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@jesuisrobert808 7 сағат бұрын
Absolutely worth it. The business lounge in Istanbul along with business class flight service is exceptional
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 сағат бұрын
I completely agree and will be posting a video of the lounge soon, so stay tuned for that! :)
@vanessastanford 13 сағат бұрын
You did an amazing video! More please. 😊
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 сағат бұрын
Thank you! Will be posting more soon! 😁
@samikenanni4228 15 сағат бұрын
I appreciate the tour you provided. This hotel will definitely be one of my top choices in Dubai for my next trip.
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 сағат бұрын
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 😁
@zunairmushtaq5888 Күн бұрын
I'm not finding any direct flights from North America to Doha on either the British Airways or the American Airlines website. They are all showing connecting flights with at least one additional flight through their own airlines.
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
There have been some issues lately with some of the bucket list airlines not sharing as much Business Class availability as they used to. Hopefully it will change soon. For now, I suggest using Seats.Aero's "QSuites tool" to look for availability (I recently posted a video on how to do this). If you find it, then go to QSuites to book. You can transfer Avios from British Airlines so hopefully that will work for now. I just did this myself and bought a flight from Chicago to Muscat for March, so it should work. Hope this helps!
@morselsthecat Күн бұрын
amazing experience!!
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
It was!! 🥰
@MarthaMaitchoukow Күн бұрын
i find it hard to believe that you guys - you tubers - read and answer comments; however, here I go! After watching your videos over and over and over again, i was able to find a flight from LAX to Panama city for 15,000 miles with flying blue that took me to Copa - capital one does not have copa, so do I transfer to flying blue??? Please and thank you! You are definitely the best and most clear!!!
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
Haha I am very happy to answer your comment 😃 If the flight is on the Air France website for 15,000 miles (you're looking at it on Air France site and not the Copa site), then yes, you transfer the points to Air France. They sell seats on their partner airlines' planes too so that's why you are able to buy it there. You can call Air France and they will hold the flight for you while you transfer points, so maybe you should do that so the availability doesn't disappear. Then you transfer the points, wait for them to appear, and then call back to purchase. Hope this helps! :)
@mertersun Күн бұрын
The entree you had selected looks like Turkish cheese borek, eggplant salad and -I think- olive oil braised celeriac, although it looks like artichoke to me that is in your plate. Sometimes, there are slight changes like that in the menu, so I am not very sure.
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
@@mertersun thanks so much for this!! I'm flying Turkish again in October so I'm hoping to be better prepared this time 😅😁
@joshuarey10 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience on Turkish Airlines A350. I really like that they have a chef onboard and the menu is extensive. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think the a350 on Turkish has an outside camera as well. I like the amenity kit offered to passengers. The seat design reminds me of another world class airline. When you get a chance, please do a review of Singapore Airlines A350 (business) and A380 (business and first) in the future. The staff at SQ are friendlier compared to Turkish.
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! The chef and food were definitely a highlight, and yes, there were outside cameras which I always enjoy. And I'll put Singapore Airlines on my list for future flight possibilities, so thanks for the suggestion! :)
@marcusyoung5440 2 күн бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. Call me crazy, but I actually liked the 777 seats more than the 787. More leg room. We were two, so I didn’t mind the lack of separation between seats. Our layover was so long we were eligible for a room with bed inside the lounge! One of our flights was a late night departure. After takeoff the cabin crew did turndown to the whole cabin all at once. It was an awkward and disruptive ordeal with many passengers standing trying to get out of the way. That was the only weird moment. Otherwise TK was a very nice experience! 31.5k from KUL to NAP, and another 31.5k from VIE to SEA. So sad it’s hard to impossible to get those deals anymore. ✈️🌍
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
The universal turndown service does sound awkward 😂, but I'm sure the rest of the experience made up for it, right? Glad you qualified for a sleeping room. Do you remember how long your layover was? I am flying Turkish again in October and will have an all night layover. I read that if your layover is over 9 hours, you can't get a sleeping room (seems strange to me since that's when you would most need a room). I have reserved a room at the airport Yotel just in case for now, but would love to know how strict they are about that. I might be crazy, but I'm kind of looking forward to spending the whole night at the airport 😅
@marcusyoung5440 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints That is strange. Our flight was 18 months ago, so hopefully my memory is not too fuzzy. I remember our layover being between 8-9 hours. I remember rushing to the lounge and going straight to that reservation desk. I had a hunch the rooms were in demand. We got the last one, and the wait for the next one can be hours. The bed sleeps one btw. It took me my second visit to your lounge to get over being intimidated by the size, and start enjoying being there discovering the variety of food. Enjoy your next visit!
