Originally Posted by
CHSDOC
Nice to see this. The Garuda FA certainly look pretty. I'm not sure we're allowed to say that on FT anymore
Originally Posted by
Betteronacamel
Yes, you are allowed to say this as you beat me to it
Really looking forward to the rest of this. Bring it on SFO777.
Thanks very much
CHSDOC and
Betteronacamel.
Originally Posted by
adampenrith
Bagus
I knew you would enjoy the wonderful service on Garuda.
I have not yet flown F, but Garuda J is my regular commute from SYD to DPS, CGK and some intra Asia flights.
Garuda is always a joy from check in to arrival, it makes the journey from our work home to our holiday home in Bali just wonderful.
The warmth of the crew, who are always delighted as we step onto the aircraft in SYD with a Salamat Datang and a Pagi Pagi.
Have experienced Sari and her great service - good to see she is now working the 777 F product.
Hope GA will find their way to the USA soon - I see they have the approvals again.
The Terminal at CGK is ok if its not busy and you get a jetway - if its a bus gate its always slow and painful.
Thank you so much
adampenrith for your perspective. GA was just an amazing experience. How lucky you are to be able to fly GA so often. GA would be my airline of choice if I lived in Australia or SE Asia. Granted we were in First, but every employee we met, on the ground and in the air, was wonderful. It sounded like Sari may be working the 77W routes now as she said that she was home for one night and then off to AMS the following day. The only negative about GA is the dumpy old terminal. But the beautiful new terminal is apparently near completion. Hopefully, once in the new terminal, they will decide to expand their First Class service and try to compete with SQ/TG as a SE Asia connection hub. It looks like F loads are weak but when you only fly to/from LHR and AMS, they're not going to attract much more than O/D traffic. If they would start LAX service, that would be awesome. Since the 77W can't make CGK-LAX nonstop, they'd have to find a fifth freedom airport, like HKG or NRT/HND.
Originally Posted by
peachman
SFO,
I hope you do not mind me asking this question in your TR.
I just returned from my first Trans Pacific trip,ATL-BKK and back. All First and Bus Cl. This is also the first time I have jet lag and it was bad. I am almost 70. Also had to take 3 planes. When you go RTW is jet lag ever an issue for you ? Do you ever do anything to lessen the effects of Jetlag or because you fly so much it is not a factor ? BTW, I am also a big fan and read all your TRs.
Thank you
peachman. Strange as it sounds, I've found that jet lag is minimal on the RTWs compared to spending a week or few days in Asia or Europe. In fact, I have experienced zero jet lag this time. I left Monday afternoon at 5pm and returned home Thursday evening 8pm. I slept my normal 6 hours at home both Thursday and last night and didn't feel tired at all during the day. I think that the key is that you don't spend enough time anywhere to adjust to another time zone. And the flight times on this trip worked to our advantage as well. I was able to sleep at least 6 hours on each of the 3 long hauls and nap a few other times, so despite sleep time being at different times of the day, I felt pretty normal when I got home.
Originally Posted by
batmandds
As SFO777 stated, I met him in London for the rest of the RTW trip. But being based in MSP, i took LH F out of ORD to FRA on the 748. I got the black Rimowa amenity kit and it was a great surprise! The FA said they are switching over to these during the holiday season. And of course I had to get a couple of more FC duckies ^
Had a great time with you
batmandds and look forward to a repeat some time down the road.
Originally Posted by
HawaiiTrvlr
Do you tip the driver when they drive you from the terminal to the plane? I noticed that he carried your bag onto the aircraft.
Great report. I am looking forward to the rest of the report.
Thanks
HawaiiTrvlr. I did not tip the driver as there is generally no expectation of a tip at MUC/FRA.
Originally Posted by
worldtraveller73
Just awesome.
Most of my 72 hour hall passes involve "no chores and watching Netflix", not trips around the world. LOL.
Travel safe.
LOL. Thanks
worldtraveller73. You need to try one of these some day.
Originally Posted by
TheAAdmiral
SFO777 I am impressed with the Chopin Vodka on offer in the F lounge.
They did have some nice options, but the lounge was actually a little depressing compared the spaciousness and design of the Business Lounge.
Originally Posted by
chongl
I think I recall reading that they do no accept tips, at least when I did my research for my trip in 2015.
Probably makes sense, although I did tip one PA 20 euros a few years ago after really exceptional service. She accepted it with thanks.