AKL-SIN, NZ283 10 Jan.

Much better than experienced AKL-SIN, although the advertised LP champagne was unavailable, with Joseph Perrier (JP) being stated as the replacement due to ‘supply issues’. On asking for a top-up pre-dinner, the bottle label was obscured (turned inwards towards other bottles), and when I asked to look, it turns out to be Lanson. Crew said “oooh, I have given you the wrong stuff”, and raced away/returned to show me 2 unopened bottles of JP, and then dashed away again to open and pour me a glass.

Talking up the JP, but actually having Lanson on the trolley almost seemed deliberate given the crew comment and reaction. AKL-SIN also had the LP to Lanson ‘switcheroo’ happening.

I really don't undestand this situation. NZ should just be honest about what champers it is offering….

Regarding the meal, I had the braised beef ribs with just the greens, which was excellent.