Folks, I flubbed my big moment under the spotlight and very nearly ruined Christmas for my wife’s side of the family…but thankfully Lufthansa saved the day, with literally only seconds to spare. I Choked. Lufthansa Saved Christmas As I mentioned last week, I was so excited about the chance to treat my family to one […]
My Family Christmas Trip In Lufthansa First Class
Almost as rare as a unicorn sighting, a trio of award seats opened up in Lufthansa First Class from San Francisco to Frankfurt, allowing me to treat my family to one of my favorite airline products in the world for Christmas. Lufthansa First Class Family Christmas Trip Our plan was to spend Christmas in Germany […]
Review: Singapore Airlines A350-900 Business Class
For my trip home from Thailand I flew on Singapore Airlines, giving me a chance to fly two legs on the A350-900 and try Singapore’s latest onboard business class product. This review covers my journey from Bangkok to Singapore. Singapore Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review I traveled on Singapore Airlines from Bangkok to Los Angeles […]
Lufthansa 2021 Christmas Duck
Lufthansa has unveiled its 2021 Christmas duck…and I love it. Lufthansa 2021 Christmas Duck Unveiled by the official Twitter account of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, the new duck is currently available for first class Lufthansa passengers departing FRA: Dressed up for christmas season – ☑️ ⛄️🎄❄️🎁🎅#WeAreFCT #ChristmasDuck #Christmas2021 #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/D9ykTOFQ8n — First […]
Review: SWISS Lounge New York (JFK)
UPDATE: Swiss has moved to Terminal 1 at JFK. This lounge is now the new Wingtips Lounge and no longer a SWISS – Star Alliance Lounge. SWISS has done a marvelous job remodeling its Terminal 4 lounge at New York (JFK). It felt like I was stepping into Switzerland and the food and drink selection […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
United Airlines’ new Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles represents a huge leap forward in terms of premium cabin ground product, offering a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when departing from IAD. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review I visited the lounge during a media preview day last month, but held […]
Lufthansa First Class Lounge Reopens in Frankfurt
The Lufthansa First Class Lounge in the Schengen Area of Frankfurt Terminal 1 has re-opened its doors once again, marking the first time since the pandemic began that Lufthansa has opened multiple first class lounges at FRA. Lufthansa First Class Lounge (A Gates) Open Again At Frankfurt Airport (FRA) As lovely as the First Class […]
First Look: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles
I had the chance to visit the brand new United Airlines Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles (IAD) yesterday ahead of its public opening tomorrow, October 21, 2021. Put simply, the space is stunningly gorgeous and this new lounge will be a great perk to international business class flyers from Washington Dulles. First Look: United Airlines […]
A Bad Flight In Lufthansa First Class? Perspective Matters.
Part of me feels like I went too easy on Lufthansa in the 747-8 first class review from Frankfurt to Los Angeles I published this morning. Sometimes, there is a fine line between being objective and being so overly picky to the point of lacking a proper perspective. Other times we can be far too […]
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Economy Plus
For my duck trip, I “cheeped” out and flew United Airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt in EconomyPlus. As much as I love to travel in premium cabins, it’s nice to travel in the back once in awhile so that I can better appreciate the flights up front. United Airlines 777-300ER Economy Plus Review United’s […]
I’m Flying To Germany For A Lufthansa Rubber Duck…
I know I’m crazy, but hear me out…I’ve decided to fly from Los Angeles to Frankfurt only to turn around and fly right home. Why? All for a rubber duck from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal. It’s truly a testament to my loyalty to Lufthansa. Crazy: Flying To Frankfurt For A Special Rubber Duck From […]
Lufthansa Will Close Frankfurt First Class Lounge When First Class Terminal Opens
When Lufthansa reopens its famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt next month, it will simultaneously close its First Class Lounge in Terminal 1, A Gates. Lufthansa Closing First Class Lounge (Again) When First Class Terminal Opens In Frankfurt The closure will be temporary, but two Live and Let’s Fly readers who have visited the First […]
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B18)
The B18 United Club at Chicago O’Hare is currently my least favorite of the four United lounges at ORD due to the more limited food selection and threadbare furniture, but it brings back many happy memories. United Club Chicago ORD B18 Review I arrived in the lounge around 6:00pm and left around 7:00pm to board […]
My Tasty Breakfast In The Lufthansa First Class Lounge
It’s nice to see the Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Frankfurt once again serving food and drink. I had breakfast here prior to a flight earlier this week and enjoyed a very tasty breakfast. Lufthansa First Class Lounge Breakfast Regular readers know that I like to order the filet mignon for breakfast whenever I am […]
Review: SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class
Economy class is rarely anything to get excited about, particularly in a middle seat of a 10-across layout on an 11-hour flight. Nevertheless, I found SWISS Economy Class onboard the 777-300ER to be entirely tolerable with service that exceeded expectations. This review covers my journey from San Francisco to Zurich. SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class Review […]
Lufthansa Will Sell You First Class Lounge Pass For €149
One of my favorite lounges in the world is now available to all travelers at a cost of €149. I cannot imagine this lasting, but it may represent a particularly good deal if you have a long layover between flights. Purchase A Lufthansa First Class Lounge Pass For €149 After closing for several months, the […]
Which Business Class Seat Will Lufthansa Use On 787? (Six Options)
Lufthansa increased its Boeing 787 order from 20 to 25 yesterday and accelerated the delivery schedule, which will begin later this year. Today, it indicated it will use an “intermediate” business class seat on its 787, not the business class seat it unveiled in 2017. To guess what the Lufthansa 787 business class seat will […]
Korean Air Business Class Is Objectively Average
I had a chance to try Korean Air’s Prestige Class (Business Class) from New York JFK to Seoul (ICN) and onward to Bali (DPS). Despite the carrier’s own insistence that they are superior, I didn’t find them to be anything other than average (maybe below) and I challenge anyone to disagree with my assessment. If […]
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the Lufthansa Lounge at Washington Dulles (IAD). Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles Review Lufthansa actually has two lounges at Washington Dulles, an upstairs Senator Lounge and a downstairs Business Lounge. The Senator Lounge historically offered […]
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Polaris Business Class [2021]
In February, I traveled to London on United Airlines to attend a funeral. My outbound journey was via Chicago O’Hare and inbound journey via Washington Dulles. Both flights were on a 787-8, though I had the old configuration on the outbound flight to London Heathrow and new configuration on the inbound flight to Washington Dulles. […]
