Originally Posted by
B747-437B
Maybe its just me, but I don't choose an airline on the basis of its food, even in Business Class. I get far better food from my local takeaway joints than any airline has been able to deliver at altitude. Meals on planes are sustenance, not a social experience.
IMHO, this has not gone far enough in trimming the unnecessary frills. A meal service lasting no more than 1h should be the target, optimally served on a single tray. See the LH meal below for an example of how this can be achieved (although this TSU is an Atlas 2/3 while Emirates uses KSSU 1/1 so size is slightly different).
Time is of the essence in Business Class. Finish the meal service quickly so I can work or sleep or whatever else I need to do.
Funny, that's exactly why I hate the LH J service. No sense of occasion whatsoever, and feels more like a Y+ experience.
Emirates, in my view, used to have one of the better J meal services (I'm talking about setting and experience here, rather than food quality). I particularly enjoy(ed) the dessert/cheese trolley, and the inclusion of canapes.
I'll be interested to see the changes...