Mexico & Cuba:Bis class w/ LH on Boeing 747-8i, OS new bis seats
Jan 10, 2014, 1:30 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
Mexico & Cuba:Bis class w/ LH on Boeing 747-8i, OS new bis seats
Hi guys,
Last October/November, I was able to visit Cuba and Mexico for the first time, making them my 36th and 37th visited countries respectively. I flew with LH on the Boeing 747-8i from FRA-MEX bis class and with OS with the new bis seats from JFK-VIE. I still have a lot to learn from you guys and I will continue reading all your trip reports for tips.
Sorry if it took me awhile before I could learn how to upload pictures here on FT.
Last October/November, I was able to visit Cuba and Mexico for the first time, making them my 36th and 37th visited countries respectively. I flew with LH on the Boeing 747-8i from FRA-MEX bis class and with OS with the new bis seats from JFK-VIE. I still have a lot to learn from you guys and I will continue reading all your trip reports for tips.
Sorry if it took me awhile before I could learn how to upload pictures here on FT.
Last edited by thefilipinotraveler; Jan 28, 2014 at 4:35 am Reason: Update
Jan 10, 2014, 12:36 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
Separate ticket
Thanks FlyingDoctorwu
We actually bought a separate ticket from Interjet MEX-HAV and stayed in Havana for 4 nights at the Hotel Conde de Villanueva which was a very nice hotel close to St. Francis Square.
Jan 28, 2014, 4:43 am
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
Meal from the LH flight Stockholm to Frankfurt in business class
Because we had Star Alliance Gold Status, Mike and I decided to visit the newly opened Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt International...so Lovely
The beautiful 747-8i flying us from Frankfurt to Mexico City
Predeparture drink: a glass of bubbly
Business class cabin on the upper deck with 2-2 configuration
The appetizer, trout and char with cucumber salad was excellent
Jan 28, 2014, 4:54 am
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
Main Course: Prime boiled beef with horseradish cream.
Second serving: Goulash soup with seasonal salad..
The food tasted excellent and the cabin attendants were friendly. The seat turns into a fully flat bed and was quite long so it was a plus
After more than 12 hours of flying, we arrived in Mexico City and spent a night at Double Tree by Hilton Mexico City Airport Area. The following day, we took the interjet flight to Havana and stayed there for 4 nights
The Havana Cathedral
The Capitol, marks the 0 kilometer of Cuba's highway system
The Christ of Havana is located in Casablanca
Jan 28, 2014, 5:09 am
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
Don't forget to enjoy your own mojito when in Cuba
The old cars of Havana...
We really had a wonderful time in Havana with all the interesting sights to visit, although Mike and I thought it is always better to travel with a group to avoid people approaching you and asking for a dollar or so..
Back to Mexico, we started our tour in the city..
The Cathedral Metropolitana took around 3 centuries to complete..
Museo de antropologia is definitely a must visit in Mexico City
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe is located in the North of the city..
Palacio Bellas Artes is definitely an extravagant and huge building worth visiting
Torre Latinoamericano was Mexico's first skyscraper, built in 1956
Jan 28, 2014, 5:20 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
Next stop: Teotihuacan...
Piramide del Sol is Teotihuacan's foremost landmark.
Piramide dela Luna is actually smaller than the Pyramid of the Sun but since it is built on higher ground, their tops are actually at the same level.
Cathedral of Merida is the oldest Cathedral in mainland america
Monumento Ala Patria..a Maya inspired modern art worth visiting when in Merida
On the way to Cancun, we visited the most important part of our tour..
Chichen Itza, voted one of the New 7 wonders of the World in 2007
Piramide del Adivino in Uxmal
After having lots of good memories visiting the wonderful places in Mexico, it was time to head back home.
My seat on US Airways flight from Cancun to Charlotte
Piramide del Sol is Teotihuacan's foremost landmark.
Piramide dela Luna is actually smaller than the Pyramid of the Sun but since it is built on higher ground, their tops are actually at the same level.
Cathedral of Merida is the oldest Cathedral in mainland america
Monumento Ala Patria..a Maya inspired modern art worth visiting when in Merida
On the way to Cancun, we visited the most important part of our tour..
Chichen Itza, voted one of the New 7 wonders of the World in 2007
Piramide del Adivino in Uxmal
After having lots of good memories visiting the wonderful places in Mexico, it was time to head back home.
My seat on US Airways flight from Cancun to Charlotte
Last edited by thefilipinotraveler; Jan 28, 2014 at 5:21 am Reason: Update
Jan 28, 2014, 5:31 am
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
We had an overnight in Charlotte and stayed at Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
US Airways Club at Charlotte Airport
Lots of snacks on the flight from Charlotte to JFK with US Airways
Before our flight to Vienna, we had access to Lufthansa Lounge
Austrian Business Class cabin, JFK-VIE with new business class seats
Our seats
They also have an onboard chef, just like Turkish Airlines
Business class amenity kit
First course: Caesar salad with prawns
Fillet of Beef with sesame soya sauce
Jan 28, 2014, 5:42 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 971
The Entertainment screen with high resolution
Lovely breakfast...
The flight with Austrian was really enjoyable, having excellent food and great service. Their new business class seats were impressive although there could still be room for improvement.
We had more than enough time in Vienna so we decided to have a quick tour of the city
Back to the Airport, we had access to the Austrian Lounge
Our dinner on the Austrian flight from Vienna to Stockholm and then...Home sweet home
We really had a wonderful time visiting Cuba and Mexico and flying with Lufthans and Austrian long haul.
Last edited by thefilipinotraveler; Jan 28, 2014 at 5:44 am Reason: Update