Second Business Class Flight! Asiana New(ish) Business

Apparently I didn't actually finish this...
Continued from part 1, after my connection at ICN. Connecting at ICN was a breeze; only consisting of transit security (and definitely not the mess required with US CBP), making a 1-hour connection a breeze.

OZ204
ICN-LAX
Boeing 777-200ER
Seat 4A
January 2, 2015

Unlike the pervious day-time flight, this overnight flight featured the first generation of Asiana's new business class product. This means seats that actually turn into lay-flat surfaces and there is direct aisle access for all passengers. The staggered seating configuration means each seat also had a small table next to the seat, under which the small ottoman for the next passenger was located. I settled into one of the window seats with the seat next to the window (instead of a seat next to the aisle).

The cabin (Click to Enlarge)

First Business Class Flight! Asiana Old Business

The following is adapted from my trip report from Flyertalk, and will be split into two posts (one for each flight). These flights came at the conclusion of my winter trip to Australia and were booked on points, saving me a lot of money in the process.

Part 2 can be found here!

OZ602
SYD-ICN
Boeing 777-200ER
Seat 2D
January 2, 2015

I was sad to leave Australia and return to the relative cold of the US (and returning to work). However, I had been looking forward to these flights in particular due to it being my first time in a real premium cabin and flying a new airline (Asiana).

Our plane at the gate (Click to Enlarge)

Flying Lufthansa Long-Haul (AKA United, Step Up Your Game)

Adapted from my trip review I wrote in Flyertalk

Firstly, I'm not one of those people who fly all the time, whether it be for work or pleasure. Nor do I generally fly premium cabins or have access to lounges. However, I have flown some and have achieved some low-level elite status (that doesn't really get me much), and now I understand the system much better thanks to places like Flyertalk. (I'm also not quite as smitten and exited when I do occasionally fly domestic first class on US-based airlines, unlike my other flight review, which was my first time in any premium cabin.)

This flight, as part of my trip to Norway, was a lot of firsts, which I will be highlighting. Beginning with: first long-haul flight on Lufthansa!

 Airbus 330-300 (Click to Enlarge)

How Airlines Keep Their Best Customers (and Flying on the Dreamliner!)

On my most recent journey back to California I flew first class for the first time. I received a free upgrade to first class and I can now see how airlines can retain their elite fliers. After my small regional flight I had two flights on first class: PHL->IAH->LAX.