A final update to my Lufthansa EU261/2004 delay claim. If you missed out on the details of my issue with Lufthansa, I’ll briefly summarize: Itinerary: Milan – Frankfurt – Munich – Los Angeles Milan to Frankfurt flight delayed by two hours Frankfurt to Munich flight delay (due to crew scheduling) forces misconnection in Munich and […]
How You Can Experience My First Class Asiana Flight For Cheap
Earlier today, I published a glowing review of Asiana first class onboard the A380 from Seoul to Los Angeles. Now is a GREAT time to experience what I did for cheap. And when I mean cheap, I don’t just mean relatively cheap, but objectively cheap. We’re talking economy class prices. This week, Avianca LifeMiles is […]
Review: Thai Airways A380 First Class Osaka To Bangkok
While it is always fun to try a new A380 first class product, I did not expect such a great flight on Thai Airways…my best overall flight ever with them. After spending about 40 minutes in the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge in Osaka, boarding was announced and I walked over to the nearby gate, […]
Magnifico: Lufthansa First Class Slippers
I must admit, I’ve fallen in love with my Lufthansa First Class slippers. We have a policy against shoes in my house. That’s not how I grew up, but my wife is adamant about it. And I’ve signed on because of of the pernicious thorns that get dragged in when you walk across our front […]
Update On My Lufthansa EU261 Claim
Lufthansa finally contacted me concerning my extended flight delay in June. Unsurprisingly, the issue remains unresolved. If you missed out on the details of my issue with Lufthansa, I’ll briefly summarize: Itinerary: Milan – Frankfurt – Munich – Los Angeles Milan to Frankfurt flight delayed by two hours Frankfurt to Munich flight delay (due to […]
Review: Air Dolomiti ERJ-195 Business Class Nice To Munich
While I did not expect to see Air Dolomiti, a regional Lufthansa subsidiary serving routes in Northern Italy, on a flight between France and Germany, I welcomed the experience. For reasons you’ll read below, I rate Air Dolomiti a cut above the competition in the Lufthansa Group, when it comes to intra-Europe travel. After arriving […]
Review: The Library Lounge Nice Airport (NCE)
The Library Lounge in Nice Airport, a Priority Pass lounge, offers a quiet work environment, but not much in the area of food. I did not deliberately arrive early, but with light traffic found myself at Nice Airport about an hour before my flight. The lounge was virtually empty, with just a couple other passengers. […]
Business Class To Germany: Lufthansa Or United?
Who offers a better business class product between the USA and Germany, Lufthansa or United? I have recently flown both carriers in business class and will do a side-by-side comparison using the following 10 metrics: Ground Services Lounge Seating Bedding Service Food Alcohol IFE +Wi-Fi Amenity Kits Lavatories Ground Services Both United and Lufthansa offer […]
Still My Favorite Business Class Lounge In Frankfurt
I’ve written before about the first class-turned-business class Lufthansa lounge in Frankfurt. That remains my go-to lounge every time I transit via Frankfurt. Located in Terminal 1 in the A Concourse near Gate A26, this lounge used to be a dedicated first class lounge for flights departing from the Z Gates. I am not sure […]
Flying United’s Retrofitted 777-200 In Polaris Business Class
Over the weekend I had the chance to fly United’s recently renovated 777-200 featuring new Polaris business class seats. This is the same aircraft that featured United’s new premium economy seating. I used a Global Premier Upgrade to confirm an upgrade to business at time of booking…a rarity lately on United. The newly retrofitted 777-200 […]
Review: Norwegian Air 787-9 Premium Class London Gatwick To Los Angeles
Norwegian offers a compelling premium product for the price point. My flight from London Gatwick to Los Angeles in Premium Class represented a good first experience with Norwegian Air. After taking the Gatwick Express from London Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport, I quickly found a deserted check-in area for my flight to the USA. Norwegian […]
What The Heck Is Lufthansa Thinking?
When is a bad seat better than no seat at all? You can soon fly eight hours aboard a Lufthansa A319 between Frankfurt and Pune. I can think of much better ways to torture yourself. Some background, though. Lufthansa recently dissolved its partnership with Privatair, which used to operate a handful of routes on its […]
I Just Flew 11 Hours in Norwegian Premium Class…
Yesterday I flew Norwegian from London Gatwick to Los Angeles in Premium Class. It was quite the experience… I’ve been wanting to try Norwegian Premium for years and used a Friday westbound nonstop to do it. Norwegian uses a 787-9 on the Gatwick to LA route which features eight rows of premium economy in a […]
Review: Qatar Airways A380 First Class Doha to Paris
After literally a day in the Al Safwa lounge, I ventured back into the terminal and proceeded to the gate for my connecting flight to Paris. This would be my first time aboard a Qatar Airways A380. Boarding had started early and I found myself one of the last passengers onboard. Stepping onto the aircraft, […]
Review: Emirates A380 First Class Los Angeles to Dubai
Emirates First Class is rite of passage for any aficionado of miles and points. I was absolutely giddy with anticipation for my flight. But were my expectations too high? Check-in was easy at LAX and the the agent did not even bat an eye when she asked me where I was heading and I said […]
Giveaway: Special Edition Lufthansa First Class Duck
As the World Cup festivities wind down, here’s your chance to win a free special edition Lufthansa rubber duck from the First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. First, congratulations to France on their 2018 World Cup victory over Croatia. It was quite a match and a lot of fun to watch. Every four years, Lufthansa issues […]
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 Business Class Frankfurt to Los Angeles
Lufthansa is an excellent airline in so many ways, but misses the mark when it comes to longhaul business class. While there was nothing glaringly wrong with my 11-hour flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles, there was also nothing that made it special and several things that made it below-average. As I said after writing […]
Three Filet Mignons in 24 Hours on Lufthansa
One of the joys of Lufthansa’s first class lounges are the excellent dining choices in Munich and Frankfurt. I’ve written before about enjoying a filet mignon for breakfast in the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. A filet with French Fries and salad is one of my favorite meals no matter the time of day, […]
Review: Lufthansa CityLine CRJ-900 Business Class Milan to Frankfurt
After a two-hour delay, I was happy to board the flight and get to Frankfurt. It would be my first time flying the Lufthansa CityLine CRJ-900. The boarding gate appeared empty, but when boarding was called it took mere moments for everyone to line up. The aircraft was parked at a remote stand, thus a bus transported […]
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Milan (MXP)
At 6pm, this lounge was far more crowded than the gate area. Then again, the gate area does not have a nice selection of complimentary food and drink. So choose your poison. I was flying from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA) and arrived about 90 minutes before flight departure. The check-in agent directed me […]
