Airlines

As an avid traveler, it is important for me to find an airline that fits my needs. Recently, many airlines are making huge changes in the way they conduct business. With increased fees and fairs, it's becoming more and more difficult to find an airline that one can trust.
Previously I would use sites like Expedia and Orbitz to find the cheapest fairs. This worked for many years, but I have found that this is no longer the case. Uncomfortable seats and very little leg room are things that can no longer be tolerated.
I have flown Delta, United, Alaska, Continental, and many more airlines. What I have found is that Continental outshines them all! What do you look for in an airline? Well, not just the price of the ticket dictates which airline I choose to travel with. Here's a list of what I look for:

• comfort (leg room, seats)
• food and drinks
• in flight entertainment
• service
• handling of delays
• staff
• age of aircraft in fleets

These are the main things I look at when choosing an airline. Continental continually exceeds in meeting my needs, especially when it comes to comfort and quality of service. What concerns me is the merger between Continental and United, my hopes are that United will take what Continental has proven as their expertise and implement it into their business plan. My previous travel with United has not shown to be impressive.  
Travel can seem out of reach for some and daunting for others, but if you find an airline that you can trust, it can open the doors to unforgettable experiences.