With my introduction to Etihad being that lounge, I was pretty unimpressed at this point. However, that started to change as soon as Scott and I turned left and were led to our first class apartments: 3A and 4A, respectively. The immediate impression, of course, was how huge the space was on an airplane scaleContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 5-2 (Etihad First Class Part 2: the flight)”
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Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 5-1 (Etihad First Class Part 1: the ground)
After the short, uneventful flight from Frankfurt to London, Scott and I took a connection bus from Terminal 2 to Terminal 4. There was a bus already waiting when we arrived at the bus stop, which was awesome. The ride was not short over to T4 (which is on the other side of Heathrow fromContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 5-1 (Etihad First Class Part 1: the ground)”
Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 4 (Frankfurt lounges + FRA – LHR)
Upon arrival in Frankfurt off my economy class flight from Venice, I made my way through the Schengen exit checks. Scott had already arrived that morning and was relaxing in the Maple Leaf Lounge. Since I was departing Frankfurt on a Lufthansa (international) business class flight, I was eligible to use the lounge under Star AllianceContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 4 (Frankfurt lounges + FRA – LHR)”
Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 3 (VCE-FRA: Marco Polo Lounge + an Economy flight)
After a long weekend in Venice with my friend (whose name is also Michael), it was time to begin the most chaotic part of my trip: the journey from Venice to Cairo via Frankfurt, London, and Abu Dhabi. Scott and I were unable to book my flight to Cairo as starting in Venice, so IContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 3 (VCE-FRA: Marco Polo Lounge + an Economy flight)”
Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 2 EuroBiz (LHR-VCE)
At the end of the last post, I was just about to start my connection in London. And you know, what? I had probably the smoothest connection in Heathrow I’ve ever had. I got off the plane, walked directly to transfers, scanned my boarding pass, and then cleared security. It worked exactly how it was supposed to. There were plentyContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 2 EuroBiz (LHR-VCE)”
Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 1 (SFO-LHR)
It’s time to begin the trip! As is often the case now, I started my journey at SFO. It’s not my favorite airport (that falls to LAX actually), but it is set up very efficiently, which is important in an airport. British Airways uses International Terminal A, which shares an entry hall with International Terminal G, but theyContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2023 EuroTrip: Part 1 (SFO-LHR)”
20 000 miles in 10 days: EuroTrip November 2023
When I originally planned my Thanksgiving trip to Europe, I had intended to visit Italy and the UK only. However, this was quickly changed when Etihad announced it was bringing back its A380 and the plane’s First Class apartments between London and Abu Dhabi. I had originally booked the following: San Francisco to London on BritishContinue reading “20 000 miles in 10 days: EuroTrip November 2023”
Why fly United between two of its hubs when you can fly Alaska? (IAD-SFO)
After spending a week in Richmond, it was time to go back to California. To get back to DC, we actually drove up instead of taking the train, which is uncommon for me. After saying goodbye to the DC Zoo’s pandas, spending the night in DC, and playing tennis with a friend, it was time to flyContinue reading “Why fly United between two of its hubs when you can fly Alaska? (IAD-SFO)”
Capital One Lounge Dulles Airport (and United flights)
Shortly after my short trip to the east coast in September, it was time for a second (slightly longer) trip in October. I had originally booked a really well-priced first class flight on American SFO-CLT-RIC for $470. However, I needed to push my trip back a day at the last minute and so instead, I booked aContinue reading “Capital One Lounge Dulles Airport (and United flights)”
Why fly direct when you can connect? ATL-LAX-SFO (Part 2: LAX-SFO)
Upon arrival in LAX, I made my way directly to the lounge. I decided to go to the Qantas First Lounge in the international terminal. The walk from the American Airlines Terminal 4 to the International Terminal is not too bad and is at least above ground (unlike the walk to the Alaska Airlines TerminalContinue reading “Why fly direct when you can connect? ATL-LAX-SFO (Part 2: LAX-SFO)”
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