Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I did see their drink menu, and I'm more of a gin fan and have noticed that F class gin variety is a little better than J class, but then again I guess once you are flying at 35-40K, gin might all taste the same!

You do have a good point about the cabin crew to passenger ration (72 vs 14, both in the case that that the cabins are full), and I can see why people assume that the service in J is quite robotic in nature...

You are right about this being a personal choice - I will have to think about this as it's not really a cost related thought but rather if the cost has beneficial value (besides the shower!).

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the cigar room in the F class provides free cigars or do you have to bring your own?