Tumbling_Dice

I have flown WJ from Halifax to Glasgow quite a few times and, if BA or AC did the same route but it cost $100 extra, I would go for either over WJ. Not to say WJ is terrible, but it seemed to me like I was flying on Easyjet transatlantic, so not quite as roomy or relaxing, plus you have to have a stupid app on your phone to watch a movie or listen to a few tunes.

Only flown AC once: from Heathrow to Halifax via Montreal. The long haul bit was great, the short haul section was awful.

dbd33

I would choose BA, there are fewer announcements and they don't make them twice.

In practice though, the flights are never exactly the same and I end up on the one with the best timing.

Jerseygirl

I hate WJ. Flew from Toronto to Vegas with them...very uncomfortable seats...but maybe OK for a short hop.

Usually when choosing an airline my first choice are non stop flights...then choice of airline. I think without exception...every US and Canadian airline I have flown with have flight attendants whose general appearance leaves a lot to be desired. Bring back the Trolley Dollies I say.

dbd33

AC seems staffed by retired traffic wardens and tax collectors but Southwest has attractive, well turned out, flight staff. Alaska too and they have free ice cream bars.

cheeky_monkey

BA every time if you are flying to Heathrow simply because T5 is so easy to get in and out of..and BA flights seems to have a better class of scumbags.

scrubbedexpat091

Those were the good ole days. When I had flight benefits, I used to go somewhere almost every week.

Looking back I should have done more international travel.


I think WS is out of the running.

Thanks for everyones input.

Aviator

Makes a huge difference to cost and comfort.

scrubbedexpat091

Indeed.

Downside to my job get to work around planes but rarely get to fly on one.

Jerseygirl

A flight attendant on a United flight I was on was celebrating his 75th birthday.

Dorothy

We flew American from Dallas to Toronto a couple of years ago. I'm sure the plane and the crew were pre-war vintage. Honestly the plane rattled and the crew made us look young. I'm certain that your 75 year old was flying with AA that day.

BristolUK

Surely by now you've learned how to fly one. Or at least get one off the ground when everyone's backs are turned.

You can worry about landing later, when you're up there.

DandNHill

I would chose the one with the most leg room. Simples!

bats

Most bum room for me

scrubbedexpat091

At my height regular coach will never be comfortable.

According to seat guru all 3 airlines have a 31" seat pitch for regular main cabin. So no real difference there.

BritInParis

BA for the A380. So much quieter than any other passenger jet I’ve flown. Excellent if you intend to get some sleep during a red eye. Also T5 is a great terminal.