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First Class Seats of Airlines flying the Airbus A380

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Reward Flying A380 Trip Reports

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British Airways A380 First Class SFO-LHR

After the experience flying British Airways 787-9 in first class back in the spring, I was anxious to fly the A380. Would it compare, exceed, disappoint? Unfortunately the later.

Emirates A380 First Class HKG-DXB

Before long I decided to head down to gate 60, only a short walk from the lounge. Such a beautiful view of the Emirates A380 readying for its flight to Dubai.

Singapore Airlines A380 New First Class Suites HKG-SIN

A Singapore Airlines agent met me at the jetway and escorted me to the combined Singapore First and Business class lounge which was across the hall from our arrival gate.

Singapore Airlines A380 New Business Class SIN-HKG

The day began with an expectation to fly Singapore’s new A380 round trip to Shanghai, business to and first on the return. It didn’t work out.

Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class FRA-JFK

This 4-leg 15,000+ mile first class journey was everything I’d hoped for. Could it get any better? Yes!

Lufthansa A380 First Class PEK-MUC

Reward Flying has flown many miles in first class on most of the world’s premier airlines. This flight may have been the best.

Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class SYD-SIN

If you can’t get excited about flying Singapore’s A380 Suites class, then reward flying isn’t for you.

Qatar A380 First Class DOH-SYD

After my visit to the lounge it was off to the end of Concourse C to board the A380 for a 14 hour flight to Sydney.

Emirates A380 Business Class AKL-BNE

On a nice day from the domestic terminal over to international is a 15 minute walk. Today a crowded shuttle would take me there for an anticipated first time on the world renowned airline Emirates.

Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class FRA-SIN

One of the attendants whose name was Angie walked up the jetway to meet me halfway. She introduced herself and escorted me onto the plane.

Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class JFK-FRA

It's fair to say anticipation was at an extreme for this flight. A year in the making the day finally came.

Asiana A380 First Class FRA-ICN

What to do?I came within a mouse click of changing the flight. Am I glad I didn't.

Qantas A380 First Class - MEL-LAX

One of the hardest reward tickets to procure is flying Qantas A380 service across the Pacific. After reserving the reward a year in advance and flying it my question is, why?

Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment AUH-MEL

Anyone who wouldn't be excited for this experience is either incapable of excitement or has flown it so many times it's commonplace. I'm neither.

Thai Airways A380 First Class NRT-BKK

Delayed for 5 hours due to Typhoon Mindulle in Japan, this flight was not worthy of being called first class even if on time.

Asiana A380 Business Class JFK-ICN

Ninety minutes into the 800 minute flight I realized the high mark on this trip was to be Ms. Park, the quiet and duteous flight attendant assigned to 8k

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Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Starlux A350-900 Business Class NRT-TPE

Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

About the time Korean Air award space became available the news of Starlux flying to a couple Asian destinations in preparation for their A350 service to Los Angeles was announced. Tokyo was one of them. Could I make it work?

Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Japan Airlines B777-300 First Class LAX-HND

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

I love Japan Airlines. While they probably aren’t the absolute best at everything, they consistently excel in all aspects from the time you reach the airport until the time you exit the aircraft.

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Etihad B787-9 First Class IAD-AUH

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Ever since my first Etihad experience in the “Apartment” I’ve wanted to fly sitting backwards in first class on their 787.

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

JetBlue A321-neo Regional Business Class LAX-JFK

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

Jetblue, American, United and Delta transcons were all attempted during Covid. This one ended up being a go, transcon on B6 from LAX-NYC flying their new A321-neo with Mint Studio seating. It was a great way to get back in the reward flying air.

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

SAS A350-9 Business Class CPH-ORD

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

When SAS announced their initial A350 route and it was Chicago, I immediately searched for reward flights

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

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Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Japan Airlines B777-300 First Class LAX-HND

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

I love Japan Airlines. While they probably aren’t the absolute best at everything, they consistently excel in all aspects from the time you reach the airport until the time you exit the aircraft.

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Etihad B787-9 First Class IAD-AUH

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Ever since my first Etihad experience in the “Apartment” I’ve wanted to fly sitting backwards in first class on their 787.

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Airline/Lufthansa, Aircraft/A340, Y2020

Lufthansa A340-600 First Class ORD-MUC

Airline/Lufthansa, Aircraft/A340, Y2020

I had originally booked United to go east hoping for Lufthansa to release space on the 747. Instead to my bucket list delight a seat on the A340 in first was released just in time.

Airline/Lufthansa, Aircraft/A340, Y2020

Airline/ANA, Aircraft/B777, Y2020

ANA B777-300 First Class "The Suite" LHR-HND

Airline/ANA, Aircraft/B777, Y2020

I’ll start by saying, it will be difficult for any trip to be better than this experience on ANA’s new first class called “The Suite”.

Airline/ANA, Aircraft/B777, Y2020

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2019

Japan Airlines B777-300 First Class NRT-ORD

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2019

After a quick breakfast at the Hilton Narita it was off to the airport for one of the best first class experiences you can have, Japan Airlines.

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2019

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Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Starlux A350-900 Business Class NRT-TPE

Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

JetBlue A321-neo Regional Business Class LAX-JFK

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

SAS A350-9 Business Class CPH-ORD

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

When SAS announced their initial A350 route and it was Chicago, I immediately searched for reward flights

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

Airline/Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

Virgin Atlantic A350-1K Business Class JFK-LHR

Airline/Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

The 3rd leg of 4 to rate who has the best trans Atlantic A350 service. This on Virgin Atlantic’s new A350-1K with a new (for them) business class seat.

Airline/Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

Airline/Delta, Aircraft/A220, Y2020

Delta A220-100 First Class DTW-JFK

Airline/Delta, Aircraft/A220, Y2020

My first ride on the new A220. The verdict is?

Airline/Delta, Aircraft/A220, Y2020

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ORD United Polaris / MUC Lufthansa First Class

A dual review of two excellent lounges in ORD and MUC, United Polaris and Lufthansa First Class.

LHR Singapore First Class Lounge

ANA uses the Singapore Lounge in London which has both First and Business class lounges. My takeaway was the London first class lounge is better than the Singapore Private Room.