How does the UA P/E compare to LH P/E?
Nov 23, 2022, 8:35 am
#16
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I've flown LH TATL >10 times. For me the deal breaker is the lack of air vents on LH, coupled with a cabin temperature that is mandated at 26C, according to the CC I spoke to when I complained how hot it was onboard. For me it was pure misery, no air and hotter than hell...The rest in terms of hard and soft product? I'd probably give the nod to UA, but I'm into LT mileage building and that means flying on UA metal on a 016 ticket....
You would think that LH wouldn't want to waste fuel overheating the cabin in order to reduce the carbon footprint of their flights.
Nov 23, 2022, 8:39 am
#17
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Is this a new thing with the temperature? 79F is way too hot for sleeping. The last time I flew LH, it was in F, and it was definitely not that warm. I was in shorts and a T-shirt though, and didn't use the blanket, sleeping uncovered. This weird heat thing is the reason I no longer will fly TK anywhere. Their cabins are kept oppressively warm. UA is mostly pretty good about cabin temp.
Nov 23, 2022, 9:52 am
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I agree - while I have heard stories of hot non-US cabins, all of my LH flights (mostly 747s upstairs) have been fine.
Nov 23, 2022, 10:42 am
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And let's return to discussing LH vs UA Premium Economy
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 23, 2022 at 10:48 am Reason: And let's return to discussing LH vs UA Premium Economy
Nov 23, 2022, 1:41 pm
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Nov 23, 2022, 2:15 pm
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Nov 24, 2022, 8:32 am
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I've found TATL LH cabins more often too warm than not, often enough that it can't be random chance. 26C sounds about right for what I recall, since that's about my threshold for feeling uncomfortable in my normal travel wear of long pants and long sleeves. LX cabins are usually just right. UA cabins are sometimes slightly cool.
Dec 3, 2022, 3:46 pm
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IFE is much better on UA than LH. LH service will probably be better (although not a guarantee). I'll let others chime in on the food aspect, but I'd assume LH >> UA on that. Really depends on what exactly you're looking for besides the seats because as mentioned they are very similar. Being able to fly on a 747 is a valid thing to consider IMO.
As always I appreciate the help and expertise of this community.