------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In my day-to-day life I rarely have a second to just stop and breathe, so while this trip might seem exhausting to some, I found it supremely relaxing. There's no therapy quite like being able to turn off one's phone for 14 hours and disconnect with a good meal, a movie, and most importantly,…
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LUCKY,
(mostly stuff not within the crew’s control) what do you mean?
I can't wait to read your next F trip report! I like it.
JOSH
Sad to see the final post of another great trip report. Thanks for bringing us along on another epic journey.
Not within the crew's control?
* No menus
* Embarassing meal offerings
* No PJs
* Subpar amenity kit
* Inferior wines
The old F on the 777s is an embarassing hard product as well. Tape system for AVOD. But seats that are falling apart. You still have to test the seat first thig upon boarding, so that if your seat doesn't work you can still switch with a nonrev while on the ground (once in the air it's too late).
Now, the new F product is a decent seat (not world class, but not bad). It's a bit of a cheap feel though, without the nice touches either like nice products in an oversized lavatory... the AVOD is also much improved of course.
United of course doesn't do the little things, they don't have the extensive snack menu or the gift on deplaning, they don't offer the dinner rose (with built in place to keep it at your seat for the flight).
And all of that doesn't even begin to touch on also service from the flight attendants. Which we'll leave for another day, but United offers one of the most variable flight attendant experiences in the industry -- really good or really really bad.
How did you get home from SEA? I thought this final installment was going to be notes on SEA-IAD-TPA. I feel a bit cheated. =P Or was that covered in a previous standalone report?
On the bright side, congrats on the consulting business! I might be interested in advice on transferring MP miles to a FFP with more favorable rates, but I thought it couldn't be done? Perhaps you'll tell me otherwise, for a fee. 😉
@Lucky, thank you for such a detailed and thorough trip report. The valuable information which you provide your readers is informative and excellent.
Okay - I'm depressed now! No more waiting for the next section of the trip report!
What we all want to know is when the next trip report is coming up!
I loved reading this report. I am doing an around the world trip for business later this year that will take me IAD - CDG - BKK - ICN - JFK - IAD and am really hoping that through my united miles I'll be able to upgrade to First from Business. I'm going to try Asiana from ICN - JFK and Thai Airways from CDG - BKK. I can then compare the soft service of TK vs TG (since I'm flying F to IST in August with miles).
Dear Lucky,
I really enjoy your report and really need to say thank you for what you share with everyone.
Thank you again.
Wow, fantastic reading! I'm a UA "economy-plus and always hoping for upgrades to biz" kind of traveller, and you've given me a whole new idea on how to spend some of my miles. 😀
Thanks for the report and all the great pictures!