@marcusyoung5440 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints What about their free hotel service for those having long transit times?
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
@@marcusyoung5440 they have stipulations on that that I don't think I meet. I got a pretty decent deal on the Yotel, so I don't mind too much. Plus it's nice knowing that I'll definitely have a room since I'm traveling alone. I plan on enjoying the lounge until bedtime, sleeping in my Yotel room, and then heading to the lounge at breakfast. Should be a fun night!
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
@@marcusyoung5440 sounds like you were right at the perfect length layover to qualify 🥳
@karlp8484 2 күн бұрын
Turkish Airlines lives up to it's excellent reputation. And that new airport looks amazing. Ankara is a hub, and deservedly so.
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
The flight and the airport were indeed excellent! And the lounge was outstanding! I'm working on my review of that lounge now, so stay tuned for that 😁
@mertersun Күн бұрын
This new airport is in Istanbul, though.
@this_charming_man11 2 күн бұрын
Amazing video and I appreciate the help. $200 on taxes and fees seems pretty high, Is that normal across the board? Or is it specific to the example in this video?
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful. Unfortunately, the high taxes and fees are pretty standard for Flying Blue, and European carriers in general. And it's always worse for Business Class than for Economy, as expected.
@robertgonzales3936 2 күн бұрын
love your reviews you show every detail all products and whatever you eat I really appreciate one more thing even last time I asked it because it was interesting for me that much you lost for Iberia flight its good to know just in case If i decide to fly with them I want to know how much money I am going to loose just in case ? by the way I love Turkish cart service you can see the food and choose it maybe it was hard for you since you weren't familiar with Turkish food
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
I paid 50,000 points for the Iberia flight. And they have been very difficult about providing fair compensation. About the trolley cart, I definitely get the feeling everyone but me loves it haha. I was unfamiliar with the options and I'm also very indecisive 😂
@robertgonzales3936 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints ok now I got it let me tell you something airlines when they over book they always kick people who didnt pay cash for the flights or miles and cash but after that they have to return the mile and also cash but remember points upgrades are not guaranteed specially with European carriers another airline you must avoid is tap portugal I had nightmare with them even in business class
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
@@robertgonzales3936 I agree with you, but I think Iberia bumps people with cash flights too because I met a couple who had also been bumped and had paid cash. Iberia then just make it so hard to get compensation that most people give up. Thanks for the heads up about TAP. I've heard that before, so maybe I will just try to avoid them too 😅
@robertgonzales3936 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints with the cash it happens but usually the chance is lower also one question how was Turkish crew were they friendly?
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
@@robertgonzales3936 honestly, not overly friendly. They weren't rude and the service itself was good, but they were definitely more serious than friendly. I am flying Turkish again in October, so it'll give me a chance to see if this was typical or an anomaly. :)
@nathalienguyen6860 2 күн бұрын
Wow congrats! This is better than flying private!
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
I wish I could always fly like that!! 🤩😅😂
@prethivedhilip 2 күн бұрын
Great video, as always!!! 😊
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@bagelsquare 2 күн бұрын
great review Mel. love the A350
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! I love it too!
