Changes to j class on ek
Apr 14, 2015 | 3:24 pm
#16
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Ah the perennial PJ problems rears its head on many subforums on Flyertalk 
That is, pyjamas not private jet!
However, and I totally appreciate why one would like to have free PJs given on board because everyone likes a freebie, if it is such an important part of the travelling experience, why would you bring your own? Is it not unlike passengers bringing their own noise-cancelling headsets instead of the airline-issued one?
Wouldn't the money spent on giving out frankly disposable (to the airline) pyjamas be better spent on things like investing in new hard product or catering? After all if the pyjamas cost 5 USD, that would be a significant uplift on the catering budget...!
As to the amenity kit, I agree a cosmetic refresh should be in order every so often, if only for the marketing.
That is, pyjamas not private jet!
However, and I totally appreciate why one would like to have free PJs given on board because everyone likes a freebie, if it is such an important part of the travelling experience, why would you bring your own? Is it not unlike passengers bringing their own noise-cancelling headsets instead of the airline-issued one?
Wouldn't the money spent on giving out frankly disposable (to the airline) pyjamas be better spent on things like investing in new hard product or catering? After all if the pyjamas cost 5 USD, that would be a significant uplift on the catering budget...!
As to the amenity kit, I agree a cosmetic refresh should be in order every so often, if only for the marketing.
Some of EK's FAs have commented when I take out my LH's World Cup amenity kit, that it's very nice and unique.
Apr 14, 2015 | 11:03 pm
#17
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AA's "heritage" series of using pre-consolidation airlines is a nicely thought out product even if the contents are weak.
Things like the Tumi, Rimowa, or special edition versions create nice collectibles or reusable opportunities.
I'm sort of over the Bulgari range at this point... Someone must have thought that a 100 year deal (feels like it) was a good idea!
Apr 15, 2015 | 9:58 am
#18
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Probably sounds stupid, but here goes anyway. How about a "buy on board" for certain premium foods and spirits being offered in F. For example, if you would like caviar or the much better mezze platter or Blue Label or DP(?), book up to 24hrs in advance and pay for it.
Sound silly?
Also, maybe a book the cook kind of concept that SQ and some other carriers have?
Sound silly?
Also, maybe a book the cook kind of concept that SQ and some other carriers have?
Apr 15, 2015 | 10:12 am
#19
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Probably sounds stupid, but here goes anyway. How about a "buy on board" for certain premium foods and spirits being offered in F. For example, if you would like caviar or the much better mezze platter or Blue Label or DP(?), book up to 24hrs in advance and pay for it.
Sound silly?
Also, maybe a book the cook kind of concept that SQ and some other carriers have?
Sound silly?
Also, maybe a book the cook kind of concept that SQ and some other carriers have?
Apr 15, 2015 | 10:29 am
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Apr 16, 2015 | 5:15 am
#22
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Other airlines (even the crap ones) have made use of the amenity kits (even the crap ones) as good marketing/PR tools.
AA's "heritage" series of using pre-consolidation airlines is a nicely thought out product even if the contents are weak.
Things like the Tumi, Rimowa, or special edition versions create nice collectibles or reusable opportunities.
I'm sort of over the Bulgari range at this point... Someone must have thought that a 100 year deal (feels like it) was a good idea!
AA's "heritage" series of using pre-consolidation airlines is a nicely thought out product even if the contents are weak.
Things like the Tumi, Rimowa, or special edition versions create nice collectibles or reusable opportunities.
I'm sort of over the Bulgari range at this point... Someone must have thought that a 100 year deal (feels like it) was a good idea!
A book the cook option would be fantastic as well.
Apr 16, 2015 | 5:55 am
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Apr 16, 2015 | 6:04 am
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http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/fl...hecooklanding/
Apr 16, 2015 | 6:48 am
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Yes, that's a great facility offered by SQ.
The more I hear of the catering "innovations" being offered by other carriers, the more I feel that Emirates (overall still a very good carrier) are now behind the curve rather than ahead, where onboard food is concerned. On a number of recent EK flights I have been struck by the fairly limited range - and, more to the point, a certain lack of imagination or novelty - in the F class menus.
The more I hear of the catering "innovations" being offered by other carriers, the more I feel that Emirates (overall still a very good carrier) are now behind the curve rather than ahead, where onboard food is concerned. On a number of recent EK flights I have been struck by the fairly limited range - and, more to the point, a certain lack of imagination or novelty - in the F class menus.
Apr 16, 2015 | 7:00 am
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Yes, that's a great facility offered by SQ.
The more I hear of the catering "innovations" being offered by other carriers, the more I feel that Emirates (overall still a very good carrier) are now behind the curve rather than ahead, where onboard food is concerned. On a number of recent EK flights I have been struck by the fairly limited range - and, more to the point, a certain lack of imagination or novelty - in the F class menus.
The more I hear of the catering "innovations" being offered by other carriers, the more I feel that Emirates (overall still a very good carrier) are now behind the curve rather than ahead, where onboard food is concerned. On a number of recent EK flights I have been struck by the fairly limited range - and, more to the point, a certain lack of imagination or novelty - in the F class menus.
They would not offer this for J anyway, perhaps a good idea for F as the F food isnt great.
I try to have the soup and 2 starters.
Apr 16, 2015 | 7:07 am
#27
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Yep, some good soups and I'm glad Emirates continue to offer them, when fewer people (I think) have interest in soup than in years past. And I gave top marks for their egg souffl breakfast offering last month.
Apr 16, 2015 | 7:17 am
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Breakfast is the worst by a mile!
I'm off to CAI in J and will be eating in the lounge and drinking on the plane!
Apr 16, 2015 | 7:20 am
#29
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I don't think any airline consistently offers a decent breakfast in the air compared to on-ground lounge offerings! One could make an argument about freshly cooked eggs on LX and CX F but that is about it...!
Apr 16, 2015 | 8:07 am
#30
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Actually for SQ, they simply give an option for both J & F pax to choose from a larger menu pre-flight. This way you have more options for your meals, and it also avoid the situation of a meal choice not being available.