The Trip of AA Lifetime (Asia, Australia, Middle East) – Introduction Cathay Pacific 288 Frankfurt (FRA) – Hong Kong (HKG) Boeing 777-300 16 July 2016 Cathay Pacific First Class B777 is one of the world’s best First Class products, and I was just so excited to finally be able to try it on a long route. Cathay Pacific also features First Class on some of… Read More
The Trip of AA Lifetime (Asia, Australia, Middle East) – Introduction Iberia 8614 Madrid (MAD) – Frankfurt (FRA) Bombardier CRJ1000 16 July 2016 Welcome to my longest trip report. Ever. (so far..) As mentioned in the trip report introduction (link above), I needed to fly from Kraków to Hong Kong with oneworld and I wanted to fly Cathay Pacific First Class to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific operates… Read More
Two Days in Zurich – Introduction SWISS 1371 Kraków (KRK) – Zurich (ZRH) Avro RJ100 11 July 2016 I was really excited for my first flight with SWISS. After all of the wonderful videos they’ve created, their new lounges in Zurich, and introduction of the B777, I couldn’t wait to try them. After all, SWISS is considered the “premium” and exclusive airline in Europe. I’m… Read More
Brussels and Barcelona – Introduction Lufthansa 1368 Frankfurt (FRA) – Kraków (KRK) Airbus A321 30 June 2016 My flight from Barcelona arrived right on time and with a 3 hour connection in Frankfurt, I visited my favourite Lufthansa Senator Lounge near gate A50. I spent the majority of my time in the Senator Lounge just talking with family and reading emails and then also decided to… Read More
Brussels and Barcelona – Introduction Lufthansa 1125 Barcelona (BCN) – Frankfurt (FRA) Airbus A321 30 June 2016 My return flights from Barcelona to Kraków via Frankfurt were both operated by Lufthansa. As I mentioned before, I booked a cheap Economy Light ticket to Barcelona with an overnight in Brussels. The outbound flights were with Brussels Airlines and the return flights were with Lufthansa. Since the… Read More
Brussels and Barcelona – Introduction Brussels Airlines 2548 Kraków (KRK) – Brussels (BRU) Airbus A319 27 June 2016 I arrived at Kraków Airport approximately two hours before the flight and relaxed in the Business Lounge, which opened less than a year ago. A new Schengen Business Lounge is supposed to open soon and the existing one will be only available for non-Schengen passengers. It takes… Read More
Lufthansa 1368 Frankfurt (FRA) – Kraków (KRK) Airbus A320 19 June 2016 The flight from Dallas landed in Frankfurt ahead of schedule and parked at a remote position. The seven First Class passengers, including myself, were driven directly to the main terminal in a Mercedes van. I asked to be taken to Baggage Claim as then I could walk to the Lufthansa First Class Terminal after exiting… Read More
Lufthansa 439 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Frankfurt (FRA) Airbus A330-300 18 June 2016 Lufthansa First Class is my favourite way to fly. Lufthansa’s consistent professionalism and excellence make if one of the world’s best airlines. I continue to be loyal to the German airline as there really isn’t a better way to fly. While the U.S. airlines are in a “race to the bottom”, other… Read More
Alaska Airlines 440 Seattle (SEA) – Los Angeles (LAX) Boeing 737-800 04 June 2016 My friend, Maria, and I have been travelling quite a bit together recently. I’ve more or less dragged her into the miles and points hobby and she absolutely loves it – she has been collecting miles for a few months now through flying and credit cards that I’ve recommended. We’ve been flying… Read More
Alaska Airlines 465 Los Angeles (LAX) – Seattle (SEA) Boeing 737-400 30 May 2016 Alaska’s B734s are as comfortable as they sound – not very. I actually think that Economy is more comfortable than the horrible seats they have in First Class. Hopefully they will remove some of these older aircraft from service or at least upgrade the seats soon. My Aeromexico flight from Mexico… Read More
