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GOODBYE BANGKOK

 

 First dinner last night at Rossini's in Bangkok, which was, again fabulous.  First drinks in The Library.

The canapés were prepared by:
Then, Rossini's, beginning with Penfolds Chardonnay and Shiraz.

There is a cheese and fruit bar.

The risotto from the parmesan bowl topped with truffles was extraordinary.  Also, I ordered a Miyazaki wagyu beef dinner, which was even better.  Goodnight view of Bangkok.
The Mercedes limousine pickup was nice, then on to the Emirates Lounge.

Skytrax announced its 2022 list of best First Class Airlines:

  • #1 Singapore Airlines*
  • #2 Emirates*
  • #3 Swiss International*
  • #4 Air France
  • #5 ANA*
  • #6 Lufthansa*
  • #7 Japan Airlines
  • #8 Qatar
  • #9 British Airways
  • #10 Korean Air
Not only is United Airlines missing, but it did even get into the top 20.  Those with the asterisk are in Star Alliance.  In the second list, Etihad Airways, Thai and Asiana can be asterisked.  However, United and many American airlines are on Elite Traveler's list.  The Luxury Travel Expert has Singapore at #1 and Emirates at #2.  Again, no United.
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