NYC1

I was wondering the same thing. It’s a logistical nightmare, especially if someone books last minute.

Short hair Francis

Now that I see that chart, I wished you did the 10am's CDG-SFO/LAX after a night at the airside hotel.
Provided MrsSFO gave you the usual hall pass 😂

krazykanuck, I can gave you a partial answer to the catering question.
1/2 is the caterer's capability/ability and 1/2 is how much the airline is willing to spend on that catering contract.

Hence why even though CX and SQ both uses CPCS in HKG, SQ ex-HKG has better meals.

That being said, don't always look to the NYC/LON/HKG of the worlds for best catered meals, because the cost overhang is too high. 💸💸💸
If you've ever flown AA to some of the Latin American ports with catering, you'll see what i mean.
One of the better AA short-haul J meals I've had in recent memory was uplifted in GUA for instance 😋

Are AM's best J meals worse than the slop they called food at your YYZ quarantine hotel, EEK! 😖

krazykanuck

At least AM manages to serve food hot! Though the friendliness of the quarantine folks bests many of the AM crews. I've actually found the short haul AM service, domestic and Central America-MEX, to be much better than MEX-JFK and vv. for whatever reason. But this is getting off topic...

JAXPax

Now that a lot of my travel involves DEN I am spending more time on UA. Some of the snack boxes are confusing. I've seen one that had cheese spread plus hummus dip plus bruschetta spread and then had a pack of like 6 really thin breadsticks. I would typically put all of the above on some sort of carb to eat. Are we to use a spoon and just eat spreadable cheese and hummus?

wakesetter93

Loving this TR, been looking forward to this one since I ran into you in the DEN Centurion Lounge!

Short hair Francis

Very true about Hot food, i shudder about those quarantine hotels 😣

Come to think of it 🤔
I wonder if SFO777 would ever produce an Involuntary "Quarantine Hotel" TR LOL 🤪🤪

chongl

Great info on the COVID testing. Having been grounded for a while, I'm prepping for our next trip and all these testing sites/getting results/other rules can make my head spin. In for another virtual ride!

SFO777

Thanks krazykanuck. Marg was great. Burger was good, especially lathered with chipotle sauce and peppers. LOL. Interesting thought about double catering. Maybe a combination, some local, some DC.

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Even I have my limits... as set by Mrs. SFO777. LOL. Not even sure that airside hotel is back open yet.

I used the spoon to scoop out the dip as the crackers aren't strong enough to dip and eat.

Thanks so much wakesetter93.

Thank you chongl. The T6 test facility is really convenient.

SFO777

Grand Lounge Elite - MEX Terminal 1

After my brief visit to the Centurion Lounge, I headed off to Air France check-in to get my boarding pass.







Once the staff knew that was a La Première passenger and indeed the only one today, amazing LP service kicked in. Agent checked my PCR test results and introduced me to her La Première colleague. She escorted me to the front of security and then to the Grand Lounge Elite. As we entered the lounge, I was greeted by two staffers including my own personal attendant/server, Veronica. Where do I start about Veronica? One of the nicest and most attentive servers I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.



Veronica escorted me to one of three private VIP suites.





A quick look around the rest of the lounge, which is also a Priority Pass member.













OK, safely back in my private oasis.



Where amazing service began.



A full La Première wine list.



And La Première menu.



I really wasn't that hungry but couldn't resist the Tacos de Cochinita. OMG, they were spectacular.



I didn't order anything else but that didn't stop Veronica. She brought an order of the Flam Cremoso de Cajeta. Wonderful.





She had previously brought me a cappuccino which I hadn't ordered. I paid no attention and it wasn't until later that I noticed my cappuccino. I guess she had googled me and pulled a old photo and used it to add to the foam. Wow.



What amazing and over the top service. I was happy to add my praise to the comments book that she asked me to sign.

SFO777

Air France La Première to Paris

Since I had requested to board first, yet another La Première Personal Assistant stopped by at T-50 for the long golf cart ride to opposite end of the terminal and Gate 34.










Mexico City MEX to Paris CDG
Air France AF 179
777-300ER
6:40pm-1:30pm +1
April 1, 2021
Suite 1A

After checking on board to make sure that the crew was ready, my PA preboarded me.



I was greeted at the door by three of the cabin crew including my wonderful La Première flight attendant Anne, who escorted me to my suite.



And so began 11 hours of amazing and flawless service.







Today's menu...













Lovely amenity kit with some nice Cariita products.







The new Air France safety video is really cool, featuring iconic Paris and France landmarks.

















And the finale, zooming back from the Eiiffel Tour...



... to the breathtaking top of the hour light show. Bravo.





Gorgeous sunset as we depart Mexico City.





After take-off, Anne began setting up my three seat suite...



With even the curtain on the opposite aisle closed for more privacy.



Showtime, La Première style...



Tonight's lovely amuse bouche medley. Creole-style marinated grouper, apricot, foie gras and amaranth skewer, sautéed chicken with Tequilla and pineapple chutney.



Followed by the wonderful Cream of Tomato soup with tortilla chips.



Outstanding.



Next up, a lovely Sauternes...



... to go with my Duck foie gras, papaya and mint condiment...







Poached lobster, mango and apricot chutney.



And after sampling all of the starters, the main plat...



... Fillet of beef with chipotle pepper sauce, potato Napoleon, green aspargus, pumpkin, roasted cherry tomatoes...



Delicious!



A little cheese sampler.



OMG, then the most amazing dessert platter...



The Chocolate and hazelnut Rocher cake was out of this world.



After dinner, I watched a movie, then checked and returned emails. Wifi is free for La Première passengers.





While a went to loo, Anne made my bed across the aisle. I slept for a solid 4 hours.



About 90 minutes from Paris, I moved back to 1A for a liittle breakfast.













Sad line-up of Covid-idled Air France planes parked in perfect formation.



After a pleasantly short taxi by CDG standards, we pulled into our gate at 1:35pm.



This was a flight for the ages, with personable, professional and flawless service by one of Air France's finest. Merci to my amazing flight attendant, Anne, for a memorable flight.

will2288

I've thought for a while maybe you'd post a picture of yourself one of these days.

But I sure never thought it would be in cappuccino foam.

enviroian

Wonderful report as usual.

What are the red icons on the map? There is one at LHR, AMS & CDG.

UAL250

Did you know the actress in the safety video is the same lead from the last AF one? I think it's cool they kept her.

enviroian

Does she say "because great is what we're going for!"

Short hair Francis

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