Im booking my flight for January. jfk and stops in Beijing .Im assuming there will be some negative views on this carrier.Maybe not?Similar Threads:
Im booking my flight for January. jfk and stops in Beijing .Im assuming there will be some negative views on this carrier.Maybe not?Similar Threads:
I have. Went Vancouver -> Kuala Lumpur on them, routed through Taipei. Granted the flights are cheap, but there's a reason for that. I wouldn't recommend them, and can say they're the only airline I've ever flown which I will now actively avoid. Then again, you might get lucky with a newer plane.
Everything was fine, had my own personal TV with loads of movies, and the food was fine. Then again, I expect airplane food to be shitty, so if it doesn't make me vomit, I figure it's pretty good. You may have different standards. Problem was the plane was quite old, and the seats extremely uncomfortable. It's the only flight I've ever been on where I've had to sit on my pillow, because my ass was getting numb. Not good for a 12 hour flight.
One good point with them though was, I changed the return date of my ticket, and surprisingly, without charge! With most airlines it's around a $50 change fee, plus the difference in ticket price, which is always more than the ticket you originally booked. I was expecting to pay around $300 or more, but it was $0.
PS. I remember doing this, Google the track record of airplane crashes based on airline. Air China is one of the top. They have a horrible track record. If I remember, Cathway Pacific has the best track record.
cdnmatt: I think you're referring to a different airline, China Airlines, headquartered in Taipei.
rocket is referring to Air China, which is headquartered in Beijing.
I haven't flown Air China for a few years now, but I did a number of regional trips on them in 2006 - 2008. Their aircraft were always pretty new, but service, etc unremarkable.
yes,it's easy to get the two confused.I almost posted it as China air by mistake.I know China air is real cheap,all around.......But was hoping Air china was a bit better.Originally Posted by macaroni21
I often take the lowest fare;Northwest,japan,cathay Pacific, but I never had Air china pop up as the lowest fare until now.It might not be available tomarrow.I'll see. Thanks for the help.
I was wishing japan(klm) would be available,but it isn't.
KLM?
KLM = Dutch (like me
But most likely I misunderstood. :lam:
Cees
(With my dictionary in hand: English is not my native tongue, so don't bite my head off if I suck)
Rocket, Air China is fine. I have flown them several times as they had
codeshare with the old NW Air. Also I have been rebooked on Air China
once when the NW flight was cancelled.
Do yourself a favor...if you can get a FREE stopover in Beijing, DO IT!
A three or four day stay in Beijing is one of the great experiences!
pm me if you want Beijing advice...I have been there 4 times
and my Thai bf has been there three times.
Also, when looking at airfares, be sure to look for Korean Air. They have
some low fares from JFK to Seoul - BKK. Are a Skyteam partner as well.
And, they will grant you a FREE stopover in Seoul if you ask.
Enjoy...see you in Thailand!
tj
Tj
No but Cathay Pacific out of Hong Kong is the best Airline I have seen in some time
All the Best!
Wes
I would say in the last 15 years I have been to Thailand about 35 times and I find most airlines to be very satisfactory, but then again I am almost always bumped up to Business or First class so I really don't know what coach is like.
Hey tj are you talking cultural things to do in PEK, or "gay" things?
I go to PEK often. I have done the cultural, touristy things. But, if you have some info on gay bars or
the like, i'd be interested.
Thanks.
Ok,it's booked.Air China it is. Not too bad,just over $ 1,000,but a six hour wait in the Beijing holding cell on the way back.My mistake,I think it's Nippon air that I meant.KLM = Dutch (like meMaybe on the return I'll do this.
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