A quick trip to Spain - American, Finnair, British, Iberia business class
Sep 21, 2023, 2:25 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Mojave Desert
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A quick trip to Spain - American, Finnair, British, Iberia business class
Background
A quick trip to Spain to escape the crushing heat here in the Mojave Desert in Southern California. Trying out the Finnair new business class seats for the first time
Itinerary
AA2425
PSP-DFW
American Airlines A321
First Class
Best thing about starting our trips out at PSP, is that the airport is rarely busy. It was a very run-of-the-mill flight over to DFW
VGML meal (btw Nutri Grain bar is definitely not vegan)
A quick trip to Spain to escape the crushing heat here in the Mojave Desert in Southern California. Trying out the Finnair new business class seats for the first time
Itinerary
- American First Class Palm Springs, CA to Dallas/Ft Worth
- American Airlines Flagship Lounge at DFW
- American First Class Dallas to JFK
- Greenwich Lounge at JFK
- Finnair Business Class JFK to Helsinki
- Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre
- Day in Helsinki
- Finnair Lounge at HEL (non-schengen)
- Finnair Business Class Helsinki to London Heathrow
- British Airways Club Europe LHR to Barcelona
- Almanac Hotel Barcelona
- Iberia Business Class Barcelona to San Sebastián via Madrid
- NH Collection San Sebastian
- British Airways Club Europe BCN to LHR
- American Airlines Business Class LHR to Dallas/Ft Worth
- Grand Hyatt at DFW
AA2425
PSP-DFW
American Airlines A321
First Class
Best thing about starting our trips out at PSP, is that the airport is rarely busy. It was a very run-of-the-mill flight over to DFW
VGML meal (btw Nutri Grain bar is definitely not vegan)
Last edited by pdx1; Sep 21, 2023 at 4:25 pm
Sep 21, 2023, 3:06 pm
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Mojave Desert
Programs: UA Gold / BA Gold
Posts: 25
American Airlines Flagship Lounge at DFW
This lounge is what makes connecting at DFW so much better than them mayhem at the lounges at PHX.
Lounge was maybe 50% full while we were there
Fresh bottles of champagne
Sometimes some instant noodles really hit the spot when traveling
This lounge is what makes connecting at DFW so much better than them mayhem at the lounges at PHX.
Lounge was maybe 50% full while we were there
Fresh bottles of champagne
Sometimes some instant noodles really hit the spot when traveling
Sep 21, 2023, 4:04 pm
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Mojave Desert
Programs: UA Gold / BA Gold
Posts: 25
AA820
DFW-JFK
2:38PM-7:29PM
American Airlines 737-800
First Class
This flight left almost 2 hours late, cutting into our layover at JFK. Other than that, it was a quiet and unexceptional flight
Warm nuts
VGML - lentils, quinoa, roasted veg, and hummus & veggie sticks
Greenwich Lounge at JFK
We were excited to get a few drinks and take a quick shower before our flight to Helsinki. We made a quick stop at our gate to do a document check, and then up to the lounge. Unfortunately, not only were the showers out of commission, the lounge was a disaster. 2/3 of the liquor bottles were empty, the cold drink refrigerators were mostly empty, and most of the tables were dirty. Quite the disappointment
Empty checkin desk?
No bartenders/staff to be found??
Mostly empty dry bar
DFW-JFK
2:38PM-7:29PM
American Airlines 737-800
First Class
This flight left almost 2 hours late, cutting into our layover at JFK. Other than that, it was a quiet and unexceptional flight
Warm nuts
VGML - lentils, quinoa, roasted veg, and hummus & veggie sticks
Greenwich Lounge at JFK
We were excited to get a few drinks and take a quick shower before our flight to Helsinki. We made a quick stop at our gate to do a document check, and then up to the lounge. Unfortunately, not only were the showers out of commission, the lounge was a disaster. 2/3 of the liquor bottles were empty, the cold drink refrigerators were mostly empty, and most of the tables were dirty. Quite the disappointment
Empty checkin desk?
No bartenders/staff to be found??
Mostly empty dry bar
Sep 21, 2023, 4:24 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Mojave Desert
Programs: UA Gold / BA Gold
Posts: 25
AY16
JFK-HEL
10:55PM-2:00PM+1
Finnair A330-300
Business Class
Boarding started on time, and was fairly orderly. Once onboard, we were excited to see the new business class seats we’d heard so much about. We both ended up really liking the extra amount of space they provide.
A330-300 at the gate at JFK
We chose seats in the middle, since we were going to sleep most of the flight anyway
Headphone storage
Table stowed
Entertainment screen
Foot well, blanket, and mattress pad
Marimekko napkins and glass
VGML - dinner of grilled tofu, grilled veggies, a roll, and some fruit
VGML - breakfast
Overall it was a pleasant experience. Everyone kept the shades down for most of the flight, service was quick, and we got a lot of rest.
JFK-HEL
10:55PM-2:00PM+1
Finnair A330-300
Business Class
Boarding started on time, and was fairly orderly. Once onboard, we were excited to see the new business class seats we’d heard so much about. We both ended up really liking the extra amount of space they provide.
A330-300 at the gate at JFK
We chose seats in the middle, since we were going to sleep most of the flight anyway
Headphone storage
Table stowed
Entertainment screen
Foot well, blanket, and mattress pad
Marimekko napkins and glass
VGML - dinner of grilled tofu, grilled veggies, a roll, and some fruit
VGML - breakfast
Overall it was a pleasant experience. Everyone kept the shades down for most of the flight, service was quick, and we got a lot of rest.