trip report

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Review: Almost@Home Lounge Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

The Almost@Home Lounge is located near Gate 32 in the non-Schengen area of Helsinki airport. It’s accessible via Priority Pass, and it’s one of the nicest Priority Pass lounges that I’ve been to. When I checked in, the lounge agent was nice and welcoming, and she asked if I had ever been to the lounge….

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Review: Finnair Lounge Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

The second lounge that I stopped in at the Helsinki airport was the lounge that I could access via my oneworld status, which was Finnair’s lounge (although it used to be accessible via Priority Pass as well). When I was checking into the Finnair lounge, I asked a question about seating on my flight, and…

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Review: Aspire Lounge by Servisair Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

The Aspire Lounge by Servisair is accessible via Priority Pass and is located near Gates 27 and 28 in the Schengen region. If you’re flying to a non-Schengen destination, you can still access this lounge, but you’ll need to leave a little bit of time to clear immigration to get to your flight. The lounge…

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Review: Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Helsinki Finland

The first redemption that I made with the Club Carlson points acquired from my credit card sign-up bonus (or rather, using my friend’s Club Carlson points since mine didn’t post quickly enough, but that’s another story) was at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Helsinki. For 44k points, I got a 2-night redemption, since the…

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Burn, United (Miles), Burn: United PS Business Class New York JFK to San Francisco

Introduction Planning United Global First Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) ANA First Square Class Washington Dulles to Tokyo Narita ANA Suite and Business Class Lounges Tokyo Narita (NRT) ANA Business Class Tokyo Narita to Beijing IBIS Beijing Capital Airport Hotel Air China First Class Lounge Beijing (PEK) BGS…

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Burn, United (Miles), Burn: Lufthansa B747-400 First Class Frankfurt to New York JFK

Introduction Planning United Global First Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) ANA First Square Class Washington Dulles to Tokyo Narita ANA Suite and Business Class Lounges Tokyo Narita (NRT) ANA Business Class Tokyo Narita to Beijing IBIS Beijing Capital Airport Hotel Air China First Class Lounge Beijing (PEK) BGS…

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Burn, United (Miles), Burn: Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt (FRA)

Introduction Planning United Global First Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) ANA First Square Class Washington Dulles to Tokyo Narita ANA Suite and Business Class Lounges Tokyo Narita (NRT) ANA Business Class Tokyo Narita to Beijing IBIS Beijing Capital Airport Hotel Air China First Class Lounge Beijing (PEK) BGS…

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Burn, United (Miles), Burn: Lufthansa A380 First Class Beijing to Frankfurt

Introduction Planning United Global First Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) ANA First Square Class Washington Dulles to Tokyo Narita ANA Suite and Business Class Lounges Tokyo Narita (NRT) ANA Business Class Tokyo Narita to Beijing IBIS Beijing Capital Airport Hotel Air China First Class Lounge Beijing (PEK) BGS…

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Burn, United (Miles), Burn: Business Traveler’s Lounge Beijing (PEK)

Introduction Planning United Global First Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) ANA First Square Class Washington Dulles to Tokyo Narita ANA Suite and Business Class Lounges Tokyo Narita (NRT) ANA Business Class Tokyo Narita to Beijing IBIS Beijing Capital Airport Hotel Air China First Class Lounge Beijing (PEK) BGS…