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One of the best parts of traveling internationally in business or first is the amenities. I save up as many miles as I can every year to take one really big trip in first class.
I think most business class amenity kits are pretty much the same – sure, they all have different product brands, and some have a few extra things inside, but what you’re getting is an amenity kit. Now, fly first class and the amenities can vary, greatly. I’ve had the opportunity over the last several years to take an annual vacation trip in first class – using miles. I’ve flow different airlines each time. These are my favorite flights, in order:
- Singapore Airlines – Singapore, in my opinion, is truly one of the best airlines. The first class experience is like no other I’ve had. If you have the chance, I highly recommend flying first on Singapore.
- Thai Airways – Thai has one of the best ‘on the ground’ experiences, if not the best, that I’ve ever had. Whether you’re flying business or first, make sure you take time to try the lounge in Bangkok. Passengers in both classes get a free foot or neck massage and it’s not a quickie – it’s a full 30 minute massage. The in-air service is amazing, especially in first class. Thai first class is a great choice.
- Asiana – Asiana has the best first class amenities in-flight, in my opinion. The ground service doesn’t match up to Singapore or Thai, but the flight experience is lovely.
On my most recent trip on Asiana I got quite a collection of goodies. And I’m giving them away to one lucky reader. Here’s what you’ll get:
- An amenity kit filled with 7 travel-sized Bvlgari products
- A Tuscan scented candle from Ferragamo (the candle actually retails for $65! I can’t imagine ever buying a $65 candle)
- Asiana first class pajamas (size XL, in reality I think they’re about a men’s small)
How do you win this first class prize? Leave a comment on this blog post telling me what your favorite airport is. That’s it, simple.
- One comment per person, please.
- Use your first name and first initial of last name (i.e., Stacey S) when entering.
- Deadline to enter: Sunday December 23 2012 at 8pm ET
- Void where prohibited by law
- Note: I am out of the country until Feb 1. The prize will be mailed to the winner on Feb 2nd.
AND….the winner is…..comment #33 from Dia A. (aka The Deal Mommy) congrats Dia! Your prize will be mailed on February 2nd.
Howie R – JFK
The people watching, the plane spotting, and close to family. Unbeatable.
Lax. Love that place!
BDL- because it means I am back home with family in Connecticut!
DCA – it’s a great little airport.
MAD – Madrid Barajas for the design
Amsterdam Schipol – love the shopping there.
ORD-Means that I’m home
miami airport.
burbank airport small makes it easy
DTW – means I’m home!
RDU, home w family.
SIN – So modern and comfortable.
I love coming back to YVR: where else do you have a walk through a Pacific rainforest complete with wildlife on your way to customs and immigration?
FLG – Tiny, drama-free, and a gateway to natural beauty!
CLT for the white rocking chairs
MSP in the winter months becuz i know i am going someplace warm!
Mia…just cuz
RDU…small town feel to it.
LAX–Gotta love my hometown airport
DTW. Nice gateway: easy to connect, decent clubs and restaurants, not too large, few flight delays except for weather
I like the BA lounge at Heathrow but hate the security lines.
ROA-it means I’m leaving to go on an adventure!
Vegas!!! You start your adventure from the moment you land!!
HND for sure
CLT – Hometown and so easy to navigate
SFO – Love the west coast
LAX because it is my home airport.
LAS. Nothing else like it, baby!
Boston because when I leave in the morning I watch the sun rise over the harbor and when I return home I am so happy to hear the Boston accent. Love that dirty water!
Hong kong airport
the CX pajamas are nice, I never use them, but ask for sizes to fit my kids. last trip on CX I asked for med size for girl, told them it was for my daughter, after the hostess learned I had more than one daughter, she gave me 2 sets.
My favorite airport has got to be LIM – I’ve never seen so many taxi hawkers in my life! Great place to people watch
Changi- no question. Orchid Garden!
CHO. home in 13 minutes.
I love my little Austin airport. Can get pretty much anywhere with 0 or 1 hop, plus it’s so quick to get in and out of.
SAN…….very close to downtown
My favorite will always be ORD. Just because I have so many memories of flying there to and from college when I was a young one…
My favorite airport is Atlanta,
ATL – one of the biggest hubs but makes access to a variety of airlines easy
JFK – close to home and close to the world with all the international flights available.
SIN… A380 watching and movie theatre, Koi ponds and butterfly garden.. plus massage chairs!
good ol MTY airport
Singapore, so much stuff to do there.
O’Hare
SEA , if I’m here it means I’m about to fly somewhere!
