To say I was impressed by the Cathay Pacific first class in London Heathrow T3 would be an understatement. While not as grand as The Pier, I have yet to visit a nicer outstation first class lounge. This detailed...
Traveling with an Infant in International First Class
Few travel issues evoke more controversy than the matter of children in premium cabins, especially in international first class. I’m not here to debate that, directly. Instead, I want to help guide parents who are considering whether to bring...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is a solid lounge with friendly service and a la carte dining. Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) Prior to my Malaysia Airlines flight to Tokyo, I spent...
Pilot Over Elite Upgrade Issue Creates Conflicts For Both
American Airlines pilots are upgraded above elite customers who may otherwise qualify for an upgraded seat. But this puts staff at odds with its best customers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Qatar Airways First Class Al Safwa Lounge
The Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge is a restful oasis for first class passengers and represents one of my favorite lounges in the world. If you are flying in first class on Qatar Airways, this lounge is worth arriving...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich (Terminal 2)
The “old” Lufthansa first class lounge in Munich (MUC) still earns a poistive review and represents an essential element of the first class product. Lufthansa Munich First Class Lounge Review (Terminal 2) I first visited this lounge in December...
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...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt – Pandemic Edition
After landing in Frankfurt on LH457 and clearing passport control, my first stop was the first class lounge near gate A13. It is currently the only Lufthansa first class lounge open in Frankfurt (and indeed all of the world)....
First Class Brunch Showdown: Emirates Vs. Etihad Vs. Qatar Airways
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. How about...
Booked! Air France A380 + 777 La Première First Class…For Now?
I took advantage of a cheap fare offered out of Algeria last weekend to confirm two trips in first class on Air France. But will Air France honor the tickets? Flying Air France First Class on the 777-300ER was...
Truth: Airline Miles Bridge Gap Between Rich And Poor
Our friend and syndicated columnist Christopher Elliott is out with his latest column, once again waging class warfare on the divide between economy class and the premium cabins. As usual, he couldn’t be more wrong. The Contention: First Class Is Unnecessarily Nice...
I’m Skeptical About Delta’s New A321neo First Class Seat
I’ve been quite charitable to Delta lately on Live and Let’s Fly, but the new first class seat on the A321neo does not leave me excited. Yesterday, paxex.aero broke news of a new first class seat coming to Delta’s Airbus...
How Has First Class Changed Over The Last Decade?
I just finished a “vintage” trip report looking back on a first class trip I took about a decade ago on several airlines. What has changed over the last decade in terms of international first class travel? First, first...
American Airlines Shows Advantages of Eliminating Award Charts
American Airlines offered an outstanding deal in long haul first-class and great prices on business class fares. As much as we all want to hate airlines eliminating award charts, this example shows excellent advantages to doing so. If you...
First Class Steak: ANA Vs. JAL
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week...
A Special Trip To Scotland In Lufthansa First Class
121pilot, a commercial airline pilot in the United States who has offered his insights and analysis on a number of topics on Live and Let’s Fly recently traveled with his brother and father on a very special trip to...
Delta Upgrades ALL Passengers To First Class On Delayed 757 Flight
Would an upgrade to first class make an extended delay a little more bearable? Rene’s Points shares of a story that will make you smile that took place on Delta flight 1013 from Atlanta to Orlando on Wednesday. Due...
Air France First Class Awards: Sensible Or Foolish?
Air France First Class awards were never for the parsimonious, but were still reachable and in some cases valuable. With new restrictions and increased pricing on La Première awards, is there any value proposition left? Effective October 15, 2019, Air...
Review: China Southern A380 First Class
China Southern provided flawless service, a comfortable suite, and a culinary adventure on my A380 First Class flight from Guangzhou to Beijing. I walked away very impressed. In all honestly, I sort of dreaded this flight…in a good way...
My Strong Desire To Fly The Air France A380…
Call me crazy, but I have a strong desire to fly on the Air France A380 while still in service. Yesterday I wrote about the decision by Air France to retire its entire A380 fleet by 2022. This move...
