when you travel abroad by plane would you go for direct flight or connected flight?

Answer 1

Direct non-stop flight = time saved, less chance of having lost luggage and you don't have the hassle of changing planes with another painful security check. The only times I've used connecting flights was when there were no direct flight to where I was going - otherwise its direct all the way..

Answer 2

The big advantage I find with connecting flights is the stopover. Most airlines, particularly the national carriers, will allow to you make a 3 day stopover at the connecting airport. An example of when I last did this was when I went to New York from London. I went in December wth Icelandair. I caught a connecting flight in Reykjavik but on the way back I got three days in Iceland to see the Northern Lights.

If the stopover doesn't appeal, the biggest factors in deciding is cost and time. Direct flights usually means less travel time. Connecting flights can usually mean cheaper flights when flying the less popular airlines and their less popular routes.

Answer 3

I am not a big fan of connecting flights but a lot of times there is no choice. I go to the Caribbean a lot, and your only choice is one connection or two. If you have the option direct is better. Depending on the amount of time flying overnight may be even better. I flew Air France to Paris and it was nice. My flight was a direct overnight flight, had dinner and went to bed on the flight when I woke up It was morning in Paris. It really helped with the time adjustment.

Answer 4

I don't travel abroad often, but I prefer a direct flight. Every time you change to a connecting flight increases the possibilities of problems or delays.

Answer 5

The main factors here are price and time. If you want to get there quickly, take the straight thru option. But if you are on a budget, take a connecting flight. Over the 15 years I've been flying, I've taken more direct flights. It's just plain simpler.

Answer 6

If I was travelling to Australia I would do the connected flights or a stopover otherwise it would be just direct flights.

Answer 7

I agree with the responses about going direct; however, be sure to get up and move around occasionally. It's bad for your circulation to sit the entire flight. If you aren't concerned about time, problems that might arise with your luggage, late or cancelled flights, the connecting flights give you ample opportunity to stretch, relax and eat something besides airline food.

Answer 8

it's all a matter of preference.If it's a new experience for you,you may enjoy having connected flights.If it's a money saving exercise direct flights are usually dearer.If the flight is just something to be endured at any cost direct flights are best
If you're lucky enough to turn left at the top of the stairs..........I hate you( i'm not jealous) :-D

Answer 9

Direct though if a long flight a connection would give you a 'break' in the middle to shop and hopefully relax!

Answer 10

Years ago, I flew Air France to Germany to meet my husband who was being assigned there. We left Houston, Texas and flew straight to Paris and made the connecting flight to Germany......it wasn't too bad the overall time was about 10 hrs including the connecting flight.