I think I have a pretty good deal on US Air to Paris but as I was looking at earlier postings I noticed that someone said Never take a US airline across the big water. I may be naive but what is the difference?

Having taken many int'l flights on both domestic and int'l airlines, my 2 flights flying US Air to Paris were comfortable and enjoyable-no complaints. You have nothing to worry about! Have fun!!!!!

I have flown to Europe every year during the 90's on Northwest Airlines. It has been a great way to go. My biggest suggestion--try to get an aisle seat through your travel agent. It gives you a chance to get up and stretch your legs on a long flight!

Have a great time!

I am sure those of you who post to this site frequently are going to be greatly relieved when I just get the **** to Paris and stop bugging you. Thanks very much for the input!

Having taken many (short) jaunts on "useless" Air, I certainly don't recommend it. But, if you received the best deal available, it may be worth the risk. Hopefully, you will depart and arrive without any mishaps. On the other hand, you could fly Air France, probably for the same fare, and be assured of excellent service and a trip which enhances your "French experience".

Nina: Try Singapore Airline. Don't know if they fly to Paris but this airline is reliable. For safety, friendly service this airline is tops. Jill

If US Airways offered you a good price, use it. They are as good as anyone else. I understand that Air France's service and food are pretty bad these days - no French experience there. You're right to focus on price - the airlines tend to gouge since there's less competition now. Departure and arrival airports can be determinants as well. Enjoy Paris - and try Le Petit Zinc restaurant. Have a great time.

I flew USair twice to Germany with no complaints. Both flights were fine,and on time. I would fly them again by preference. I wouldn't worry about the flight, just enjoy your time in Paris!
Bon voyage!

I've never flown US Air overseas but my flying experience has been if you ask 10 people about an airline you'll get 10 different answers. Prioritize what's important to you -- probably price, direct vs. changing plane, non-stop vs. stop over, etc. and take your chances with whatever airline you choose. Have fun in Paris. I'll be there at the end of Dec.

I have flown USAirways many, many times during the last 15 years. I have also flown Delta, American, and others--there's no difference. Each airport has its own personality--some good, some bad. I flew USAirways to Germany last July--the flight was good, the service OK, and the food OK. Have a good trip.

Well, our departing airport is a USAirways hub, so we usually have to take USAirways wherever we go. This summer, we were able to fly to London non-stop via British Airways and the service and food were both excellent. However, we flew home from Rome on USAirways, and to our surprise, they matched the service and food we received on BAW. The only difference, BAW served us OJ upon boarding the plane. Other than that, they were equally comparable. USAirways just started flying to Paris because they no longer have a partnership with BAW--so, if you can get a good fare, I see no reason to take them.

Well, I absolutely detest US Air and refuse to
even fly them in the US, let alone to Europe,
even if I have to pay more for a ticket.
I really disagree that all airlines are the same
and that USAir is equivalent to other airlines.
But, I haven't taken them to Europe, so who knows.
My experience in the US on short flights (1 hr or
less) where USAir was the major carrier to where
I frequently go is that the service stinks, they
treat you like dirt, the planes are dirty, the
staff are rude, and most importantly, they are
frequently late in taking off. I can't tell you
the number of times I had my 45 min. flight
delayed 2-3 hrs in takeoff. So, I refuse to have
anything to do with them. It seems to me almost
all flights to Paris are fairly competitive in
price. I prefer Air France, then British Airways,
although I've heard Delta is okay, too. But, if
you chose the flight because of the best deal for
you, I wouldn't worry about it -- I doubt if you're
going to die or anything since I haven't heard
about any major safety problems with USAir, I
just think their service and planes stink.

I have flow many different airlines to europe from San Francisco. Most often I wait for one airline to advertise a sale and then call my preferred airline to see if they will met the price. They almost always do. Last May I flew United to London, r/t for around $400.00. Normally, I have flow on British Airlines but it really is hard to beat the new Boeing 777's. Instead of three seat,five seat, three seat rows they have two,five,two. The flight was non-smoking and the service first rate even in coach. Having said that, I will fly any scheduled airline if the price is right. After all, ten hours does pass.

US Airway is just fine unless you happen to live in a small rural area where you have only that airline. But I guess that's just one of the drawbacks of living in a small rural area. If one despises US Airways, there's always everyone else. I've noticed that United seems to have faltered a bit since the employees took over. Delta is okay, but you have to go through Atlanta. Enjoy Europe, and try not to be too concerned with the airline. As one responder notes, the time does pass. By the way, Air France gives you your food in a box when you enter the plane, so what's so special about them except the name? By the way, hello Joan - how are you?

All of you regulars are not going to believe this but I actually got off the fence and made the stupid reservations. And the winner is---Delta! Cripes, my office looks like a war room, with all of these books and maps you would think I was planning a major military campaign instead of a vacation.

Nina: At least you've made a decision and you did so before Joan ever posted here and started a "real war"!! So be comforted in knowing that your office isn't the only war zone created by these travel issues. The last I read, poor Natasha still hasn't confided to the forum about her hair color decision on her passport.

I've heard several people say they liked their
Delta flights to Europe, so I'm sure it will
be fine.
BTW, Air France most certainly does not give
you your food in a box when you enter--this
is completely untrue. I prefer Air France
because they seem more efficient and have
superior food. They also have better reading
material for me (French newspapers and magazines).
Also, where I live, they are one of the few
(if not only) airlines that have a nonstop flight
to Paris. In sum, it's just a more pleasant
experience.