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SarcasmKills · Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul

I know they're not 2 of the best airlines out there, but having never flown Continental, I'm curious as it whether it's worth the $200 savings to take them rather than Northwest..

Usually I'd do anything to save $200, but my last trip home wasn't so fun.

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

I am always surprised when taking domestic US flights and have to pay for a beer.

I was however stunned into silence when I had to pay for beer on an intercontinental Continental.

jaykimf · Joined: 24 Apr 2004

When I took NWA to the U.S. in March, they were also charging for beer. I've never flown Continental internationally, but based on my extensive experience with Northworst, I wouldn't hesitate to give continental a try. I think though that Continental doesn't actually fly to Korea except as code share flights operated by its partners such as Nwa.

kangnam mafioso · Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Location: Teheranno

you get world perks miles on both airlines and they both have about the same level of service.

it seems most american airlines started charging for alcohol in coach on international flights about 2 years ago. sucks.

are most asian/ european carriers still offering free booze?

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Apart from Continental, I can't remember the last time I paid for a beer on a plane: certainly, pre-1977.

I do know that on cheap short-haul in Europe, one pays for everything - even hand baggage and coffee.

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

Believe it or not, Continental is WORSE than NW. I flew them last summer, and swore NEVER again!! Even if I have to pay more! I've never met ruder flight attendants. One of them dumped water all over me, and barely apologized...didn't even offer to bring napkins, towels...the connection times were terrible (LOOOONNNGG) layovers, and the seats more uncomfotable than any other airline I've been on...INCLUDING NW!! The only good thing is that I got my miles credited to NW...not that I'll ever be able to use them! Rolling Eyes

Homer · Guest

We fly NW on each trip home and quite enjoy it.

On asian routes they offer decent (no frills) service. Detroit Airport is a breeze to get through.

Compared to AC it is miles ahead anyway!

Free World · Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Location: Drake Hotel

SarcasmKills · Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Assuming points are available for the cheaper fare, you will get your NW points: by a quirk of the Air France/KLM merger, NW and CO are in the same grouping. You can use NW/KLM cards on Delta, CO, KAL and NW.

desultude · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 6:31 pm Post subject:

My brother is a pilot for Continental and they seem to have a lot of morale and labor problems. The employees recently took a big pay cut.

kangnam mafioso · Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Location: Teheranno

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Homer · Guest

You quote the wrong person mafioso...I did not write that... Laughing

What you did is take a quote from another quote that included my words. The passage you used is not mine...

Here is what I wrote:

We fly NW on each trip home and quite enjoy it.

On asian routes they offer decent (no frills) service. Detroit Airport is a breeze to get through.

Compared to AC it is miles ahead anyway!

Hater Depot · Joined: 29 Mar 2005

I've flown NW to and from Korea. No complaints but then again, all I ever do on an international flight is conk out anyway.

articulate_ink · Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 5:08 am Post subject:

I've had much better luck with Continental than any of the big US carriers. Consistently good service, reasonably comfortable (for my height) seating and decent (for a plane) food, etc. The route network became a little impractical when I moved to Seattle, but I still flew them as often as possible. The only airlines that offer better service are smaller ones like Alaska and JetBlue. (I've heard great things about Midwest but haven't tried them.) My experiences with Northwest haven't been remarkable either way, and under normal circumstances I wouldn't avoid them... but I wouldn't fly them right now because of the bankruptcy situation.