Lufthansa has a huge number of lounges scattered across Germany and the rest of the world, and in all honesty, this seems like one of the worst of the lot. Whilst, interestingly, Star Alliance Gold passengers are able to use the First Class ‘lounge’ check-in, the glamorous experience does not continue. Access Star Alliance Gold…
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Review | Brussels Airlines Economy (Brussels – Berlin)
Flight Details: Carrier: Brussels Airlines (SN)Flight Number: SN2587Route: BRU – TXLDuration: 1h 5mAircraft: Airbus A319-100Cabin Class: EconomySeat Number: 10ADate: 09/07/16 There’s really not much to say for a short-haul Economy flight on a relatively low-cost carrier. In these situations, it’s very unlikely that things will stand out as amazing, so as long as nothing goes wrong, it’s all a great experience. The new…
Review | Brussels Airlines ‘The LOFT’, Brussels
The airline’s second major lounge at their hub, The LOFT is undoubtedly one of the most stylish and functional lounges I have experienced. It serves as a port of call for Star Alliance Gold members and premium passengers on Brussels Airlines flying within the Schengen area. Access Star Alliance Gold Brussels Airlines Business Class and…
Review | Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Frankfurt B
Access Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K and Elite 50K members Star Alliance Gold Members Air Canada Executive First passengers Business and First Class passengers of Star Alliance airlines The above access is dependent upon the passenger having confirmed travel on Air Canada or a Star Alliance within the following 24 hours. The Details…
Review | Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Frankfurt B (Non-Schengen)
Access Star Alliance Gold passengers Miles & More HON Circle members Miles & More Senator members Lufthansa First Class passengers Star Alliance/ Lufthansa Codeshare Partner First Class passengers Passengers must have a confirmed boarding pass for a Lufthansa/ Codeshare/ Star Alliance flight departing the same day. NOTE: Business Class passengers without a Star Alliance Gold, HON Circle…
Review | Austrian Airlines Business Lounge, Moscow Domodedovo
Access Star Alliance Gold members travelling on Star Alliance flights Miles&More HON Circle members in Economy departing on Star Alliance Miles&More Senator members in Business departing on Austrian Airlines Austrian Airlines Business Class passengers Lufthansa Business Class passengers The Details Located in the international near gates 7-22, the Austrian lounge is the main Star Alliance lounge…
Review | Lufthansa Economy (Moscow – Frankfurt)
Lufthansa has been highly touted, and well marketed, especially for their phenomenal services in First Class, which includes a private Porsche transfer to the aircraft. Whilst we weren’t experiencing that on this flight, this was in fact my first experience with the Star Alliance partner airline. Being Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold (and hence Star Alliance…
Review | Hotel 1913 St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a historic city, famous for its old buildings and churches. There is an array of hotels ranging from budget to the uber-opulent, with Hotel 1913, sitting in the middle ground. It’s a small and boutique hotel, with a very basic check-in. Staff are friendly and attentive, and a bell-boy will escort guests…
Review | Air New Zealand Business Lounge, Sydney
Recently renovated, the gorgeous and slick new lounge is probably the best of its category in Sydney Airport. With enormous room, plenty of facilities and options and a soothing environment, it serves the airline very well. Access Air New Zealand Airpoints Elite, Gold and eligible Silver members departing on Air New Zealand Star Alliance Gold passengers departing on any…
Review | Singapore Airlines Business (Sydney – Singapore)
Flight Details: Carrier: Singapore Airlines (SQ)Flight Number: SQ242Route: SYD – SINDuration: 7h 45mAircraft: Boeing 777-300 (Refitted)Registration: 9V – SYLCabin Class: BusinessSeat Number: 20KDate: 27/06/16 And so the legend goes…. “Sir were you originally booked in Economy or Business?” “Uhhh.. Economy.” “Ahh, well the flight is very full, so you’ve been upgraded to Business!” Seriously, there’s nothing better than hearing those words. This upgrade was…
Review | LaGare Hotel Milan
LaGare, by Sofitel, is a snazzy hotel situated in the heart of new Milan. It’s probably one of the most chic hotels in the city, with mesmerising coloured lights in the windows and a plush and stylish lobby. The drive-up entrance is pretty ordinary, and there are a fair number of steps to reach the…
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