Favourite European Airline

Started by Filippo, June 07, 2009, 01:17:33 PM

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Filippo

June 07, 2009, 01:17:33 PM
Hello,

I am very curious to know which is your favorite major EU flag carrier. I put down the names of the ones that bounced in my head but feel free to add an airline if you wish!

I'll Kick off!

My favorite is Lufthansa, as it is clean, reliable, it has a nice fleet and a good route network and timetable.
I am very excited as Lufthansa just launched services from Milan where I live! It's fantastic for me!

RisteMakedonski

#1
June 07, 2009, 01:31:18 PM
The only European airlines I've been on are Austrian, Malev, and MAT. Malev just feels disgusting. MAT is okay but I've heard of many people have had problems with it. I have always had a great experiance with Austrian.

I just have to post a picture.  ;)

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Austrian-Airlines/Airbus-A340-211/0904301/&sid=76f548d09d828cfd0a91336171bad2f1

Sami

#2
June 07, 2009, 01:32:04 PM
"Ceckoslovakian Airlines"  ...mmmkay :P

Filippo

#3
June 07, 2009, 01:35:19 PM
Quote from: sami on June 07, 2009, 01:32:04 PM
"Ceckoslovakian Airlines"  ...mmmkay :P

Sorry,

I meant Czech Airlines

Brockster

#4
June 07, 2009, 07:04:39 PM
My favorite is Swiss. Even though I've flown with SAS and British Airways too many times to count, my experience with Swiss has always been a good one. Not to mention the awesome looking new First and Business Class cabins and the fantastic lounges at the zurich airport.

thedr2

#5
June 07, 2009, 08:00:33 PM
Couldn't pick a favourite out of that bunch. Haven't flown on enough of them to give an educated opinion. I can say It would NOT be BA though!  :laugh:

Brockster

#6
June 07, 2009, 08:09:48 PM
Quote from: Dan380 on June 07, 2009, 08:00:33 PM
Couldn't pick a favourite out of that bunch. Haven't flown on enough of them to give an educated opinion. I can say It would NOT be BA though!  :laugh:

Agreed with you there. I think EVERY single BA flight I've flown has been delayed. Be it ten minutes or three hours.  ::)

Dorito_25

#7
June 08, 2009, 01:08:51 AM Last Edit: June 08, 2009, 01:25:15 AM by Dorito_25
The sad thing is that I have never flown on a European Airline... :'(

I actually have never been out of Australia, although I fly so many times I won't bother to count  :laugh:

The only one on the list that I know (but haven't flown on) is British Airways and of course Air France..and...KLM and Aeroflot...but KLM and Aeroflot I only know from Air Crash Investigations.  :laugh: (Although, it is pretty sad)

So to rap it up, I don't know which is my favourite European Airline... favourite Australian Airline well it's obvious...

I heard on the news that KLM and Air France merged...

Brockster

#8
June 08, 2009, 02:09:27 AM
Quote from: Dorito_25 on June 08, 2009, 01:08:51 AM
I heard on the news that KLM and Air France merged...

That was a while ago though... right?   ;)

bigdogshark62

#9
June 08, 2009, 03:10:16 AM
Czech Airlines was nice, but way too cramped for me (I'm 2m tall, and about 160kgs; front row on the rugby team). Finnair was my choice.  Plenty of room for me, and very good service. 

toyotaboy95

#10
June 08, 2009, 05:15:52 AM
Quote from: Dorito_25 on June 08, 2009, 01:08:51 AM
I heard on the news that KLM and Air France merged...
Air France and KLM didn't really "merge" completely....they're still running under seperate names but occasionally Air France-KLM.

I like British Airways, Finnair and Iberia and cuz i can earn oneworld miles! ;D

Brockster

#11
June 08, 2009, 05:28:37 AM
Good point. Since I always fly American I end up always flying oneworld airline... I just wish Lufthansa hadn't taken Swiss off the roster. :(

thedr2

#12
June 08, 2009, 11:47:25 AM Last Edit: June 08, 2009, 11:50:10 AM by Dan380
Quote from: toyotaboy95 on June 08, 2009, 05:15:52 AM
Air France and KLM didn't really "merge" completely....they're still running under seperate names but occasionally Air France-KLM.

The right business term escapes me, but it's still an official merger. Both brands are kept alive. The company operates as one, but appears as two. The same thing would have happened if BA merged with AA/Qantas/Iberia/KLM/everyone else.... but it's not a merger in the same way that Delta and Northwest is.

EDIT: Think the term is Market-Extension merger  ??? Not that makes any sense to anyone!

Dasha

#14
June 14, 2009, 01:17:08 PM
Aeroflot... definately..

Not only because I am Russian myself but also for the fact that they used to be the biggest airline in the world and since then, they've come SUCH a long way.

A few pics of their newest addition.. an Airbus A330... I agree it's not Singapore Airlines or Emirates but comparing it to their terrible state of cabin interiors, they are well on the way.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot---Russian/Airbus-A330-243/1476577/L/&sid=705c3bb38c606e140e95dfa36ced5314

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot---Russian/Airbus-A330-243/1532721/&sid=705c3bb38c606e140e95dfa36ced5314
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samomuransky

#15
June 14, 2009, 02:00:19 PM
Quote from: Filippo on June 07, 2009, 01:35:19 PM
Sorry,

I meant Czech Airlines

You can learnt difference after 16 years :P

For me, Austrian is best!

Dasha

#17
June 14, 2009, 06:45:54 PM Last Edit: June 14, 2009, 06:48:03 PM by Dasha
it is... only problem with that plane is... they use it to top it off their schedules and fly it 3/4th empty from SVO to Pulkovo... which is a bloody waste if you ask me.

I see that I forgot a link..

the SU A330 First class..
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot---Russian/Airbus-A330-243/1446934/L/&sid=36ceadb1d5e3b9812b41b0d9ae15a06e
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toyotaboy95

#18
June 15, 2009, 09:17:17 AM
Quote from: bigdogshark62 on June 14, 2009, 04:12:17 PM
Wow!  That's Aeroflot?  I'm impressed!   8)  They certainly HAVE come a long way. 
i agree. i always thought russian airlines fly old 20+ year old tupolevs ::).

Dasha

#19
June 15, 2009, 09:19:07 AM
Nah actually the Aeroflot fleet is one of the youngest in Europe. Problem is the daughters, Aeroflot-Nord and Aeroflot-Don, fly the old crap and since they share the name, the bring down the imagine :)
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