BOEING777
Feb 23 2006, 10:06 PM
Mine- probably the A330-200.
After my first flight last year, I was extremely impressed at both the 8 a breast spaciousness, high cruise at FL410 and generally comfortable t/o and landing....
Cameron
Feb 23 2006, 10:14 PM
A300. The one that started it all and that's why.
kimshep
Feb 23 2006, 11:23 PM
A 330 - both 200 and 300, in various guises and by different carriers. But hell, I'm waiting for the QF Marc Newson fitted out A 380-800 in
huge anticipation !
And while it may not garner too many votes, I do still love the A 340-300. Graceful, good-looking (ooh, that -600 looks way too stretched) and excellent design.
Aurora
Feb 23 2006, 11:30 PM
KIMSHEP:
QUOTE
I do still love the A 340-300
Totally agree! My number one favorite Airbus product. Have flow both Gulf Air and Singapore (when they still owned them). Magnificent bird!
SthPacific787
Feb 24 2006, 01:16 AM
The 330 for me too. The 320 I find a little disconcerting -rattling and banging sometimes - and that's the new ones (NZ) but have an experience of worse rattling and banging in an EI 321a year or so ago.
The 330 I most recently flew on was J class CX to Honkers and it was very nice and spacious.
ConcordeBoy
Feb 24 2006, 05:48 AM
The A332 is an amazing "little" aircraft. Absolutely love it!
elmothehobo
Feb 24 2006, 05:57 AM
330-300/200
No reason why, just enjoyed my flights on them.
Pilotofthefuture
Feb 24 2006, 08:47 AM
A330-200... always enjoyed this aircraft; modern & comfortable
DAL767-400ER
Feb 24 2006, 09:53 AM
Out of the few I have flown so far, the A300-600. Beats both A32X and 737s for a flight from HAM to FRA

.
Apart from that, I find the A340-600 to be one sleek looking airliner (regardless of its economics

).
mhtflyer
Feb 25 2006, 01:23 AM
Another vote for the 332, though I'd say the 319 gives it a good run for the money.
MNSFO
Feb 26 2006, 03:55 AM
I haven't been on the 330-series, if I had I'm sure I'd like it. For me, given what few Airbus models I've been on I would say the 343 was my favorite.
DTVAirport
Feb 28 2006, 03:36 PM
Airbus A320 without a doubt! No other shorthaul aircraft is superior! Sexy little beast!
But what the hell is the A342??? It's the most pointless aircraft in Airbus catelogue! It's just an A343 gone wrong!
Anonymous
Mar 1 2006, 02:04 PM
Airbus A321.
It's only a shorthaul lugger but I had a great flight first time I flew on a BD A321. For what it does it's a great single aisle design with what seemed like a ton of power even though it was pulling a full passenger load.
mikey
Mar 2 2006, 01:08 AM
The A340-300 is probably my fave by Airbus. It truly reminds me of an over-sized B707. The ride on one of these birds is also marvelous (though, only flown A343 twice....LX and LA). Love the ultra-smooth (and quiet) takeoffs and landings. Just spectacular....
A "shout-out" for the A332 and A333. Flown them in the NWA fleet several times and it's always a joyous journey (although, not quite as smooth as the stellar 340).
It's only been the past year since I've given the A319, 320 and 321 the time of day. And I think the A318 flying for Frontier is absolutely precious. I wish NW would consider this aircraft for possible DC-9 replacement at the end of the decade. *fingers crossed*
A350 we'll have to see. As for the A380....hah!
Cheers,
MIKEY
mhtflyer
Mar 2 2006, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(mikey)
It's only been the past year since I've given the A319, 320 and 321 the time of day.
I can understand why you would feel that way. The first time I was on an A320 was NW BOS-SEA back in 1994, and at the time I was decidedly unimpressed (though that may have been the airline rather than the aircraft as that was back in the "Northworst" days). Since then I've been on 320s from UA, US, and the late lamented SR; 319s from the same four airlines, and 321s from US. All of them have been much more impressive than that flight on a first-generation NW A320.
mikey
Mar 2 2006, 04:41 PM
QUOTE(mhtflyer)
QUOTE(mikey)
It's only been the past year since I've given the A319, 320 and 321 the time of day.
