Sorry for the delay, been really busy at work!
Started my day taking the train one stop to BRU
Diamond Lounge Brussels
After previously being stuck in an hour line to leave the EU, this was a welcome sight — no line!
I arrived at the Diamond lounge to find nothing had changed really since my last visit. The lounge dragon said all priority passes work except Chase ones. Didn’t impact me since I was in Polaris and have an Amex and Cap1 priority pass card.
Decent buffet spread
Acceptable hot breakfast options
And the high light of the lounge, ample candy.
Attempted to pour my own beer, but definetly did not do so up to Belgian standards.
Enjoyed some tarmac views and my poorly poured beer with a snack.
Decided to fuel up for the flight with some water and espresso.
Before long it was time to head to the gate.
UA951
IBRU-IAD
Departure:11:47am (Scheduled 11:55am)
Arrival: 1:53pm (Scheduled 2:45pm, -6 hours)
Flight time 7:37 (8:06 including taxi)
Seat: 1A
I was greeted at my seat by the usual assortment.
Todays menu.
PDB of OJ.
Great view as we turned for takeoff on this rainy day.
15 min after takeoff the FAs brought a hot towel.
30 min after takeoff the drink cart came through where I selected a champagne to go with my nuts.
About 10 min later (before I finished my drink/nuts) I was served my lunch.
The food was edible, but not as good as the outbound.
I finished with coffee and a port to go with a pretty good cheesecake.
After lunch, I realized my seat wouldn’t recline. I asked the FA and she was able to manually do it, but it would have to stay down. Even though there were other empty seats she gave me a sizeable ETC which I appreciated.
Enjoyed my new Bose headphones and started watching the White Lotus.
Before long, it was time for our pre arrival meal. I went with the burger which surprisingly had cheese (menu didn’t say it did) which I picked around.
I asked the FA if I could also have the couscous and they obliged.
Enjoyed a brownie and coffee during our approach.
After a quick taxi we parked and I bid adieu to the great crew, who constantly offered refills and seemed to enjoy their job.
No line at global entry and 30 min from deplaning I was home.
Thanks for following along!