Swiss F versus LH F
Feb 15, 2010, 5:02 am
#61
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: ZRH
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4. LX First is wonderful. Ground service is seemless (25 minutes from plane to car at arrival in JFK ^), on board the suite product is fantastic, she had a complete night's sleep, crew are very attentionate, caring, very well trained, you can feel the Swiss hotel school heritage.
I really like the PA service from JFK to ZRH, as they get you quickly through security and allow you to skip the queues. However, as far as I know they don't have any fast track service for the immigration in JFK, do they?
This is why I prefer flying SQ, since the flight arrives at a time when almost no other international flight arrives, so you don't have to wait at the immigration.
Feb 21, 2010, 1:26 pm
#62
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Northwest NJ
Programs: Starwood Platinum,Marriott Platinum, United Silver
Posts: 2,313
Well this thread definitely has me excited. Cruise in August from Venice to Athens. Flying LX outbound and LH back home, all in 1st across the ocean. LX is the 333 and LH is the 747.
Even better was the deal I got. US Air had a 50% point transfer bonus so I was able to secure two 1st Class RT tickets with only 140,000 Starwood points! And that is one great redemption value.
Even better was the deal I got. US Air had a 50% point transfer bonus so I was able to secure two 1st Class RT tickets with only 140,000 Starwood points! And that is one great redemption value.
Feb 22, 2010, 2:41 am
#63
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Tübingen, Germany
Posts: 2,732
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^A the good old times - long gone since - but fond memories
Cheers
Thomas
Feb 22, 2010, 2:46 am
#64
Join Date: Apr 2005
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How did you manage to get through the immigration in less than 20 mins? The LX flight usually arrives after two other international flights, leading to an enormous congestion right in front of the immigration.
I really like the PA service from JFK to ZRH, as they get you quickly through security and allow you to skip the queues. However, as far as I know they don't have any fast track service for the immigration in JFK, do they?
This is why I prefer flying SQ, since the flight arrives at a time when almost no other international flight arrives, so you don't have to wait at the immigration.
I really like the PA service from JFK to ZRH, as they get you quickly through security and allow you to skip the queues. However, as far as I know they don't have any fast track service for the immigration in JFK, do they?
This is why I prefer flying SQ, since the flight arrives at a time when almost no other international flight arrives, so you don't have to wait at the immigration.
He told me that on 90% of days they can make it happen.
May 15, 2010, 1:16 pm
#65
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald)
Posts: 218
Both airlines are very comparable and the seats are similar but the clincher for me is a really simple thing.
When it is time for bed, on LX they make up a bed with a comfy mattress, a proper pillow and a quilt. It's heaven!
On LH you get the standard blanket with one small pillow. Not comfortable.I always have to ask for about 4 extra pillows and put them under me to be able to sleep - and even then it's not brilliant.
When flying F, I think a comfy sleep should be expected. So LX all the way for me, until LH invest in a few mattresses!!
When it is time for bed, on LX they make up a bed with a comfy mattress, a proper pillow and a quilt. It's heaven!
On LH you get the standard blanket with one small pillow. Not comfortable.I always have to ask for about 4 extra pillows and put them under me to be able to sleep - and even then it's not brilliant.
When flying F, I think a comfy sleep should be expected. So LX all the way for me, until LH invest in a few mattresses!!
May 15, 2010, 1:29 pm
#66
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale
Posts: 2,949
Both airlines are very comparable and the seats are similar but the clincher for me is a really simple thing.
When it is time for bed, on LX they make up a bed with a comfy mattress, a proper pillow and a quilt. It's heaven!
On LH you get the standard blanket with one small pillow. Not comfortable.I always have to ask for about 4 extra pillows and put them under me to be able to sleep - and even then it's not brilliant.
When flying F, I think a comfy sleep should be expected. So LX all the way for me, until LH invest in a few mattresses!!
When it is time for bed, on LX they make up a bed with a comfy mattress, a proper pillow and a quilt. It's heaven!
On LH you get the standard blanket with one small pillow. Not comfortable.I always have to ask for about 4 extra pillows and put them under me to be able to sleep - and even then it's not brilliant.
When flying F, I think a comfy sleep should be expected. So LX all the way for me, until LH invest in a few mattresses!!
May 16, 2010, 7:32 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Washington D.C.
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Posts: 448
Both airlines are very comparable and the seats are similar but the clincher for me is a really simple thing.
When it is time for bed, on LX they make up a bed with a comfy mattress, a proper pillow and a quilt. It's heaven!
On LH you get the standard blanket with one small pillow. Not comfortable.I always have to ask for about 4 extra pillows and put them under me to be able to sleep - and even then it's not brilliant.
When flying F, I think a comfy sleep should be expected. So LX all the way for me, until LH invest in a few mattresses!!
When it is time for bed, on LX they make up a bed with a comfy mattress, a proper pillow and a quilt. It's heaven!
On LH you get the standard blanket with one small pillow. Not comfortable.I always have to ask for about 4 extra pillows and put them under me to be able to sleep - and even then it's not brilliant.
When flying F, I think a comfy sleep should be expected. So LX all the way for me, until LH invest in a few mattresses!!
Sep 15, 2011, 4:02 pm
#69
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Sep 17, 2011, 6:30 pm
#70
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And on LH in FC, the cabin temperature seems to be 90 F. Despite requests to the crew , it is always HOT. Never a need for a blanket, just a fan.