My EVA Royal Laurel experience
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So overall I'd say Royal Laurel was a good experience for me, but I wouldn't do it again.
Cathay would be worth it for the stop in HK.
EK/EY would be good because mostly the cabin is a more comfortable temperature and this makes a big difference on a long flight. A UAE stopover also makes a lot more sense to me, given I have a second home in Dubai. Etihad has a more comfortable seat, and the lounges are a place to relax with table service, not like standing in the terminal! Similarly priority security is something I never appreciated till now. EVA's lack of it makes a big difference.
Those who've commented that I can't compare it to F. When an airline makes a conscious decision to eliminate F, they know comparisons will be made, this is why EVA offer pyjamas (that don't fit anyone other than a Mongoloid), prestige curvee Champagne and Rimowa cases in their top cabin.
The 'non-evasive' service didn't really bother me, if I was really bothered I'd get it myself. I once flew LHR-HKG in my student days in BA Y, I couldn't take the seat and had no issue spending most of the flight standing by the gallery drinking JW Red Label. The crew seemed to be happy chatting to me to, although I was perhaps more handsome then... It doesn't mean that being offered it at seat isn't a million times better and what the airline should have done.
I will eat what's presented to me, I should be given the option to decline it before its plated, YMMV but as far as my upbringing goes you don't waste food once its plated for you.
Cathay would be worth it for the stop in HK.
EK/EY would be good because mostly the cabin is a more comfortable temperature and this makes a big difference on a long flight. A UAE stopover also makes a lot more sense to me, given I have a second home in Dubai. Etihad has a more comfortable seat, and the lounges are a place to relax with table service, not like standing in the terminal! Similarly priority security is something I never appreciated till now. EVA's lack of it makes a big difference.
Those who've commented that I can't compare it to F. When an airline makes a conscious decision to eliminate F, they know comparisons will be made, this is why EVA offer pyjamas (that don't fit anyone other than a Mongoloid), prestige curvee Champagne and Rimowa cases in their top cabin.
The 'non-evasive' service didn't really bother me, if I was really bothered I'd get it myself. I once flew LHR-HKG in my student days in BA Y, I couldn't take the seat and had no issue spending most of the flight standing by the gallery drinking JW Red Label. The crew seemed to be happy chatting to me to, although I was perhaps more handsome then... It doesn't mean that being offered it at seat isn't a million times better and what the airline should have done.
I will eat what's presented to me, I should be given the option to decline it before its plated, YMMV but as far as my upbringing goes you don't waste food once its plated for you.
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I believe mongoloid is now considered an offensive/pejorative term.
I always get curious about the cabin temp people, how well do you sleep in hotel rooms? Sometimes it takes me a night or two to figure out what I need to set it at when I sleep (mostly I think due to sleeping in bedding that's not what I have at home).
I've flown on lots of aircraft from lots of carriers. Sure there's been times where I've boarded and it can be abnormally hot/cold but I've never been on a flight and thought the cabin temp was an issue.
I always get curious about the cabin temp people, how well do you sleep in hotel rooms? Sometimes it takes me a night or two to figure out what I need to set it at when I sleep (mostly I think due to sleeping in bedding that's not what I have at home).
I've flown on lots of aircraft from lots of carriers. Sure there's been times where I've boarded and it can be abnormally hot/cold but I've never been on a flight and thought the cabin temp was an issue.
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I believe mongoloid is now considered an offensive/pejorative term.
I always get curious about the cabin temp people, how well do you sleep in hotel rooms? Sometimes it takes me a night or two to figure out what I need to set it at when I sleep (mostly I think due to sleeping in bedding that's not what I have at home).
I've flown on lots of aircraft from lots of carriers. Sure there's been times where I've boarded and it can be abnormally hot/cold but I've never been on a flight and thought the cabin temp was an issue.
I always get curious about the cabin temp people, how well do you sleep in hotel rooms? Sometimes it takes me a night or two to figure out what I need to set it at when I sleep (mostly I think due to sleeping in bedding that's not what I have at home).
I've flown on lots of aircraft from lots of carriers. Sure there's been times where I've boarded and it can be abnormally hot/cold but I've never been on a flight and thought the cabin temp was an issue.
I'm an Arayan and proud, I don't know what else I'd call myself in traditional race terms.
I don't really have an issue in hotel rooms, when I'm uncomfortable I get up and adjust it, but generally speaking I'm comfy in 22C to sleep and 19C awake.
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So overall I'd say Royal Laurel was a good experience for me, but I wouldn't do it again.
Cathay would be worth it for the stop in HK.
EK/EY would be good because mostly the cabin is a more comfortable temperature and this makes a big difference on a long flight. A UAE stopover also makes a lot more sense to me, given I have a second home in Dubai. Etihad has a more comfortable seat, and the lounges are a place to relax with table service, not like standing in the terminal! Similarly priority security is something I never appreciated till now. EVA's lack of it makes a big difference.
Those who've commented that I can't compare it to F. When an airline makes a conscious decision to eliminate F, they know comparisons will be made, this is why EVA offer pyjamas (that don't fit anyone other than a Mongoloid), prestige curvee Champagne and Rimowa cases in their top cabin.
The 'non-evasive' service didn't really bother me, if I was really bothered I'd get it myself. I once flew LHR-HKG in my student days in BA Y, I couldn't take the seat and had no issue spending most of the flight standing by the gallery drinking JW Red Label. The crew seemed to be happy chatting to me to, although I was perhaps more handsome then... It doesn't mean that being offered it at seat isn't a million times better and what the airline should have done.
