Naples via American First Class and BA Club Europe
Jun 24, 2018, 9:38 pm
#18
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Location: Arizona, USA
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@kmersh, I do think Halloumi is a Greek word for "coronary artery disease," but it's just irresistible and addictive. I'm glad you could laugh, and hope you didn't make too much of a mess.
@thibderoc, thank you! I've never been one to take too many photos. Somehow my written memories are more powerful. I guess we each have our own style.
@1P, thank you so much. Indeed, life is getting much better, and I should be back to work within the month.
@thibderoc, thank you! I've never been one to take too many photos. Somehow my written memories are more powerful. I guess we each have our own style.
@1P, thank you so much. Indeed, life is getting much better, and I should be back to work within the month.
Jul 2, 2018, 10:55 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
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Mats really enjoyed your lightly humorous writing style in this trip report with a focus more on the experience than photos!
Sounds like a great experience all round to lift the spirits after a difficult time ^
Sounds like a great experience all round to lift the spirits after a difficult time ^
Jul 4, 2018, 7:57 pm
#21
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@jmj9905, I know that it's common to trash BA, but I just couldn't fathom paying $1200 for BA first class. American was comfortable, friendly, the entertainment was excellent, and the food was mostly quite good. I would not hesitate to take American first or business on the 777 any time (I'm not so sure about the other aircraft in the fleet). I encourage you to give it a try yourself.
@Coathanger, thank you. I find that I communicate better in prose than with photos or videos. Fortunately, this is a place that either platform is welcome. And yes, certainly, it did lift my spirits to go on this trip.
@Coathanger, thank you. I find that I communicate better in prose than with photos or videos. Fortunately, this is a place that either platform is welcome. And yes, certainly, it did lift my spirits to go on this trip.
Jul 5, 2018, 4:25 am
#22
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Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
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Loved the TR, love the writing style ... many smiles and giggles along the way, too.
The National Express connection between LHR/LGW is now our usual method of doing the transfer, and I agree with your comment that they don't seem to take much [or indeed ANY] interest in the ticket! I assume it works.
LGW (South) is horrible!! As you noted, access via underground parking with dirt and fumes and not the most convenient layout either. Sadly we have little choice, living where we do.
Gatwick Hilton. Only used once (my TR = MLA17), and may not use again until refurbished. A missing curtain/curtain rail is surely not hard to notice - and repair? Depending on luggage, we may well take the Petit Train to LGW(N) and use the Hampton there if we need an LGW nightstop.
Get well soon ... I've just had my brush with "C", which seems to have been fixed thanks to a month of radiotherapy.
The National Express connection between LHR/LGW is now our usual method of doing the transfer, and I agree with your comment that they don't seem to take much [or indeed ANY] interest in the ticket! I assume it works.
LGW (South) is horrible!! As you noted, access via underground parking with dirt and fumes and not the most convenient layout either. Sadly we have little choice, living where we do.
Gatwick Hilton. Only used once (my TR = MLA17), and may not use again until refurbished. A missing curtain/curtain rail is surely not hard to notice - and repair? Depending on luggage, we may well take the Petit Train to LGW(N) and use the Hampton there if we need an LGW nightstop.
Get well soon ... I've just had my brush with "C", which seems to have been fixed thanks to a month of radiotherapy.
Jul 5, 2018, 4:59 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Charlottesville, Va. USA
Posts: 1,749
Mats:
Thanks for the reply. The other issue, and an important one, is premium award availability. In my experience it is very difficult to find premium class availability. I can usually find BA F & C availability 330 days out. I almost always can't find that on AA.
Thanks for the reply. The other issue, and an important one, is premium award availability. In my experience it is very difficult to find premium class availability. I can usually find BA F & C availability 330 days out. I almost always can't find that on AA.