@moran.......if you fly emirates from JKIA. it goes to dubai then you wait for 2 hours and fly direct to JFK....a 14 hour flight. you dont stop in europe. you can also decide to get other airlines that fly to europe then us but i can assure you that the fastest is emirates for this case. When you look at the cost you can fly KLM and affiliates to europe then air america to JFK and you will save more than 200usd.

For those advocating for travel agents the only benefit is discount when one has tax free incentives,those working with NGOs,UN,diplomats. Else just book online and you will get the best deal. As for transit Visa as long as you have a varied US visa you dont require visa in Dubai or UK as long as you will be within the transit airport. If you plan to get out of airport you need a visa


life is an endless adventure

you didn't say which state you are going to ....... anyhowly most european carriers have more flights to most states in the US like BA,KLM and even KQ through their partners.....

There are many things you ought to consider....cheap is sometimes expensive...

1) Will you need to change your travel plans after you have paid for your ticket and it so can this be done and at what fee ?

2) After check on the airlines websites ( KLM,SWISS,SN,BA,KQ or Virgin) and see who has the best prices with the best conditions......

3) If you still have time visit some 2 or 3 major travel agents ...they tend to be much better and can quite easily cope with any problems you may encounter on your travel.... ( HRG-Elite travel,Bunson or Uniglobe are very good.

1. qatar cheaper by about 100 bucks and more bearable trip than emirates (better transit)

2. euro airlines far more expensive but shorter trip. i.e 16 hrs vs 31 hours if comparing KLM to qatar

3. we been waiting for that direct delta flight since jan ...

4. on my last ticket saved 700 bucks buying online instead of through agent. but some pal tells me some agents are better than others.

5. visa required for qatar and london if leaving the airport. under no circumstances agree to transit long @ heathrow. its like a fish market .. with attitude.

have fun in Obamaland dude!

@ Eddy will be travelling to connecticut for my sis's graduation so can't postpone the trip...i will definitely check out both options b4 making any decision.

...black woman and child

@Mukwano
I beg to differ about transiting a heathrow,,,,,I think Terminal 5 has really made things much better........ can't compare it to before (Used it 5 times last year !)...the only drawback with transiting Heathrow is if you want to get out of the airport you need a transit visa...otherwise if you are going to the US and just transiting without getting out of the airport,you don't need a VISA