For seven hours out and six on the way back? Who minds too much.
Just flew Delta AMS/EWR/AMS becasue they are KLM partners. Flight was fine, business like and no particular frills, ticket price was competitive and the flight crew were slick and informative. We landed at EWR that Saturday last month when a mini hurricane hit the east coast. Skipper told us exactly what was going on downstairs, exactly what he was going to do and so no one even blinked an eye. Cabin crew prepared the cabin well in advance, as it should be, but I have seen worse operations airborne with better thought of airlines. Thought that was pretty good show-no heroics-just do the job. One round trip does not make a bible but I am a temporary convert at least. As for cockroaches, clean things anyway but.....which airport did it board at?