Best first-class experiences - Revision history

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‎Lufthansa

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 If you are willing to wait until two weeks before your flight, and there is still award availability available, you have some better options. Note that award space isn't likely to be available during this two week period until the last two days, when Lufthansa opens up some additional unsold seats. '''Avianca''' {{transfer|avianca}} is often the best option. They require 87,000 miles each way, but save you about $500 in fuel surcharges. '''Air Canada''' {{transfer|aircanada}} requires 70,000 miles, passes through the fuel surcharges, and is a partner of Membership Rewards. <br/><br/>
-'''Asiana''' {{transfer|asiana}} miles are theoretically the best deal, only requiring 50,000 miles each way. However, you can only book award tickets at least 3 days before departure, Lufthansa won't let you book the tickets with partner miles until there is less than two weeks to go, and they usually don't have last minute tickets available until 24-48 hours before departure time. Even if you already have Asiana miles, award space usually becomes available too late to take advantage of. Furthermore, if you are transferring points from SPG, it will take several days for the miles to transfer.
+'''Asiana''' {{transfer|asiana}} miles are theoretically the best deal, only requiring 50,000 miles each way. However, you can only book award tickets at least 3 days before departure, Lufthansa won't let you book the tickets with partner miles until there is less than two weeks to go, and they usually don't have last minute tickets available until 24-48 hours before departure time. Even if you already have Asiana miles, award space usually becomes available too late to take advantage of. Furthermore, if you are transferring points from Marriott, it will take several days for the miles to transfer.
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 === Lufthansa ===
-Lufthansa has perhaps the best first-class experience of any of the European-based airlines. But, what really makes it stand out is the experience at the airport in Frankfurt. Lufthansa operates an entirely separate first-class only TERMINAL. You’ll be attended to by a personal assistant, have access to a fantastic dining area and sleeping rooms, and ferried out to your plane in a luxury car, such as a Porsche. There are even cute souvenir duckies in the showers.
+Lufthansa has one of the best first-class experiences of the European-based airlines. But, what really makes it stand out is the experience at the airport in Frankfurt. Lufthansa operates an entirely separate first-class only TERMINAL. You’ll be attended to by a personal assistant, have access to a fantastic dining area and sleeping rooms, and ferried out to your plane in a luxury car, such as a Porsche. There are even cute souvenir duckies in the showers.
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-Partners only have access to award space two weeks before departure, otherwise you need to use '''Lufthansa’s''' {{transfer|milesandmore}} own miles. They require 85,000 miles each way. But, Lufthansa points are hard to come by, and Lufthansa charges expensive fuel surcharges.<br/><br/>
+Partners only have access to award space two weeks before departure, otherwise you need to use '''Lufthansa’s''' {{transfer|milesandmore}} own miles. They require 85,000 miles each way. But Lufthansa points are hard to come by, and Lufthansa charges expensive fuel surcharges.<br/><br/>
 If you are willing to wait until two weeks before your flight, and there is still award availability available, you have some better options. Note that award space isn't likely to be available during this two week period until the last two days, when Lufthansa opens up some additional unsold seats. '''Avianca''' {{transfer|avianca}} is often the best option. They require 87,000 miles each way, but save you about $500 in fuel surcharges. '''Air Canada''' {{transfer|aircanada}} requires 70,000 miles, passes through the fuel surcharges, and is a partner of Membership Rewards. <br/><br/>
 '''Asiana''' {{transfer|asiana}} miles are theoretically the best deal, only requiring 50,000 miles each way. However, you can only book award tickets at least 3 days before departure, Lufthansa won't let you book the tickets with partner miles until there is less than two weeks to go, and they usually don't have last minute tickets available until 24-48 hours before departure time. Even if you already have Asiana miles, award space usually becomes available too late to take advantage of. Furthermore, if you are transferring points from SPG, it will take several days for the miles to transfer.

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 === Air France ===
-While not a "suite", the Air France first class experience, onboard their 777-300ERs, is one of the best available. The decor is elegant, the food and service is excellent, the bedding is comfortable, and you still get a curtain for privacy. Like with Lufthansa, if you are flying through their hub (Paris), you get access to an incredible first-class lounge, and a chauffeured car to take you to your flight.
+While not a "suite", the Air France first class experience onboard their 777-300ERs is one of the best available. The decor is elegant, the food and service is excellent, the bedding is comfortable, and you still get a curtain for privacy. Like with Lufthansa, if you are flying through their hub (Paris), you get access to an incredible first-class lounge, and a chauffeured car to take you to your flight.
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 <li>'''Qantas'''. It is usually very difficult to find a seat. You can book with any Oneworld program.</li>
-<li>'''Thai Airways'''. But, they don't operate any flights from the US. Use miles from any Star Alliance program.</li>
+<li>'''Thai Airways'''. But they don't operate any flights from the US. Use miles from any Star Alliance program.</li>
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 === Cathay Pacific ===
-Cathay Pacific suites are another of the world’s best first class experiences. There are only six seats in their First Class, and each is 36” wide and converts to one of the most comfortable beds available. You’ll have access to excellent lounges in Hong Kong. Their nicest First Class is on the 777-300ER.
+Cathay Pacific suites are another of the world’s best first class experiences. There are only six seats in their First Class and each is 36” wide and converts to one of the most comfortable beds available. You’ll have access to excellent lounges in Hong Kong. Their nicest First Class is on the 777-300ER.
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 ==== Original suites ====
-Singapore originated the suite concept, and the original suites are still one of the world's best first class experiences You get a roomy private cabin, with a a separate chair and bed. Singapore's suites are available on their A380s.
+Singapore originated the suite concept and the original suites are still one of the world's best first class experiences You get a roomy private cabin, with a a separate chair and bed. Singapore's suites are available on their A380s.
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