Flight attendant #1 --- Any bags to go in the overhead?
Flight attendant #2 --- Just this one.
Flight attendant #1 --- Any bags to go in the overhead?
Flight attendant #2 --- Just this one.
Posted on 10/29/2017 3:59:31 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
We’re not surprised American Airlines is not interested in blinged-out first and business class cabins. But we’re still slightly puzzled at the U.S. carriers’ anger toward the Gulf airlines. Yes, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar receive government assistance, but so do a lot of airlines.
Don’t expect American Airlines to introduce on-board bars, first class showers, or business class seats that convert to double beds anytime soon.
That news shouldn’t come as a surprise to frequent flyers, who know U.S. carriers such as American prefer more utilitarian premium cabins — with flat-bed seats and gourmet food, but without the over-the-top luxury often favored by the three largest Gulf carriers. During the past decade, Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways have taken share from U.S airlines and their European partners, especially on routes to the Middle East, Africa and India, by offering unusually opulent premium products.
Like its main U.S. competitors, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, American has objected to the three Gulf carriers, alleging they compete unfairly by taking subsidies from their governments. The three U.S. carriers, through a trade association, have argued the Gulf carriers should be barred from adding new U.S. routes until addressing the subsidy issues. Emirates, Etihad and Qatar deny they receive illegal government assistance.....
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The NFL guys have asked to have a kneeling section in first class, though.
You have to assume its mostly big execs and high profile politician types paying rack rate. I could get enough miles for that in theory but no way I’d pay anything close to that for a flight.
When US airlines stop treating people like cattle I might pay attention. Have no interest or need in flying anyway.....
I flew Emirates Business shortly after they started the direct flights from DFW to Dubai. The FAs really were exceptional. The lounge in Dubai blew my mind. I would say the only exceptional American Airlines flight I had was a first class (thank you miles) Honolulu. Still not on par with Emirates
In a former life I used to travel a lot internationally, i preferred Asian airlines first, followed by European. Cathay then Singapore were my favorites.
American carriers were the least desirable, United in particular, the stewardesses seemed to be POed at the world.
This would be ok by me.
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I'd quite like to have a seat next to Riff...
No idea.....my friends have only flown in Business Class.
I have travelled monthly for the past so years to many overseas destinations and I say for sure the USA does not have a carrier with service that can compete with many 3rd world countries much a carrier like Emirates or Singapore
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