Houston (IAH) to NYC. Should I fly Delta or United?

United has non stop to laguardia too, that's a helluva lot easier. That's what I always like at least

 

United all the way. Delta is trash, I loathe them.

 

United miles are a lot more valuable than Delta miles, for what it's worth.

 

I wish we still had continental.

 

Delta flies 24 year old MD80S. I value my life, so no thanks.

 

When was the last time a Delta flight crashed?

 

The one that isn't Delta

 

Same here. That was the last decent one of the large carriers and didn't have expiring miles if I recall that right.

 

Who cares about crashing? I'm talking about metal fatigue, explosive decompression and getting sucked out at 30,000 ft. Not a good way to go, IMO.

 

One positive about Delta... they offer cookies as the snack. Wish I could find them in stores...

 

I am 6'5" so I would pick whichever one has the most legroom. I about had a panic attack on a flight home (6 hour delay, 2 hours were on the tarmac) because I felt so cramped. I only feel claustrophobic on planes, seatguru.com is a lifesaver. I can deal with some cranky employees and crappy snacks but I can't handle narrow seats and no legroom.

 

I have a ton of drink coupons from Continental that United refuses to honor.

 

lol... those cookies are super great.

i forget which, but a few years ago i stumbled across them at cvs or walgreens. iirc, they might have been in the candy aisle.

 

always non-stop. eliminate all the chances to get stuck on the tarmac you can.
I'm pretty tolerant about the conditions of flying 7 miles up at 500 mph in an aluminum tube, just doing it at all is miraculous. But an hour just sitting on the ground is hell.

 

I googled them:



Looks like Walmart might carry them at select stores. On my way...

 

Spirit airline is the way to go..

 

The way to go where?

 

Is it true they make you pay to use the bathroom?

I know you have to pay about $40 for a carry-on.

 

$5 for #1.
$10 for #2.