LAS…You start to feel the excitement of the city from the sound of the slots!
SIN… Changi is great, and a pretty good layover spot. Great plane spotting, lounges, cleanliness.
Love Singapore’s Changi airport!
It’s beautiful, easy to get around, lots of shopping, immigration is very quick and easy.
Thanks!
Neal Z.: IGR (Aeropuerto Internacional Cataratas del Iguazú). Quaint and efficient little airport, gateway to the most beautiful spot in the world, and if the weather is just right and the plane is coming in on the right path, you can see some amazing scenery from the air.
LVS – Slot machines in the airport, Jodi Maroni’s in numerous terminals… bars, lots of bars. What more can you ask for?
Zurich, train into city on the ground floor. Clean and efficient.
HKG
DEL … home sweet home
CLE – Ugh finally home
DTW-so big and great views of planes and some decent sky lounges
Thanks!
Domestic – ATL; international – AMS
ICN
Udi A – FRA – Amazing FCL (;
KUL – Kuala Lumpur. Lots of places to people watch, and there’s a rainforest in the middle of the terminal.
Memphis. MEM. Because I love the smell of BBQ in the morning.
DTW. Modern design, easy to connect in, and great aircraft views.
For me it’s MSP…. good restaurants, nice atmosphere, friendly people….
For an international terminal it is Hong Kong
BTR – I love living near a smaller airport that does not have the traffic/parking issues and time delays of the major airports. I can exit my vehicle in the parking garage, get through security, and be at the gate in fifteen minutes if I don’t have to check a bag. The tradeoff is that I have to connect through Houston, Dallas, or Atlanta to get anywhere, but it is usually worth it to avoid driving to New Orleans.
My favorite airport is FLL in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Thanks!
my fave is SIN, very clean and beautiful place to ppl watch etc
LAS – love that there are slots by the gates.
San Francisco because it means I’m about to visit my old stomping grounds.
MCI!
BMI – home, small airport, 5 min thru security every time!
Incheon and Hkg, sorry cant pick, thanks!
My favorite airport is Schiphol Amsterdam. Thanks!
Fran V.
Singapore Changi Airport
Relaxing and enjoyable surrounding. Truly an enjoyable experience.
Boston because when I pull up to the curb it means I am going on a cool vacation and when wheels are down it means I’m home!
DCA for the views of DC and planes taking off/landing.
CHA, small, very nice, easy access, adequate flights to multiple hubs
I really enjoy airplane watching out of HKG; it’s a great airport not only in terms of the different types of airlines/airplanes, but the hustle and bustle of the airport really is nice to experience! Plus, it still is an architectural wonder
I really like PDX – my home town airport
RDU – easy in, easy out & home!
I may also be a homebody, but I really like CID. It may be small, but the wifi is free and I never have to worry about being stuck in the security line. Plus, it means I am on my way again.
Richard B
GSO – small airport with good access to all Eat Coast, even the TSA are friendly.
ICN — It was my first experience in an Asian airport, and I’ll never forget how modern it seemed compared to American ones!
Boston (BOS) is my favorite airport. Within three weekends, I spent the night there before mileage running the next day. Most parts, even outside of the secure areas, were clean. For a bigger city, TSA was friendly, as were the Boston Police. One officer and his K-9 helper accidentally woke me up during a nap and was very courteous. Also, before leaving, I saw the JAL 787 taxiing to the gate. I can’t wait to return to Boston.
I thought I was going to be the first to post PDX, and while Courtney beat me to it, she didn’t use her last initial
Great airport, easy to get around, nice shops, good beer and good coffee – what more could you ask for? (OK, so the weather is lousy nine months of the year; that’s not the airport’s fault!)
NRT- i love the many duty free shops and restaurants.
DEN-love the mountains!
BUF…nice little airport, easy to navigate and HOME !!
Amsterdam Schipol has the best coffee shops in the area
sna, little aiport no one heard of.
HKG – love the airport express, and you can check in at Central Station!
ORD…I’m home.
Changi airport is a treat!
MSP – close to home and a variety of restaurants
FAR – Fargo, North Dakota.
SBA- Santa Barbara . What can I say I live in paradise.
YOW – Ottawa, Canada –It has a calmness to it and lots of natural light.
RDU – Home!
LGA – Love NY!
CDG – means I’m going to Paris
USM
Port columbus, means I am home!
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
SYD for FUN
DCA since I can walk there from my office.
ICN… great ground experience there
Love PHL…but only for the people I get to see after arriving
the airport itself is crap (though Terminal A isn’t too bad)
Nice stuff. Love the views from CPT.