- I recently took long-haul flights on European airlines British Airways and Finnair in economy class.
- The coach seats were comparable, with good space and comfort, but I preferred my Finnair flights.
- Still, British Airways was decent and I would book again if the price was right.
I recently flew consecutively on the national airlines of two countries in Europe: British Airways and Finnair.
British Airways is much larger of the two, but both operate long-haul flights between Europe and the United States with their hubs in London and Helsinki, respectively.
These flights weren’t originally scheduled so close together, but thanks to some last-minute schedule changes, I found myself crisscrossing the Atlantic twice in two weeks. The proximity of the flights made it easy to see just how much of an advantage Finnair had over British Airways.
However, I wouldn’t hesitate to book my little favorite again, provided the price is right and I bring my own food.
Here’s how my flights compare.
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