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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Sample Comments

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?