Direct flights from West Coast to Ireland a tough sell says Continental United

Thanks Bogside, but I don't need your advice. I have flown Continental Business Class on many occasions (never flew United Business). I can say that CO's Business Class is a lot better than what you get in steerage, but it's not worth the money if you pay for it. For transAtlantic Business Class I recommend Air France. Iberia is quite good too. In my case, it was either a case of my employer paying or me using OnePass miles. I've flown nearly a million miles on Continental, I'm expecting a big gift from them in 2012 (maybe 2013) when I hit the million mark. But your post is kind of absurd, Bogside. You seem to think that people who pay economy (and that can often be almost $1k if you're going to Europe in high season) should just grin and bear the uncomfortable little 757 rust buckets that CO uses to Ireland?

Don't like the bilge/economy class seating/food? Then, Fly United-Continental Business/First class GeorgeDillon.

Georgie Boy.The only reason it's uncomfortable is because you supersized your own ass.I mean if they serve the worst food why would you want more of it?Sounds to me like you could do with a 10 hour fast.I'd say you moan because the priest only gives you one wafer at mass.

No loss. Continental runs the most uncomfortable planes on the TransAtlantic, and serves the worst food--and not much of it. 10 or 11 hours on a Continental flight to Dublin sounds like it deserves a plenary indulgence for us Catholics.

It can be accomplished with a little flexibility, a little extra work and a monetary incentive. Stop at an outlying airport near NY, Boston or Phil. The passengers would not deplane and empty seats could be sold at bargain prices. However, overbooking would not be an option. Not a true non-stop, but a better alternative than changing planes.