Originally Posted by Seat 2A (Post 16603409)

Those who sniff that International First Class airline food can't hold a candle to earthbound food are certainly entitled to their opinion but I'm pretty sure they're in the minority here at FlyerTalk, as well as the rest of the world. It's not so much the food quality (although I've been served some downright excellent food aloft) as it is the overall experience that most of us are so taken with.
For many of us that fly for a living or just fly alot or just njoy those occasions when we do fly at all, a seat in International First Class represents a rare and cherished treat that is the pinnacle of airborne existence.

Originally Posted by Seat 2A (Post 16603409)

Those who sniff that International First Class airline food can't hold a candle to earthbound food are certainly entitled to their opinion but I'm pretty sure they're in the minority here at FlyerTalk, as well as the rest of the world. It's not so much the food quality (although I've been served some downright excellent food aloft) as it is the overall experience that most of us are so taken with. Remember, most of us are sat in Economy Class most of the year. I think many of us would agree that being graciously served a seven course meal on linen and china while comfortably ensconced in a $90000 high tech suite 39000 feet above the planet is distinctly different from our everyday life experience, is pretty cool and is indeed worthy of some reminiscing on in trip reports. When you consider the various pleasures of flying in International First Class, and writing about it, it's easy to see why trip reporters focus on the food and drink because the vast majority of us find it more interesting to read about and/or look at than long descriptions and/or pictures of how comfortable their seat is.

The good news for those of you who feel otherwise is that you'll find a good number of trip reports here at FT that focus very little on getting there and much more on being there.

For many of us that fly for a living or just fly alot or just enjoy those occasions when we do fly at all, a seat in International First Class represents a rare and cherished treat that is the pinnacle of airborne existence. It's fun to read about, complete with pictures and descriptions. Outside of FlyerTalk, I don't know where else I could read quality reports about flying around the world in First Class.

So to all of you who submit pictures of your Champagne and caviar and write interesting and detailed trip reports, you go right ahead and fly your freak flags high and proud! Most of us love your reports and subsequent discourse!

Originally Posted by Seat 2A (Post 16603409)

For many of us that fly for a living or just fly alot or just enjoy those occasions when we do fly at all, a seat in International First Class represents a rare and cherished treat that is the pinnacle of airborne existence. It's fun to read about, complete with pictures and descriptions. Outside of FlyerTalk, I don't know where else I could read quality reports about flying around the world in First Class.

Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 16603556)

Well said Seat2A. Even though I fly somewhere in NA almost every week, the anticipation and excitement of 12-14 hours of IFC pampering by SQ, CX or LH never grows old. I'm 72 hours from another 12 hours in First on LH and can't wait. :)

Originally Posted by Seat 2A (Post 16603409)

Outside of FlyerTalk, I don't know where else I could read quality reports about flying around the world in First Class.

Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 16603242)

I think pictures might be better than words in this thread. ;)

Originally Posted by SFflyer123 (Post 16603744)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/...2080c8054b.jpg
caviar to start by sfflyer123, on Flickr

Originally Posted by phedre (Post 16603821)

Lufthansa F? I recognize the little yellow baggie for the lemon :D

Originally Posted by SFflyer123 (Post 16603744)

Where you off to next? I anticipate a nice TR from you! :p

Originally Posted by IAHRyan (Post 16600484)

I think it’s part of the FT mentality of getting lots and lots and lots (i.e., long haul F rewards) for very, very little (credit card applications or flying we do for work).

It’s about getting something we couldn’t normally afford or couldn’t justify purchasing. Sure, I have the money for a bottle of Dom, but I wouldn’t spend it on that. Getting it for free on an award ticket though? ^

Getting a little of the high life without paying for is a big part of FT, IMO.

Originally Posted by mapleg (Post 16602130)

In my part of the world (overtaxed) Krug is $250 bucks a bottle at the only place I can buy it, a government monopoly store.

So if someone wants to give it to me as part and parcel of a flight I have paid for (either with miles or revenue ticket), then why should I not drink it?

As for caviar, I will eat it, but I certainly would never buy it.

Those discussions seem no different than hotel guests getting all excited that they get access to a special lounge with a free drink or two.

Each to their own, and I find the conversations on that topic more interesting than endless discussions about theoretical upgrade availability.

Originally Posted by SFflyer123 (Post 16603744)

Airliners.net is actually much bigger and more comprehensive than FT trip reports.

Originally Posted by macabus (Post 16603319)

What no one has mentioned is that along with the Krug and Don and Caviar, is exemplary service, amenity kits, seats/suites, ground services, etc.

I've had dozens of international F flights on UA and AA and it doesn't do a damn thing for me. But the 100+ F flights I've taken on SQ, LX, CX, etc. have created indelible memories that I constantly cherish.

Originally Posted by macabus (Post 16603319)

What no one has mentioned is that along with the Krug and Don and Caviar, is exemplary service, amenity kits, seats/suites, ground services, etc.

I've had dozens of international F flights on UA and AA and it doesn't do a damn thing for me. But the 100+ F flights I've taken on SQ, LX, CX, etc. have created indelible memories that I constantly cherish.

Originally Posted by SMART51 (Post 16603896)

And the pretzel bread.

I do not understand, if a person is traveling in F and he writes a trip report about that experience, should he omit the food, drink, service etc..., from his report so some here don't feel jealous? OK next time i fly F i will take a walk to Y and report on the food and drink. Now is everybody happy????
And BTW next time if the header says F in it don't read it,period.

Originally Posted by GetSetJetSet (Post 16600054)

These two items seem to be the focus of nearly every discussion/TR on F. You'd think they only served Dom at 35k feet.