LAX to MEL inaugural 787 event
Dec 16, 2017, 11:16 am
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LAX to MEL inaugural 787 event
I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch event for the new 787 route from LAX to MEL yesterday. It was held at the fairly new Q engineering hanger in LA, so I did a quick flight down from SFO for the day.
Was as incredible to see the 787 in this massive hanger, let alone having the opportunity to get a guided tour through the aircraft. Very keen to actually try the business class seats in a flight one of these days.
Have added some some photos here: https://flickr.com/photos/44821200@N00/sets/72157663707804178
I also made good use of the LAX F lounge before and after the event for lunch and dinner. As expected no one was there during the day, I was maybe 1 of 5, so very relaxing
I have to say, while the food and service are great, I think I enjoy the spread of food options in the business lounge a little better (for a vegetarian anyway. )
Was as incredible to see the 787 in this massive hanger, let alone having the opportunity to get a guided tour through the aircraft. Very keen to actually try the business class seats in a flight one of these days.
Have added some some photos here: https://flickr.com/photos/44821200@N00/sets/72157663707804178
I also made good use of the LAX F lounge before and after the event for lunch and dinner. As expected no one was there during the day, I was maybe 1 of 5, so very relaxing
I have to say, while the food and service are great, I think I enjoy the spread of food options in the business lounge a little better (for a vegetarian anyway. )Last edited by pwacher; Dec 16, 2017 at 11:22 am
Dec 16, 2017, 5:08 pm
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Maybe you can get a J seat on a SFO-MEL flight late next year.
Dec 16, 2017, 5:20 pm
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What an amazing contrast to the "standing room only" situation before the evening QF flights to BNE, SYD and MEL especially on Friday nights. As for the LAX J lounge, I've only been there when the F lounge desk staff were not interested in helping us get BPs for our QF 12 flight some months ago. It was a really poor show of indifference and avoiding doing anything to help when we really needed some action.