I can understand why you would feel that way. The first time I was on an A320 was NW BOS-SEA back in 1994, and at the time I was decidedly unimpressed (though that may have been the airline rather than the aircraft as that was back in the \"Northworst\" days). Since then I've been on 320s from UA, US, and the late lamented SR; 319s from the same four airlines, and 321s from US. All of them have been much more impressive than that flight on a first-generation NW A320.
I wasn't using NW much back in 1994....and I'm not sure if I flew on first generation A320 back then. I do remember flying a lot of DC-9 (all variants) back in the 90s (and the 80s, right after the merge with Republic).
When I flew in Y class on A319/320, I typically had a seat near the wings. I absolutely hated the "whiney" sound of the engines during takeoffs. Not to come across as snobby, but these days I am seated up front in F class - no longer in close proximity of those noisy engines. And as time goes on, I'm starting to appreciate the NW A319/320 even more since the cabin interiors of many NW B752 are beginning to look real shabby....in comparison, the A319/320s look almost spanking new.
I flew on LH A321-100 a couple months ago and was really impressed with that aircraft.
Cheers,
MIKEY
skidmarks
Mar 5 2006, 08:17 PM
Well, for me, the nicest Airbus I've flown on so far has been the A.319 belonging to British Airways. Although I haven't flown many Airbuses and maybe that'll change when I get around to flying the bigger ones.
Andy
ANCFlyer
Mar 6 2006, 12:37 AM
I really like the A32X series . . . I wish the 321 had more range, as it could effectively - for us Airbii lovers - continue where the 752 left off . . .
The A32X series as compared to the B737 series is simple: Wider, taller cabin - I know - it's just inches we're talking about here . . . but I like it. Cleaner looking interior.
Cornish
Mar 6 2006, 10:53 AM
From the outside, as an enthusiast it has to be the A330 - such a beautiful looking aircraft.
As a passenger I guess it would be the A320
Although i do have a soft spot for the old A310s
ADB
Mar 12 2006, 01:52 AM
Good old A300 just for the old days` sake,I think this because from getting old

so many good memories with 300/310s
On the other hand 343 is the best looking ac out there, pure classy.
irishque
Mar 12 2006, 02:07 PM
Its got to be A345/6..those impressive wingspan..huge Trents...true beauties of the sky...
talby
Mar 13 2006, 08:00 AM
QUOTE(mikey)
The A340-300 is probably my fave by Airbus. It truly reminds me of an over-sized B707. The ride on one of these birds is also marvelous (though, only flown A343 twice....LX and LA). Love the ultra-smooth (and quiet) takeoffs and landings. Just spectacular....
And I completely agree!
flyingsystem
Mar 14 2006, 02:12 PM
My favourite Airbus is the A340-600! Sooooo long and sooo beautiful with his 4 engines!
nikkei_225
Mar 14 2006, 05:23 PM
I have to go with the A330-200 as it was my first experience in an Airbus.
BOEING777
Mar 14 2006, 05:26 PM
QUOTE(nikkei_225)
I have to go with the A330-200 as it was my first experience in an Airbus.
There was me thinking you're still slaying the Yahoo BA Board losers
CXBoi
Mar 31 2006, 01:52 AM
The A340-600 for its sheer size, the A320 for its comfort and the A300 because it started off the whole widebody-twin thing!
MaxPower
Apr 7 2006, 08:14 PM
Probably the A333X.. The best there is.
Flown with SAS on EWR-CPH.. Had a wonderful flight. !
Delta767
Apr 27 2006, 02:20 AM
The A319/320 is my favorite Airbus aircraft.
