At the end of February, a professional trip to Barcelona becomes clearer. The choice to reach the Catalan capital is either Vueling, which can be purchased from IB to benefit from the advantages of the status, or Air France, which currently operates three daily flights from CDG.
Being at 176XP at Flying Blue, the AR flight in Eco will bring me 16XP which is enough to reach the golden level for a year.
I book my flight on AF in Eco which costs me €158.
Flight routing
- 1Paris CDG - Barcelone BCN - AF1048 - Airbus A320 - Economy
- 2Barcelona BCN - Paris CDG - AF 1549 - Embrarer E190 - Economy
Going to cdg
Once again, I go to the airport at the wheel of my car, the parking reserved in advance being cheaper than the trip by UBER or taxi.
No comment.
Since then, work has been completed at this location.
Arrival from the east, very easy when you park at Terminal 2F
My car is going to take a break for a few days at Roissy.
at the airpot
My flight is announced on time.
I was able to check in online. At that time, "Ready to Fly" was still a condition for obtaining your BP without going to the counters.
But I have to drop off my suitcase, there are still very few people at CDG at the end of February.
Drop off your own luggage. The Silver status allowed me to save the price of the luggage, a cabin bag being too small for a business trip.
No Sky Priority it will be a passage through the common security but there is little waiting.
And here I am airside.
Hall 2F is still just as beautiful even if it is not very practical when boarding.
AF in Skyteam livery.
No lounge this time.
Here is an alternative.
One other Skyteam livery.
ITA vith Alitalia coulours.
Not thisone today.
It's quiet at the door.
I will wait here.
The cover of the day (french side)
You can download newspapers and magazines.
Boarding in progress.
Now we can go.
The row 3 line opens shortly after, boarding is well managed by the staff at the gate, so it's more fluid.
Not this one…
WTF!
the flight report
Our bird of the day is a venerable 21-year-old A320 but equipped with Wifi and a Best & Beyond cabin.
Fuselage shot.
The Sylvester test.
Cleaning.
Whats going on outside?
The pitch is correct and the seat more comfortable than the Germanic NEK which offers more place for the legs.
Cargo loading.
Boarding completed.
We are pushing back a little late.
For trouble-free taxi.
And take off in 26R
Climb to the west.
View of Terminal 1 still closed.
Before passing the clouds.
Golden hour.
Sunset
Snacking time.
Cheers.
Night falls as we near Barcelona.
The approach is always impressive along the city.
Barcelona port.
Before landing on runway 25R.
We will arrive 5 minutes ahead of schedule.
This way to the exit, the health control still in force in February is quickly passed by scanning the QR code provided by the website of the Spanish Ministry of Health.
Don't forget the suitcase.
Head to the hotel by taxi for less than €30, but it's easy to reach the center by metro or bus for much less.
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Avec le zoom sur le départ et l'approche.
Thank you for accompanying me and see you soon for the return flight but before that, some views of Barcelona.
bonus touristique - balade architecturale a barcelone
I took up residence at the Renaissance Barcelona not far from the very chic Passeig de Gràcia.
And there are many beautiful buildings around.
Casa Amatller and Casa Batllo on Passeig de Gràcia
La Casa Milà, a fine example of Art Nouveau according to Gaudi.
A great find, casa Comalat and a stolen moment inside.
The Palace of Baron de Quadras.
La Casa de les Punxes.
La casa Thomas.
Vintage boutique.
Oh I thought I saw a Puffy cat!
Yes, yes, yes, I did see a Sylvester.
The Equestrian Club,
A privileged place for a working lunch.
End of the evening at the Boqueria market.
Specialized shop on the Rambla.
Plaça del Pi.
And it's time to go to bed.
Terminal 2F has stood the test of time. It's such a beautiful terminal and still looks so fresh and modern after 30 years or so. I agree it would be nice if CDG had an alternative to the RER for faster and more direct access to the city like London and many other cities. I was hoping something would get built in time for the Olympics in Paris, but I guess that's not gonna happen. Pretty decent snack for a 1.5h flight by today's standards considering so many European carriers have gone to BOB.
Thanks for sharing!