Cathay Pacific First, Korean A380 First, a 72 hour hall pass & the RGN mistake fare
Nov 9, 2012, 11:42 pm
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A word about KE FAs. On both of my flights, all FAs were female and under the age of 30. They were all incredibly polite and accommodating, meticulously groomed and dressed. Speaking of which, and this is by no means a bad thing... is it just me or do KE FAs wear skirts one or two sizes too small? Things that make you go hmmm.
Nov 10, 2012, 4:59 am
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Nov 10, 2012, 6:46 am
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Nov 10, 2012, 7:38 am
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Just checked my DL account this morning. Sweet!
OK, it's SkyPesos but this trip put me over the top for Platinum for next year.
Doubt I'll ever see Diamond again.
OK, it's SkyPesos but this trip put me over the top for Platinum for next year.
Doubt I'll ever see Diamond again.
Nov 10, 2012, 9:47 am
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Korean Airlines First Class Lounge at ICN
Easy to find once one re-clears security. Doesn't compare with LH FCL or BA CCR, but more like a good Business Class lounge.
Work stations have multiple 110/220 volt outlets and great views. And fast wifi throughout the lounge.
My office for the next 6 hours...
Food selections are OK but basic. What you'd expect in a Business Class lounge not First.
Up next: Showtime and one of the best flights ever!
Easy to find once one re-clears security. Doesn't compare with LH FCL or BA CCR, but more like a good Business Class lounge.
Work stations have multiple 110/220 volt outlets and great views. And fast wifi throughout the lounge.
My office for the next 6 hours...
Food selections are OK but basic. What you'd expect in a Business Class lounge not First.
Up next: Showtime and one of the best flights ever!
Last edited by SFO777; Nov 10, 2012 at 10:00 am
Nov 10, 2012, 7:33 pm
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KE 17
ICN-LAX
A380-800
November 7, 2012
3:10p-9:00a (sked)
3:10p-9:12a (actual)
Departed only 3/12 in First
Seat 2J
At about T-50, I headed out for the short walk to Gate 10 and my first up close look at a KE whale. Not sure about those Korean Air colors though.
At least 8 GAs were scurrying around getting everything ready for boarding at T-30. And at T-30, as is now familiar protocol, all 8 stood facing the pax and bowed in unison. Pretty cool.
Boarding was a little confused even strange, starting with both Y pax at the left of the podium before GA opened the First line to the right of the podium. Don't know when they opened the middle Business line. All of this wouldn't have been a big deal if we could have boarded directly. But no, we all had to endure the ridiculous and useless secondary bag inspection. No priority inspection here... everyone congregates at the bottom of the ramp waiting their turn. Finally, I make the left turn down the F jetway...
First impression of the cabin is a wow! Talk about spacious. Some have commented negatively about the cabin colors and decor. It is certainly different but after absorbing it for a while, I've decided that I really like it. KE is one of the few airlines that has the F cabin on the main level. This means the cabin is substantially bigger and taller than 2nd level cabins like on Bling Air.
I had the cabin to myself for 5 minutes before the other 2 pax arrived, so was able to snap pics freely.
ICN-LAX
A380-800
November 7, 2012
3:10p-9:00a (sked)
3:10p-9:12a (actual)
Departed only 3/12 in First
Seat 2J
At about T-50, I headed out for the short walk to Gate 10 and my first up close look at a KE whale. Not sure about those Korean Air colors though.
At least 8 GAs were scurrying around getting everything ready for boarding at T-30. And at T-30, as is now familiar protocol, all 8 stood facing the pax and bowed in unison. Pretty cool.
Boarding was a little confused even strange, starting with both Y pax at the left of the podium before GA opened the First line to the right of the podium. Don't know when they opened the middle Business line. All of this wouldn't have been a big deal if we could have boarded directly. But no, we all had to endure the ridiculous and useless secondary bag inspection. No priority inspection here... everyone congregates at the bottom of the ramp waiting their turn. Finally, I make the left turn down the F jetway...
First impression of the cabin is a wow! Talk about spacious. Some have commented negatively about the cabin colors and decor. It is certainly different but after absorbing it for a while, I've decided that I really like it. KE is one of the few airlines that has the F cabin on the main level. This means the cabin is substantially bigger and taller than 2nd level cabins like on Bling Air.
I had the cabin to myself for 5 minutes before the other 2 pax arrived, so was able to snap pics freely.
Last edited by SFO777; Nov 11, 2012 at 12:04 am