This page brings together all trip reports from miles-around, organised by travel class: from the luxurious First Class through Business Class and Premium Economy to Economy Class. The reports cover short-haul flights within Europe as well as long-haul routes to Asia, the Americas and the Middle East. Featured airlines include Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, SWISS, Condor, Aegean Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, SAS and airBaltic, operating aircraft ranging from the Airbus A220 to the Boeing 787 and A380. Each report focuses on cabin equipment, seat comfort, in-flight catering and service quality, evaluated from the perspective of experienced frequent flyers. This makes it easy to assess before your next booking which airline and travel class offers the best value for money.
First Class
First Class represents the ultimate in air travel – and with the right frequent flyer miles, it has never been more accessible. Our First Class trip reports take you on board the most exclusive cabins in the world, from the Lufthansa First Class on the Boeing 747-400 to the Emirates First Suite on the Airbus A380. Discover what truly awaits you with private check-in, dedicated lounges, pyjamas and a gourmet dining experience – and whether the reality lives up to the hype.
Lufthansa First Class Boeing 747-400 to Vancouver
As a summary of my first First Class flight with Emirates from Bangkok to Hong Kong, I wrote that I really wanted to try out the First Class experience on a longer route. Now the time had finally come! You can find out what an experience Lufthansa First Class in the Boeing 747-400 is in the following trip report.
Emirates First Class on the Airbus A380-800 from Bangkok to Hong Kong
I have been waiting a long time for this moment - my first flight on the Airbus A380! To make my first flight on this model as unique as possible, I treated myself to a First Class ticket. Emirates Airline, based in Dubai, offers an affordable ticket for the Bangkok - Hong Kong route, even for those with a normal income. Find out whether a flight in Emirates First Class on the Airbus A380 is worth it in the following review!
Business Class
Business Class is for many frequent flyers the ideal combination of comfort and value, particularly on long-haul flights. Our Business Class reviews cover short-haul flights with Aegean Airlines on the Airbus A321neo as well as long-haul flights with Turkish Airlines on the Boeing 787-9 and Singapore Airlines on the Airbus A350. Seat comfort, lie-flat beds, cabin service and catering are just as much in focus as the overall experience from check-in to arrival.
Is Turkish Airlines Business Class on the A350 worth it?
Turkish Airlines is one of the few airlines in the world to have its own on-board chef in Business Class. It’s a claim that piques curiosity and raises high expectations. On the return flight from Singapore to Istanbul, we had the opportunity to experience Business Class on the Airbus A350 up close for eleven hours. We wanted to take a close look at the seats, the food service, the drinks selection and the entertainment on this long daytime flight. Find out what Turkish Airlines really offers in Business Class, where the airline excels and where there is still room for improvement in our detailed review.
Singapore Airlines Regional Business Class on the Airbus A350-900 to Bangkok
After a fantastic stay in the SilverKris Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3, we were looking forward to our flight in Singapore Airlines Regional Business Class in the Airbus A350-900. Find out in the following trip report what amenities the cabin offers and what service you can expect on short-haul flights within Asia.
Singapore Airlines Business Class Boeing 737-800 NG to Singapore
The route from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was the busiest international flight route in the world in 2018 with 30,187 flights per year, according to an analysis by travel information service OAG Aviation Worldwide. The coronavirus pandemic has certainly reduced this figure significantly. Nevertheless, there are still numerous daily connections between the two Southeast Asian metropolises. We opted for a morning flight with Singapore Airlines. I was very excited to see what the Singapore Airlines Business Class Boeing 737-800 NG had to offer in regional traffic.
Turkish Airlines Business Class Boeing 787-9 to Kuala Lumpur
The introduction of the new Turkish Airlines Business Class Boeing 787-9 was heavily advertised by the airline and caused a lot of hype even before its launch. When I booked this flight to Kuala Lumpur, my anticipation was also immeasurable. You can find out whether my expectations were fulfilled in the following detailed trip report.
Turkish Airlines Business Class in the Airbus A321 to Istanbul
Until now, I'd only experienced Turkish Airlines in Economy Class and Premium Economy, which has since been discontinued. On our trip to Kuala Lumpur this year, we finally got to try out Turkish Airlines Business Class on the Airbus A321. In this review, you'll find out what makes Turkish Airlines so much better than other European airlines like Lufthansa, Air France, or SWISS.
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Premium Economy Class
Premium Economy Class has established itself on long-haul flights as a genuine alternative to Business Class – particularly when the budget is limited but the demand for comfort remains high. We have taken a closer look at the SWISS Premium Economy on the Boeing 777-300ER, the Condor Premium Economy on the Airbus A330neo as well as offerings from Lufthansa, SAS and LOT Polish Airlines. Is the extra cost worth it compared to Economy Class? Our reviews provide the answer.
