[nzporsche944s2]

I fly quite a lot on commercial airlines. Probably around 150 flights a year - typically 3-4 hours in duration. The local airlines here have a mix of Boeing and Airbus and I have to admit that I am always more comfortable when I step on board a Boeing.

Most of the instances where planes drop out of the sky or have catastrpohic failures have involved Airbus in recent years.

The only positive things I have to say about Airbus is that the cabins seem roomier and the pressurisation in Airbus seems better (my ears don't pop as much on descent).

Give me a choice and it would be Boeing every time.

I flew back from Melbourne Australia last Friday in Row 2 (right up in the nose) of a 747 and for a 30 year old design they are still incredible. Safe and comfortable.