@davidcole333 2 күн бұрын
Mel, rest assured, I too would have gone to the airport 4 hours early to visit the lounge. I think you're an avgeek at heart. There are certainly worse places to spend your time then in the premium lounges at different airports around the world. What stands out to me about your flight is that the last 3 Turkish business class reviews I've seen now, including yours, have mentioned a lack of friendliness from the cabin crew, with the other two wording it a bit more strongly than you did. One review I wouldn't notice, two, I make a mental note, three? and now it's a trend. Aside from the lack of congeniality from the crew, it seemed like a perfectly fine business class experience.
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
I'm glad I'm not alone in my love of all things aviation! 😅😂 Yes, I felt bad saying it but sadly, they were not as friendly as the flight attendants I usually encounter. If you saw 2 other reports of the same, I think it might be more systemic than I hoped. I'm flying Turkish again in October, so I'll be very interested in seeing whether my experience is any different on the next flight! I'll keep you posted!
@get2dachoppa249 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints I work in the aviation industry, and I absolutely love exploring airports & their lounges when I travel. Its like doctors or nurses traveling & exploring different hospitals, lol.
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
@@get2dachoppa249 I totally get that! It's great that you get to work in a field you love. I went on a tour of the Airbus Factory in Toulouse, France (one of my reasons for wanting to go to Toulouse on this trip haha).The tour group was literally an entire group of aviation fans. I felt so at home 😂
@sandahildebrand2444 2 күн бұрын
Wow! Turkish Airlines for the win! Even their windows appeared clean!
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
The floor and surrounding area were spotless! I was very impressed! 🤩
@WRYouTube326 2 күн бұрын
Regarding the trolley, FWIW, I study the menu prior to its arrival then I have an idea of what I want, then if anything else catches my eye you can always add to your order.
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
That's a great idea for next time, so thank you for the suggestion! I definitely need to be more prepared. 😅
@user-ec6gc9nr3b 2 күн бұрын
What a wonderful flight experience!
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
It was!! 🥰
@wayermane5069 2 күн бұрын
Greatly informative and well paced. Thank you for the great video.
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!!
@andresfg6788 3 күн бұрын
Could you just refuse to take the flight until they accommodate you in the next plane with business class available?
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
I'm really not sure, but they were definitely not in favor of that approach because I mentioned the next day, and she said they were all sold out for days. I had to get home sooner rather than later, so I felt like I had no other option.
@andresfg6788 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints I would have just not boarded the flight until they assigned me a business seat. I think it is a very American approach to go with the flow and complain or ask for a compensation later (which is the right way because institutions should enforce the law). However in this side of the world we know that companies either have to resolve or they won't be held accountable for pretty much anything
@andresfg6788 2 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints your answer should have been, bump another person from those "sold out" or overbooked flights, otherwise I'm not boarding. Believe they will find a way.. also you mentioned people downgraded that have paid cash, that is new. I have read this 4-5 times from Iberia but have always been miles/avios tickets. Might not be the only one, BUT seems like those kind of tickets are first inline for downgrade
@switchfooted 3 күн бұрын
Very helpful! Love your voice and video style. Subscribed :)
@MelsMilesandPoints 2 күн бұрын
Great, thanks so much! 😄
@robtuttle6993 4 күн бұрын
Nice video. You've got a great voice. I'm looking at checking out the Q Suites myself on a trip next spring.
@MelsMilesandPoints 4 күн бұрын
Thank you!! You definitely should! I loved it so much that I just booked another flight for March 😅
@skylarblue9461 5 күн бұрын
Definitely chic
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 күн бұрын
I can't disagree!
@FlyWithRookie 6 күн бұрын
It’s ashamed we can’t get points to AA anymore.
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 күн бұрын
Do you mean from BILT? I agree! 😭
@FlyWithRookie 5 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints built partnership ended with American sadly.
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 күн бұрын
@@FlyWithRookie true and definitely sad! But at least they added Alaska Airlines. They have some great partner award sweet spots :)
@FlyWithRookie 5 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints oh I didn’t know they added Alaska 😁. Thanks for the tip. Will you be making a video soon 😁.
