After a stay at the Berlin JW Marriott Hotel, it was time for me to begin my return trip to the US. Last time I went to Berlin, in April 2022, I flew from Berlin to Warsaw to London in Business Class on LOT that I had purchased as a United award ticket. At thatContinue reading “Berlin to Warsaw: the sequel”
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Finnair’s standard Euro-Business (HEL-BER)
Following up on my Finnair Platinum Lounge experience is the actual flight from Helsinki to Berlin. This was the next flight on my trip in Europe, and it was a more typical European Business Class flight from Helsinki to Berlin. The Finnair Platinum Wing is a great lounge, but has suffered some cutbacks. I was curiousContinue reading “Finnair’s standard Euro-Business (HEL-BER)”
Finnair’s Platinum Lounge: 2023
The next flight on my trip in Europe after my flight from London to Helinski was a more typical European Business Class flight from Helsinki to Berlin. I split this post in two because I wanted to talk more about Finnair’s Platinum Lounge, which is my favorite lounge in Europe. Normally, one doesn’t get access toContinue reading “Finnair’s Platinum Lounge: 2023”
Finnair’s new business class (LHR-HEL)
It’s been nearly a year since I last flew Finnair, which is one of my favorite airlines, and is my favorite in Europe. So, I decided to flew with them for the second part of my trip to Europe and booked an award ticket on Finnair from London to Helsinki to Berlin. Normally, I wouldContinue reading “Finnair’s new business class (LHR-HEL)”
British Airways Updating Executive Club
British Airways has announced that it is officially transitioning its Executive Club Avios program from distance-based earning to revenue-based. This brings the program in line with the its primary competitors, including the US legacy carriers, Air France/KLM, and the Lufthansa group. British Airways had been one of the last holdouts, and I generally think thatContinue reading “British Airways Updating Executive Club”
Back to Europe for the first time in a year! (SFO-LHR)
It is finally time: my first trip to Europe since moving out in August 2022. I scheduled my trip to take place between a flex day at work and a federal holiday (Juneteenth). I was able to leverage these two free days off to schedule an 11-day vacation for only 5 days off work. WhenContinue reading “Back to Europe for the first time in a year! (SFO-LHR)”
Kimpton Marlowe Boston
As we know, I mostly just post about flights and credit cards. Every once in a while, I stay at an interesting hotel that I want to add to the blog. I’m not that adept yet at reviewing hotels, and I’m mostly into the rooms themselves. I’ve found that, in general, hotels have a lotContinue reading “Kimpton Marlowe Boston”
Flagship First Transcontinental: JFK – SFO: night time edition!
After learning that American was eliminating Flagship First, I may have overcorrected in my panic to book some flights while they still existed because it’s already time for my second Flagship First flight! This flight is my return flight from the East Coast directly into SFO this time. I’d argue the flight from JFK toContinue reading “Flagship First Transcontinental: JFK – SFO: night time edition!”
Flagship First Transcontinental: LAX – BOS: morning flight edition!
In a recent post, I discussed how American Airlines was eliminating its Flagship First Class product. I noted how Flagship First is a special product beyond domestic First Class or lie-flat Business Class. Flagship First only operates on select transcontinental or intercontinental routes from select hub airports, including LAX, DFW, MIA, and JFK. Specifically, ChicagoContinue reading “Flagship First Transcontinental: LAX – BOS: morning flight edition!”
Qantas First Class lounge review (LAX-SJC on Alaska; part 2)
On my way back home from LAX, I tried to find an American Airlines flight to take, but the flights were consistently $40-$50 more expensive than Alaska Airlines flights, and the only difference is that Alaska Airlines does not offer a special emerald check-in at LAX, which is really not worth the extra $50. WhenContinue reading “Qantas First Class lounge review (LAX-SJC on Alaska; part 2)”
