On Christmas Eve, right before going to dinner, I tried checking in online for my flight back to the States. I was scheduled to fly from Frankfurt to Atlanta to Seattle, however, while trying to check in I was informed that my Atlanta to Seattle flight was canceled. Bummer, though I was pretty impressed by…
Continue reading: Christmas in Germany: Frankfurt JAL Lounge, Frankfurt to Detroit in Delta BusinessElite
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excelllent trip report.
When you asked us, I was sure you would take LH F out of FRA so you could enjoy the FCT. I guess I was wrong, but you did miss it. 🙂
-David
As a german based in STR, I especially enjoyed your last trip report, thanks for that! While my home route is STR - ATL, I recently flew FRA - ATL and it was quite interesting to read your thoughts about the Delta experience at Terminal 2 in FRA.
You should have checked out the lavatories at the JAL lounge, they have these japanese toilets where you actually need a manual to figure out what all the different buttons do - I found it quite amusing 😉
Anyways, ein gutes neues Jahr!
I'm an Atlanta resident and thus Delta loyalist and charter Diamond medallion, but I do appreciate the Singapores, Lufthansas and Emirates of the world (to name a couple). I think your comments re: Delta were very fair, and very reminiscent of my recent trips ATL-AMS-ATL. I typically use upgrade certificates and miles, so I don't feel *so* jipped when "BusinessElite" fails to wow me like the premium class on (some) international airlines, but I agree that it's the little things that Delta could do to make it such a better experience. Sure, the food is typically above average -- the last few entrees I've had left a lot to be desired, but as you stated, the appetizers and dessert are typically on par with any other international premium class. They're also making over the interiors of the aircraft (one by one it seems), so you have to hope those aged 767-300s will see better days soon enough. Bottom line though, I realize it's a tough job, but if the whole flight crew could do a major ATTITUDE makeover, addressing you by name if you're sitting up front, anticipating your needs, etc., that would make such a huge difference without Delta having to heavily invest in improvements (anymore than it already is).
I loved this ultra-detailed post and all the great food photos. Pretzel bread is one of my favorite foods ever!
You write such a great blog and I read every entry. This is one of my best "escapist" pleasures. Thank you! Shari
Man, I miss the Delta Crown Room at FRA. Really nice compared to the JAL lounge.
Great Trip Report! you highlight exactly why I try to avoid DL and Skyteam like the plague, and only fly them when my employer forces me too.