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Photo TR Swiss F ZRH-LAX
Hi everyone,
I guess this will be the standard, " I flew first and it was great" type of thing. Sorry, but "Hey, it's fun and I paid for it with miles and that's what we're all here for (mostly)!" I am doing a RTW spread over several months using 4 one-way redemptions from 3 different programs. This is the first section. I flew MUC-SAF with a combination Miles & More and BA Executive Club. I originally had a LH Miles-and More RT booked before the enhancement, but after the enhancement used the new one-way awards they were offering. Sure, the mileage price was high and the taxes were MORE than half of the RT I had already booked, but hey it was how I wanted to fly. I flew MUC-ZRH-LAX joined with a LAX-SAF (stopover)-DFW-ATL(stopover) ticket. Next will be ATL-ORD-NRT(JL F on AA redemption) then NRT-MUC (NH C on BMI Redemption, hoping for F to open up). This post is a report on the ZRH-LAX flt which is basically a food pictorial. Years ago I had flown SR F when it was a DL partner, but we all know how long ago that was. My itinerary was MUC-ZRH-LAX. I flew to ZRH with a 22 hr connection to be able to do some shopping and was able to take advantage of the great Carlsonf rate available at the Radisson ZRH Airport which I can recommend. (Check out the Hotel Deal Forum for more information.) I didn't take any pictures of the LX MUC-ZRH segment. 35 min flying time on an AR1, 2-3 configuration. I made the mistake if sitting on the left which means that you are sitting next to someone. Next time right side: they block the middle seat. The next day I checked in at the F Class Counter. Elapsed time: 20 seconds. Two agents, no passengers. Glad there was a bouncer! https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X...0/IMAG0074.jpg Headed for the Flounge which was nice, but as most agree MUC and FRA are better. Buffet https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z...0/IMAG0081.jpg Bubbly https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6...0/IMAG0086.jpg Bar https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o...0/IMAG0084.jpg Swiss Mezze with Rose https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q...0/IMAG0079.jpg View https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f...0/IMAG0085.jpg I took advantage of the transfer. I know that some feel it doesn't have any true advantage, but there were no lines at any of the security points and it just seemed very convenient, still FRA wins! Transfer https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w...0/IMAG0087.jpg I boarded and before take off enjoyed Cheese straws and Grilled Scallop with Wasabi Mayonnaise on Cannellini https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9...0/IMAG0090.jpg The cabin was full (2 op-ups) and was served by two flight attendants. One worked the galley and one served the passengers. Excellent service by the one FA, despite 8 passengers. Display could have used some tweaking: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J...0/IMAG0096.jpg Table setting with the biggest individual salt and pepper grinders I have ever seen on an airplane! Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...0/IMAG0099.jpg Appetizer: Baby squash, fennel puree with apple, Filet of Balik salmon, Lobster cocktail with papaya salad https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/IMAG0101.jpg I liked how the bread was a loaf of three different types of rolls baked together. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/IMAG0102.jpg Cold cucumber soup with ginger and avocado gnocchi. J. Moreau & Fils Chablis 1Cru Vaillons 2009 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x...0/IMAG0105.jpg Seasonal salad with grilled courgettes and yellow cherry tomatoes. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/IMAG0106.jpg Lamb loin poached in red wine, Aubergine filled wontons and ratatouille. Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion 1998. (The lamb was med-rare! Yea!) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-A...0/IMAG0111.jpg Fresh Goat Cheese, Tomme la Fleur, L'Armailli de Gruyere. Shiraz Selkirk 2007 Australia https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7...0/IMAG0116.jpg Chocolate Hurricane with raspberry compote. Sauternes Chateau Raymond-Lafon 2003. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p...0/IMAG0119.jpg No I didn't eat the whole box! Zuger Kirsch 1995 Etter https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q...0/IMAG0123.jpg Arrival Snack. Fribourg Vacherin Quiche. Fresh Seasonal Fruit. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G...0/IMAG0126.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l...0/IMAG0128.jpg Great Flight! After arrival it took ONE AND A HALF HOURS to get through immigration at LAX. I spent the night at the LAX Hilton and then flew the next day to SAF. It was great to fly straight to SAF rather than going to ABQ. It was full American Eagle flight served by a very friendly FA! (Photos taken by my HTC Sensation.) |
Fantastic!
Whoa, that looks so good! Excellent TR! ^
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Wow!! What a fabulous TR!!!! I'm glad that you enjoy the flight. I wasn't sure that you ate lamb. Is that good? Hope see you when you come back home.
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We don't get many Swiss F reports, and it was a pleasure to see it. The food looked wonderful, really a restaurant in the sky. We flew Swiss F one way last fall. The seats became available just the prior day. We loved our F experience, and would be delighted to repeat it if only it weren't for that nasty issue of award availability.
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Gosh that food looks just wonderful. I will be on an LX F flight in the coming weeks and I am already salivating. :)
Thanks for posting elsie ^ |
The food looks great. Thank you.
Does anyone know what those 2 closest planes are in the 6th picture? |
Originally Posted by will2288
(Post 16884577)
The food looks great. Thank you.
Does anyone know what those 2 closest planes are in the 6th picture? More info: http://www.helvetic.com/en/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetic_Airways |
What aircraft
So what did you fly on, A330, A340? Have to say, Swiss does a great meal service, one of these days I wont to experience it first hand.
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It was the A340 with the "old" seats. They were very comfortable, but you feel very exposed. The entertainment system seems dated. The C cabin had also not been fitted with the "new"seats. I mentioned this to the flight attendant, and he said this was the last plane with the old version.
Also, the amenity kit was a Bally bag with La Prairie items. Pajamas by van Laack. I feel the LH ones (also van Laack) are better quality. |
Nice, thanks for the pictures
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Great TR. Having just come off a return BA First to SFO back from LAX, there is simply no comparison, BA F is very mediocre at best!
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
(Post 16881831)
We don't get many Swiss F reports, and it was a pleasure to see it. The food looked wonderful, really a restaurant in the sky. We flew Swiss F one way last fall. The seats became available just the prior day. We loved our F experience, and would be delighted to repeat it if only it weren't for that nasty issue of award availability.
Proof that this report wasn't just a flash in the pan: Hong Kong - Zurich : Swiss First Class Zurich - New York : Swiss First Class Swiss First is brilliant. |
Wow that food looked amazing. A lot better than my dinner tonight!
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Nice concise report, and very decent photos for a phone...
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I love all your pictures!! Very nice!! btw 1.5 hours for LAX immigration yea sounds normal.. :td:.. it is even worse if you arrive around 18-1900 hrs along with all the other asian carriers.. my city needs to get it together!
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