For 140k points transferred from Chase and booked through Air Canada, we were able to get business class seats on Egypt Air. The out-of-pocket expense was an additional $150.
Our seats were roomy but with a bit less privacy than some of the other business class seats on different airlines. However, it is the only direct flight from JFK to Cairo.
Like other airlines, they provide a travel kit that includes everything from socks to a toothbrush.
Our dinner was served on linen tablecloths or more like a linen napkin. We had salmon and avocado for an appetizer and I had some beef dish for the main course.
After dinner, they shut off the lights, leaving only stars over our heads.
I wasn’t able to sleep but watched a movie and read my book.
Arriving in Cairo, it looked like any major metropolitan area from my window.
Our Avalon Waterways representative was waiting for us with a visa and helped us navigate through customs and security.
He then turned us over to a driver who drove us the 30-minute ride to the Fairmont Hotel.
It was only 7:30 am but they were able to get us our room by 8:30. It is lovely.
We have a view of the Nile from our window.
And the bed was very comfy. We took a five-hour nap. Our tour starts tomorrow so we are relaxing and enjoying the hotel.
Tonight we ate Asian cuisine. It was a lovely restaurant and our table looked out on the Nile.
Bruce had Pad Thai and I had sushi. Bruce was not a big fan. He compares every Pad Thai with Nana Noodles in Delray Beach.
They did an impressive presentation of my sushi. Smoking!
For dessert, we shared ice cream. And off to bed because tomorrow will be a busy day!
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