Economy Award Flight to Rome: UA767 or LH380
Nov 1, 2014, 4:07 pm
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Economy Award Flight to Rome: UA767 or LH380
Hello...have two choices going over...
767 through Munich then on to Rome (United)
A380 through Frankfurt then on to Rome (Luft)
Both would be in economy. Which one would you take and why?
Thanks!
767 through Munich then on to Rome (United)
A380 through Frankfurt then on to Rome (Luft)
Both would be in economy. Which one would you take and why?
Thanks!
Nov 1, 2014, 4:46 pm
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I prefer the UA 767 Y seats over the LH (not LF :-
A380 seats. And if you want E+ for a few extra inches of pitch UA is reasonably priced (or free for elites).
LH will give you a free drink and arguably a better meal but I am usually asleep straight after departure having eaten in the terminal rather than waiting until on board. And I prefer the content selection on UA's IFE system over LH's.
A380 seats. And if you want E+ for a few extra inches of pitch UA is reasonably priced (or free for elites). LH will give you a free drink and arguably a better meal but I am usually asleep straight after departure having eaten in the terminal rather than waiting until on board. And I prefer the content selection on UA's IFE system over LH's.
Nov 2, 2014, 12:04 pm
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I'd go with UA as well, even though LH's food and beverage service is a lot better. 35 inches of seat pitch in E+ is big upgrade over LH's 31 inches, especially on an overnight flight, and if you book a window seat on the 767 there's only one person between you and the aisle versus two on the A380.
Plus, MUC is vastly easier and faster to connect through than FRA.
(If I had this choice in the other direction, I might go with LH because I've yet to fly the A380. But, you know, I'm one of Those People...)
Plus, MUC is vastly easier and faster to connect through than FRA.
(If I had this choice in the other direction, I might go with LH because I've yet to fly the A380. But, you know, I'm one of Those People...
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Nov 3, 2014, 11:07 am
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Nov 3, 2014, 1:31 pm
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I see most posters assume OP would get E+ for free (his/her profile does not mention any status with UA). Does it mean UA grants free E+ seating to FF redemption reservations? I am just curious....
PS. My vote goes to LH - UA 767's are so worn - IIRC only F/C sections were refurbished a bit when fully flat seats were introduced - Coach looks so 1990's...
PS. My vote goes to LH - UA 767's are so worn - IIRC only F/C sections were refurbished a bit when fully flat seats were introduced - Coach looks so 1990's...
Nov 3, 2014, 1:38 pm
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I would pick UA ONLY if OP has some way of getting E+. I think that the extra legroom is worth the substandard food and surly flight attendants of UA, but if not getting E+, there is nothing better about UA and a lot that is worse.
Nov 3, 2014, 2:00 pm
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E+ on UA beats Y on LH IMHO every time. E- on UA? Go with LH, as the food will be better.
Nov 3, 2014, 2:14 pm
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Nov 3, 2014, 2:51 pm
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Nov 4, 2014, 12:06 am
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Having just taken LH's 380 in Y from IAH to FRA,which turned out to be a full flight, I can say that this will be first and last time in Y on this LH bird. Very uncomfortable with it's 3-4-3 seating when full, free drinks and better food than UA, flaky touch screen IFE, so overall I would take a UA 767 to FCO in E+ rather than a LH 380 bird. There are other star options as well but not sure about them.
Nov 4, 2014, 7:17 am
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Having just taken LH's 380 in Y from IAH to FRA,which turned out to be a full flight, I can say that this will be first and last time in Y on this LH bird. Very uncomfortable with it's 3-4-3 seating when full, free drinks and better food than UA, flaky touch screen IFE, so overall I would take a UA 767 to FCO in E+ rather than a LH 380 bird. There are other star options as well but not sure about them.
Nov 4, 2014, 1:51 pm
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When do you want to arrive? LH may be more reliable at getting you to your destination.