Hello from LA. I’m back from Hawaii after a wonderful, albeit brief, getaway with my wife. In terms of top news for the week, we’ve now learned more about the new Marriott-SPG loyalty program. It looks good (for the...
The One Way Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich Beats Frankfurt
Earlier today I published a comprehensive review of the new Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich. But I figured one aspect of the lounge merited its own post. That’s the outdoor patio–the one thing that the Lufthansa First Class...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich (MUC)
Lufthansa’s First Class Lounge in Munich has one advantage over its counterpart in Frankfurt. That’s a beautiful outdoor terrace that serves as a tranquil place to relax before your flight. Other than that, though, it is just like the...
Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Los Angeles to Munich
This flight review is going to be a bit different than my usual ones. It will be a bit more casual, since I just reviewed Lufthansa’s A380 First Class product last year and (thankfully) very little has changed. But...
Stunning: Pictures from the New SWISS First Class Lounge in Zurich
Leave it to SWISS to create a sophisticated, beautiful new first class lounge now open in the A Gates (Schengen) area of Zurich Airport. Like the E-Gates First Class Lounge, the bar design resembles a plane fuselage–made of beautiful...
New Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich is Excellent
The recently-opened Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich’s Satellite Terminal 2 is top-notch. It’s not that the design style is different than the old one. Rather, it is a testament to Lufthansa’s enduring quality as a top-tier carrier. >...
Lufthansa First Class Never Disappoints
Lufthansa First Class never disappoints. Never. Yesterday I flew from Los Angeles to Munich, a route now served by the A380. There wasn’t really anything new and different (though Wi-Fi is now free). And that’s the point. I’ve never...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 18, 2018
A trip is on the horizon…I’m anticipating a trip to Europe coming up, perhaps as early tomorrow. But for now, another week in LA. I didn’t even spend this many consecutive days on the ground when my son was...
Qatar Airways First Class vs. Qsuite Business Class
I’ve received many questions asking whether I prefer Qatar Airways First Class or fancy new Qsuite Business Class. Here’s a comparison of the two products. Qatar Airways still offers first class aboard its A380-800 aircraft. Thus far, Qsuite Business...
Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Singapore to Melbourne
The moment had finally arrived. It was time to experience (at the time) the superlative first class product in the skies. We had to get to the gate, though, from The Private Room, Singapore’s lounge-within-a-lounge for first class passengers....
Review: Singapore Airlines Private Room (SIN)
The Private Room at Singapore’s Changi International Airport offers both tranquility and fine dining to Singapore Airlines’ first-class passengers. First, though, we had to find it. We arrived from San Francisco at 1am and were on our own in...
Seat Shenanigans on Lufthansa
Add Lufthansa to the list of airlines that play games with confirmed seat assignments. An Award Expert client needed to travel from Newark to Zurich this week and wanted first class. Since SWISS generally does not release first class...
Review: Singapore Airlines 777 First Class Dinner from Seoul to Singapore
After stuffing myself on the first leg of SQ15 from San Francisco to Seoul, it was time for another feast on the connection to Singapore. Thankfully, I had taken some time in Seoul to walk up and down the...
Review: Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class
After a successful photo finish in San Francisco to connect just as the doors were closing, my uncle and I settled into the eight-seat first class cabin dripping in sweat. Talk about first class… Note, this trip report covers...
Review: Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Tomorrow, Malaysia Airlines will open a newly refurbished first and business class lounge in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). I look forward to visiting the new lounge soon. I never published a review of the “old” first class lounge...
Surprisingly Delicious United Airlines First Class Salad
United is currently in a period of cutbacks in terms of domestic first class meal service. Thus, I was quite surprised to find an apparent upgrade to meals on a recent transon flight. That’s the subject of this week’s...
I’m Disgusted by First Class Travel for Government Officials
Whether you are Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, Alt Right or Communist, ask yourself this: do you really want your government leaders traveling lavishly on the taxpayer’s dime? U.S. President Donald Trump made “draining the swamp” a central...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 11, 2018
A pleasant Sunday evening to you from Los Angeles. It was a quiet week on the blog, but a busy week in life. I’m looking forward to the week ahead, but especially looking forward to a special family trip...
First Class: Lufthansa vs. SWISS
I’ve recently flown both SWISS and Lufthansa First Class. Which product is better? Certainly there is subjectivity in what I value and how I compare the two products, but I’d like to think this is not an arbitrary comparison....
Review: SWISS 777-300ER First Class Zurich to Los Angeles
After a nice meal in the first class lounge, it was time to board our SWISS First Class flight to Los Angeles. Unlike my usual reviews, where I line up to board well before announced boarding time, this time...
