Author Topic: Flying first class international, which airline is the best? (Read 5039 times)

Irongrip400 · « **on:** February 21, 2016, 11:38:06 AM »

Headed to Munich and Prague in April and need to book my ticket. I usually fly Delta, but the first class tickets are $7,000. I saw where Continetal/United has business class tickets for $3,600. I don't want to piss money away, but don't want to be uncomfortable either. Any Americans fly to Europe and what airline do you use when you fly first/business?

Side note, wtf is Emirates? Shit is like $30k for a first class ticket from DC. Is Jennifer Aniston your personal fluff girl or something?

bigmc · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2016, 11:43:51 AM »

virgin

HonestBob · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2016, 11:46:50 AM »

Virgin Upper Class all the way.

If you end up taking a BA flight look up the AA partner flight as for business class (first class I assume is the same) you'll save a few grand for exactly the same flight and seats.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2016, 11:47:29 AM »

Quote from: bigmc on February 21, 2016, 11:43:51 AM

virgin

I'd rather fly out of Atlanta or New York. I think Virgin only flies out of DC. Are their planes nice? I've never flown them before.

bigmc · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2016, 11:48:14 AM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on February 21, 2016, 11:47:29 AM

I'd rather fly out of Atlanta or New York. I think Virgin only flies out of DC. Are their planes nice? I've never flown them before.

they are very customer focussed will make you feel like a king

Tapeworm · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2016, 05:05:03 PM »

I prefer to be amongst the people.

TuHolmes · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2016, 05:10:03 PM »

Business I've always liked United. Plenty of room on the long haul wide bodies.

That said, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and Lufthansa are all fantastic. First class on any of them is an absolute pleasure.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:07:47 PM »

Netjets

OB1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:13:27 PM »

No idea.
Terrorists don't seem to give a shit when they hijack a plane.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:25:52 PM »

Quote from: HonestBob on February 21, 2016, 11:46:50 AM

Virgin Upper Class all the way.

If you end up taking a BA flight look up the AA partner flight as for business class (first class I assume is the same) you'll save a few grand for exactly the same flight and seats.

Business and first are vastly different. AA doesn't have first class. Only business. BA does. I found the best seat on the plane was the exit row upstairs on a 747. About 9 feet of legroom.

SF1900 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:27:32 PM »

As a getbigger, I just take my private jet everywhere.

sync pulse · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:31:11 PM »

Just a cursory google of first class flights Houston to Amsterdam versus sardine class is that first class is fully nine times more.

$800-$1200 sardine....$9000 for first class.

honest · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:00:16 PM »

Emirates first class is pretty good along with Qatar, they really are a class on their own, Cathay pretty good as well. My corporate gig used to get me business which I would occasionally upgrade to First with points, I could never justify paying it. Stateside I've flown American business earlier this year LA to New York, new plane as comfortable as any other business class going around in my opinion, get an old plane and it makes for an overpaid coach experience, use flight number and seat guru in an attempt to get better value but there's no guarantees as planes get swapped all the time.

polychronopolous · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:01:21 AM »

Spend a few extra dollars and get you a Bose system.

SuperTed · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:02:20 AM »

Emirates is probably the best I've been on.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:07:00 AM »

United has this new program where you can upgrade to a private jet for cheap. Apparently they lose money flying them back empty from places and realize just like uber that they can recoup some money from paying passengers.

phreak · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:09:42 AM »

Seconding the fans of Emirates. Exceptionally good, even economy is very doable if you fly an A380.

phreak · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:13:28 AM »

Honorable mention: Singapore Airlines is very good too, as is Malaysian Airlines -- provided they stay aloft.

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:07:54 AM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on February 21, 2016, 11:38:06 AM

Headed to Munich and Prague in April and need to book my ticket. I usually fly Delta, but the first class tickets are $7,000. I saw where Continetal/United has business class tickets for $3,600. I don't want to piss money away, but don't want to be uncomfortable either. Any Americans fly to Europe and what airline do you use when you fly first/business?

Side note, wtf is Emirates? Shit is like $30k for a first class ticket from DC. Is Jennifer Aniston your personal fluff girl or something?

are you paying yourself?

Would never spend my own money on flying first class

just about what you are into, and what you value splurging on, I guess.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:12:05 AM »

Quote from: FitnessFrenzy on February 22, 2016, 04:07:54 AM

are you paying yourself?

Would never spend my own money on flying first class
just about what you are into, and what you value splurging on, I guess.

Yes, but it's my business and it's a business trip so I can at least write it off. I'm 6'4" and a bit of a soft 240 at the moment, so I won't fly coach.

NelsonMuntz · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2016, 05:08:46 AM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on February 22, 2016, 04:12:05 AM

Yes, but it's my business and it's a business trip so I can at least write it off. I'm 6'4" and a bit of a soft 240 at the moment, so I won't fly coach.

I thought all getbiggers had their own private jet

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2016, 05:21:16 AM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on February 22, 2016, 04:12:05 AM

Yes, but it's my business and it's a business trip so I can at least write it off. I'm 6'4" and a bit of a soft 240 at the moment, so I won't fly coach.

You know you're a getbigger when you mention 240 and Coach in the same sentence.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:04:21 AM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on February 22, 2016, 05:21:16 AM

You know you're a getbigger when you mention 240 and Coach in the same sentence.

niiiice

The True Adonis · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:10:13 AM »

You should rent a canoe instead.

Kwon_2 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:14:37 AM »

Falcon Airlines is the best.

Been around for years (very trustworthy) and more often than not you get to meet the owner Marton F.
Pillow is shaped like a worn heavybag making the trip real comfy.

Food is usually good (Kale Greens and Sea salt is a staple)

If you have trouble sleeping, the owner puts on a boxing-glove and knocks you out enabling you to get a full rest the whole journey.

This method is called PovertyBag Express which makes it feel you are instantly reaching your destination.

Very cheap as well!