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Is there a reliable, not too biased source/website to read about what airlines are best to take for what routes? For example, I’ve flown BA and AA to LHR direc
by brogrammernot 3y ago
Is there a reliable, not too biased source/website to read about what airlines are best to take for what routes?
For example, I’ve flown BA and AA to LHR direct & it was an awful flight (tiny seats & super uncomfortable) & would’ve paid more $$$ for a better airline but I couldn’t find a reliable website to help me understand who generally has better seats (pitch, width, etc) and all that.
I’ve resorted to my own spreadsheets for flights (I know…) where I put the different info down & then compare prices. It’s not awful but damn, it’s a bit time consuming.
For context, I’m not an overweight individual I’m just willing to pay extra to not be crammed into a tiny seat with no pitch for 12+ hours.
- thesh4d0w 3y agoGet into credit card churning and use the points to fly business class.
- brogrammernot 3y agoYeah, I’ve looked at that and done the points guy, transfers, spend X in 4 months get XX points but was hoping there was a general guide to flying in economy without losing your fucking mind lol
- splonk 3y agoSeatGuru isn't perfect but it'll be right more often than not with the seat dimensions, especially on popular routes. Realistically I think airlines have figured out that they're mostly competing on price, not seat quality. Very few people price out flights and then choose the one that's $20 more expensive based on what the seats are like.
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- rurban 3y agoAs general rule, always fly KLM the atlantic route. Houston is business class only with normal fares. I.e. you can sleep through.
- brogrammernot 3y agoSuper interesting. So, Houston to LHR or is it Houston to Amsterdam? I’m from the southwest so Houston ain’t a bad jump since I usually have to go through LAX.
- rurban 3y agoSchiphol - GW Bush via KLM.
- brogrammernot 3y agoLooking at the flights and seat map, looks like most of the seats are pay to upgrade for the extra legroom. Is that what you mean with like 40% of the plan having extra legroom? Options seem to be: “Standard legroom (79 cm/31 in) Conveniently located in the front, directly behind the Economy Comfort zone Quick access to your seat during boarding” Or “Enjoy extra legroom (+10 cm/4 in) and recline (up to 5 cm/2 in) Be one of the first Economy Class passengers to board Conveniently located in the front of the Economy Class cabin”
- brogrammernot 3y agoAwesome, thanks.