Trip To Panama Flying in Turkish Airlines Business Class
Last month, Mike and I traveled to Panama for the first time where we stayed four nights in the beautiful capital, Panama City. We flew with Turkish Airlines in business class although we had to originate from Budapest instead of Stockholm since the fare was much cheaper starting from the Hungarian capital. Between Stockholm and Budapest, we took the direct flight on Norwegian. Since I have Diamond status with Hilton, we stayed at the Hilton Panama and Waldorf Astoria Panama where we got upgraded to a Master Suite during our stay at the Hilton Panama. We also had a chance to stay at the Radisson Decapolis Hotel which was also a nice hotel, although not as nice as the two Hilton properties we stayed at. When in Panama, you should never miss doing the Panama Canal Tour as it was definitely the highlight of our trip. Take note that they don't have tours everyday so make sure you check the availability beforehand. Our trip to Panama was one of the best trips we've had and having flown in Turkish Airlines business class, it couldn't have been better!
Review: Radisson Decapolis Hotel, Panama City
Review: Waldorf Astoria Panama
Top Attractions in Panama
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Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class, Panama to Istanbul
Photoreview: Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul Arrival (IST)
Review: Radisson BLU Conference & Airport Hotel, Istanbul
Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class, Istanbul to Budapest
Platinum Lounge Non-Schengen, Budapest Airport
Date of visit: September 20, 2016
Location: Terminal 2B (Non-schengen), by gate B7, mezzanine level
Access: All passengers, regardless of airline and class of service for 25Euro plus tax for 2 hours;
Select premium customers and elite members departing on Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Air Serbia, Aeroflot, British Airways and Air China
Opening hours: Daily, 5am to 11pm
Lounge Entrance
Lounge Access
Seating
Dining
The buffet offered chicken meatballs, Greek salad and potato salad
Alcoholic drinks, still and sparkling water
Work & Entertainment
Coat rack
Coat rack
CONCLUSION
After visiting the Platinum Lounge Schengen, we decided to go to the Platinum Lounge Non Schengen which is located after passport controls. They actually have the same food offering here which included chicken meatballs, Greek salad, potato salad and tomato cream soup. The chicken meatballs were okay although I guess it would have been better if they had been served warm. The drinks selection was extensive and there was a snack section which offered Lays potato chips which was not offered in the Schengen Lounge. The seats were very comfortable, something I can not say about the ones in the Platinum Lounge Schengen. Overall, this is a nice lounge with good food and drinks offering although still not as impressive as the Fantazja Executive Lounge in Warsaw Airport which is one of my favorite lounges in Europe.
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