what cheapest/shortest routes are F class from FRA? how to try FCT for not to much$?
Jan 27, 2007, 3:07 pm
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what cheapest/shortest routes are F class from FRA? how to try FCT for not to much$?
Hi all, I live in the UK and also work in Germany occasionally. Related to the sticky FRA first class terminal thread, I was wondering how it might be possible to try the FCT with a short trip somewhere, and not too expensive... Maybe those two ideas are exclusive, in that maybe there are no cheap first class tickets to places from FRA, but I was just wondering. What routes from FRA have first class? (i.e. what routes are 3-class service) and which of them might be "affordable"? It seems that most intraEuropean service is 2 class.
perhaps the best way would be to redeem some miles for such a trip? (lowest redeemed mileage for a first class ticket?)
thanks!
perhaps the best way would be to redeem some miles for such a trip? (lowest redeemed mileage for a first class ticket?)
thanks!
Jan 27, 2007, 3:44 pm
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DXB, TLV and CAI come to mind. F is their premium product, so expect nothing cheap, unless you buy the ticket in the cheaper EU countries like ATH and MIL or dirt cheap TIP/CAI tickets. Just do a search.
For award redemption look at the M&M site.
For award redemption look at the M&M site.
Jan 27, 2007, 5:56 pm
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You can use the FCT on a connection (just allow sufficient time between flights). Probably connecting flights will be cheaper in money (or same in miles).
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Jan 27, 2007, 10:03 pm
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Wouldn't you rather dine at a great restaurant or overnight in a deluxe suite for far less than the cheapest LH F flight? I have never understood the fascination with airline lounges. If I'm on my A game, I will spend no time at an airport lounge -- from the car to check-in to the plane is ideal.
Jan 27, 2007, 10:38 pm
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I haven't seen the FCT in more than a year, as I was smart/lucky enough to avoid FRA in all of 2006 and most of 2005.
Jan 28, 2007, 1:25 am
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Wouldn't you rather dine at a great restaurant or overnight in a deluxe suite for far less than the cheapest LH F flight? I have never understood the fascination with airline lounges. If I'm on my A game, I will spend no time at an airport lounge -- from the car to check-in to the plane is ideal.
Jan 28, 2007, 3:44 am
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For example, there is a really cheap fare in LH F CAI-LCA €321 one-way. But unfortunately there is no return fare from LCA to CAI and LH has no F to LCA. Also, I don't know if it is possible to price it because it goes by mileage and MPM CAI-LCA is 423 miles, whereas CAI-FRA-LCA is 3457 miles... Still, a good fare .-)
Jan 28, 2007, 7:18 am
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Agree
Yes, but if you are a serious frequent flyer, you gotta try the FCT just once. So you will then know just how lame every other lounge is in the world. I've tried it a few times, but only with free upgrade coupons. So I haven't had to sacrifice dining at any great restaurants.
Jan 28, 2007, 8:54 am
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Jan 28, 2007, 1:08 pm
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What I have done to see FCT is to go there, tell them that you are on the way to HON and you want to see the FCT. They let you in for 5 minutes and you have seen it. It is realy great.
Jan 29, 2007, 8:42 pm
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Jan 29, 2007, 11:56 pm
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I'd recommend redeeming an F award.
Even though the FCT is great I don't think it justifies a paid/unnecessary F flight to anywhere. Just my 2 cents...
Even though the FCT is great I don't think it justifies a paid/unnecessary F flight to anywhere. Just my 2 cents...
Jan 30, 2007, 2:26 am
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I agree with Rambuster, paying F to see FCT seems a bit over the top to me, as a simple non-F-flying SEN I'm planning to use e-vouchers to upgrade from C to try it out.