Best First (or even Business) Class to/from US to Europe
Oct 15, 2018, 5:54 pm
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Best First (or even Business) Class to/from US to Europe
Aside from Singapore's Suite going between FRA-JFK and perhaps Air France's La Premiere product; what are the most luxurious first class seats available to and from Europe to the United States?
Oct 16, 2018, 3:05 am
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Given that relativly few airlines now operate an F cabin your options are limited,
Also limited by your departure city and arrival destination.
And that's before you even enter the what defines 'most luxurious' debate
Also limited by your departure city and arrival destination.
And that's before you even enter the what defines 'most luxurious' debate
Oct 16, 2018, 12:48 pm
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Oct 23, 2018, 11:14 pm
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Business class on NZ's LAX to LHR route was pretty nice last year. As for "best", I haven't flown enough in J or F between the US and Europe to be able to have an opinion.
Nov 3, 2018, 8:39 am
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Much depends on the style of service you like and your F&B preferences. For example, some people like the young subservient FAs, while others prefer efficiency and still other customers want friendly service, etc.
Nov 3, 2018, 8:06 pm
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I am assuming this is round trip.
If that is the case the Lufthansa first class terminal at Frankfurt airport is great
Therefore my vote is for LH first class US-FRA-US
I like German efficiency and order with a touch of superiority
If that is the case the Lufthansa first class terminal at Frankfurt airport is great
Therefore my vote is for LH first class US-FRA-US
I like German efficiency and order with a touch of superiority
Nov 7, 2018, 7:38 am
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I got lucky and did that once. (it as MUC) It was pretty sweet. I even got a car ride to the first class lounge when we arrived from Rome.
Nov 25, 2018, 10:31 am
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