Ian Marsh
May 3 2006, 06:44 PM
I am very new to the scene, but I would say my favourite Airbus is the A340/600
Observer
Jun 21 2006, 01:55 AM
Clearly my favourite is the A380 - the airplane that is leading the arrogant French into a full blown melt down.
DJ Were-Panda
Jul 8 2006, 04:04 AM
My first Airbus was A330, a few years ago. I live in a city where the regional airport is populated by the sturdy MD-80s. However, the A380 stole my heart for the elegance in design. The look of the wings, the huge Trent 900 engines. Awkward creatures on the ground, soaring swans in the sky.
Ian Marsh
Jul 18 2006, 06:19 PM
After spending lots of time at Manchester Airport EGCC over the last few weeks, I have seen many Airbus A330 and therefore have changed my mind on my favourite Airbus aircraft. With those ultra wide wings it has to be one of the nicest looking aircraft made.
Stratoliner777
Sep 27 2006, 08:21 AM
Although I haven't flown it, I think I would like the A330 a lot. If the cabin is fantastic, and they finally fix all the delays and bugs etc, I think I will like the A380 cabin experience, if not the outer appearance, its marketing, and a host of other issues.
David747
Jun 20 2007, 02:37 AM
Airbus A340-600,
Mark S
Jun 20 2007, 05:21 PM
The A320 is my favorite becuase it's the only Airbus I have been on that doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart as you are going down the runway between v1 and v2. Seriously, every A340 I have ever been on feels like it about to fall apart as it's going down the runway: I dislike that airplane immensely.
jimc
Jun 20 2007, 05:39 PM
I love the 350. It is the best thing to happen to Boeing since the 380.
Dougloid
Jul 8 2007, 04:26 AM
I think the A340 is one of the most eye appealing aircraft that was ever made. It has truly elegant lines. The only commercial aircraft that moves me more is the Lockheed Constellation.
I was lucky enough to ride on one in revenue service in 1966.
If I was the Sheikh of Dubai, that's what would be parked in my driveway.
LGB787
Jul 8 2007, 07:06 AM
The A320 because the extra aisle width allows me to squeeze past any galley cart in the aisle.
robertkc
Jul 8 2007, 02:24 PM
For me it's definitely the A300-600. Love the twin aisles and the feeling of spaciousness on a short flight. One of my most enjoyable flights ever was FRA-BEY a year and a half ago aboard an LH A300 in 1A and it was marvelous. And when you see that you're going to get one of these a/c after a hard business trip in FRA on the way back to LHR, it brightens up my day.
KQStar
Jul 19 2007, 06:23 PM
A310-300! My first experience on an airbus and I was privileged to ride KQ's first airbus on her frst revenue service btwn NBO-LHR. Guess sentimental value makes her my favorite!!
donb
Jul 27 2007, 04:14 AM
QF A333 HKG-SYD in Y Class not quite 2 years ago loved the 2 abreast window seats and fantastic on-demand movie selection. QF A333 SYD-PEK-SYD earlier this month in J Class. Terrific service! Great selection of films. One FA even wrote down the name and mobile no. of the driver she and her crew go sightseeing with in PEK. Flew BA in J Class SYD-LHR in March this year and their crappy beds FACING BACKWARDS!!!!
parklexus430
Sep 8 2007, 11:31 PM
I like the A345 just because it connects Southeast Asia to New York area. It gets me where I want to go without changing too many planes and all those inconveniences.
Stitch
Dec 25 2007, 11:32 PM
The A340-300 and A340-500 because they are the only Airbus planes I find aesthetically pleasing. The A330 family looks "unbalanced" with those long fuselages and wide wingspans and those two tiny little engines. The sheer fuselage length of the A340-600 also makes it look a bit unbalanced, even though it has the four engines that so balance out the look of the A343 and A345 to me.
I just don't like how the A320 looks, nor the A380 - though I do believe the A380's wing when viewed nose-on is a magnificent-looking piece of work.
The A350 will be a winner if it keeps the original nose, but if it gets the A380's nose, that is going to hurt it in my eyes.
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