dunkindonut
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2020
Ultimately depends on what you value most, but ANA service is much better than united. I don't think it's worth twice the price thoughI've been looking at fully refundable flights for early next year from Washington, DC to Tokyo and both ANA and United have them. On the United site, it looks like I can book a flight operated by ANA. If I go to the ANA site the fare seems to be twice as much. I don't quite understand that! Any ideas why? It's about $2500 booked through United to fly an ANA operated plane and $5600 to book through ANA directly.
I have some health issues (both knees need replacing) that I'm trying to postpone until after this trip but always the chance I may need to cancel. I thought I'd get the fully refundable flight and closer to the time, if the trip is a go, I could look at booking a non-refundable flight if it's cheaper, and cancelling the first one. If anyone sees a problem with that idea (other than cost - ouch)...I'd appreciate any tips.
However, ANA is truly lightyears ahead in terms of service. Better food, flight attendants, real silverware ect. It's just a spectacular experience and will forever spoil the way you think about flying.
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