When flying to America - try American Airlines! (American Airlines)

Member Name: charltonFC

Product:	American Airlines
Date:	05/01/09 (273 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Polite staff, low fares

Disadvantages: None i can think of

My other half and I flew Amerian Airlines when we went to America last year. I had never flown American Airlines to America, we usually fly Virgin or United Airlines. The reason i decided to fly American Airlines was the cost of the flights. I booked the tickets to Boston in September time, and cost £660 for 2 return tickets in economy class, compared to £1000 if flying Virgin or American. Because the flights were so cheap, i wasn't really expecting much...however...

On arrival to London Heathrow the morning of our flight, it was lovely to be greated by a very lovely American Airlines check in assistant, who was really nice and friendly, especially at 5.30am, impressive. I was also very impressed with the great baggage allowance American Airlines give you.

Once on the plane, and had taken our seats, which i must say were lovely seats, we got the pre flight safety video. The air stewardesses on board were very friendly, and seemed very happy to help if you needed it.

Once the flight had taken off, the stewardsses came around with drinks. They had a wide range of choice, from hot drinks, tea, coffee, to big cans of diet coke, coca cola, sprite etc. Once everybody was sorted with drinks, the first lot of meals came around. I belive the choice was Lasagna or pasta. I had neither as i don't like plane food, but my boyfriend had the pasta and thought it was very yummy and very satisfied.

The plane entertainment i thought was great. Everybody had a small TV in the back of the seat infront, and had a remote control in the arm rest. The TV was a touch screen tv where you could choose from films, tv shows, comedy, which a big selection to chose from and all very recent, none over a year old and you could also chose from a choice of music. You are given free headphones on the way out and the returning flight, which i was very impressed with.

The seats were very comfortable, and on your seats were fresh blanket and pillow in a sealed plastic bag.

The air stewardesses were all very smartly dressed, and looked very tidy in their smart uniforms.

The flight outbound and inbount were both very good, i have no faults for American Airlines from my first experience with them. When we go to America again, i will def look at prices for American Airlines, United, and Virgin and compare prices.

I haven't given them a 5 star, but i would say they deserve a 4.

Summary: Try American Airlines, they're actually alright!