Review: United Business Class DFW-IAH and A Few United Clubs

On a recent trip to Japan, we flew United Business Class to Tokyo via Houston. The original plan was to fly EVA Air to Taipei and then JAL to Japan, but we decided to change plans when availability opened up on United’s nonstop service to Tokyo.

Lufthansa Economy Class DFW-FRA-BSL: Great Food, Horrendous Seat

I booked my flight to Switzerland using 30,000 United miles because they don’t add fuel surcharges on Lufthansa tickets, yet. Contrary to popular belief, I don’t fly business class all the time and certainly can’t afford to do so every time given how often I travel.

Throwback: Cathay Pacific 747 First Class Tokyo (Narita) – Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific used to operate its 747 on flights to Tokyo-Haneda and Narita featuring a very unique first class product at the nose of the plane. Unfortunately the product has since been retired, but the seat itself isn’t all that different from the 777 First Class they offer on the flight …

Focal Point: Golkonda Fort (Dol Guldur & the Origin of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond)

Golkonda Fort sits on a 390 foot granite hill, 7 miles outside the centre of Hyderabad, India. The fort dates back to 14th century and was considered impenetrable for almost three centuries before its fall to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1687 at which point it was pillaged and looted. 

Westin Hyderabad Mindspace – IMHO: The Best Westin!

When we arrived in Hyderabad, the hotel driver was already waiting for us in arrivals with a sign board. Our luggage was out in less than 10 minutes, and the driver helped us roll our luggage to the hotel car, which was parked across the street.