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I reported a few weeks ago about the new LOT Polish Airlines Lounge in Warsaw airport, I had the opportunity to spend a few hours in this new lounge this past weekend. In the past the Warsaw (WAW) airport only had contracted lounges, they were small, and over crowded as every airline used them. A few weeks ago LOT opened their first lounge! It was nice to see that LOT is investing in their product, and I have always been pleased with LOT, be it in Europe or over the Atlantic in Business ...

After a fabulous flight in Lufthansa first class from Frankfurt to New York last Saturday, I wasn't exactly thrilled about flying in Lufthansa economy from Los Angeles to Frankfurt yesterday afternoon.

I was booked on a rather pricey economy ticket which I thought would position me nicely for an upgrade on a Monday flight to Europe. Presenting my paper upgrade cert at check-in, I was hoping for the words, "Mr. Klint, we are pleased to confirm you immediately in business ...

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In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. 

New York to Zürich in Swiss International Air Lines First Class
Zurich to Tel Aviv in EL AL Israel Airlines Business Class
Cairo to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class
Frankfurt to Denver in Lufthansa First Class

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I’ve shared ...

In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. 

New York to Zürich in Swiss International Air Lines First Class
Zurich to Tel Aviv in EL AL Israel Airlines Business Class
Cairo to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class
Frankfurt to Denver in Lufthansa First Class

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While I've never had a bad ...

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For the second year in a row, Turkish Airlines if offering some attractive companion fares in business class during the week of Valentine's Day. Exceptional values, in particular, are available to Southeast Asia and China.

Southeast Asia and China (BKK/SGN/SIN/CGK/HKG/PVG/PEK)
First Ticket --> €599+Tax (r/t)
Companion --> €1+Tax

Other Longhaul Flights (JFK/IAD/ORD/CPT/JNB/GRU/TYO/OSA/DEL/BOM/KHI/ICN)
First Ticket --> ...

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What would you choose, Singapore First or Lufthansa First and a few hours in LH's famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt?

This may not even be a decision I have to make, but I want to be prepared should the decision arise.

While I have traveled on dozens of airlines in my lifetime including the majority of Star Alliance members, I have never flown on Singapore Airlines, often heralded as the world's best airline.

Singapore operates a daily flight between Frankfurt and ...

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