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LHR-SYD-LHR: BA and QF [A380] in J (pics)
Hi and welcome to my first flight report from the trip I took to Australia and New Zealand earlier this month.
Flight number: BA15 (QF320) Departure: 21:35 Equipment: B777-200 Flying duration: 22hrs 40mins Number of stops: 1 (Singapore) I checked in about three hours prior to departure. There was no one in line so the process went quickly and I then went to the BA lounge in Terminal 4 http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0003.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0004.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0011.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0006.jpg Preflight meal Noodles, chicken in a black bean sauce and items from the cold salad bar London to Singapore leg: http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0013.jpg Seat http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0017.jpg Amenity kit Dinner http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0025.jpg Fresh seasonal salad with vinaigrette http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0027.jpg Liam Tomlin’s roast chicken with bread sauce and roast vegetables Dessert http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0028.jpg Apple cinnamon pie with custard Breakfast http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0030.jpg Fresh fruit A selection of warm breads and breakfast pastries http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0033.jpg English breakfast of scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, Cumberland sausage, sautéed mushrooms and tomato Singapore to Sydney leg: Dinner http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0034.jpg Fresh seasonal salad with vinaigrette (same as previous leg but different dressing) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0035.jpg Grilled fillet steak marinated in red wine with fresh asparagus, carrots and celeriac mashed potatoes Dessert http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0036.jpg Double chocolate cake with Vanilla sauce Breakfast http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0037.jpg Fresh seasonal fruit http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...E/IMG_0039.jpg Warm bacon roll |
Flight number: QF32
Departure: 16:25 Equipment: A380 Flying duration: 23hrs 15mins Number of stops: 1 (Singapore) I checked in about two and a half hours prior to departure. There was no one in line so the process was quick. http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/010.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/012.jpg Qantas lounge http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/009.jpg Preflight meal: items from the cold salad bar and chicken cacciatore (way too sweet for my liking) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...ew_E/016-1.jpg My ride http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...ew_E/018-1.jpg Seat http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/023.jpg Controls http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/028.jpg IFE http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...ew_E/020-1.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/021.jpg menu |
Sydney to Singapore leg:
Dinner http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/032.jpg Pea and mint soup with croutons http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/030.jpg Green Leaf Salad with Herb Vinaigrette http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/035.jpg Beef Fillet with Red Wine Jus and Roast Vegetables Barely warm and bland http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/029.jpg I liked the wine, though Dessert http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/036.jpg Nice Cream Strawberry and Lychee Ice Cream with Pistachio Praline Singapore to London leg: Supper http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/042.jpg Green Leaf Salad with Cucumber and Carrot http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/044.jpg Stir Fried Chilli Pork with Cashews, Lime and Mint, Jasmine Rice and Snake Beans Tasted like something you could get at a food court Dessert http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/045.jpg Vanilla, Prune and Armagnac Tart with Crème Anglaise Snack (sorry no picture) Toasted Focaccia with Prosciutto, Char Grilled Eggplant and Tapenade Way too salty for my liking Breakfast http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/046.jpg You pre order breakfast by ticking off the items you want from an order card. I had scrambled eggs, bacon (with I didn’t touch), mushrooms and tomato |
Originally Posted by AndrewE
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You pre order breakfast by ticking off the items you want from an order card. I had scrambled eggs, bacon (with I didn’t touch), mushrooms and tomato
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Thanks for a nice report.
I have flown in Club World with BA many times, and I have to say that food is not their strongest point. And the food presentation is usually poor. It doesn't seem like QF is any better when it comes to food. |
Thanks for the report, and the well-organized pics.
I've liked BA's hard product for CW, but yes, agree that its culinary component needs a little work. Am looking at J- and/or F- awards to SIN, and clearly, food is not to be a motivating nor decision-reliant factor :). |
Originally Posted by ArizonaGuy
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That doesn't even look like American bacon, it looks like pure fat and cellophane! Why on earth would anyone see that as edible, let alone edible in a premium setting?!
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Overall thoughts and impressions Check in process and boarding: Both were quick and smooth – no problems. Lounge: I preferred the BA lounge @ LHR (mostly because you could get a hot dish made to order) and it didn’t seem as crowded as the Qantas lounge @ SYD Service: I would give a slight edge to BA (maybe that had more to do with the fact that the business cabin was smaller on the 777, so it seemed like you were getting more personal attention?) but the service was fine on all four legs – no complaints there. Food: I preferred BA slightly, but I was really under whelmed by the food on both carriers (especially QF). You get metal knives on BA but plastic on QF – what’s up with that? Seat and cabin comfort: the A380 seat felt a bit wider (21.5” according to seat guru) and you had more space to walk around while the seat on the 777 (20.0”) was a bit narrower and the cabin felt cramped – edge to QF. Sheraton on the Park, Sydney (minus the view of the park) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...i/IMG_0042.jpg Other flights and around New Zealand SYD-CHC: EK in Y Flight number: EY418 Departure: 09:15 Equipment: B777-300 I had no complaints about anything on this flight except that I found the seat to be really narrow, which reminded me of the uncomfortable seats on Air Transat. Luckily, no one was sitting next to me so I could lift up the armrest and stretch out a bit. I guess I’m not the only one http://www.airlinequality.com/Product/Yseat-EK-2.htm The pleasant FA was good enough to bring me a dish from the front of the plane. http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...ew_E/009-1.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/011.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/017.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...drew_E/020.jpg Mt. Hutt (about an hour and a half outside of Christchurch) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...%20Ski/015.jpg The Remarkables (45 minutes from Queenstown) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...%20Ski/001.jpg Coronet Peak (25 minutes from Queenstown) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...0Ski/001-1.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...%20Ski/006.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...%20Ski/003.jpg Queenstown to Christchurch on Air New Zealand Flight number: NZ5080 Departure: 10:20 Equipment: (not sure, it had propellers) http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...0Ski/001-2.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...%20Ski/007.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...%20Ski/013.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...0Ski/015-1.jpg THE END! |
Nice Report ^
I think the prop was an ATR-72 |
Great report! Thanks. What did you think of the skiing? Challenge? Snow quality? (Was there a few years back at the very end of the season, so did not hit the slopes.)
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Thanks for the report and the cool pics of the mountains!
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fantastic pictures and great TR!
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Great pictures...didn't need too many words! :)
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Who had the bright idea to put a lounge entrance between two gates? :rolleyes:
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