Asiana (OZ) Award Space Missing
Apr 25, 2019, 3:03 am
#46
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Hard Product:
CA - F (777) PEK - FRA and OZ - F (A380) JFK/LAX - ICN and ICN <> FRA , OZ is better on these flights IMO.Closed cabinet doors on OZ vs CA. Quite enjoyed the guided tour of the entire plane late at night with the FA following (bodyguard) me the whole time.
With CA, it was such a late departure of 2:20am from PEK , that I did not really get the full F experience due to extreme fatigue.
Soft Product:
Highly subjective and to each their own tastes, but I found the OZ Korean and Western food options to be better than the CA Chinese choices.
Service:
OZ - F: FA service was quite quick, but in a passive way. At times I was unable to find an attendant during non meal times, but overall their communicable English was better than CA's. Bibimbap is my favourite dish on board either airline. My perception is they try, but will never be mistaken for NH or LH F.
CA -F: FA service was good and the FA was very attentive during the 3am light meal service on this overnight flight. Sadly that was the highlights, as the food was borderline inedible for a FC *A airline. Late night Dim sum tasted like it came out of a microwave. So bad indeed, that I just ate fruits, dessert and congee for breakfast on the pre-arrival meal. Though I will give the nod to CA for interactive service as they are more available if you need anything in flight. Plus they genuinely try to communicate with you if they feel something is wrong.
Lounges:
JFK/ LAX: UA FCL at TBIT and LX SEN Lounge in JFK is much better than ANY CA - F lounge in PEK. Especially at 22:00h - 2:00h, where the food options are worse than a PP lounge in North America.
LAX: access to the UA - FCL private dining in TBIT. In JFK the LX SEN lounge is passable, but the food is truly continental for breakfast, and lunch consists of cold cuts and salads, but no hot options when I was there. On the flip side, there is a SHAKE Shack in the terminal. Yummz.
Overall:
OZ - F all day. As long as they can get over the financial issues they are dealing with.
CA - F (777) PEK - FRA and OZ - F (A380) JFK/LAX - ICN and ICN <> FRA , OZ is better on these flights IMO.Closed cabinet doors on OZ vs CA. Quite enjoyed the guided tour of the entire plane late at night with the FA following (bodyguard) me the whole time.
With CA, it was such a late departure of 2:20am from PEK , that I did not really get the full F experience due to extreme fatigue.Soft Product:
Highly subjective and to each their own tastes, but I found the OZ Korean and Western food options to be better than the CA Chinese choices.
Service:
OZ - F: FA service was quite quick, but in a passive way. At times I was unable to find an attendant during non meal times, but overall their communicable English was better than CA's. Bibimbap is my favourite dish on board either airline. My perception is they try, but will never be mistaken for NH or LH F.
CA -F: FA service was good and the FA was very attentive during the 3am light meal service on this overnight flight. Sadly that was the highlights, as the food was borderline inedible for a FC *A airline. Late night Dim sum tasted like it came out of a microwave. So bad indeed, that I just ate fruits, dessert and congee for breakfast on the pre-arrival meal. Though I will give the nod to CA for interactive service as they are more available if you need anything in flight. Plus they genuinely try to communicate with you if they feel something is wrong.
Lounges:
JFK/ LAX: UA FCL at TBIT and LX SEN Lounge in JFK is much better than ANY CA - F lounge in PEK. Especially at 22:00h - 2:00h, where the food options are worse than a PP lounge in North America.
LAX: access to the UA - FCL private dining in TBIT. In JFK the LX SEN lounge is passable, but the food is truly continental for breakfast, and lunch consists of cold cuts and salads, but no hot options when I was there. On the flip side, there is a SHAKE Shack in the terminal. Yummz.
Overall:
OZ - F all day. As long as they can get over the financial issues they are dealing with.
I think they might be just putting both together? Maybe that's why it was underwhelming .
Apr 25, 2019, 10:10 am
#47
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Does CA have a real F lounge? I accessed their "First Class Lounge" on a J ticket in T3E IIRC. I was very FOTSG and couldn't find the "Business class lounge", and so just walked in the other and I beeped OK.
I think they might be just putting both together? Maybe that's why it was underwhelming .
I think they might be just putting both together? Maybe that's why it was underwhelming .
Identical catering and facilities
Apr 25, 2019, 10:19 am
#48
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I found some yesterday afternoon on google.awards for August ex-LAX as I am looking as well to burn AE points for another quick hop into ICN for July/August if I can. So there is hope to keep looking my friend.
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May 3, 2019, 7:21 am
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May 6, 2019, 11:00 am
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Just a heads up for anyone who was saving Aeroplan miles for Asiana First Class it appears that as of Sept 1st, Asiana have zeroed out F completely. I guess we wait and see what the plan is long term.
https://onemileatatime.com/asiana-ai...g-first-class/
https://onemileatatime.com/asiana-ai...g-first-class/