MIA-VIE-FLR, MIA-FRA-FLR, or MIA-ZRH-FLR in C?
Oct 23, 2016, 4:02 pm
#1
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MIA-VIE-FLR, MIA-FRA-FLR, or MIA-ZRH-FLR in C?
Planning ahead for a trip to Italy (FLR, preferably) and looking at routing for business class tickets. At this point, my inclination is toward Swiss, Austrian, or Lufthansa. I've flown Lufthansa via Frankfurt in the past, but only in F so I really don't have a basis for comparison (and would probably typically tend to avoid FRA.) Pricing is fairly similar. Any major differences likely to come into play by the latter part of next year in terms hard product? (Wish F weren't so much more!)
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 23, 2016, 4:50 pm
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Yes, actually. Plus I've flown myself in C on the Swiss and Austrian flights to Zurich and Vienna a couple of times so I have my own opinions. (I thought both were very good). Any reason to choose Lufthansa over either? And as I said, are there any changes expected over the next year that anyone is aware of?
Oct 24, 2016, 9:57 am
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OS still has the best food (although not as good as in the past), LX has better seat, VIE is the easiest airport for connections, LH flight is a bit short for good night sleep.
I would choose between LX and OS.
Seat: LX > OS >> LH
Food: OS > LX > LH
Service: OS = LX > LH
Connection: VIE >> ZRH > FRA
Flight duration (for sleeping): OS = LX > LH
My personal preference would be OS, because I have a bias against ZRH (just do not like it, but it is not a bad airport) and a preference for 777 (OS) vs A330 (LX). I have a slight preference for LX seat, but OS seat is perfectly comfortable for sleeping.
I would choose between LX and OS.
Seat: LX > OS >> LH
Food: OS > LX > LH
Service: OS = LX > LH
Connection: VIE >> ZRH > FRA
Flight duration (for sleeping): OS = LX > LH
My personal preference would be OS, because I have a bias against ZRH (just do not like it, but it is not a bad airport) and a preference for 777 (OS) vs A330 (LX). I have a slight preference for LX seat, but OS seat is perfectly comfortable for sleeping.
Last edited by AntonS; Oct 24, 2016 at 10:02 am
Oct 24, 2016, 1:12 pm
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OS still has the best food (although not as good as in the past), LX has better seat, VIE is the easiest airport for connections, LH flight is a bit short for good night sleep.
I would choose between LX and OS.
Seat: LX > OS >> LH
Food: OS > LX > LH
Service: OS = LX > LH
Connection: VIE >> ZRH > FRA
Flight duration (for sleeping): OS = LX > LH
My personal preference would be OS, because I have a bias against ZRH (just do not like it, but it is not a bad airport) and a preference for 777 (OS) vs A330 (LX). I have a slight preference for LX seat, but OS seat is perfectly comfortable for sleeping.
I would choose between LX and OS.
Seat: LX > OS >> LH
Food: OS > LX > LH
Service: OS = LX > LH
Connection: VIE >> ZRH > FRA
Flight duration (for sleeping): OS = LX > LH
My personal preference would be OS, because I have a bias against ZRH (just do not like it, but it is not a bad airport) and a preference for 777 (OS) vs A330 (LX). I have a slight preference for LX seat, but OS seat is perfectly comfortable for sleeping.
Oct 24, 2016, 8:22 pm
#8
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Flight duration (for sleeping): OS > ZRH = LH
I don't count really 50 miles difference between ZRH and FRA.
Oct 25, 2016, 7:07 pm
#9
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LH 5:00 pm...7:50 am = 8h 50m
LX 5:00 pm...8:05 am = 9h 5m
OS 5:00 pm...8:45 am = 9h 45m
Oct 26, 2016, 10:26 am
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Planning ahead for a trip to Italy (FLR, preferably) and looking at routing for business class tickets. At this point, my inclination is toward Swiss, Austrian, or Lufthansa. I've flown Lufthansa via Frankfurt in the past, but only in F so I really don't have a basis for comparison (and would probably typically tend to avoid FRA.) Pricing is fairly similar. Any major differences likely to come into play by the latter part of next year in terms hard product? (Wish F weren't so much more!)
Thanks.
Thanks.
OS very old 777 but excellent catering, regular seats 2-3-2
LX excellent layout 1-2-2, 2-2-1, 1-2-2..., good service and food.
I would definitely go for LX. But check for connections and times, that is sometimes important.
Cheers
Oct 27, 2016, 6:25 am
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MIA FRA in C is on 380, but with regular catering and old C.
OS very old 777 but excellent catering, regular seats 2-3-2
LX excellent layout 1-2-2, 2-2-1, 1-2-2..., good service and food.
I would definitely go for LX. But check for connections and times, that is sometimes important.
Cheers
OS very old 777 but excellent catering, regular seats 2-3-2
LX excellent layout 1-2-2, 2-2-1, 1-2-2..., good service and food.
I would definitely go for LX. But check for connections and times, that is sometimes important.
Cheers
