Newbie using F class.......
#46
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And in Oregon, you cannot pump your own gas by law. Now, it isn't a very desirable job (gas station attendant) but I guess people want it.
#48
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Folks... just to update my first experience in first class cabin on a red eye flight with full occupied flight. Here’s my summary, may be usefull for next newbie...
- Before take off, purser came to ask what I like to have for meals so she can ‘reserve’ and when I like to be served “...”, that’s in my mind. I explain it’s my first experience and she explained with a friendly smile. Anyway, I settle with ‘shortly after takeoff’ and ‘before landing’ just like in J.
- SP ask about my size for pajama and I asked for a lady’s ‘S’ and she added if also wanted a female amenities? There’s no issue. I believe many had the same request before. It seems the pajama is unisex, not sure. I will find out if I should request for a ‘XS’ for a small Asian woman on my next flight.
- Shortly after take off, cabin’s lights were dimmed to mood lightings. Kind of dark when they served me dinner/supper. Food was presented elegantly but I don’t feel the food to be that great as to write home about. Although the portion is bigger than in J. However, I do like the caviar, I can taste it’s better quality than the US$130 I purchase in Costco. I can’t tell if I am the only one being served as the mini cabin is very private. I can’t hear nor see other mini cabins unless I stand up and even if I stand I can only see the mini cabin behind me clearly and not the rest. There was no welcome card presented as I seen it in YouTube.
- Now to the hot topic, changing to my basketball shorts and T-shirt after dinner/supper. I personally feel it is fine. When purser set up my bed, I went to change. Do note that the Cabin has been dimmed to mood lighting and it’s not dark dark but it’s dark. I’m sure no one saw or knew I have changed. When I returned after changing, purser is gone with a LED lighted up for me in my mini cabin. It feels I am alone in the whole cabin. Even during middle of the flight when I go to the bathroom, I don’t see the purser or SP. The galley is darked. Wonder where did they hide. I meant it’s very quiet and private. No one walk around or even passing through the cabin.
- Conclusion,
- Seat is wide and comfortable, excellent for a good sleep for a red eye flight, which means I did not explore much in the cabin. Just eat and sleep, did not even watch TV
- One can tell the seat is old but still in good condition, hope CX will upgrade or refresh soon
- Food is so-so, not like having a meal in French Laundry or close to that class as I anticipated
- If one wants to fully enjoy the full meal, don’t eat too much before flight
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#50
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3. Shortly after take off, cabin’s lights were dimmed to mood lightings. Kind of dark when they served me dinner/supper. Food was presented elegantly but I don’t feel the food to be that great as to write home about. Although the portion is bigger than in J. However, I do like the caviar, I can taste it’s better quality than the US$130 I purchase in Costco. I can’t tell if I am the only one being served as the mini cabin is very private. I can’t hear nor see other mini cabins unless I stand up and even if I stand I can only see the mini cabin behind me clearly and not the rest. There was no welcome card presented as I seen it in YouTube.
Sleep... Not a very good use of F travel IMHO.
#51
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Before take off, purser came to ask what I like to have for meals so she can ‘reserve’ and when I like to be served “...”, that’s in my mind. I explain it’s my first experience and she explained with a friendly smile. Anyway, I settle with ‘shortly after takeoff’ and ‘before landing’ just like in J.
Ok this is just unrealistic expectations. This is airplane food, not a full restaurant with kitchen.
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#54
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I have never understood the need for dressing up to sit on a plane regardless of where, especially for long flights and doubly especially in a world where F services are being reduced to J++.
These cabins cost a ton, in money or awards. If you have them and are willing to spend it, unless you’re not completely offensive, what’s the issue?
(I travel in shorts and shirts almost all of the time)
These cabins cost a ton, in money or awards. If you have them and are willing to spend it, unless you’re not completely offensive, what’s the issue?
(I travel in shorts and shirts almost all of the time)
#55
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I have never understood the need for dressing up to sit on a plane regardless of where, especially for long flights and doubly especially in a world where F services are being reduced to J++.
These cabins cost a ton, in money or awards. If you have them and are willing to spend it, unless you’re not completely offensive, what’s the issue?
(I travel in shorts and shirts almost all of the time)
These cabins cost a ton, in money or awards. If you have them and are willing to spend it, unless you’re not completely offensive, what’s the issue?
(I travel in shorts and shirts almost all of the time)
Having gained a lot of money, in whatever way, does not qualify for improper behavior.......
Maybe get some basic ethics education, especially the "why", to start understanding the difference.
You don't have to travel in business attire, though trailer trash clothing can be considered not done, etc. The way how a group of people do present itself, does reflect on the general behavior of that group. Have a look at all those "Spirit" and other extreme LCC stories, ehhh, experiences.
#56
Yeah, that's the typical life approach, which distinguishes "new money" people from people with a more proper amount of "class".
Having gained a lot of money, in whatever way, does not qualify for improper behavior.......
Maybe get some basic ethics education, especially the "why", to start understanding the difference.
You don't have to travel in business attire, though trailer trash clothing can be considered not done, etc. The way how a group of people do present itself, does reflect on the general behavior of that group. Have a look at all those "Spirit" and other extreme LCC stories, ehhh, experiences.
Having gained a lot of money, in whatever way, does not qualify for improper behavior.......
Maybe get some basic ethics education, especially the "why", to start understanding the difference.
You don't have to travel in business attire, though trailer trash clothing can be considered not done, etc. The way how a group of people do present itself, does reflect on the general behavior of that group. Have a look at all those "Spirit" and other extreme LCC stories, ehhh, experiences.
Once I got to the boarding F line at HKG, I was met with stares by this millennial "hypebeast" couple who were wearing supreme/off-white clothes, shoes, and hats along with the matching luggage and duffle bags. Both kept staring at me from the J line, seemingly expecting me to be kicked out of the F line
became funnier once I boarded and settled in my seat, were I was then met with a surprised expression and evil looks by the couple as they slowly walked to 11 A/D in J. I was speechless.