LX vs LH SFO-JNB Business
I can fly SFO-ZRH-JNB (777 and A340) on LX or SFO-FRA-JNB (A380 and 747) on LH. Both in business. My wife and I sitting together. Which is a better experience? Both involve a long layover (ZRH or FRA) of 7-10 hours so lounge is important too. My focus is on:
1. Seating: ability to sleep 2. Seating: comfort while awake 3. Service/food onboard 4. Lounge quality given long layovers Any thoughts appreciated! |
Originally Posted by blueman2
(Post 28566761)
I can fly SFO-ZRH-JNB (777 and A340) on LX or SFO-FRA-JNB (A380 and 747) on LH. Both in business. My wife and I sitting together. Which is a better experience? Both involve a long layover (ZRH or FRA) of 7-10 hours so lounge is important too. My focus is on:
1. Seating: ability to sleep 2. Seating: comfort while awake 3. Service/food onboard 4. Lounge quality given long layovers Any thoughts appreciated! Lounges: Others will be more competent, I haven't used the SEN lounge in either airport in a long time. Just bear in mind that with a layover of 7-10 hours you don't need to stay in the airport. On both airlines, you can use the arrivals lounge, get a shower, and then head out and visit the city. Zurich downtown and the lake are 20 minutes away from the airport, Frankfurt about 30 minutes. On that criteria, which is not on your list, Zurich is much nicer (lake, mountains). |
As has been mentioned: If you are travelling by yourself, LX's seats with window and aisle access take the cake in a positive sense.
Lounges: The SEN lounge in ZRH with an outdoor patio and one of the largest whisky bars at any airport has definitely a lot going for it... ^ |
I'd go with LX. The 2 in the center are great when traveling together. Also a nice 773 to ZRH. The 340 to JNB is a bit tired, but I have flown the route a couple of times and thought it was fine.
|
Thanks, everyone. San Gottardo, great point on going into Zurich! Neither I or my wife have been there, so that lone tips it towards LX.
Cheers! |
Originally Posted by blueman2
(Post 28567931)
Thanks, everyone. San Gottardo, great point on going into Zurich! Neither I or my wife have been there, so that lone tips it towards LX.
Cheers! Other than that LX is a good choice of an airline. You have "double seats" both in the middle of the cabin as well as every second row on the window as well. Depends whether you prefer to have aisle access for both pax or whether one of you wants to sit by the window. |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 1:46 pm. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.