Hello all !
Sorry for my English-speaking readers, this may be one of the less interesting leg of my global routing I flew this summer with Pititom.
- 1. Rennes - Paris CDG, Hop! ERJ170, economy
- 2. Paris CDG - Dublin, Cityjet ARJ-85, business
- 3. Dublin - Philadelphia, US Airways A330-200, business
- 4. Philadelphia - Albany, Air Wisconsin (dba US Airways Express) CRJ200, economy
- 5. Albany - Charlotte, Republic Airlines (dba US Airways Express) ERJ175, domestic first
- 6. Charlotte - New-York JFK, US Airways A321, domestic first
- 7. New-York JFK - Los Angeles, American Airlines A321T, business transcon
- 8. Los Angeles - Honolulu, American Airlines B757-200, domestic first
- 9. Honolulu - Dallas Fort-Worth, American Airlines B767-300, domestic first
- 10. Dallas Fort-Worth - Tampa, American Airlines MD80, domestic first
- 11. Tampa - Charlotte, US Airways A321, domestic first
- 12. Charlotte - Londres Heathrow, US Airways A330-200, business
- 13. Londres Heathrow - Paris CDG, British Airways A320, econonomy
CLT used to be a hub for US Airways, this Admirals Club is indeed a former US Airways Club, i.e. a Star Alliance lounge. As part of that time agreements, Lufthansa elite passengers are welcomed to use this lounge.
The lounge is big. At that time of the day, it's easy to find some available seats.
The masterpiece of the lounge is this bright dome.
Outside views on the planes, some of them being already painted with the New American color.
Press with only 2 choices. Mogoy would like it though ;)
Corporate pic on the computer in free use in the business area.
The buffets has been recently reported by Kévin here.
My selection for tonight.
Our beers finished, we are on our way to gate C10.
Corridors are crowded !
Main cabin boarding has just start. As First Class and elite passengers (Emerald for Pititom and Sapphire for myself), we can use the priority lane.
On board, real business class in 2-2 config.
Blankets are already disposed.
Comfortable pitch in this first class section.
Pre-departure beverage.
Why does Pititom have a straw but not me ?
Our neighbor, Airbus A321.
On-board reading.
While taxiing, we have some views on downtown Charlotte.
And take-off.
For this 1h46 flight, the catering consists in some snacks.
Drinks. Here again, could you guess why does Pititom have a straw but not me ? ;)
After a quick nap, start of descent.
Nice views on downtown Manhattan by night !
And here we are in JFK, welcomed by this pair of BA's 747.
We get out the plane fast. So fast the gate is not opened yet to let us inside :D
23h49, we are more than 10min ahead schedule.
Thank you for reading my 99th flight-report :)
Thanks for sharing this report on the now departed US Airways.
Sorry for my English-speaking readers, this may be one of the less interesting leg of my global routing I flew this summer with Pititom.
- Hmmm...interesting that you chose a less interesting report to write in English. Give us some good stuff...Transcon or long-haul J segments in English would be great :-)
I like the CLT club, it's big and the dome looks great--definitely a unique feature. The food offering, on the other hand, it just as sad as any other U.S. carrier lounges, maybe even a bit worse.
The seats are definitely comfortable for a relatively short flight like this one, but on a Transcon, almost 6 hour flight, like I took CLT-SEA, it's really pushing it.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the com !
OK, I'll try to make the CLT-LHR in English ;)
Thanks for sharing with the English community Padawan :)
But as Kevin said, this is probably the least interesting leg of the routing. Any chance of a US Envoy class report in English?
Is beer free in the Admiral’s Club or is it the standard pay bar? Kevin just did a report on this lounge and I think the tarmac views are the one good aspect.
Looks like you got lucky with a newer cabin on this A321. The plastic cups for pre-departure drinks always irks me.
Pititom gets the straw because he is special; I'm surprised they didn't bring out a cup of ice cream for him too ;)
Thank you for your comment :)
Regular beers are free, premium beers are not.