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by mh330fc
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:24 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: (VIDEO REPORT) Amazing LIFT Premium Business Class trip from Durban to Johannesburg.
Replies: 0
Views: 1148

(VIDEO REPORT) Amazing LIFT Premium Business Class trip from Durban to Johannesburg.

This recent weekend, I was so blessed to enjoy my first ever, upgrade! All previous premium flights in my life, had to be paid for, the hard way :) The video contains the entire takeoff and landing, so feel free to skip ahead. The service was stellar! The flight attendant looked well after me. This ...

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by mh330fc
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: SAA only one daily JNB-LHR with new A333
Replies: 53
Views: 10445

Re: SAA only one daily JNB-LHR with new A333

There is no reason for SAA to loose money on this route. A few years back, Nationwide Airlines operated it's only intercontinental service on this route with a 767. If it's so un-profitable, why would private airlines bother?

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by mh330fc
Sun May 07, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Of Whalers and Anzacs: Rex Saab 340 to Albany
Replies: 11
Views: 3847

Re: Of Whalers and Anzacs: Rex Saab 340 to Albany

I really enjoyed this report! Something unique and it looked like sooo much fun!

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by mh330fc
Fri May 05, 2017 6:06 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: A380 First Class on Qantas MEL-DXB
Replies: 6
Views: 8503

Re: A380 First Class on Qantas MEL-DXB

Aaah! This is how first class should be. Truly like the old days. I wish more airlines could offer this type of first class service and offer an experience. Something special and making flying very desirable. This is completely opposite of what flying has actually become. No thrills, cheap, mundane....

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by mh330fc
Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Announcement: Airliners.net has been acquired by VerticalScope
Replies: 417
Views: 246384

Re: Annoucement: Airliners.net has been aquired by VerticalScope

" Can't believe people actually miss the terrible old A.net."

It was easier, simpler, had more search fields, took up less graphics and had FAR less adds. I'll take the old site any day over this cluttered new site.

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by mh330fc
Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Malaysia's JCL Russian Roulette - Langkawi bound with MH
Replies: 15
Views: 6753

Re: Malaysia's JCL Russian Roulette - Langkawi bound with MH

Wow.. Making my heart nostalgic now. This route was the first and only route I've ever had to chance to fly first class on. Back in 1995. I remember how incredible it was to be able to sit in the very front of a brand new a330-300. Hence the name mh 330 f.c. Langkawi is beautiful. How things have ch...

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by mh330fc
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:57 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Is paid membership ever coming back?
Replies: 6
Views: 1964

Re: Is paid membership ever coming back?

This site is now cluttered with info, adds and graphics and the options for smaller icons is now gone so that it will take you even more time to navigate. The reason why google is such a success is because it is so simple and uncluttered. The exact opposite of airliner.net now. So I now rather googl...

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by mh330fc
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:51 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Petition, bring back the old site.
Replies: 34
Views: 3459

Re: Petition, bring back the old site.

If I can petition, I'll be first in line for a simpler, quicker, first class membership add free airliners.net.
Count me in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by mh330fc
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:48 am
Forum: Site Related
Topic: After site change, anyone else find themselves with no desire to go on anymore?
Replies: 98
Views: 16179

Re: After site change, anyone else find themselves with no desire to go on anymore?

I hate the new site. Adds all over. No option for small pictures to view quicker. I used to be a first class member too. That was great as there was no adds. The new site is slow. I used to visit the site a few times daily. I was very active. Now, the site is an irritation. Slow, adds, difficult to ...

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by mh330fc
Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Philippines & Tokyo - CX F, NH F, Conrad, El Nido
Replies: 9
Views: 9180

Re: Philippines & Tokyo - CX F, NH F, Conrad, El Nido

Hi Benjahman, Your photos are postcard quality. I haven't enjoyed a report as much as this one in a long time. I lived in Asia for two years and visited Cebu. Those cobalt blue waters from the natural springs and inland lakes are incredible. This report brought back very old and fond memories. The n...

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by mh330fc
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Hong Kong, Bali, Philippines With OZ F/J, CX F
Replies: 16
Views: 8654

RE: Hong Kong, Bali, Philippines With OZ F/J, CX F

Hi Benjahman,

Very nice report! I like the colours of Asiana Suites.

Your entire trip look very good and exciting. That caviar seems great though.

Thanks for posting  

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by mh330fc
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN
Replies: 7
Views: 4664

RE: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN

Thanks JFK31R!

