Bad Things Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 G'day guys, I'll be flying back to America sometime this summer and was hoping to get some advice on which are the good US airlines to use. It's been 7-8 years since I've been back there. The last time I was there I was taken aback by how crappy certain airlines had become, but I know a lot could have changed in those years. That said, I have multiple stops planned on my trip back there, and I really don't want to get stuck with a crappy airline. What airlines would you recommend? What airlines would you recommend me avoiding? Let's go Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Virgin America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I like Delta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 They pretty much all suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Always have had good luck with delta. American has been good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Buy your own Fleer jet.. Edited March 13, 2017 by 4merper4mer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 They pretty much all suck I agree Your choice of airlines might be predetermined by your destinations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I like Delta primary and United secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Do the Air New Zealand Auckland nonstop to Houston. Go with the Premium Economy or, if you have the nut, go with First Class (which gives you the full bed at your seat). It's only one flight per day, about 4 times per week, so you really have to search for it. That bed was worth every penny. Virgin America They don't fly to New Zealand. Buy your own Fleer jet.. A Lear jet would work even better. Edited March 13, 2017 by \GoBillsInDallas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Take a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 A Lear jet would work even better. If you can't afford the Fleer, then I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 If flying to/from the west coast, Alaska is a great option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Where's Pegula's jet? It doesn't seem to be getting much use this off season, so maybe its available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Whichever airline can get you from your origin to as close to your destination as possible, NON-STOP is the way to go. Since you didn't mention origin/destination, that's a difficult call. Everybody has their opinions on who's "best" but if you end up in Texas or Atlanta, when you want to go to the NE, is it really worth it to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Buy your own Fleer jet.. Do they hand out old generic looking baseball cards from the 80's on these flights? On topic: Agree with Delta and definitely Virgin if you can swing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Go with the Premium Economy or, if you have the nut, go with First Class (which gives you the full bed at your seat). It's only one flight per day, about 4 times per week, so you really have to search for it. That bed was worth every penny. Agreed on the beds. When we went to London for the Bills game a couple years ago, we did First Class going over for the beds since it was a night flight. On the way back did Premimun Economy since it was a day flight and regretted not having the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Do the Air New Zealand Auckland nonstop to Houston. Go with the Premium Economy or, if you have the nut, go with First Class (which gives you the full bed at your seat). It's only one flight per day, about 4 times per week, so you really have to search for it. That bed was worth every penny. They don't fly to New Zealand. A Lear jet would work even better. Great airline. Maybe the best I've ever been on. Very nice computer/entertainment system on the seats. I love the instant messaging system and how you can share screens. So if you are watching a movie you and whomever you are traveling with can watch at the same time. Other than that the food was pretty decent for a airline. Seats have more room than average. Well mannered staff. Kind of like more old school like airline that way. I believe they have been the highest ranked airline the last 3 or 4 years. We just got back from a trip to New Plymouth a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks for that, guys. Much appreciated. Yeah, I'll be flying Air New Zealand to and from the US. Definitely my favourite airline. At this point, I still need to book LAX-Denver, Denver-Rochester, Rochester-San Francisco. Maybe I'll be able to meet some of you at Training Camp! Lets go, Buffalo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Agreed on the beds. When we went to London for the Bills game a couple years ago, we did First Class going over for the beds since it was a night flight. On the way back did Premimun Economy since it was a day flight and regretted not having the bed. It may have been night time going over BUT it's usually 60-90 minutes longer coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yeah, I'll be flying Air New Zealand to and from the US. Definitely my favourite airline. You mean the flying Ring Wraiths? Seems like a rather unpleasant way to fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for that, guys. Much appreciated. Yeah, I'll be flying Air New Zealand to and from the US. Definitely my favourite airline. At this point, I still need to book LAX-Denver, Denver-Rochester, Rochester-San Francisco. Maybe I'll be able to meet some of you at Training Camp! Lets go, Buffalo!! Since you're taking Air New Zealand, try to stick with their partner airlines, in this case in the US is United, so your miles can accumulate. https://www.airnewzealand.com/star-alliance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Weird-- this is like the second or third time I have heard about air New Zealand being great in the last week. I had a decent experience on jet blue pretty recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Weird-- this is like the second or third time I have heard about air New Zealand being great in the last week. I had a decent experience on jet blue pretty recently. Weird-- this is like the second or third time I have heard about air New Zealand being great in the last week. I had a decent experience on jet blue pretty recently. I think it has something to do with the extra effort they take to ensure that the handling of your baggage was a pleasurable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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