MechEng Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I had a very bad experience with Spice Jet. For domestic travel in India only Jet Airways has quality. I've heard Etihad is best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dial_100 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I rarely had issues with airlines. I have used over a dozen airlines before. I do remember, once Air India plane was extremely stinky and so was Jet Airways domestic flight. Indigo once promoted me to first class out of nowhere. Indigo hostesses have always offered a very good service. I have traveled on Lufthansa, British, France, Singapore, Korean, United, American, Air India and few more International airlines. I dont ever fly with gulf airlines so no idea. I am sure they are great airlines as many have suggested me. But i avoid gulf, Etihad, Emirate, Turkish and Qatar. For last 7-8 years I have only been travelling with United. Edited May 31, 2017 by dial_100 G_B_ and MechEng 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Air India is the best air lines in the world. Their shoddy service, cramped seats , double bookings, delayed flights and the occasional rat at 35,000 feet above sea level ensure that I never miss India. We are always at home. The worst has to be Virgin Atlantic. How dare they offer great service and politely treat every customer at a reasonable air fare, thereby taking business away from Air India! Edited May 31, 2017 by Mariyam G_B_, velu, North Sea Tiger and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechEng Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Mariyam said: Air India is the best air lines in the world. Their shoddy service, cramped seats , double bookings, delayed flights and the occasional rat at 35,000 feet above sea level ensure that I never miss India. We are always at home. The worst has to be Virgin Atlantic. How dare they offer great service and politely treat every customer at a reasonable air fare, thereby taking business away from Air India! A rat made it to a passenger aircraft! Btw just to let you know why I hate Spice Jet. I had once boarded a flight from Mangalore to Delhi back in 2012, after the aircraft took off I wanted to use the washroom (I was the first passenger to use the washroom in that flight and was sure about it) and I discovered that it wasn't flushed properly. I don't need to explain it to you graphically. Edited May 31, 2017 by MechEng Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muloghonto Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Best: Singapore Airlines,Emirates, Jet Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa. Worst : China Eastern, Air China, China southern. Edited May 31, 2017 by Muloghonto MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriKe Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Worst : United Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muloghonto Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, StriKe said: Worst : United Airlines United is ordinary. Nothing compared to the Chinese airlines, where nobody even speaks English on an international flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishra Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Good ones 1. Virgin 2. KLM 3. BA Worst 1. Gulf --> Shoddy shoddy dirty crappy zero food hygiene, Staff gave non veg food to a lot of vegetarian and was surprised if they opposed. Infact did not like duality in treatment at their airport to fellow Indian passport holders. 2. Air France --> Service is ok (in terms of food portions and drinks) but plane quality is generally no good. + French staff behave French Rest all including budget airlines you get what you expected or paid for. I also dont like domestic Air India flights. One time i felt if engine smoke was coming inside the passenger area. My international AI experience has been generally good. Edited May 31, 2017 by mishra MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieFan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Best Airlines I have travelled over the last 15 Years are Emirates, Etihad and Qatar airways. Among the domestic, Jet Airways. The worst International Airlines are Air India and Aeroflot in that order. In domestic sector it is Air India again. I should say however Indian Airlines during the 90ies was much better than Air India before or after the merger. MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 5 hours ago, MechEng said: A rat made it to a passenger aircraft! Btw just to let you know why I hate Spice Jet. I had once boarded a flight from Mangalore to Delhi back in 2012, after the aircraft took off I wanted to use the washroom (I was the first passenger to use the washroom in that flight and was sure about it) and I discovered that it wasn't flushed properly. I don't need to explain it to you graphically. Here you are https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/31/air-india-plane-turns-back-rat-spotted-on-board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asterix Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Singapore, Virgin, Emirates, BA, Etihad Domestic: Jet & Indigo MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 So far my favorite has been Jet Blue. Always had great experiance flying them. MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The worst is easy: Air France Best differed from over the years Early 80s/90s: Iberia, PanAm, B.A, Lufthansa but off late traveled to India via Cathay and been very good The only time I traveled First Class was in Air India where a 50 year old disgruntled Aunty just dropped a package as if I am in some Birthday party where they are distributing balloons and confectionery Mariyam and MechEng 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Best : cathay pacific , finnair , ( sadly - kingfisher airlines as well ) worst : Delta MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Sea Tiger Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Best - Norwegian Air Worst - Lufthansa MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilander Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Best: Cathay, Lufthansa Worst: Srilankan. MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 20 hours ago, Muloghonto said: United is ordinary. Nothing compared to the Chinese airlines, where nobody even speaks English on an international flight. I would give them 10/10 for ingenuity and being proactive. They prepare the traveller for his/her stay in China where, not very unlike the USA, not many people speak understandable English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusarrived Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Best : Singapore / Thai / Kingfisher Worst : BA MechEng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haarkarjeetgaye Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Some of the better ones I have travelled in are Singapore airlines, British Airways, Etihad. I think the hub airport also matters for a stopover. I absolutely love the Heathrow experience. Air France has been a bad experience and the CDG airport isn't any good either. United is in the middle somewhere. Indian , I only like Jet and Vistara. I love travelling by Virgin America too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 http://www.worldairlineawards.com/awards/world_airline_rating.html Quote At the World Airline Awards held at Farnborough Airshow in July 2016, Skytrax announced the world's Top 100 Airlines in 2016, as voted by airline customers around the world. The awards, described as "the Oscars of the aviation industry", are most coveted Quality accolades for the world airline industry, and a global benchmark of airline excellence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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