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Brussels Airlines new Business Class JFK-BRU

Posted on June 9, 2012 | 9 Comments


Pic: Brussels Airlines entrance at New York JFK Terminal 1 (Jun 2012)

Pic: Lufthansa Senator Lounge at New York JFK Airport (Jun 2012)
On Friday June 1, I joined inaugural flight SN501 from Brussels to New York JFK.  I flew economy class and was seated on the first row (14D) in Y.  As frequent Brussels Airlines flyer (almost weekly now thanks to their Flyday promo) and Miles and More Senator, I was upgraded* to business class on the return flight from JFK to BRU.  Both the hard and soft product were outstanding.  I think my pictures speak for themselves regarding the quality of the hard product.  The only two negative experiences I had during the BRU-JFK-BRU journey were out of Brussels Airlines control:  A queue of almost three hours (!) at JFK Terminal 1 Immigration to enter the USA and a 1,5 hour queue on the JFK runway before take-off back to BRU.  Not sure what’s wrong with JFK airport, but I hope they fix these issues soon!

Pic: Brussels Airlines A330-300ER OO-SFM at JFK Airport (Jun 3, 2012)

Pic: My Brussels Airlines Business Class seat 4K on flight SN502 JFK – BRU

Pic: Brussels Airlines new business class – Seat controls (Jun 2012)

Pic: Brussels Airlines new business class seat in lounge mode (Jun 2012)
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Sky View room at IC New York Times Square

Posted on June 3, 2012 | 1 Comment


Pic: InterContinental New York Times Square entrance (Jun 2012)

Pic: InterContinental New York Times Square building (Jun 2012)
My two night weekend stay in Manhattan was the ideal opportunity to burn an InterContinental “Free weekend night” voucher.  Every time you renew your InterContinental Ambassador status, you receive a complimentary weekend night voucher.  It’s valid for weekend stays at all IC hotels worldwide and uses the BOGO (Buy One, Get One) principle:  you pay for the first night, the second night is free.  If you’re staying more than once a year at InterContinental hotels, I can highly recommend the Ambassador program.  The initial membership fee is $200 for the first year, $150 for every renewal.  It comes with some great perks:
• Guaranteed room upgrade
• Guaranteed late check-out (4 pm)
• Free movie – One complimentary Pay-TV film per stay
• Fresh fruit and mineral water – in your room upon arrival
• Guaranteed room availability with 24-hour advance reservation
• Complimentary newspaper each morning
• Complimentary use of health club facilities (fitness gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi etc most hotels)
• Welcome gift upon arrival (often something reflecting the local culture at participating Hotels)
• Complimentary weekend night voucher

Pic: King Bed Sky View room at IC New York Times Square (Jun 2012)

Pic: King Bed Sky View room at IC New York Times Square (Jun 2012)
Using the complimentary weekend night voucher, I paid $347 for two nights (vs $693 regular rate) at InterContinental New York Times Square.  Yes, hotels in Manhattan are expensive!  My Deluxe room booking was upgrade to a Sky View room on the 35th floor offering me amazing views of the city.
Pic: Ambassador welcome amenity at IC Times Square NYC (Jun 2012)

Pic: Bathroom amenities at InterContinental Times Square (Jun 2012)

Pic: In-Room Dining Breakfast at InterContinental Times Square NYC

Pic: Sky View at InterContinental Times Square New York (Jun 2012)

Pic: Sky View at InterContinental Times Square New York (Jun 2012)

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Brussels Airlines Inaugural flight SN501 BRU – JFK

Posted on June 2, 2012 | 5 Comments


Flew Brussels Airlines inaugural flight SN501 from Brussels to New York today.  I was seated on the first row in economy class (14D).  Quite exhausted now, not from the flight, but from queuing at JFK immigration (2,5 hours)!  My flight back (SN502 JFK-BRU) is on Sunday.  Will post full review early next week.

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Brussels Airlines New Business Class (A330)

Posted on January 11, 2012 | 7 Comments

Brussels Airlines presented the new A330 Business and Economy class cabin at their B.House headquarters in Brussels on Jan 10, 2012.  More details about the new cabin on the Brussels Airlines website.  Hope you enjoy the pictures I made at the press event!

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