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I was able to change some flights on my return from FRA to LAX to route myself FRA-ZRH-JFK-LAX on Swiss and United so I could enjoy the brand new Swiss First Class product on LX14 between Zurich and JFK. The flight is on Swiss’ newly delivered A333 aircraft which commences service on April 20, 2009. Then it’s PS First on United yet again- one of the very few good things United still has to offer (mainly due to the seat in this market). Unfortunately, neither JFK-CLT-LAX, JFK-PHX-LAX nor JFK-PHX-LAS-LAX were available on US in First- ‘O’ class, thus I settled for United and PS F is better than regular United First so no argument there. Who would argue anyway?

Anyway, back to the main event- new LX F class. It’s stunning. It will be by far the best transatlantic First Class offered. Surely outperforms parent company Lufthansa’s First Class. I think Singapore Air’s  New First Class on the 77W isn’t as nice as this either. Link that with award winning Swiss hospitality and you can’t go wrong!

He are some pictures courtesy of FlyerWiki.

Only 8 seats in the cabin in a 1-2-1 arrangement on this A330-300 aircraft

Passengers traveling alone: no longer worry about lack of privacy in a double seating section

Large, personal TV screen

Non-angled, fully flat bed in an suite like enclosure

I will be able to compare the new product to Swiss’ current First Class on the A343 on my way down to JNB and it may actually be my first full trip report. I’ll be taking my Mini 9 along so I could use some of my transit time to type up some drafts and keep my immediate reflections stored before they’re replaced with newer ones. Rush of excitement, I guess! Who wouldn’t be excited?

Luckily, US Airways has already “trained” me to enjoy the A333, so the ZRH-JFK flight will be on familiar aircraft “territory”.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

A few days ago, US Airways announced changes to its catering service for PHX-Hawaii flights. As you already know, I will be flying PHX-KOA in late April and am already confirmed in First Class so I’m looking forward to the new selections.

Here’s the whole “brochure” that outlines the 3 seperate meal rotations. (Requires Adobe Reader) Since I’m not big on seafood, I’ll be going with the macadamia chicken breast.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

People often complain about redeeming miles. But for me, part of the pleasure of flying on an award ticket is actually booking it!

Yes, you heard me right. But it’s not necessarily skill, but strategy. A little bit of ANA Tool, a little bit of SQ SQ on Seatcounter and a chit chat with the Chairman’s Preferred Desk. In the end? 3 Business Class tickets routed EWR-SIN-MLE-SIN-LAX-JFK on combo of Singapore Airlines and United Airlines PS First Class on LAX-JFK. Sounds nice. But what if you find out that your Skybed would suddenly be converted to this:

Singapore Airlines’ recent announcement confirmed rumors of EWR-SIN and LAX-SIN nonstop services going all Business Class. These flights will feature 100 new Business Class seats that are currently installed on Singapore’s A380 and 77W aircraft. I must say I am very excited about my outbound leg. Not only will be flying the longest flight in the world on one of the world’s best airlines, I will experience the newest and most luxurious Business Class offered. In the books it has to go down as a Royal Event.

So what does it mean to fly on single cabin plane where the cabin is not coach? Surely the amenities are wondrous, the service is exceptional and the clientele? Holds on to very high expectations, every single minute of this 18 hour 50 minute journey! Do I have any expections? Of course- just one. To not allow myself any sleep, to be awake each and every second of 67,800. I mean it has be captured not as a dream, but as a reality.

Singapore Airlines flight 21 departs with me on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:00PM. Look for the navy suit with the US Airways pin. In the end, it’s all thanks to US.

And just so we’re clear; a range extending 9535 miles seperates Newark, NJ and Singapore, all of which can be easily covered nonstop with a Singapore Airlines Airbus A345.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark