"I'd prefer to continue to CDG in the triple7 on one.."
That was halarious. I just about spit up my tea when I read that.
Its not that I think Russian carriers are unsafe, but the tought of riding in a converted military aircraft across Siberia in the winter is somewhat uncomforting.
Reminds me of when I went to Peru. I chose the airline very carefully when it came to buying a ticket from Lima to Cuzco. We finaly decided on TACA after looking at equipment type and age. When I was in line to board the brand new A320 we passed one of Aerocontinente's geriatric 737s with built in airstairs and fuselage painted by hand. I really felt that I had made the right decision. But I digress...
