After checking out the lounge for a while, they announced it was time to board the plane! It’s interesting that even though the lounge attendants were the ones who announced when boarding began, by the time I made it to the gate, the flight was already on zone 8 (of 9). Though, this is myContinue reading “American Airlines Flagship First Class International (LHR-JFK)”
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American Airlines International First Class Lounge: only at LHR
After an overnight layover in London at the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel, it was time to resume my journey back to San Francisco. I had specifically booked a ticket like this so that I could fly American Airlines’ Flagship First Class across the Atlantic. Flying direct or to JFK on British Airways would have led toContinue reading “American Airlines International First Class Lounge: only at LHR”
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!”
American Airlines eliminating its Flagship First Class product in 2024
As everyone has noticed by now, I moved from London to the San Francisco Bay Area in August. I started a new job at the end of 2022, and as part of the deal with the new job, I had to sign an Outside Business Agreement so that this blog could continue to exist. ThatContinue reading “American Airlines eliminating its Flagship First Class product in 2024”
Transcontinental flight but no premium service perks: AA flight RIC-CLT-SFO
For my journey back to San Francisco, I decided to fly American so I could rack up more British Airways tier points/Avios. I’m now within striking distance of another year of Gold Status / Oneworld Emerald. At the end of the year, BA will return to its pre-pandemic requirements of 1 500 tier points forContinue reading “Transcontinental flight but no premium service perks: AA flight RIC-CLT-SFO”
Spring trip to the East Coast (round 2A: Miami to JFK) in pseudo-Flagship Business Class
After a delightful week in Miami having spring break and watching the Miami Open, it was unfortunately time to leave. But on the plus side, I was on the way to Boston to see a pair of friends! Normally, one would take a direct flight from Miami to Boston, which is also what the checkContinue reading “Spring trip to the East Coast (round 2A: Miami to JFK) in pseudo-Flagship Business Class”
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