After a pleasant breakfast in company of Karfa it was time to head out to gate B-34. As many of you know this requires a walk from the Concorde Room to catch a train to the B satellite. This Saturday morning was quiet at Heathrow T5 so while not a First class experience comparable with other carriers it was civilised. For me, one of the nicest feelings I know is the excitement before boarding a 747 in row 1 going to New York. As mentioned earlier JFK is a very important route for BA getting the best crew and is catered by Do&Co.
BA 747-400
Seat 1K
LHR-JFK
Today's bird.
You could tell on boarding crew would be great. They had that reassuring, experienced friendly approach with tact. Was escorted to 1K and quickly a glass of Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle arrived.
All set for a lovely hop across the pond in my favourite airline seat.
We ended being only 5 occupants which meant 9 free seats. Superb cabin crew lady inquired about my food choices, was asked first due to the BA status. Mentioned I had a filling breakfast twice this morning and wanted a nap. She suggested we make the bed in 3A instead
Looking across to 1K from my "bedroom".
As I wanted a nap, the choice for wine was red. I insisted I only wanted a mouthful to taste the two preferred choices. It was a 2008 Cru Classe Bordeaux from the Medoc, and a lovely Argentinian Malbec.
After two hours or so of dozing off it was showtime. Table being prepared.
The white wine selection was great, with both a Meursault and Chablis Grand Cru available, line up complete with a new world white. The Meursault won.
Did I mention the great crew?
Amouse Bouche. Okay, but nothing special.
My three buddies. Again, asked for a taste of each... got full glasses.
The starter was a Tuna Tartar of sorts. It was lovely! I had two...
Always soup on BA F. They do good soup. Or I should call it consomme...
The main course was also fish. It was the least interesting dish, but not bad.
After that feast it was time for a stretch and stroll. Had to skip pudding as I was stuffed.
Cabin shot. I think it looks really elegant and inviting, even if there are 14 seats. Privacy has never been an issue for me in this cabin.
We began our descent and approach towards JFK on this lovely hot summer day. Views from 1K rather nice. On American Soil
Immigration was slow and took a while as we caught the tail of an LO flight.
Yellow cab into town to meet up with friends and buddy who's place I would be staying at.
TBC