Schduled Flights To Usa

[Andrew DEREK UK]

As I have a long disney cruise next year I have to book my own flights, now i usually BOOK Virgin , sometimes BA, but does anyone else have recommendations for flights? Based on comfort, service, cost, direct?

THANKS

 

[UKDEB]

I'm pretty sure that, with the possible exception of Continental (as a Virgin codeshare - that's to say, you book with Continental, but you'll be on a Virgin flight), Virgin and BA are the only airlines offering direct scheduled flights from the UK.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm pretty sure that, with the possible exception of Continental (as a Virgin codeshare) and FlyGlobespan (who fly from Glasgow), Virgin and BA are the only airlines offering direct scheduled flights from the UK.

Interesting doesnt Uniter or Amierican ? etc?

I need to go to LA come back from Orlando

 

[UKDEB]

I amended my post to remove FlyGlobespan as I realised it's a charter airline.

I'd assumed you meant Orlando - some of the American carriers have direct routes between London and the US, but not Orlando.

 

[kristieuk]

Usually, if you fly to Orlando with one of the US airlines, you will go via a hub airport, such as Chicago or Atlanta. But if you are flying to LA first, you would be able to fly direct, then maybe via somewhere on the way home.

I like American and Delta, although I wouldn't say they were necessarily better than Virgin or BA, and on US airlines, the bar isn't complimentary, if this is a factor for you.

If it was me, I would shop around for prices, and make a decision from there.

 

[kristieuk]

Just as a thought, it would probably be easier to call someone like Airline Network first, and get some prices. It's easier than trying to get prices for this kind of journey online. Then at least you have an idea and can do some further research yourself.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks for replies Virgin and BA are still top of the list but wanted to widen my choice as far as possible.

 

[squitty]

Do you have to fly scheduled?

Charter airlines do 3 week flight only's too. First choice I hear are good for legroom, comfort etc. They are direct flights also.
I think Thomsonfly are bringing out new planes along the same lines as First Choice.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Do you have to fly scheduled?

Charter airlines do 3 week flight only's too. First choice I hear are good for legroom, comfort etc. They are direct flights also.
I think Thomsonfly are bringing out new planes along the same lines as First Choice.

Prefer schduled and i do not think charters go to LA

 

[Boo Boo Too]

Price up a LON-LAX, MCO-LON open jaw flights on Expedia etc...

One thing to be aware of for BOTH BA and VS - their flights to LA fly out of Heathrow, there Orlando flights fly into Gatwick. This may or may not be an issue for you (depending on how you get to the airport).

There are ways around it if it IS a problem:
- Park your car at Gatwick and get a coach transfer to Heathrow for your outbound flight.
- Do LHR-LAX, MIA-LHR (and drive from Orlando to Heathrow) or do LHR-LAX, MCO-MIA-LHR (you might get a reasonable through itinerary booked on BA with the domestic segment on AA).

Boo

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Price up a LON-LAX, MCO-LON open jaw flights on Expedia etc...

One thing to be aware of for BOTH BA and VS - their flights to LA fly out of Heathrow, there Orlando flights fly into Gatwick. This may or may not be an issue for you (depending on how you get to the airport).

There are ways around it if it IS a problem:
- Park your car at Gatwick and get a coach transfer to Heathrow for your outbound flight.
- Do LHR-LAX, MIA-LHR (and drive from Orlando to Heathrow) or do LHR-LAX, MCO-MIA-LHR (you might get a reasonable through itinerary booked on BA with the domestic segment on AA).
Boo

Yes sussed thatTrain is ok THANKS

 

[carolfoy]

probably a bit late but BA and Virgin are your only choice if you want direct in both directions.

 

[happyfeet]

As I have a long disney cruise next year I have to book my own flights, now i usually BOOK Virgin , sometimes BA, but does anyone else have recommendations for flights? Based on comfort, service, cost, direct?

THANKS

Hi Andrew,
we were booked on the Med 28th july,but have changed to the transatlantic on 18th aug & also booked on the PC eastern repo 2008 so have been looking at flights ( we live in spain)
aerlingus (LHR)toLAX via dublin.
virgin orlando-gatwick,look at orbitz for good one way prices.
we have an amazing deal on one way ba flights in sept orlando,malaga via london through bt-store.com

 

[squitty]

Prefer schduled and i do not think charters go to LA

I believe Mytravel/Airtours do, direct too.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I believe Mytravel/Airtours do, direct too.

THANKS will look into that

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi Andrew,
we were booked on the Med 28th july,but have changed to the transatlantic on 18th aug & also booked on the PC eastern repo 2008 so have been looking at flights ( we live in spain)
aerlingus (LHR)toLAX via dublin.
virgin orlando-gatwick,look at orbitz for good one way prices.
we have an amazing deal on one way ba flights in sept orlando,malaga via london through bt-store.com

Thanks will look into that

 

[Claire L]

I have a feeling the closest charters get to LA is LV, and even if they did fly to LA I think it may not be non stop. If you want direct/non stop then it is just Virgin or BA.

Claire

 

[Andy B]

If you want a flight from LAX to MCO in the middle then you will have a problem using a direct carrier as the internal flight will have to be with a US carrier, you may well be able to book both BA and Virgin but the US internal flight will probably be with an alliance partner ie Continental or American

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I have a feeling the closest charters get to LA is LV, and even if they did fly to LA I think it may not be non stop. If you want direct/non stop then it is just Virgin or BA.

Claire

Thanks yes looked at that and whilst Airtours have trips to LA its via LV first

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

If you want a flight from LAX to MCO in the middle then you will have a problem using a direct carrier as the internal flight will have to be with a US carrier, you may well be able to book both BA and Virgin but the US internal flight will probably be with an alliance partner ie Continental or American

Thanks that bits a disney cruise, by sea of course!