Air India or Continental?

[grimslade]

I just want to add, for the benefit of anyone who might find themselves similiarly situated in the next 10 months: I was able to book with Delta miles on Continental via NWA's mileage program, even though Delta itself showed no seats available. I transferred the miles (for free) to an NWA FF account in my name and booked the flight via NWA's web site. Big-time score.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by feynmix

Indian Airlines is the domestic version of Air India. I don't personally have any experience with Indian Airlines, but Jet Airways and Kingfisher are the best domestically, and the most expensive.

Originally Posted by globetrotter

don't fly air india, seriously - the staff is really really bad. Jet and kingfisher are fantastic, and both have some international flights - you can fly through singapore or brussels on jet, for isntance.
+1

 

[Eustace Tilley]

If its economy, fly Continental.

If business or above, go with Air India. They have pretty sweet flat beds on their new 777s. Continental has a very mediocre BusinessFirst section (more business than first) on their Delhi non-stops.

RJ: The old domestic Indian Airlines always sucked. Air India (the international arm) was always waaaaayyyy better in my opinion.

Agree that Jet Airways is one of the best (anywhere in the world)

 

[romafan]

"Coach to India - it's the only way to go."

 

[grimslade]

As I said at the bottom of the first page, it's sorted. Thanks, all. Biz class on AI wasn't an option, as the miles in question were from Delta, but hopefully the CO flight will work out, and biz on anyone has to be better than coach on anyone else. I understand that CO is retrofitting its 777s, so hopefully she'll get a good plane.