TiggerK - exactly. I held the FAs to it on the LAX-LHR sector in PE, and while it certainly didn't make them very pleased with me, I got what I asked for. Admittedly, I didn't ask for champagne, except at pre-departure, which was refused. Nobody has provided clarity (including Air NZ) on whether that's included. I thought it was.
A complaint to
[email protected] has resulted in a lengthy apology from them about it.
Having only flown it once, I'd fly it again, but only if they get the service inconsistencies fixed. Currently looking at it for AKL-LAX-AKL in Dec.
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