The definitive LH First experience thread [including how to maximize it]
Mar 23, 2019, 10:03 am
#557
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Mar 23, 2019, 11:09 pm
#558
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Plane2323....... I am doing the same VCE-ORD route in about a month, the identical situation trying to move from LX to LH. Interesting enough, but I don't recall there being LH F-class on the MUC-ORD route. I believe that route flies an A350, and I believe they only have Bus on that route for that plane.
If you have never experienced the FCT at FRA... it is special for the one time experience, not to mention the bragging rights when you get back home. The ride from FCT to your plane is kind of cool, but getting out and being so close to a jumbo plane is incredible. Sometimes you get some envious looks from other pax when you step out of the elevator that take you up to the boarding bridge and they usher you ahead of everyone else.
4h in FCT would be a pretty ideal amount of time there.... have a wonderful brunch between flights with a cocktail or two... and not be rushed at all.
Doing FCT in FRA and then doing FCL in MUC would be a great way to experience both.... I think you will find both wonderful experiences.... and the car transfer is the only benefit....... in my case, Mrs. B would not be happy with either the early flight departure out of VCE nor the extra time and agony of making two connections on a return flight after 2 weeks of traipsing(sp?) around Europe.
If you have never experienced the FCT at FRA... it is special for the one time experience, not to mention the bragging rights when you get back home. The ride from FCT to your plane is kind of cool, but getting out and being so close to a jumbo plane is incredible. Sometimes you get some envious looks from other pax when you step out of the elevator that take you up to the boarding bridge and they usher you ahead of everyone else.
4h in FCT would be a pretty ideal amount of time there.... have a wonderful brunch between flights with a cocktail or two... and not be rushed at all.
Doing FCT in FRA and then doing FCL in MUC would be a great way to experience both.... I think you will find both wonderful experiences.... and the car transfer is the only benefit....... in my case, Mrs. B would not be happy with either the early flight departure out of VCE nor the extra time and agony of making two connections on a return flight after 2 weeks of traipsing(sp?) around Europe.
Aug 30, 2021, 6:30 am
#560
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Shows again that for proper enjoyment of it all, the proper attitude is essential. People, especially those trying to maximize F, tend to take themselves way too seriously
Just sit back and enjoy...
Aug 30, 2021, 6:31 am
#561
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Almost laughable... the trouble to bring their OWN (sic) mother of pearl spoon... but then take all the garnishes? 'True' connoisseurs would eat the caviar plain, with nothing.
Aug 30, 2021, 6:39 am
#562
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Every once in a while a purser asks, “you SURE?!” and it’s like damn right. All of these distractions just take away from the main act. This blogger is hilarious though. What did we pay for? Umm … value of points aside, pretty sure not much. lol
Aug 30, 2021, 8:17 am
#563
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Yes!!! Someone who understands Every once in a while a purser asks, “you SURE?!” and it’s like damn right. All of these distractions just take away from the main act.
This blogger is hilarious though. What did we pay for? Umm … value of points aside, pretty sure not much. lol
Every once in a while a purser asks, “you SURE?!” and it’s like damn right. All of these distractions just take away from the main act.This blogger is hilarious though. What did we pay for? Umm … value of points aside, pretty sure not much. lol
Indeed, what did he pay?
Sep 6, 2021, 12:33 pm
#566
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Sep 6, 2021, 12:49 pm
#567
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Edit: I'm scared that people here won't read this as sarcastic.
Sep 6, 2021, 1:00 pm
#568
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Some people here have no issue getting on a plane for a lot less. And by the time they're on it, does distance really mean anything? If anything the Atlantic crossing let's them enjoy wine and champagne they couldn't possibly have at home, and food that's among the best they've ever had in their entire lives. And then they can sit in a lounge all day and do nothing but eat more food.
Edit: I'm scared that people here won't read this as sarcastic.
Edit: I'm scared that people here won't read this as sarcastic.
Sep 6, 2021, 1:13 pm
#569
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Some people here have no issue getting on a plane for a lot less. And by the time they're on it, does distance really mean anything? If anything the Atlantic crossing let's them enjoy wine and champagne they couldn't possibly have at home, and food that's among the best they've ever had in their entire lives. And then they can sit in a lounge all day and do nothing but eat more food.
Edit: I'm scared that people here won't read this as sarcastic.
Edit: I'm scared that people here won't read this as sarcastic.
Lot cheaper tho.
Dec 14, 2021, 5:46 am
#570
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Yeah actually there were other parts of my flight that were also cheapened a bit -- no La Prairie in the lavs, but L'Occtaine instead; peanuts instead of macadamia nuts during boarding. Nothing huge, but also not typical.