South Africian Air or Delta - Economy
Feb 1st, 2009, 06:36 AM
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South Africian Air or Delta - Economy
We are traveling to Cape Town in April. We will be flying economy. The travel agent recommends SAA over Delta. Which is really a better inflight experience?? Movies, drinks, food options?
The pricing and scheduling are about the same for us...
The reviews online of SAA are very mixed?
What do you all think?
Thanks so much!
The pricing and scheduling are about the same for us...
The reviews online of SAA are very mixed?
What do you all think?
Thanks so much!
Feb 1st, 2009, 10:43 AM
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SAA should be using a 340-600 for its US service, which have audio-video on demand for all seats.
DL's international 767-300s don't even have personal video screen. Only communal screen above the aisle.
DL's international 767-300s don't even have personal video screen. Only communal screen above the aisle.
Feb 2nd, 2009, 05:13 AM
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You will get one glass of wine free with Delta and with South African, I had seven free, and that was just going over.
The Airbus with the 2,4,2 seating is very comfortable. I vote for South African Airlines.
I personally think the mixed reviews are because many foreign people are used to flying 5 Star airlines. Delta is a 3 and isn't South African Airlines a 4*?
The Airbus with the 2,4,2 seating is very comfortable. I vote for South African Airlines.
I personally think the mixed reviews are because many foreign people are used to flying 5 Star airlines. Delta is a 3 and isn't South African Airlines a 4*?
Feb 5th, 2009, 10:28 AM
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I've done the SAA flight from JNB to IAD -- it stops in Dakar heading west, though it's a nonstop heading east. Remarkably easy for an 18-hour flight. Better than average economy legroom, excellent VOD. It's got to be better than Delta.
Feb 5th, 2009, 11:44 AM
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I've flown SAA 2 of the 3 times I've gone to South Africa. It's fine. I've also flown Delta - and other than the differences mentioned, it was fine, too. I would go by price for that choice.... and convenience of times.
