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hkskyline Sep 13, 2006 6:06 pm

CX 831 JFK - HKG Business Class
 
CX 831 New York - Hong Kong
Business Class

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Check-in
I arrived exactly 3 hours before departure to check-in, fearing increased security measures would cause significant delays at the airport. Check-in took about 20 minutes as only 2 lines were open for the Business and First Class passengers (it was way too early). With so much time left, I decided to tour the airport by Airtrain.

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Takeoff
The plane took off eastbound into sunny skies.

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North to the Pole!
The plane then turned north to cross the Long Island Sound on the way to the North Pole!

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The snack was a delicious prawn and a choice of drink. I picked the non-alcoholic Cathay Delight, which is a kiwi-based drink that turned out pretty delicious.

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Lunch
The appetizer consisted of two types of salad. It was a light start to the meal. I got quite full by the time I was done, forgetting the fact that the main course was coming.

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Entertainment
After some fiddling around with the AVOD system and a few TV shows, it was time for the main course. I picked the beef dish.

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Due to our northerly route, we actually didn't experience a sunset for the 15.5 hour flight. However, most people closed the blinds to get some rest after the meal.

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Over Greenland
I've never flown the polar routes before, and it was quite weird that flying to Hong Kong would mean going east over Greenland, the North Pole, then back east again to Hong Kong.

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Breakfast
Breakfast consisted of a fruit plate and I picked the abalone congee as a lighter snack. Without much exercise sitting in my seat, it was hard to eat any more.

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The sun finally began to set as we approached southern China.

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Concluding Remarks

The Business Class seat is quite comfortable. Even if I recline, the passenger behind me won't see anything since each seat is boxed in separately. There is a reading light and a water bottle holder which was stocked by the FAs early on the flight. Too bad it is not a lie-flat bed seat.

More photos on my website :
http://www.globalphotos.org/flightreports.htm

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FLYGVA Sep 14, 2006 8:16 am

Wonderful pictures, they are fantastic ....

SMART51 Sep 14, 2006 11:37 am

Yep.i enjoyed the pictures very much.Thank you ^

uncertaintraveler Sep 14, 2006 2:30 pm

Thanks for the trip report. ^ ^ ^

Since pictures are worth a thousand words, or so it is said, I loved your commentary! :D

UnitedSkies Sep 16, 2006 12:57 pm

The picture of the main beef dish reminded me of my terrible experience with CX catering this summer on LAX-HKG in J - CX really does a great job presenting the appetizers and desserts, but the main course really lacks attractiveness (and taste).

Akira7 Sep 17, 2006 9:03 pm

Lovely trip reports, and nice picture aswell :D

view Sep 18, 2006 5:04 am

Lots of nice pictures, spent a good while browsing your site just now ^

hkskyline Sep 19, 2006 1:56 pm

Yes, I was a little surprised at how the main course is presented. They wheeled the cart with all the choice but they really should change the dish.

ldsant Sep 20, 2006 7:46 pm

Great Pics
 
what camera are you using? The pictures are gorgeous!

hkskyline Sep 20, 2006 9:18 pm


Originally Posted by ldsant
what camera are you using? The pictures are gorgeous!

Canon IXUS 750 + Photoshop

tfung Sep 26, 2006 6:22 pm

I was on the same flight as you! I also thought it strange to be flying eastbound.. but even weirder was that they seemed to have overshot HK and had to come back westwards a bit when flying over China... maybe also had something to do with air traffic control...

great pics by the way!

daron4000 Sep 27, 2006 9:52 pm

Thanks for the great pictures and report!!!!

ASULawFlyer Sep 28, 2006 10:29 am

Fantastic pics and awesome report. I'd love to try it one day!

sftrvlr Sep 28, 2006 11:23 am

Excellent photos! Thanks for sharing. I agree w/ the comments about presentation of the main course. Not entirely sure I would want to experience this looooooong flight, though. I rather like getting off somewhere and stretching my legs.


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