Transatlantic flights - experiences and advice

[LondonPax]

I hate flying to the US. But nothing beats arriving in JFK as a domestic passenger. If you have the chance to do that (e.g. via DUB, as some have suggested here), then take it.

[Katamarino]

I flew to Pittsburgh (via Philadelphia) business class on US Airways recently. It was an extremely disappointing experience; tired old aircraft, indifferent service, a broken (and extremely uncomfortable) seat, and a laughably antiquated in-flight entertainment system. A few months ago I flew Korean air economy class; it was superior in every way.

I find European airlines tend to come somewhere in between US and Eastern, but tending closer to the terrible quality of US ones, sadly. I can't remember the last time I had a flight on a US airline that wasn't poor, and I fly them quite often. I love the USA; but they certainly suck when it comes to airline travel.

[X767]

EWR

Maybe I was lucky, but enjoyed a very comfortable flight with United from MAN to EWR. Bought extra legroom seats by exit door and took me 40 mins from on chocks to getting into my hire car. The airtrain system at EWR is really excellent and delivers you direct to the car hire car parks

[Skipness One Echo]

which will be to Charlotte, NC.

Why put yourself through a connection when US fly direct from London Gatwick? Is it so hard to get to?