Trek Trendy embarked on a groundbreaking seven-day journey, flying "around the world in just 7 days entirely in first class", utilizing "seven of the world's most luxurious aircraft". The itinerary covered continents from Australia to America to Africa, featuring onboard amenities such as inflight lounges, private bedrooms, and Michelin star dining. The total cost for the flights alone reached $31,348.
The epic adventure began in Frankfurt, Germany, where Trek Trendy headed into the private first-class terminal and proceeded through efficient security. Every Lufthansa first-class passenger receives a "chauffeur-driven transfer" across the tarmac to the aircraft. The first aircraft was the iconic Boeing 747, which hosts 364 passengers but an intimate first-class cabin of just eight seats. Trek Trendy settled into seat 1K for the 11-hour, 5,800-mile hop to Los Angeles. The journey started with a glass of Rear Rosé. Although the cabin was described as "a few years past its prime," the armchair-style seat was "incredibly comfortable". Lunch included an Oktoberfest-themed service, beginning with "caviar service" served via trolley, followed by Bavarian duck and the "emperor's mess" for dessert. For comfort, Trek Trendy changed into provided pajamas in the compact, well-designed first-class bathroom, and the seat was promptly converted into a 6’6 bed complete with a duvet, mattress topper, and fluffy pillow.
Upon arrival in the U.S., Trek Trendy booked a bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, which "personifies the glamour of old school Hollywood". Following a commotion next door, the hotel apologized and upgraded Trek Trendy to one of their "very best suites," normally around $8,000 a night. The "destination dish" for the U.S. was a burger.
The second long-haul flight departed from LAX on a Japan Airlines (JAL) brand-new A350-1000. Trek Trendy was invited to the Qantas first-class lounge at LAX, where the dishes were cooked to order; Trek Trendy chose the mozzarella salad and salt and pepper squid. The JAL aircraft featured a "super private first-class cabin" with six suites in a 1-1-1 configuration. The pajamas were mineral-enriched "to help with fatigue recovery". Each suite was vast, boasting a wide sofa that converts into a fully flat bed and a "huge 43in screen". Trek Trendy chose the full Japanese tasting course, which began with Salon 2013 champagne, typically retailing "well north of $1,000 a bottle". The meal included mashed chestnut, jellyfish, and a pan-fried steak. Trek Trendy successfully paired their own Bluetooth headphones to the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), a feature described as "absolutely the future".
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In Tokyo, Trek Trendy stayed at the Aman Hotel, perched 38 floors above the city. A highlight was riding the Hibusa bullet train, Japan's fastest at over 200 m an hour, in the ultra-luxurious Grand lass first-class cabin. The destination dish in Japan was quick sushi, ordered via tablet and delivered by conveyor belt.
The third flight was on Singapore Airlines from Narita to Singapore. Given a tight connection, there was no time for the lounge. The first-class cabin was a single row with four suites, and Trek Trendy began the flight with a glass of Krug. For dinner, Trek Trendy continued the "around the world airline caviar comparison" before enjoying the pre-ordered lobster thermidor. Singapore Airlines has an "excellent ratio" of two bathrooms for just four first-class passengers.
During the layover in Singapore, Trek Trendy visited the exclusive Silver Kris Lounge Complex, which offers comfortable seating, a private bedroom, and a full-service restaurant. The destination dish here was a Singapore sling paired with assorted chicken and beef saté. Before boarding the next flight—the Singapore A380—Trek Trendy mentioned using Odoo, an all-in-one management software, to keep the business running smoothly, even building a website using Odoo’s intuitive website builder which allows users to define the site type, industry, goals, color palette, and theme in just four steps. Trek Trendy noted that Singapore has "one of the most epic bathroom setups of any airline".
Upon landing in Australia, Trek Trendy took a connection down to Melbourne to visit their sister and family. The destination dish was the Aussie meat pie, described as basically "national treasure status". Trek Trendy then returned to Sydney, staying at the park Hyatt for a night.
The fifth flight was on the national carrier, Qantas, on a 16-year-old Airbus A380, flying nearly 7,000 miles across to Johannesburg, South Africa. Trek Trendy described the Qantas first-class lounge as "Genuinely one of my favorites anywhere". The cabin was the largest so far, with space for 14 passengers on the lower deck. Lunch included a 2006 Louise champagne and Aussie beef fillet. The flight featured the "Qantas party piece": an onboard lounge and bar on the upper deck.
In Johannesburg, Trek Trendy was joined by a special guest, Millie, at the Four Seasons. The destination dish in Africa was bilong. A short hop to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe followed, where the pair went on safari at Matetsi. The sixth flight, returning toward Europe, was on Emirates, an 8-hour hop from Johannesburg to Dubai. Trek Trendy noted that Emirates was the only airline in the comparison to offer "unlimited caviar," a stark contrast to the "Quant spoonful" offered by Qantas. Trek Trendy also enjoyed "ice" (the IFE ritual). In Dubai, Trek Trendy met a friend, Julian, for an Arabic tea and the UAE destination dish: local comfort food.
The final flight was back to London on an 11-year-old A380 recently refreshed with Emirates's new first class. The check-in was efficient at Emirates's new first-class facility, including new biometric passport control. The traveler began the final leg with an inflight shower, receiving about five minutes of water. The Emirates amenity kit, a Bulgari offering, was considered the winner among all airlines. The flight included a lobster starter and a visit to the onboard lounge at the rear of the aircraft. The final approach into London Heathrow marked the end of the circumnavigation. Trek Trendy acknowledged that despite the luxury, the trip was "super luxurious adventure it hasn't half been tiring".
