United GlobalFirst/Business vs Swiss (LX) Business
Nov 10, 2013 | 7:31 pm
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toss up - for me it would depend on total flight time, connections, etc.
One argument will be you are already paying "F" - so may as well fly F all the way.
Is JFK-PEK not available on CA F? That would be my choice JFK-PEK-BKK.
One argument will be you are already paying "F" - so may as well fly F all the way.
Is JFK-PEK not available on CA F? That would be my choice JFK-PEK-BKK.
Nov 10, 2013 | 7:33 pm
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I would take option one in a heartbeat. Not only do you get a much better seat in UA GF, but you've got at least shot at the new F suite on the TG 747.
Nov 10, 2013 | 7:36 pm
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Nov 10, 2013 | 7:44 pm
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Dec 8, 2013 | 9:38 am
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UA 777-200 or SWISS A340-300
I am booking a trip SFO to CDG for next year, BusinessFirst. For my return I can either come back on a United 777-200 or a SWISS A340-300. Time and cost are comparable. Which will provide me a more comfortable ride and a better sleep?
Dec 8, 2013 | 9:51 am
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I would opt for LX(Swiss) if you value the on board amenities like good dining and service from a European airline. If conveneience of the non stop is your focus and wish to earn lifetime UA flight miles, then I would take United.
Dec 8, 2013 | 10:03 am
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A search will yield this thread with lots of information and opinions:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-business.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-business.html
Dec 8, 2013 | 10:25 am
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prefer throne seat on swiss and general brighter decor on lx but otherwise 777bf is just as good. more consistently-good service on lx.
everything else is past the point-of-sufficiency on both sides so good enough for me.
everything else is past the point-of-sufficiency on both sides so good enough for me.
Dec 8, 2013 | 12:01 pm
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not really a big difference on either plane. Swiss A340-300 is a junk plane thats going to a parts bin soon.... so that might be one reason to fly the fuel pig if you have not flown one before.
Dec 8, 2013 | 2:16 pm
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