@MelsMilesandPoints Күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! I'll add it to the list of possible future videos 😁
@michellekolb7559 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for all the information. Is it possible to upgrade from economy to business with cash if you booked the flight with award points? I am new to this !
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 күн бұрын
I'm not entirely sure because I've never tried that myself on JAL and have read conflicting reports online. If you are booking through American, your best bet might be to book economy for now, but keep watching for business. If it pops up, you can cancel your economy flight and rebook in business.
@wilfredpapaya4739 6 күн бұрын
Thank you Mel! IAD & DCA are my home airports.
@MelsMilesandPoints 5 күн бұрын
Oh good! I hope it was useful then! I used to live in the DC area too before moving to Chicago 😁
@mufavato99 6 күн бұрын
Excellent review. Very professional. Truly enjoyed it.
@MelsMilesandPoints 6 күн бұрын
I'm so glad! Thank you!!
@youknowmeverywell8697 6 күн бұрын
Brutally honest suggest some nasty failures of the reviewed subject. Are there any?
@MelsMilesandPoints 6 күн бұрын
Yes - the cabin was brutally hot 🔥
@fanchette122 6 күн бұрын
Faut toujours que les américains se plaignent sur tout ..2 poils de cul sur la cuvette des WC et c’est la femme de chambre qui en prend plein la gueule physiquement
@MomentsInTheSky 7 күн бұрын
Iberia is a terrible airline. I hope you get the compensation due to you but you’ll have to be persistent. They couldn’t care less.
@MelsMilesandPoints 6 күн бұрын
I agree with you 100%!
@LAXTravels 8 күн бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the tour! Hope you had a nice trip!
@MelsMilesandPoints 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!😄
@rogermiles9026 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for the seats.aero summary. It was exactly the tool I’ve needed. I used your link to purchase a one year subscription.Thanks!
@MelsMilesandPoints 8 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you like Seata.aero as much as I do. I actually just used the QSuites finder tool to book a QSuite for March! Also, thanks for using my link!! 😁
@sikegrad 9 күн бұрын
When booking for 2 people using points, does each person need to have the necessary points in their Flying Blue account or can person have all the points to use for the tickets? After watching your video, it sounds calling Air France to hold the seats and then calling them back once the Flying Blue points are transferred over.
@MelsMilesandPoints 9 күн бұрын
One person can book for two people with their points. That's no problem at all. Also, yes Air France is great about holding your reservation while you transfer points. Hope this helps! 😁
@andrewchristopher7138 10 күн бұрын
Great review
@MelsMilesandPoints 10 күн бұрын
So glad you liked it!:)
@seemais14 10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for valuable feedback..No I don’t have flexable points but I do have Chase card that’s where I can gets my ihg points..How can I gets points for airfares is their anyway I can cancel ihg points and get airfares points?
@MelsMilesandPoints 10 күн бұрын
I did a video explaining the different kinds of points you can earn and which are best for flights. I'll attach the link below. You can also email me at [email protected], and I'll send you my personal recommendations for which card might be best for you. Hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aILbh5eFeLadqK8si=X5FwtKZomXp6d3W_
@seemais14 10 күн бұрын
I try to book a flight with my ihg points but transfer my points to airfares is giving me less points ..They told me that ihg points 10000 points equivalence to 2000 points so that is not enough points for me to book international flights..What should I do can you please give me an advise..I love how you explain every detail.. Thanks!!
@MelsMilesandPoints 10 күн бұрын
It's not a good idea to transfer hotel points. The best points to use are flexible travel rewards credit card points. Do you have any flexible points that you can transfer to Qatar or British Airways?
@Keyyyman 11 күн бұрын
What a great review! Looking forward to flying on the Qsuite soon
@MelsMilesandPoints 10 күн бұрын
Thank you!! I'm excited for you to experience QSuites for yourself soon! Have a great trip 😁
@Bacchusmbt 12 күн бұрын
Vitello sauce = boiled calf meat sauce. 😢
@MelsMilesandPoints 11 күн бұрын
Ugh I had no idea 😭😭
@Bacchusmbt 11 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints I had to look it up myself.
