DL or AA

[eric2011]

I have 2 options and would like the opinions of the experts:

5 1/4 hour non stop flight in First on AA 737-800 MCO-LAX
OR
5 1/4 hour non stop flight in First on DL 757-200 MCO-LAX

What are your thoughts on this (Not interested in lounge access) depart and arrive times are within 60mins and not important

 

[UP4014]

DL is better in my experience for domestic. But it's been a while since I've used them.

 

[samh004]

If something were to go wrong/oversold, which would look after you better by way of status or some other metric?

 

[Princess Fiona]

I have 2 options and would like the opinions of the experts:

5 1/4 hour non stop flight in First on AA 737-800 MCO-LAX
OR
5 1/4 hour non stop flight in First on DL 757-200 MCO-LAX

What are your thoughts on this (Not interested in lounge access) depart and arrive times are within 60mins and not important

It very much depends on which 757-200 you get on DL. I think it’s still pretty variable. The AA 737 has been upgraded and has IFE with personal screen and power outlets, DL only some of these aircraft have them.
I think catering wise DL are ahead of AA but I’d probably stick with AA due to the hard product extras. Both seats are standard recliners so nothing special there.

 

[eric2011]

Well thanks for the replies, it doesn't appear to be major differences so I think I will make the decision based on price at the time of booking.

 

[serfty]

I'd also be factoring in to relative cost which option earns the best FF reward return in either Velocity (DL) or QFF (AA).

 

[eric2011]

I'd also be factoring in to relative cost which option earns the best FF reward return in either Velocity (DL) or QFF (AA).

Thanks serfty, that is one variable that I hadn't thought about. From what I can see DL points would be 4434 VA or AA would be 4375 with QF. Not much between them so still going to be the price to decide.