Originally Posted By lesmisfan if so how would you rate them on a scale on one to ten. i am asking because i am trying to plan a trip to disney world to visit some friends who i haven't seen in two years. and i was looking up prices for certain dates and the only airlines it gave me was delta and continental. I took delta the last time and was not pleased with the service at all. Can someone tell me about flying continental? any information would be great. Thanks everyone!
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy There is nothing pleasant about flying any airline these days. Air travel is a commodity just like milk & eggs. Very little to distinguish any of the carriers anymore. I usually select an airfare based on the route, not the carrier. For example, Delta connecting in Cincinnatti is almost always a decent experience. Delta connecting in Atlanta has a 100% chance of being miserable for one reason or the other. If you have options to connect in a smaller airport hub (I think Continental uses Houston?) -- pick the regional airport over the mega-hub. That's all the difference in my opinion.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan yes, they do use houston. when i flew delta we did stop in atlanta, I have to say the flight there wasn't all that bad aside from flying over the hurricaine but whenever i had a question or a request for something to drink, i was simply ignored. the flight from atlanta to orlando however was way better. but then on the way home, i was ignored almost all the way home. like i said, i couldn't even get a drink out of them! I was just hoping to hear that the service is better on continental.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I usually incapacitate myself with pills before I get on the plane, so I'm not conscious enough to ask for drinks. Problem solved.
Originally Posted By JazzCat We took Continental on our trip to New Orleans in April. I would actually rank Continental high compared to the others. Not outstanding by any means, but I'd give it a 7 out of 10. The seats seem a little bigger than other airlines.
Originally Posted By MissCandice Continental almost stranded me in Houston one time, and they were pretty rude to me about it so I would not recommend them.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle I've flown Continental before, but it was pre-9/11. The flying world has definitely changed.. I recall my experience being pleasant and nothing to complain about on that trip. It was a direct flight from San Francisco to New Jersey, so no need to stop and catch a connection. I think with any airline, you're going to find both positive and negative stories. I agree with Goofy's advice and choose the itinerary that's best for you. Good luck and have a great trip!
Originally Posted By officerminnie I have flown Continental several times and never had a problem. Even though my friend has been a Continental pilot for over 20 years, I wouldn't rate them any higher than most of the others. I agree that there are none that are excellent every time and none that are horrible every time. It's a crapshoot.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper It is hard to rate an airline given limited travel experiences, good or bad. The best way to rate them is through their frequent travellers and Continental turned itself away from bankruptcy under Gordon Bethune largely because they went back to basics and concentrated on on-time performance, baggage handling, etc. I fly Continental pretty often on the East Coast and it has been fine. Most recently I travelled on Southwest which wasn't bad either, although I like to have my seats picked out in advance.
Originally Posted By Mr X Never flown domestic (well, New York to Boston but that's so short how can you "rate" it?), so this is probably irrelevent...but my three international round trips have been the closest thing to a pleasure I've ever experienced in coach (short or long haul). So, I can't comment on domestic, but internationally they are first rate (lots of food, almost decent actually, good service, good entertainment options, on time, friendly), MUCH better than my experiences with United and American (they both SUCKED!). For international economy class, I'd give them an 8 out of 10 given the state of things these days (sure, they could do lots more, but it's "good enough", which I think is what everyone always hopes for! ).
Originally Posted By Mr X I just remembered I've also flow Continental Micronesia (possibly an offshoot?), and that was also one of my "favorite" flights. Rather short (3 hours Tokyo to Guam) but everything was fine as I recall. No problems at all. So, overall I guess I've been on over a dozen Continental flights both short and long and never had a problem, if that's worth anything.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<There is nothing pleasant about flying any airline these days. Air travel is a commodity just like milk & eggs. Very little to distinguish any of the carriers anymore.>> I agree. When I shop, I shop by price and route.
Originally Posted By kari12177 Has anybody flown Aloha, they fly from Sac to Anaheim now, we might have to take them next year when we go to DL. I used to fly Americawest, but now there getting too pricey.
Originally Posted By avromark The question is how comfortable will you be in coach (If I recall you're fairly tall) of any airlines? The things we working people/students have to do eh?
