G'day from Sydney, coming from the Etihad Pearl Lounge. We are about to board for the Etihad A380 Apartments experience, and I couldn't be more excited. So far, the entire ground experience has been aces. I'm sure the air experience will be as well. … [Read more...] about About to Board the Etihad A380 Apartment
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Austrian Airlines Business Class Review – New York (JFK) to Vienna (VIE)
I had to be in Hungary for a business trip and I was open to flying a new airline. After many searches, I settled on a route of SFO-JFK-VIE-BUD, with the transatlantic segment on Austrian Airlines. … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines Business Class Review – New York (JFK) to Vienna (VIE)
Business Class Every Flight – How Much Money Do You Need to Make Per Year?
I came across an interesting article the other day that poses a question that I have often asked myself, but never taken the time to do any research. The premise is simple: How Much Money Do You Need to Make Per Year in Order to Fly Business Class On Every Flight? My thought has always been that you probably need to be a multi-millionaire in order to fly business class every … [Read more...] about Business Class Every Flight – How Much Money Do You Need to Make Per Year?
Happy Thanksgiving Upgrade Season to All!
As you read this, I am making my way from MYR to JFK via ATL in DL First Class. After a long layover, I will then take a redeye flight to MXP in AZ Business Class. Got that? I will explain what that means in a moment. In the past week I have been treated to an unprecedented lucky streak of clearing upgrades on 6 of 6 Delta flights and having Mrs. Jeffsetter clear upgrades on … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving Upgrade Season to All!
Kimpton InTouch Invites You to Raid the Mini Bar
I have stayed at Kimpton hotels a handful times in the past and find that they are an overall pleasant experience. Not only are they very nicely decorated with a boutique hotel feel, they also have tremendous customer service. Add in their welcome receptions, great restaurants and loyalty program benefits and Kimpton is a safe bet for your hotel stays. Kimpton would very … [Read more...] about Kimpton InTouch Invites You to Raid the Mini Bar
Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review – Complete with New Cabin Interiors!
This post is part of a series of posts documenting my trip to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. Other posts in this series include: … [Read more...] about Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review – Complete with New Cabin Interiors!
Monday Poll: Are International Business Class Tickets Worth the Wait?
Last week I published a post on International Business class and there were some good comments and discussions on that post. One camp fell into the boat of that it's absolutely "worth it" to go business class every time and the others were saying that it's not always practical to fly business class. Since the discussion was so lively I figured it would be a great source for … [Read more...] about Monday Poll: Are International Business Class Tickets Worth the Wait?
Delta Business Class With Lie Flat Seats and Westin Heavenly Bedding
If you have read this blog for some time, you probably have noticed that Delta is the airline that I love to hate. I love that it is a convenient airline to fly out of my home airport of Minneapolis/St. Paul International (MSP) and get to nearly everywhere in the world. I love the wifi on domestic flights and how easy it is to earn elite status. I love the upgrade I often … [Read more...] about Delta Business Class With Lie Flat Seats and Westin Heavenly Bedding
Istanbul and Athens: KLM Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schipol Airport
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: KLM Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schipol Airport
Air France Lounge at Paris CDG Airport (Terminal 2E, K Gates)
Trip Summary: Back in January of 2012 I decided to put my frequent flyer mileage knowledge, skills and learnings to the test and book the honeymoon of our dreams for my wife and me. While it took several months for the plans to fully materialize, the result was an amazing, while not always seamless trip. This is not only a recap of the trip we took and how we got there, but … [Read more...] about Air France Lounge at Paris CDG Airport (Terminal 2E, K Gates)