I boarded through the forward door, where I was greeted by the crew and pointed towards my seat. Mongolian's 767 business class cabin consists of a total of 25 seats, spread across five rows in a 2-1-2 configuration. It's not too often you see configurations with just a single seat in the center like you…
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Tip: The Vietnam A350 that you "saw" at FRA is actually a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, and it says Dreamliner on the livery. Also got ThePointsGuy saying a China Airlines Boeing 747 as "China Southern" and as with the number of good champagnes on your CZ flight, that is the number of passenger 747s CZ has
If MIAT was disappointing, well, the only way to get out of Mongolia is flying Korean Air to Incheon using SKYPASS miles (transfer them from Chase UR or SPG, come on!!!)
Would love a report on what you think is the worst business class products available. You always end with "if it was the only non-stop option, I wouldn't avoid them" or something along those lines. Are there any you would avoid completely? Say every airline flew LAX-HKG direct, which business class would rank at the bottom.
Thanks!
@patrick HKG-LAX is a duopoly between Cathay Pacific and AA, and there's not really a difference because both airline belongs to oneworld and each other complement their service elements.
Cathay Pacific provides real Premium Economy, better service, food (sometimes) and economy class (32" 3-3-3 vs AA's 31" 3-4-3), while AA has pajamas, wifi and elite member recognition. Let alone Cathay Pacific often has 5+ award seat per flight bookable with Alaska miles.
Not many countries can afford the high standard of hard products on their airlines. At least the crew are good and friendly.
@A - I was just using that route as an example. Say every airline (MIAT, SATA, BA, etc...) flew LAX-HKG, which airline would Lucky rate as the worst overall business class.
@ patrick – Not to stand up for him or anything, but I think that one would be slightly hard for Lucky. The business class industry is simply evolving too quickly for Lucky, one person, to keep up with. I'm sure his flight in Ethiopian business class was one of his worst flights in business class ever. Never mind, they have a new business class product now that will soon render their old recliners obsolete. Terrible service on a Saudia 777-300 with lie-flat seats? Sike, the company won the "most improved" of 2017, and likely features much better service.
IMHO, though, I think it would be fun for Lucky to take a break with intriguing airlines, and review some of the emerging/bigger business class players in the industry. For example, Aer Lingus' A330, Malaysia Airlines' A330, Vietnam's A350, Asiana's A350, KLM's 787, ANA's 787 (we're still waiting for his full review), etc.. Most of these airlines are airlines that he has reviewed 2-3 years ago, though meanwhile they've come up with their own industry leading products. A "top 10/15 business class" list from Lucky would be amazing...just my two cents, though, Uzbekistan Airways reviews are fun. 🙂
United also has their 2-class 767s in a 2-1-2 configuration. I just love sitting in that central single seat!
How much did you pay for 8h business class if it's not a secret? I usually think about the value proposition. I know you fly a lot on miles so value is not often mentioned but I am guessing this was on rev?
@Alvin I'll drink to that. The last thing I want to do is read another bloody review of Lufthansa or Cathay Pacific.
+Lucky Dito on the Dreamliner, not an a350.
Anyways, is there an ANA business class review in the works? I flew them a year ago, and it was a great experience.
$9.99 price point champagne seems cheap in business class.
But I guess it goes with the very cheap, meager-looking meals.
I thoroughly enjoyed the review though. Interesting to see these obscure carriers...and the ones to avoid if you can. 😉
@Leo - flown China Southern last week from Guangzhou to JFK, they even have seat cover ad in 777-300ER business class now.
Oh so she was German, that old biddy who tried to make you swap with her husband in economy...ruthless lol
Lol, at least you knew what to expect, when you booked this flight. The seat looks exactly like the one I got on two AirBerlin flights in May. But I expected a nice AB fully flat seat with aisle access and ended in a wetleased PrivilegeStyle old 777...
@ Seamus - Wasn't exactly my point. I was just saying that if Lucky's going to go out of his way to fly airlines like Uzbekistan and Tunisair, he could prioritise reviewing potentially industry leading products or products that have stepped up their game since he'd last reviewed them, such as Asiana's A350 or Turkish's business class.
What you comparing this airline too? SQ, QF, EK, don't you realize the small airlines are short of foreign cash reserves where these countries still find commercial success differcult in a competitive market on main trunk routes. If you want more bang for your buck or miles why don't you ask your local congress person to accept bribes so these airlines can get newest airliners get a sweet deal from the import export bank. Then you have finest food , amenities , fancy lounges.. gives these ex soviet satellites terrorties a break , drop the elitist only concord is good for me attitude.
Hahahahahahaha! You know... adding a good food in the airline would just make the tax worse. And I flew by MIAT quite a few times. You flew thw most luxirious way possible in Mongolian Airlines. Soo...just be grateful!
@Mongolian local
What an embarrassment you are.
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why progress in Mongolia is so slow.