@Bacchusmbt 12 күн бұрын
Iberia is a HIDEOUS airline, I have flown at every level of service they offer and I have been screamed at by flight attendants, ignored, not given a dinner because they “ran out of food”, lost luggage, indifferent/uncaring customer service. I am warning everyone reading this, fly this joke of an airline at your own peril. I fly any other airline BUT Iberia.
@MelsMilesandPoints 11 күн бұрын
After my experience with the downgrade and now the months-long battle for compensation that is required by law, I 100% agree with you!
@tityz7913 13 күн бұрын
This is so awesome!! I did 4 lounge hopping when I was in Bangkok and I got tired 😂
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
It was definitely a very busy day for me 😂 But once I decide to start something, I'm pretty stubborn about finishing haha!
@user-ec6gc9nr3b 13 күн бұрын
Wonderful!
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
Thank you!:)
@sandahildebrand2444 13 күн бұрын
I love your lounge reviews so this was great! The Air France basement lounge looked depressing and I would have expected better from Virgin Atlantic. Thanks for taking us along!
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!! 😁
@MDK-t7g 13 күн бұрын
This is the best video review I’ve seen for this lounge. Clear and complete.
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!! 😄
@adocloja 14 күн бұрын
This was great Mel!!. We had a 12 hours layover at Dulles and we visited the capital one , Etihad and Turkish lounges. Glad we chose those, Best experience ever.
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
You chose very wisely!! Turkish and Ethiad were definitely the top Priority Pass lounges, imo, and I loved the Capital one Lounge! Glad you enjoyed your time in all three!
@bagelsquare 14 күн бұрын
Great video, despite the quirks of the lounges the variety is putting ORD to shame
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
Right?!?? I'm so sad that my home airport doesn't offer any decent Priority Pass options 😭
@tonimiller5497 14 күн бұрын
Thank you
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it! 😄
@tonimiller5497 14 күн бұрын
Excellent informative video, thank you! If you are ever in Newark, Chicago or San Francisco (where we will be travelling next year 😂), it would be great to see the lounges there too 👍
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
I'm glad you liked it, and I'll keep Newark and San Francisco in mind for future tours. As for Chicago, that's my home airport and I'm sorry to say they are lacking in the lounge department 😭 Only one Priority Pass lounge, and it's in the international terminal. They have a great United Polaris lounge and a really nice American Flagship Lounge (which I'll be reviewing soon), but both require international business class flights to qualify for access. There's also a Delta Skyteam Lounge I enjoy. But Chicago could really use a Capital One Lounge or a Chase Sapphire Lounge 🤞🏼
@tonimiller5497 13 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints that’s a shame about Chicago…we actually have Polaris business class tickets when we are transitting through Chicago so hope to visit the Polaris lounge. Never flown Polaris before so it is something we are really looking forward to 😊
@MelsMilesandPoints 13 күн бұрын
@@tonimiller5497 you are in luck then! The Polaris lounge is great! I did a review so you might want to check it out if you missed it. I recommend going straight to the dining room to get your name on the list when you arrive. There is often a bit of a wait (but it's usually shorter than they say and they text you when your table is ready). Also - the skillet cookie for dessert is soooo good 🤤😅
@tonimiller5497 13 күн бұрын
@@MelsMilesandPoints Oooo, sounds great! Thanks for the tips!
@davidcole333 14 күн бұрын
Mel, you crack me up, I think you're a lounge-a-holic! What a superb video, I really enjoyed it.
@MelsMilesandPoints 14 күн бұрын
I think you might be right 😂 I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video! :)
@TheMinecraftJRB 14 күн бұрын
Nice one mel
@MelsMilesandPoints 14 күн бұрын
Thanks!! :)