I flew outbound on the A340 which featured the now ‘old’ style lounger seat in First, and flew back on the new A330-300 which featured the latest ‘suite’-style seat. The latter is now available on the ZRH-JFK and ZRH-DXB routes.
I have previously reported on the ZRH-DXB sector in F on LX so will mainly post pictures on this occasion. A few comments:
1) As usual the dedicated transfer from the FCL to E-Gates was organized way too early. I was asked to be at the reception at 1200 for a 1245 departure: I arrived at the gate at 1215 and boarding had not even started yet.
2) Load was 3/8 so service was attentive during the meal. However after it there was a 1-hour gap during which the cabin was completely unchecked, which was rather surprising.
3) With the shades up you cannot virtually see anything on the PTVs (not even the safety video) because of the bright glare. The maitre de cabine explained that they are aware of the problem and will address it, however didn’t they test it out before installing?
4) I feel more effort could have been put in the design of the single lavatory, which is cramped and not very comfortable
5) Salmon Balik has been replaced by Loch Fyne which was not served from the oval marble platter. It was OK but I hope LX will re-introduce Balik in the future.
Here are the pictures:
FCL in Zurich (buffet area)
View from FCL
FCL room at the far end – much quieter but with fewer drinks and no food
Curtained off views
Some lounge bites (bresaola and melon, sliced asparagus and salmon crepe) with rosé Champagne
Minivan transfer to E-Gates (was the only passenger but was not offered a limo, not sure why)
Pulling up at the E-Terminal from the runway underpass
Driving past SQ 77W about to push back
Boarding had not yet started
The latest addition to the LX fleet: A330-300 HB-JHB ‘Sion’
Only door 2L used
Its elder sibling: A330-200
Cabin view from seat 2K
Compare it with the cabin view from seat 2K on the A340
Gone is the alcove with the bar area, and so is the passage across in front of it. Passengers on the right hand side of the cabin now must walk through the galley to reach the restroom which is annoying
Seat console which is extracted from the armrest. 4 pre-set position buttons are located on the armrest
Seat console is touch-screen. You can select the area of the seat you wish to adjust including the ottoman. The armrest can be lowered fully even with the seatback upright to increase seat width. There is a massage function too.
The privacy screen controls.
The ottoman with built-in seatbelt.
The guest can adjust the ottoman using control bottons on the armest.
(to be continued on the next post)
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