. Found some on 787 only.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:55 am
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I'm sure the Asiana crash at SFO didn't instill much confidence in flyers. Apparently the FO and/or captain certainly had thousands of hours of flight experience but it turned out 99% of those hours were autoland and not landing the plane manually.
Sep 24, 2018, 10:56 am
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I certainly understand anxiety about flying domestic carriers in parts of the world that don't have the same level of investment in maintenance, a strong regulatory oversight, or the same safety culture that the better airlines of the world have.
But having that anxiety about JL or CX seems misguided. I've never flown Eva, but safety concerns would not prevent me from doing so.
But having that anxiety about JL or CX seems misguided. I've never flown Eva, but safety concerns would not prevent me from doing so.
Sep 24, 2018, 11:42 am
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I certainly understand anxiety about flying domestic carriers in parts of the world that don't have the same level of investment in maintenance, a strong regulatory oversight, or the same safety culture that the better airlines of the world have.
But having that anxiety about JL or CX seems misguided. I've never flown Eva, but safety concerns would not prevent me from doing so.
But having that anxiety about JL or CX seems misguided. I've never flown Eva, but safety concerns would not prevent me from doing so.
Sep 24, 2018, 11:44 am
#38
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I’ve decided to go with Eva air since it’s the best route and offering for me. Based on the feedback from everyone I know I’ll be good regarding safety. Thanks to all.
Sep 24, 2018, 2:13 pm
#39
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It's not just the feedback here. Have a look at Jacdec Safety rankings....I think Eva is rated more highly than any major US carrier.
Sep 25, 2018, 8:49 am
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Time to lock this up
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