Welcome to my next trip report, covering travel in Lufthansa first class, TAAG Angola first class, and American 787-9 business class! I spent a weekend flying to Germany, the UK, Portugal, Angola, and then Brazil, as one does.
Continue reading: Introduction: Swiping Left On TAAG Angola
Share your questions, experiences, and thoughts below.
Ahh what a shame we cant have a review of the hotels 🙁
Nonetheless really looking forward for this trip report
Hey Lucky,
I agree that not reviewing the hotels is a missed opportunity. Even if they're brief, I think most readers would appreciate an article on your general thoughts, vibe, whether you'd stay again, etc.
Cheers,
Jake P
actually I have enough of TAAG. Are there more negative experiences you have withhold us..it is an audacity to be scolded by the crews as a First class pax..you cannot even compare the experience with LH F...there is really a world apart...it does not look like as if TAAG is doing some efforts to improve themselves...oh dear, this makes AA like 5* airline.
Ben..I agree from previous posts..you should have at least written a small report about the hotels...I am interested in knowing Marriott GRU airport hotel...
@Lucky: I find your reviews of the "random" airlines very entertaining/interesting and a key differentiator from other travel blogs. Keep 'em up!
@Lucky. Oh boy...I have just realized how old I am when I had to google what it means to "swipe left" :-)))
This is a bit nitpicky, but there's no way that your GRU-LAX flight only cost $5.60 in addition to the miles. A flight leaving America can cost $5.60, but entering America requires the APHIS, Customs, and Federal Inspection fee. Plus I think Brazil slaps on a departure fee. You probably paid more like $50. Easily worth paying, but a big enough difference to mention to your readers
You could have gone lounge hopping in GRU. Star Alliance lounge (the best overall) is acessible with Priority Pass, Executive Lounge with Amex TPC and Mastercard Lounge with Black/World/Elite Mastercard cards, all of them in T3. With enough time, it´s even possible to go to T2 to enter Smiles Lounge (which is nice) using a Priority Pass.
Ben..that happenes often with superficial "crushes"....no substance and does not last long...
It's a shame you're not doing the Sheraton review, as I believe you've mentioned staying there before but I was recently looking for your review and I couldn't find it doing a Google search or using your trip report search -- not sure if you never actually did a review or if it's just miscategorized?
@ Jim -- I had a connecting flight that day, but didn't include it since I won't be reviewing it and it doesn't change any of the pricing.
@ Bgriff -- I would have liked to, but I got in so late and left so early, and I'm trying to be more responsible and actually get some rest on layovers so I don't get sick. I have stayed at the property before, but didn't end up reviewing it. Next time! Sorry about that.
Thank you for adding in South America!
I"m very excited about this trip report, especially GRU-LAX on American and the LATAM lounge.
I'd love it if you would do "mini reviews"
for instance: Mini review of the MUC to LIS flight.
Mini review of the hotels.
I think many people would appreciate a "mini review," and (I hope) Mini reviews would be quick for you to put together, and post on days when you don't post real reviews!
You could rebrand them as "At A Glance" or something, to differentiate these from your primary trip review product line.
best regards,
When are you going to post the review of Delta A350 business class and Cathey Pacific Buisness Class? I remember seeing the 10 picture post for those but not the review.
Just stopping by to say how excited I am for the GRU-LAX AA flight (feel free to be as detailed as possible 😉 ) and the reviews for the two lounges at GRU. 🙂
OMG I can not wait for this review. Most anticipated review since you flee the residence ( and I suspect a world apart ! )
Absolutely cannot wait for the TAAG reviews. Random airlines like TAAG are what makes your blog special. There are a million reviews of British Airways, Cathay, American and the like but nobody else reviews airlines like TAAG. Keep it up Lucky.
FWIW, I've stayed at Lisbon Sheraton.
It's very good for a Sheraton.
Excellent top floor lounge.
Very good breakfast buffet.
Small gym but it did the job.
About 10 minute cab ride from main shopping center and old town (if I remember correctly).
So very good, but a little out of the way.