Where are you going next?
Sep 9, 2021, 2:37 pm
#4411
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Germany
Programs: Some
Posts: 11,523
Italy again after many considerations as it seems to be the best option at the moment.
Chedi Andermatt
Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte Viareggio
Belmond Villa San Michele Fiesole
Belmond Splendido Portofino
Chedi Andermatt
Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte Viareggio
Belmond Villa San Michele Fiesole
Belmond Splendido Portofino
Sep 9, 2021, 9:18 pm
#4413
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
Esp if it's by a camp fire at Lebombo.
I'm sure you'll have a great time at Singita and Capetown.
Have a great trip and safe travels!
Sep 12, 2021, 6:01 pm
#4414
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
While I have my doubts that Japan will be open in Summer 2022, there are some very attractive rates for both FS properties, including the new Otemachi location. Starting rates at $300++.
In the meantime, recently got back from Greece (King George + Crete non-luxury + Mystique). Chicago in October (Langham for a wedding), CDMX in November (non-luxury with friends for Formula 1 GP), and then Paris for NYE.
In the meantime, recently got back from Greece (King George + Crete non-luxury + Mystique). Chicago in October (Langham for a wedding), CDMX in November (non-luxury with friends for Formula 1 GP), and then Paris for NYE.
Sep 17, 2021, 6:19 am
#4415
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,434
Assuming the Travel Deities are with me:
fly SFO-CDG tomorrow afternoon, helped mightily by Bevisor. AF La Premiere.
Six nights at Le Britol in a Prestige Elysee suite
Six nights on the barge Renaissance, Upper Loire and Western Burgundy.
Much hoop jumping with Covid requirements. Still don’t have my passe sanitaire but there is substantive info indicating the U.S. CDC vax card is widely accepted.
fly SFO-CDG tomorrow afternoon, helped mightily by Bevisor. AF La Premiere.
Six nights at Le Britol in a Prestige Elysee suite
Six nights on the barge Renaissance, Upper Loire and Western Burgundy.
Much hoop jumping with Covid requirements. Still don’t have my passe sanitaire but there is substantive info indicating the U.S. CDC vax card is widely accepted.
How long did it take you to get from the gate to past immigration? Presumably you got to use the priority access line for business and first classes, or does La Premiere have a special arrangement?
Hoping the travel deities have been with you
Sep 17, 2021, 6:58 am
#4416
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I won't speak for Kat, but yes La Premiere is special. Generally you are driven in a Tesla from the airplane to the private lounge where there is an immigration officer only for LP passengers.
Sep 17, 2021, 7:19 am
#4417
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,434
Very civilized. I'd guess you get similar treatment for check-in, security and passport control leaving CDG?
Sep 17, 2021, 7:40 am
#4418
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
And I should have said for my above post that it is for transfers. I don't know if Kat was transiting to a domestic flight in France. If not, then you are just escorted through immigration and to whatever convenient point you need to get to. My last time they walked me to the Hertz counter where I picked up a rental.
Sep 17, 2021, 11:13 am
#4419
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,434
When departing from CDG there is a special groundside lounge for LP. You hand over your passport and luggage and sit down and have a drink while they go get a BP for you and check your bags. You are then escorted through security and immigration to the lounge. Later when it is time to board, you are driven to the airplane, unless your gate is right next to the lounge.
And I should have said for my above post that it is for transfers. I don't know if Kat was transiting to a domestic flight in France. If not, then you are just escorted through immigration and to whatever convenient point you need to get to. My last time they walked me to the Hertz counter where I picked up a rental.
And I should have said for my above post that it is for transfers. I don't know if Kat was transiting to a domestic flight in France. If not, then you are just escorted through immigration and to whatever convenient point you need to get to. My last time they walked me to the Hertz counter where I picked up a rental.
Paris, Le Meurice
Ghent, 1898 The Post
Sep 17, 2021, 12:10 pm
#4420
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Sep 17, 2021, 12:20 pm
#4421
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,434
Last edited by richarddd; Sep 17, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Sep 17, 2021, 12:23 pm
#4422
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Sep 17, 2021, 12:35 pm
#4423
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,434
See edit - returning the next day gets it down to about $11k, a premium of only $8k. Other than playing with dates, how can you get it much cheaper?
Sep 17, 2021, 1:58 pm
#4424
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,048
Another thing to consider is that JFK - CDG is a short, overnight flight. Maybe fly business there and then Premier on the way back where you will be awake to enjoy it more and have more time to spend in the CDG lounge if you prefer?
Sep 17, 2021, 2:13 pm
#4425
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,737
Playing with the dates is one way to get the fare down... the 28 day advance purchase is about USD9200.00 with taxes. Otherwise you can try to find a nearby departure city that does not have a 14/28 advance purchase rule. Air France might have an unpublished fare for a straight JFK-CDG-JFK but traditionally they are very protective over the small F cabin. Keep it empty for upgrades for staff members 
Last edited by ABG; Sep 17, 2021 at 2:18 pm