I agree. I don't think any other carrier has less  

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by mh330fc
Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN
Replies: 7
Views: 4664

RE: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN

Hi lychemsa,

It's Pearls Apartments in Umhlanga. We get it for one week per year only and it's usually the best time for us around this time of year.

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by mh330fc
Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:23 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: [JAL, 763ER,NRT-HKG] Mini-Mileage Run, Part 3/6
Replies: 8
Views: 10307

RE: [JAL, 763ER,NRT-HKG] Mini-Mileage Run, Part 3/6

Hi Leyland!

Nice report! Sushi lookin gud!!

Thanks for posting!

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by mh330fc
Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:20 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN
Replies: 7
Views: 4664

RE: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN

Good day Lesfalls, Thank you so much for replying!! I thought there was something wrong when I posted as I had no response  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> In 2015, the load on this 11:00 flight was about 70%...

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by mh330fc
Sat May 21, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Milano–Amsterdam–Chengdu KLM Business Class Part 1
Replies: 6
Views: 9913

RE: Milano – Amsterdam – Chengdu KLM Business Class

I enjoyed your report!

KLM does add some class with their cutlery and crockery in my opinion.

Regards,

mh330fc

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by mh330fc
Sat May 21, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: DUR-HLA On MN Returning Back Home
Replies: 0
Views: 2030

DUR-HLA On MN Returning Back Home

Hi again! Woke up, so here's the return trip from (Split Scimitar Surprise). After a restful and sunny week, it's time to go home. It's winter in Johannesburg but Durban was nice and warm. So warm in fact that I was tanning, swimming in the pool and the lovely warm current ocean. This was in such a ...

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by mh330fc
Fri May 20, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN
Replies: 7
Views: 4664

Split Scimitar Surprise HLA-DUR On MN

Okay so I travel annually to Durban for holiday. Yes, I've covered the same leg a few times before, but this one comes with a Cessna crash landing! Please don't expect too much, I took the pics with my Iphone and it was far away  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/s...

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by mh330fc
Mon May 02, 2016 6:24 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Amtrak/Alaska, DER-CHI-PDX-SEA-DTW, 3-29/4-3
Replies: 23
Views: 10085

RE: Amtrak/Alaska, DER-CHI-PDX-SEA-DTW, 3-29/4-3

I really enjoyed your report. I took a journey to a city I've not seen in person as I read your report. Amtrak seems to be a very good product. It must be awesome looking out those large windows, facing directly outwards and drinking tea whilst reading your newspaper.  <img src="http://cdn-www....

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by mh330fc
Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Why Does None Of The ME3 Have Premium Economy
Replies: 27
Views: 10023

RE: Why Does None Of The ME3 Have Premium Economy

Personally, I think that if any passenger would opt to pay a little extra for a bit of an upgrade, then why don't just fly direct? I'm not sure how a semi premium passenger would reason if a higher fare with lower flying time would be a better option. <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> <a...

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by mh330fc
Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Iran 2016 D3: Beautiful Isfahan & IFN-THR On Qeshm
Replies: 6
Views: 7617

RE: Iran 2016 D3: Beautiful Isfahan & IFN-THR On Qeshm

Interesting read!

Thanks for posting  

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by mh330fc
Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Saudia 787-9 And 777-200 In J Dammam-Riyadh-Madrid
Replies: 19
Views: 23591

RE: Saudia 787-9 And 777-200 In J Dammam-Riyadh-Madrid

aAAHHH!! What a super awesome unique report!! This is unexpected as Saudi only very recently launched their new business class on their 787s. It's probably only a year after they launched their new first class which looks very cool but unfortunately already dated since first class passengers will no...

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by mh330fc
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Part 8: Biman Bangladesh A310, Dhaka–Kathmandu
Replies: 47
Views: 32670

RE: Part 8: Biman Bangladesh A310, Dhaka–Kathmandu

Hi Gabriewchew! Do you have ANY pictures of <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> A310 from your trip to Penang??? I would love to see the old <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> interior  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif"...

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by mh330fc
Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:38 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737HKG-CGK Business Class
Replies: 6
Views: 10871

RE: Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737HKG-CGK Business Class

I'm surprised by the good plating, crockery and multiple courses on Garuda. They seem to be something special in the air. Thank you for posting  

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by mh330fc
Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Odyssey On Finnair A350-900XWB - January 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 11641

RE: Odyssey On Finnair A350-900XWB - January 2016

Very interesting read! Finnair's cabins looks so fresh and inviting. Their food looks good on all the posts that I've read on them. The A350 is truly a beautiful jet. Thanks for posting  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" bo...