Condor Premium Economy Airbus A330neo to Cancun
An upgrade to Condor Premium Economy Class – is it really worth it on long-haul flights? We flew Condor's Airbus A330neo from Frankfurt to Cancún and tested what Premium Economy Class has to offer on board – from seat comfort to catering and in-flight entertainment. We share our impressions and experiences in this detailed review.
SWISS Premium Economy in the Boeing 777-300ER to Zurich
In October 2023, we had the opportunity to experience SWISS Premium Economy on a long-haul flight from Bangkok to Zurich in a Boeing 777-300ER. Premium Economy promises more comfort and service than regular Economy Class and is aimed at travellers who value a more pleasant travel experience on long-haul flights. In this trip report, we provide a detailed insight into the cabin, seat comfort, catering and in-flight entertainment system. We also examine whether SWISS Premium Economy lives up to its premium claim.
SAS Plus in the Airbus A330-300 to Los Angeles
Every year I try to escape the hustle and bustle of mulled wine on the German Christmas markets, but also the gloomy December weather. This time there was a cheap offer with SAS Plus to Los Angeles. On the one hand, I was able to soak up some sun, on the other hand, thanks to the good yield of frequent flyer miles, my Star Alliance Gold status was almost extended. So I flew on St. Nicholas Day 2019 in SAS Plus in the Airbus A330-300 to Los Angeles. In the following trip report you will find out what service and what equipment you can expect in the premium economy from SAS over long distances.
Lufthansa Premium Economy in the Airbus A330-300 to Dubai
We spent a long time looking for a destination for our annual holiday. Bali and Washington D.C. were on the list. Due to the better availability of Miles & More award flights, we finally decided in favour of the United Arab Emirates. You can find out what our flight in Lufthansa Premium Economy in the Airbus A330 to Dubai was like in our flight review.
LOT Premium Economy in the Boeing 787-9 to Chicago
For this year's annual holiday, we decided to visit the Midwest of the USA. In line with our travel plans, LOT Polish Airlines published an offer for Premium Economy to Chicago. Find out in the review to what extent LOT Premium Economy in the Boeing 787-9 is an insider tip on long-haul flights.
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Economy Class
Economy Class can impress too – when the airline, aircraft type and service are right. Our Economy Class trip reports reveal just how significant the quality differences between airlines really are: from Turkish Airlines on the Airbus A350 to Qatar Airways on the Boeing 787-8 and airBaltic on the modern Airbus A220-300. Anyone wanting to know what is truly on offer in the rear cabin on any given route will find honest and detailed first-hand reports right here.
Turkish Airlines Economy Class Airbus A350 to Singapore
Our long-haul flight with Turkish Airlines Economy Class on the Airbus A350 took us from Istanbul to Singapore. A modern aircraft, Do & Co catering, and a comprehensive in-flight entertainment program sounded like solid prerequisites for a pleasant flight. In this review, we describe our experiences with booking, the cabin, the seat, the food on board, and the in-flight entertainment, and assess how well Economy Class actually performed on this route.
Turkish Airlines Economy Class A330: Review from Berlin to Istanbul
The flight with Turkish Airlines Economy Class in the Airbus A330-300 from Berlin to Istanbul was the first leg of our autumn holiday trip to Singapore. We had specifically chosen this connection because of the good transfer times in Istanbul and were curious to see how Turkish Airlines would perform on this medium-haul route. In my review below, you can find out how comfortable the seats really were, what food was available on board and how good the entertainment system was.
airBaltic Economy Class Airbus A220-300 to Tallinn
Our summer holiday was just around the corner and we were still looking for a suitable destination. As we had already been to Greece over Whitsun, we decided against the Mediterranean. We flirted with the Baltic States for a long time and finally decided in favour of Estonia. After careful consideration, we decided to travel to Tallinn with the budget airline airBaltic. In our travel report you can find out everything about the cabin, the seating comfort and the equipment of the airBaltic Economy Class Airbus A220-300. This report is ideal for anyone planning a trip with airBaltic and looking for detailed information.
Aegean Airlines Economy Class in the Airbus A320 to Athen
Aegean Airlines is still one of my favourite airlines for travelling within Europe. The crew members are always friendly and welcoming and pride themselves on providing genuine Greek hospitality. To renew my frequent flyer status, I have to take four flights with the airline every year. I normally use my Business Class upgrade vouchers for these flights. However, as we were travelling to Cyprus as a family today, we took our seats in Aegean Airlines Economy Class and were curious to see if the service behind the curtain was just as good.
Qatar Airways Economy Class on the Boeing 787-8 to Doha
Even before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar Airways was a popular and well-known airline that is appreciated for its excellent service and comfort. We were therefore curious to see how the Qatar Airways Economy Class fared on our flight from Munich to Doha, with an onward flight to the Maldives. In the following review, you can find out what we thought of the seats, the amenities, the food and the flight as a whole.
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