I will eat what's presented to me, I should be given the option to decline it before its plated, YMMV but as far as my upbringing goes you don't waste food once its plated for you.
Cathay would be worth it for the stop in HK.
EK/EY would be good because mostly the cabin is a more comfortable temperature and this makes a big difference on a long flight. A UAE stopover also makes a lot more sense to me, given I have a second home in Dubai. Etihad has a more comfortable seat, and the lounges are a place to relax with table service, not like standing in the terminal! Similarly priority security is something I never appreciated till now. EVA's lack of it makes a big difference.
Those who've commented that I can't compare it to F. When an airline makes a conscious decision to eliminate F, they know comparisons will be made, this is why EVA offer pyjamas (that don't fit anyone other than a Mongoloid), prestige curvee Champagne and Rimowa cases in their top cabin.
The 'non-evasive' service didn't really bother me, if I was really bothered I'd get it myself. I once flew LHR-HKG in my student days in BA Y, I couldn't take the seat and had no issue spending most of the flight standing by the gallery drinking JW Red Label. The crew seemed to be happy chatting to me to, although I was perhaps more handsome then... It doesn't mean that being offered it at seat isn't a million times better and what the airline should have done.
I will eat what's presented to me, I should be given the option to decline it before its plated, YMMV but as far as my upbringing goes you don't waste food once its plated for you.
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TPE is there base and they are there countries pride.
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In my experience TPE does have priority security... I've definitely used their Star Gold line for transiting. Perhaps this is poorly implemented and inconsistent.
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There also is no space for a Priority lane area in the departures area. In order to expand Immigration so the backlog wouldn't be so big, they ended the lease for the BR Diamond Card Check In area and took away half of CIs back office in T2.
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Certainly is within there control. They just have to lobby the government or the airport. Besides, it's to help the home carrier. Like UA has premier access in the US but not Taiwan for example. But if BR wants premier access, that's not happening.
TPE is there base and they are there countries pride.
TPE is there base and they are there countries pride.
BR used to have a small check in area that allowed their top pax to cut the whole line via the Diamond Check In area but the airport took the space back to expand the security area.
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Three questions:
1. I am 6'4'' will the PJs be clownishly small aka should I bring my own.
2. Does EVA keep the cabin too hot?
3. I have a reasonably tight connection in TPE (JFK-TPE connecting to TPE-HKG ~1.5 hour), if there's no priority line for J, will this be enough time?
1. I am 6'4'' will the PJs be clownishly small aka should I bring my own.
2. Does EVA keep the cabin too hot?
3. I have a reasonably tight connection in TPE (JFK-TPE connecting to TPE-HKG ~1.5 hour), if there's no priority line for J, will this be enough time?
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Three questions:
1. I am 6'4'' will the PJs be clownishly small aka should I bring my own.
2. Does EVA keep the cabin too hot?
3. I have a reasonably tight connection in TPE (JFK-TPE connecting to TPE-HKG ~1.5 hour), if there's no priority line for J, will this be enough time?
1. I am 6'4'' will the PJs be clownishly small aka should I bring my own.
2. Does EVA keep the cabin too hot?
3. I have a reasonably tight connection in TPE (JFK-TPE connecting to TPE-HKG ~1.5 hour), if there's no priority line for J, will this be enough time?
2. For westerners, it is very hot.
3. More than enough time. There is a priority line for J/*G/BR Diamond and Gold next to the regular line, just look for the signage or ask one of the agents yelling "Transfer".
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Three questions:
1. I am 6'4'' will the PJs be clownishly small aka should I bring my own.
2. Does EVA keep the cabin too hot?
3. I have a reasonably tight connection in TPE (JFK-TPE connecting to TPE-HKG ~1.5 hour), if there's no priority line for J, will this be enough time?
1. I am 6'4'' will the PJs be clownishly small aka should I bring my own.
2. Does EVA keep the cabin too hot?
3. I have a reasonably tight connection in TPE (JFK-TPE connecting to TPE-HKG ~1.5 hour), if there's no priority line for J, will this be enough time?
I was very comfortable the 2 times I have been on EVA this year. Temperature was fine. These were both long-haul in J.
1.5 hours is fine for connection (normal caveats; on-time arrival, etc).
It is interesting to read some of the reviews. I have just started flying EVA Royal Laurel this year. After 2 long-haul flights, I have been impressed...enough so that I have 2 more scheduled this year now.
All airlines have their idiosyncrasies. I noticed the thorough cabin prep for takeoff, with nothing around the seat. And I found the call button was certainly the way to obtain service from the FAs when needed.
The catering is very good. Love the option to pre-book from an extensive selection. Drinks on board are very good. In addition to Champagne, their 1837 TWG tea is stellar.
Seats are comfortable, IFE is good, and I have found the service to be very professional.
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I'm very sensitive to warm temperatures but actually find the cabin temp on BR to be acceptable (as opposed to NH, where I just felt like I was sweating the entire flight).
I usually just wear an athletic shirt and shorts to sleep -- the pajamas combined with the duvet are too hot.
I usually just wear an athletic shirt and shorts to sleep -- the pajamas combined with the duvet are too hot.
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Yes, all BR, all one ticket. I just want to make sure to get to HKG on time so I don't miss the party