We are talking about two different things Archived Message Posted by Sounder on April 17, 2025, 11:30:26, in reply to "i've given the simplest possible answer. *" I fly Alaska because it's the best option for someone who lives in Seattle. It is also true that Delta is objectively considered the best US airline. Do you see how both those things can be true at the same time, and are in fact completely separate and unrelated? Previous Message Previous Message You're really fucking overthinking this. Previous Message whichever one has the best routes for where you want to fly. Message Thread: | This response ↓ Heading to Dublin and London shortly. Curious if anyone has any awesome food recs? - MC April 15, 2025, 11:27:55 Delta sucks. * - MC April 16, 2025, 17:48:08 It's easily the best American airline* - Sounder April 16, 2025, 18:56:00 Not if you live in Chicago. American and United have far more flights* - GMAW April 17, 2025, 11:06:29 Of course, but that's not what I'm talking about - Sounder April 17, 2025, 11:09:37 Thankfully SEA is a DL hub, too* - illinibone April 17, 2025, 13:05:49 not if i have to connect through atlanta every time i want to go somewhere.* - VIV April 17, 2025, 11:42:53 Yes* - Chilango April 17, 2025, 7:59:16 I’ve had a miserable last 18 hours thanks to delta * - MC April 17, 2025, 5:46:43 And that's not specific to Delta - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:00:03 The real question is...how does [airline] respond / remedy the situation - Dilbert April 17, 2025, 8:55:48 Are you suggesting that airline status impacts how you are treated? - Sounder April 17, 2025, 10:56:02 which is why you should just pick one and use it as exclusively as possible - VIV April 17, 2025, 11:08:48 Of course - Sounder April 17, 2025, 11:11:01 i've given the simplest possible answer. * - VIV April 17, 2025, 11:13:25 We are talking about two different things - Sounder April 17, 2025, 11:30:26 hey! you're kind of getting that there's some subjectivity in "best"* - VIV April 17, 2025, 11:48:12 Is there really a noticeable difference between the big three? I haven't experienced it* - longsnapper April 16, 2025, 19:03:22 They retrofitted their planes with a better cabin experience before the others - snipes824 April 17, 2025, 8:10:25 Agreed* - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:14:29 Yes, Delta is nicer IMHO - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:00:42 lol, you could have just said "i like delta" and been done with it. * - VIV April 17, 2025, 8:07:37 I think implicit in the discussion are opinions - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:12:41 In my personal experience, yes - Sounder April 16, 2025, 19:11:26 psst: delta's planes are older, but they've kept the interiors updated - illinibone April 17, 2025, 13:04:06 seriously. it's all about which one you have status with. that's the best one for you. - VIV April 16, 2025, 19:06:41 Agreed that non-hub airlines make little sense for someone. - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:01:54 that's really my main point. being in STL, delta doesn't make much sense. - VIV April 17, 2025, 8:12:37 sidejack: the last time I was at STL I was amazed at how crap it was - illinibone April 17, 2025, 13:01:39 Yeah, clearly American flies more places. United more Delta-like* - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:17:18 dotz - Sounder April 16, 2025, 19:13:22 ok. so what?* - VIV April 16, 2025, 19:24:44 I’m saying it’s objectively considered the best American airline - Sounder April 16, 2025, 19:30:02 tallest midget* - ECEIllinois April 17, 2025, 0:21:08 There is a clear upper tier, middle tier, and lower tier of airline experience* - Sounder April 17, 2025, 11:11:39 you're really fucking overthinking this* - VIV April 17, 2025, 11:14:34 A reader’s poll is literally not objective. * - VIV April 16, 2025, 22:55:17 However, there are objective measures where Delta ranks highest* - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:04:33 most flights to atlanta.* - VIV April 17, 2025, 8:06:49 On time % - Chilango April 17, 2025, 8:10:35 nm* - CoronaTheirAss April 16, 2025, 18:53:14 Dublin - The Seafood Cafe, Sano Pizza, The Old Storehouse* - Herman Blume April 15, 2025, 17:04:18 Initially read this as "Duluth" - KingTalkyTiki April 15, 2025, 14:43:20 ooo - Sammich April 15, 2025, 14:45:44 I feel like I criminally under appreciated Will Forte during his SNL stint.* - KingTalkyTiki April 15, 2025, 15:33:55 Agree but his greatest role was playing Ted Turner riding a fake bull on Conan’s show* - Herman Blume April 15, 2025, 23:07:24 Tim Calhoun* - Sounder April 15, 2025, 18:33:12 if i were in london, think i'd check out this place - John Coctostan April 15, 2025, 12:57:53 London: Prufrock for coffee, Norman's Cafe for breakfast, Fallow for lunch/dinner* - ECEIllinois April 15, 2025, 12:33:29 One of the Ottolenghi restaurants* - Sounder April 15, 2025, 12:35:20 I googled it, and found this video. - complainant April 15, 2025, 16:04:29 ask Tod. great food content on his IG - Nobster April 15, 2025, 12:24:07 The Connossiuer's VIP tour of Guiness is a must - Sounder April 15, 2025, 11:59:11 For Dublin, I love just walking out my door in that area and letting the wind blow me somewhere fun - reggiedunlop April 15, 2025, 11:55:18 In London, check out Borough Market for lots of good food market style options and a cool vibe* - Desert April 15, 2025, 11:54:46 not that it's that less crowded, but going to camden town/market is a cool market experience* - torinese April 15, 2025, 14:18:37 We did that as well, and loved it, be sure and check out the Amy Winehouse statue and mural* - Sounder April 17, 2025, 11:04:35 That is one of the coolest places I have ever been - Sounder April 15, 2025, 12:02:39 Yup. We stumbled upon it organically, spent hours there then went back the next day. - illini April 15, 2025, 12:43:42 Sounds crazy, and more of a quick bite, but Bambino pizza in Dublin - snipes824 April 15, 2025, 11:41:22 Olive Garden off Richmond Hill and Mountpleasant Ave in Dublin* - bbonb April 15, 2025, 11:35:48 already on the list, buddy. * - MC April 15, 2025, 11:37:47 you’ve always been a man of discerning epicurean taste* - bbonb April 15, 2025, 11:44:57 I'm not a big fan of Indian food in general, but Chutney Mary was great - bjl63 April 15, 2025, 11:34:13 i think a good balance of approachable for newbies and fans is dishoom (multiple locations)* - torinese April 15, 2025, 14:06:46   Searching