Offically in since 2nd November where flown Delta from Sfo to Lax, points posted day after although just 34 for a 130 usd paid tkt
, connecting Cathay Pacific bound to Hong Kong in First class, arriving at 0515 and connection to Lhr at 2215 same day so took chance to mark another airline and choses an hop to Tpe, flown with China Airlines, while showering in The Pier lounge start got issue to check in online but after several attempts no way, so starting a rush go landside and get an empty check in counter at one hour for departure time, where lady explaining that since had one way ticket couldn't check in online, politely requested for window seat on A330 morning flight at 0750 am and told me no avalaibility to find out we just 20/25 pax on board, never understood such weird behavior from check in counter staff!!! Got Tpe on time, quick visit to 101 and back to Hong Kong In late afternoon with Hong Kong Express low cost but with nice experience and on time.
Enjoning time in The wing and The Pier First class in Hkg and catched Cathay Pacific to Lhr at evening, both flights with Cathay with a full fist class cabin, landed in Lhr at 0510 and starting my crazy Europe long runner as follows:
05.11 LHR-ARL 0955-1325 SK. eur 127
05.11 ARL-OSL 1425-1525 SK.
05.11 OSL-CDG 1725-1955 AF eur 96
05.11 CDG-MAD 2055-2305 AF
overnight in PP lounge in Madrid
06.11. MAD-AMS 0705-0940 UX eur 105
06.11 AMS-OTP 1140-1625 TA eur 150
Tips: undoubtedly a challenge to do with just handbag above all when in several connections; SK very nice and new planes, no service just coffee or the, even water by payment, AF full service with beverages wine including and sandwich, UX with a very full 787 but no service at all, Tarom old ancient planes in very bad condition, stains and dirty but crew very polite and nice, service by payment.
Really suggest minimum 2 hours layover since big airports gets long walks and also time burn to find out lounges
Starting Asia trip end November and keep well posted, for now 6 in and show must go on.
Good luck to everyone challenging at moment