Question 1

Which is better in first: American or Delta on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In first, First Class on American Airlines's A321neo and Delta First Class on Delta Air Lines's A321neo are virtually identical at 2.8 and 2.8 out of 10. Delta First Class leads in seat width, but the overall experience is comparable.

Question 2

Which is better in economy: American or Delta on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Delta Air Lines's A321neo scores 4.6/10 compared to Main Cabin on American Airlines's A321neo at 4.2/10 — a narrow edge. Delta Air Lines wins on legroom. The key difference is 30" pitch vs 31" pitch.

Question 3

Which is better in economy: American or Southwest on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on American Airlines's A321neo scores 4.2/10 compared to Economy (open seating) on Southwest Airlines's 737-800 at 3.9/10 — a narrow edge. American Airlines wins on seat width, entertainment, power, while Southwest Airlines leads in legroom. The key difference is 30" pitch vs 32" pitch.

Question 4

Which is better in first: American or Alaska on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In first, First Class on American Airlines's A321neo and First Class on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER are virtually identical at 2.8 and 2.8 out of 10. First Class leads in seat width, but the overall experience is comparable.

Question 5

Which is better in economy: American or Alaska on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on American Airlines's A321neo and Main Cabin on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER are virtually identical at 4.2 and 4.4 out of 10. Main Cabin leads in legroom, but the overall experience is comparable.

Question 6

Which is better in economy: Delta or Southwest on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Delta Air Lines's A321neo scores 4.6/10 compared to Economy (open seating) on Southwest Airlines's 737-800 at 3.9/10 — a narrow edge. Delta Air Lines wins on seat width, entertainment, power, while Southwest Airlines leads in legroom. The key difference is 10" seatback vs app_only.

Question 7

Which is better in first: Delta or Alaska on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In first, Delta First Class on Delta Air Lines's A321neo and First Class on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER are virtually identical at 2.8 and 2.8 out of 10. First Class leads in seat type, but the overall experience is comparable.

Question 8

Which is better in economy: Delta or Alaska on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Delta Air Lines's A321neo and Main Cabin on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER are virtually identical at 4.6 and 4.4 out of 10. Main Cabin leads in seat width, but the overall experience is comparable.

Question 9

Which is better in economy: Southwest or Alaska on LAX-AUS?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER scores 4.4/10 compared to Economy (open seating) on Southwest Airlines's 737-800 at 3.9/10 — a narrow edge. Alaska Airlines wins on seat width, entertainment, power, while Southwest Airlines leads in legroom. The key difference is app_only vs 10" seatback.

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