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by mh330fc
Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rudolph In J Class: ARN To East With A Twist
Replies: 11
Views: 5896

RE: Rudolph In J Class: ARN To East With A Twist

I really enjoyed your pics! Finnair looks exceptional.

Thanks for posting :P

mh330fc

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by mh330fc
Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Brussels Airlines A330-300 Business Class BRU-JFK!
Replies: 12
Views: 11769

RE: Brussels Airlines A330-300 Business Class BRU-JFK!

Great crew photo. Two thumbs up to them!

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by mh330fc
Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: The New Emirates Perth Lounge: A380 To Dubai
Replies: 19
Views: 13265

RE: The New Emirates Perth Lounge: A380 To Dubai

Hi! Food again looks fantastic! Those plates are super classy. The lounge seems elegant, understated and peaceful. The Qatar One World livery looks very good. Those olives are just... I can taste them! The duck looked very good with the fatty skin. YUM! The Salmon and crab looks fresh and crisp. Per...

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by mh330fc
Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: China Airlines TPE-BKK (J) On The Rare A340-300
Replies: 5
Views: 12453

RE: China Airlines TPE-BKK (J) On The Rare A340-300

Nice report!

Like those seats. Seems very plush and comfortable.

Thanks for posting  

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by mh330fc
Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Squishy BA 787 And SQ's New Y On The 77W!
Replies: 31
Views: 23068

RE: Squishy BA 787 And SQ's New Y On The 77W!

SQ 777 with only 4 first class seats? Did I understand you correctly? Would be very interesting if they go for a super premium feel like Air France 777 FC. Business and premium economy looks good too. <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> also one of my favourites. Glad you had a good fli...

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by mh330fc
Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:53 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Air China B747-8i Domestic First Class Experience
Replies: 16
Views: 22018

RE: Air China B747-8i Domestic First Class Experience

Hi Sam, Very interesting and fairly unique report. Love the space on those very wide first class seats. I've always found it very interesting that Air China would place their first class between business class and premium economy. Did it feel exclusive? Does first class loose some of it's appeal sea...

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by mh330fc
Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Dance In A Wine Glass: The Bumpy Route To Dubai
Replies: 4
Views: 9159

RE: Dance In A Wine Glass: The Bumpy Route To Dubai

Hi WearyDrover! Should I say Happy Birthday?! Interesting report. Pitty you don't like the bubbly stuff  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> I would lay back and feast on caviar and krug or dom the whole route! P...

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by mh330fc
Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 1968-JFK-ROM-MUC-BER-FRA-LHR-JFK PA/AZ
Replies: 26
Views: 14912

RE: 1968-JFK-ROM-MUC-BER-FRA-LHR-JFK PA/AZ

Hallo wingsofman72! What a nostalgic report. Absolutely capturing flying and travelling in it's early fancy days whilst airlines still served impeccable food. As per PanAM (even in coach class food is a the quality that any housewife would be proud of)! How things have changed  <img src="http:/...

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by mh330fc
Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:50 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Garuda, Business Class, MEL-DPS-CGK
Replies: 15
Views: 17075

RE: Garuda, Business Class, MEL-DPS-CGK

Hi ExpatFlyer!

Great report! The food on Garuda looks super!!

Thanks for posting.

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by mh330fc
Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: MissChievous Dream: A LAX Upper Class Story
Replies: 27
Views: 17864

RE: MissChievous Dream: A LAX Upper Class Story

Hi Akhmad! It seems Virgin Atlantic has once again become a force to be reckoned with  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> The way you've described your experience is what I love (and have become addicted to) abo...

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by mh330fc
Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:53 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Venturing Beyond: AS SEA-LAX
Replies: 12
Views: 11169

RE: Venturing Beyond: AS SEA-LAX

Hi capicua!

Love the sky-interior of the 737-800s. The seats looks the same as the new Recaro slim line domestic seats used on most European airlines, BUT, these actually have adjustable headrests.
How was the seat?

Interesting report.

Regards.

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by mh330fc
Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Revisited
Replies: 9
Views: 16434

RE: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Revisited

Hi Sam,

What was the sea urchin sashimi like?

Enjoyed your report. Thanks  

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by mh330fc
Wed Jul 29, 2015 3:04 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: MH Is Mueller's House: KUL-ADL In Business Class
Replies: 26
Views: 22199

RE: MH Is Mueller's House: KUL-ADL In Business Class

Highly interesting read! I like your sense of humour and must say, you describe the trip in perfect detail. It felt like I was the one flying  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> It's so terrible that <acronym ti...

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by mh330fc
Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Turkish Airlines MRS-IST Economy
Replies: 14
Views: 14631

RE: Turkish Airlines MRS-IST Economy

Nice report!

