Sydney the looong way; EY 789 J/F, EY A380 F, 16 hours in QR F Al-Safwa Lounge
Nov 24, 2015, 12:26 pm
#196
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Watching Batman Begins with suite doors closed. Great privacy! Interesting Chinese subtitles that I couldn't turn off.
IFE controller with cool depiction of the US Capitol.
After dinner, I requested the FA make my bed in one of the adjacent, empty suites.
Super comfortable; slept like a baby for 5 hours.
IFE controller with cool depiction of the US Capitol.
After dinner, I requested the FA make my bed in one of the adjacent, empty suites.
Super comfortable; slept like a baby for 5 hours.
Nov 24, 2015, 5:56 pm
#197
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Afternoon tea. I had the Italian almond blend.
Raspberry mousse; fudge brownie with raspberry caviar. DELICIOUS. I loved the extra plating flourishes that the chef added beyond the standard plating.
Sticky toffee pudding; ancho chili sauce and kumquat compote.
Post-tea view
Landed back at IAD to find my Etihad Chauffeur. Nothing exciting, just a Caddy XTS this time.
Raspberry mousse; fudge brownie with raspberry caviar. DELICIOUS. I loved the extra plating flourishes that the chef added beyond the standard plating.
Sticky toffee pudding; ancho chili sauce and kumquat compote.
Post-tea view
Landed back at IAD to find my Etihad Chauffeur. Nothing exciting, just a Caddy XTS this time.
Nov 24, 2015, 6:13 pm
#198
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CONCLUSIONS:
EY F A380: Fantastic hard product, impeccable service. Food was ok (great desserts, very good appetizers, but middling main entrees).
EY J 787: Good hard product, very good service, average food. Would prefer QR J 787.
EY F 787: Excellent hard product, impeccable service. Food was very good, but only because this segment had a classically trained chef.
QR F Al-Safwa Lounge: I loved it. The Quiet Rooms were superb. Food could have been better if they didn't overcook their proteins.
Thanks for reading and following along!
EY F A380: Fantastic hard product, impeccable service. Food was ok (great desserts, very good appetizers, but middling main entrees).
EY J 787: Good hard product, very good service, average food. Would prefer QR J 787.
EY F 787: Excellent hard product, impeccable service. Food was very good, but only because this segment had a classically trained chef.
QR F Al-Safwa Lounge: I loved it. The Quiet Rooms were superb. Food could have been better if they didn't overcook their proteins.
Thanks for reading and following along!
Last edited by iluvdoco; Nov 24, 2015 at 7:24 pm
Nov 25, 2015, 9:46 pm
#207
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,820
CONCLUSIONS:
EY F A380: Fantastic hard product, impeccable service. Food was ok (great desserts, very good appetizers, but middling main entrees).
EY J 787: Good hard product, very good service, average food. Would prefer QR J 787.
EY F 787: Excellent hard product, impeccable service. Food was very good, but only because this segment had a classically trained chef.
QR F Al-Safwa Lounge: I loved it. The Quiet Rooms were superb. Food could have been better if they didn't overcook their proteins.
Thanks for reading and following along!
EY F A380: Fantastic hard product, impeccable service. Food was ok (great desserts, very good appetizers, but middling main entrees).
EY J 787: Good hard product, very good service, average food. Would prefer QR J 787.
EY F 787: Excellent hard product, impeccable service. Food was very good, but only because this segment had a classically trained chef.
QR F Al-Safwa Lounge: I loved it. The Quiet Rooms were superb. Food could have been better if they didn't overcook their proteins.
Thanks for reading and following along!
Nov 26, 2015, 6:46 am
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