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Reward Flying A350 Trip Reports

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Starlux A350-900 Business Class NRT-TPE

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?

SAS A350-9 Business Class CPH-ORD

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

Virgin Atlantic A350-1K Business Class JFK-LHR

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.

British Airways A350-1K Business Class LHR-YYZ

In late 2019 I booked 4 trips on A350s to/from Europe to see which I liked best. The first was Air France’s A350-9 from Toronto to Paris. This trip was a return back to North American which happened to be Toronto as well on British Airway’s A350-1k.

Air France A350-9 Business Class YYZ-CDG

This trip began the European carrier A350 tour. A350’s to be flown over this and two subsequent trips are; Air France, British Airways, Virgin Airways and SAS. And what better way to begin than to tour the Airbus factory!

Hong Kong Airlines A350-9 Business Class TPE-HKG

I did find a steal business class fare on Hong Kong Airlines for $178. And it was on an A350. Sign me up.

Singapore Airlines A350-ULR Business Class SIN-SFO

This flight would the first from Singapore to San Francisco using the A350ULR.

Qatar A350-1K QSuites Business Class DOH-SIN

Maybe the perfect flight.

Delta Airlines A350-900 Business Class ICN-DTW

Knowing Delta's intentions were to replace the 747's with their new Airbus A350, I set another aircraft change alert.

Thai Airways A350 Business Class SIN-BKK

Gorgeous!

China Airlines A350-900 Business Class TPE-HKG

While in Taiwan, when the opportunity to fly on this aircraft presented itself, I didn't hesitate.

Cathay Pacific A350-900 Business Class HKG-TPE

for a fleeting moment I considered changing my flight to one leaving later in the day. Then sensibility cut through the jet lag brain fog.

Hey dummy, tomorrow you're flying on a new Cathay Pacific A350.

Qatar Airways A350-900 Business Class BOS-DOH

It doesn't get any better than this. At least I can't image a better all around flight for the price. You be the judge.

Singapore Airlines A350-900 Business Class SIN-KUL

Many might think it odd to fly half way around the world just to fly in a plane for 35 minutes, but the enthusiasts are jealous

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Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Starlux A350-900 Business Class NRT-TPE

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

most recent first class posts

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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

most recent lounge reports

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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.