LH F or J to Rio de Janeiro
May 19, 2017, 8:59 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: copenhagen, denmark
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LH F or J to Rio de Janeiro
Hello,
I usually fly BA to Rio de Janeiro but for the period I am looking to travel their prices are ridiculous, so I am now looking at LH instead.
With BA it usually book J and use miles to move to F, but as I have no status or miles for LH this is not option.
So my question is really simply, should I pay an extra 1700 EUR to go F outbound to Rio or "slum it" in J in both directions?
In addition to the better onboard experience I am also keen to try the LH F terminal at FRA.
The flight departs late from FRA so I would have plenty of time at the lounge, but most likely sleep the majority of the time on the plane.
I usually fly BA to Rio de Janeiro but for the period I am looking to travel their prices are ridiculous, so I am now looking at LH instead.
With BA it usually book J and use miles to move to F, but as I have no status or miles for LH this is not option.
So my question is really simply, should I pay an extra 1700 EUR to go F outbound to Rio or "slum it" in J in both directions?
In addition to the better onboard experience I am also keen to try the LH F terminal at FRA.
The flight departs late from FRA so I would have plenty of time at the lounge, but most likely sleep the majority of the time on the plane.
May 19, 2017, 10:05 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Posts: 873
I would say yes for me personally but it really depends on your finances and how much you appreciate F over J. The ground services alone make it worthwhile for me; you avoid all the hassles. Plus the LH F bedding is great.
May 19, 2017, 10:13 am
#3
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: copenhagen, denmark
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I had a look at the LH website and discovered that the lounge has a cigar lounge which is a huge plus.
May 19, 2017, 10:16 am
#4
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: CH
Programs: LX SEN
Posts: 899
This may be off topic, but if you wish to fly to Rio in J for a good price, you can fly LX for EUR 1299. BUT you need to (1) start from MXP (or another Italian airport) via ZRH and (2) take a companion with you... Great lounge in ZRH terminal E.
Discounted F not available unless you wish to fly to Sao Paolo.
https://www.swiss.com/it/it/Book/OfferBook/Group/lVH3
Discounted F not available unless you wish to fly to Sao Paolo.
https://www.swiss.com/it/it/Book/OfferBook/Group/lVH3
May 19, 2017, 10:46 am
#5
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: copenhagen, denmark
Posts: 196
This may be off topic, but if you wish to fly to Rio in J for a good price, you can fly LX for EUR 1299. BUT you need to (1) start from MXP (or another Italian airport) via ZRH and (2) take a companion with you... Great lounge in ZRH terminal E.
Discounted F not available unless you wish to fly to Sao Paolo.
https://www.swiss.com/it/it/Book/OfferBook/Group/lVH3
Discounted F not available unless you wish to fly to Sao Paolo.
https://www.swiss.com/it/it/Book/OfferBook/Group/lVH3
That's a great offer, but I will be travelling alone and on a tight schedule so not too much time for alternative positioning. Still great offer.
May 19, 2017, 1:26 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: LH M&M, BA EC, DL SM
Posts: 5,718
Only downside is that LH flies the B748 to GIG and I like the F-cabin in the A380 and A346 slightly better; but that's a real first world problem.
Have a great flight!
May 20, 2017, 12:05 am
#10
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,019
If you are used to BA: Their F is more a glorified business class. LH F runs circles around BA F. The LH business class is a different story. Relatively small seats, no direct aisle access from every seat etc - similar to what BA has. Both are not state of the art any more.
May 20, 2017, 1:39 am
#11
Join Date: Feb 2013
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May 20, 2017, 5:07 am
#12
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
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May 20, 2017, 9:51 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2013
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May 20, 2017, 6:25 pm
#14
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Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
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