Airline Comparisons

Users compare and debate experiences with various airlines, contrasting low-cost carriers like Southwest and Ryanair with legacy ones like United, Delta, and American, often recommending alternatives or asking which to avoid.

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hchenji Dec 29, 2015 View on HN

Why doesn't the article mention Southwest Airlines??

imjustsaying May 15, 2014 View on HN

You're missing out. Try KoreanAir.

FuNe Aug 10, 2016 View on HN

You probably refer to low cost airlines. Things are much different in normal airlines I think.

rayiner Dec 19, 2012 View on HN

Right, I was thinking of Delta, United, etc.

raphaelj Apr 23, 2018 View on HN

Try to fly with American or United.

ndsipa_pomu Jul 3, 2025 View on HN

Which airline(s) was that, so that we can avoid them?

maerF0x0 Oct 26, 2016 View on HN

could you explain why no business travelers would go for this airline?

dantheman Oct 14, 2021 View on HN

There is a clear difference between airlines like Delta, Air France, etc and value airlines like ryan air, jetblue, southwest.

nukeman May 9, 2023 View on HN

What airline, so I know to avoid them?

leetrout Jul 19, 2024 View on HN

Three companies are mentioned--which one are you flying with?