Interesting shots at night. Dramatic shots. Must say, the 737 looks good.

Love those Turkish delights given in nice wrappers.

Thanks for sharing!

Regards.

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by mh330fc
Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fly Your Own Business Jet For Just 180 Euros!
Replies: 9
Views: 11857

RE: Fly Your Own Business Jet For Just 180 Euros!

WOW!

They seem to be a Michelin Star type airline. Surely deserving enough stars to make a trip to Dusseldorf for the single purpose of flying with them like a celeb!

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by mh330fc
Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fly Your Own Business Jet For Just 180 Euros!
Replies: 9
Views: 11857

RE: Fly Your Own Business Jet For Just 180 Euros!

What a bargain!!

Don't think they can make any money on this route  

Lovely report as always. Thanks!

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by mh330fc
Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:34 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Worlds Longest 737-route. SAS BBJ From SVG To IAH
Replies: 20
Views: 19034

RE: Worlds Longest 737-route. SAS BBJ From SVG To IAH

Hi Invaders! Seems like a perfect trip. No hassles, good food, service, comfort and probably the feeling of flying in your own private jet on your route back home. SAS looks like a great airline. I LOVE those Hastens bedding and their new business product looks like one of the best out there, except...

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by mh330fc
Thu Jun 25, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways Business One A319 All Business Class
Replies: 10
Views: 18745

RE: Qatar Airways Business One A319 All Business Class

Hi Sam Chui!

I actually read this report on your site earlier this week. But it seems like there are more picture here.
The seats and cabin looks absolutely exquisite! Probably the best single isle cabin out there.

Thanks for sharing!

Regards

[Edited 2015-06-25 09:40:15]

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by mh330fc
Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:05 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Lufthansa A380 JFK-FRA In Y
Replies: 17
Views: 15084

RE: Lufthansa A380 JFK-FRA In Y

Hi MHTripple7!

I love the picture of the China Eastern 777 in their new colours.

Some pretty interesting pics of Berlin and Budapest.

Nice report, thanks for sharing  

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by mh330fc
Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:01 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Air China Beijing To Los Angeles In Economy
Replies: 18
Views: 27378

RE: Air China Beijing To Los Angeles In Economy

Hi hoons90!

Interesting report. Like your eco-bed!! Seems very comfortable. I love it when that happens and you get an entire row for yourself.

The chicken dish looked tasty.

Must say, the airport looks impressive.

Thanks for posting!

Regards

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by mh330fc
Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Toronto To Warsaw- LOT Polish 787- Tight Seats!
Replies: 17
Views: 12250

RE: Toronto To Warsaw- LOT Polish 787- Tight Seats!

Greetings Whitelight44! Highly amused with the fact that you'd prefer to avoid the 787. It seems that the A350 with the 9 abreast configuration is actually more comfortable. The Airbus A330 2-4-2 layout still remains the best option to me and I'm very glad to know they will continue with the A330NEO...

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by mh330fc
Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:12 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Lufthansa's New A380 Premium Economy SFO-FRA(-KRK)
Replies: 27
Views: 44601

RE: Lufthansa's New A380 Premium Economy SFO-FRA(-KRK)

Hi MarcoPoloWorld! Very glad you posted. I was waiting for a <acronym title="Lufthansa (Germany)">LH</acronym> <acronym title="Air Europe Italy">PE</acronym> report to find out what it's really like. The ads seems to promote a great experience. Well done to <acronym title="Lufthansa (Germany)">LH</a...

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by mh330fc
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Koru Lounge & Dynasty Dragon In J From AKL To SYD
Replies: 6
Views: 8219

RE: Koru Lounge & Dynasty Dragon In J From AKL To SYD

So glad you decided to take the trip. Quite exciting!
Can't believe the fares. Seems like a bargan! China Airlines looks a-okay.
Interesting read.

Thanks for posting!

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by mh330fc
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rocky Mountain High: AA 757 DFW-EGE-DFW
Replies: 15
Views: 9377

RE: Rocky Mountain High: AA 757 DFW-EGE-DFW

Hi SunsetLimited!

Beautiful pictures of an old bird! Like the window-views.

Thanks for posting!

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by mh330fc
Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: DL To The North: RSW-LGA Part 2
Replies: 13
Views: 6429

RE: DL To The North: RSW-LGA Part 2

Hi Lesfalls! Interesting report! Love those slanted wingtips. Some good quality pics and views  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0"/> The United baby Embraer <acronym title="Royal Jordanian">RJ</acronym> looks so c...

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