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I avidly read this thread http://www.australianfrequentflyer....rates-first-experience-what-expect-76745.html but thought I'd just add a few more notes and photos and create a new thread. Again I want to thank everyone on this forum otherwise I would never have known about churning CC and being able to do this trip. When I was looking for flights for this trip I couldn't find any J seats. I've usually flown out of Melbourne or Sydney because you could request an upgrade but that does add a few hours to the trip. So an F seat popped up flying directly out of Adelaide for only 40,000 more points so I decided to take it.
I got to the airport about 19.40 using the CD (a Kia van - oh dear DTKWIA - and not much of a queue and quick check in.
Up to Qantas lounge – lots of food scraps on floor and pathetic food offerings not very F like.
Called to board – you go through another small security and there was hardly anyone going through but when I got in it was packed. Immigration was quick. Smart gates and then you just dropped your departure card in the box and away you went.
Boarding was a bit of a zoo because people were trying to board when they called the J and F
EK441 777 300er
Settled in seat and offered 2006 Dom Perignon. I’m not really a champagne person but found out recently that I quite like Veuve so thought I’d give it a go but didn’t really enjoy it.
Offered newspapers magazines pyjama and amenity kit all by different people - the FA's were absolutely delightful and wonderful customer service. I had all women on this leg and only 4 out of 8 F seats occupied.
Breakfast coughtail with warm nuts very good
Had the caviar which was excellent- tried the shot of vodka but didn't need it - didn't like the raw onion with caviar but apart from that it was wonderful. I had plain rolls garlic bread and blinis and melba toast and tried them all.
I asked if could have fish without coriander pesto and it was fine – fish a bit bland but if I liked coriander then it might have helped.
Tried the Mt Mary Pinot but not a big fan and didn't enjoy it so switched to the chateau cos d’estournet 2004 which was lovely.
Had the cheese and was convinced to try the 72 port which was lovely – the were 5 cheeses all a bit cold and no explanation as to what they were – the curd was excellent.
The chocolates were excellent
Bed was very comfortable and loved the screen for privacy and you could get changed in there and not the toilet even though the toilets were large by airplane standards
Breakfast had the French toast and fruit all very nice
Loved the lights on the ceiling
I got to the airport about 19.40 using the CD (a Kia van - oh dear DTKWIA - and not much of a queue and quick check in.
Up to Qantas lounge – lots of food scraps on floor and pathetic food offerings not very F like.
Called to board – you go through another small security and there was hardly anyone going through but when I got in it was packed. Immigration was quick. Smart gates and then you just dropped your departure card in the box and away you went.
Boarding was a bit of a zoo because people were trying to board when they called the J and F
EK441 777 300er
Settled in seat and offered 2006 Dom Perignon. I’m not really a champagne person but found out recently that I quite like Veuve so thought I’d give it a go but didn’t really enjoy it.
Offered newspapers magazines pyjama and amenity kit all by different people - the FA's were absolutely delightful and wonderful customer service. I had all women on this leg and only 4 out of 8 F seats occupied.
Breakfast coughtail with warm nuts very good
Had the caviar which was excellent- tried the shot of vodka but didn't need it - didn't like the raw onion with caviar but apart from that it was wonderful. I had plain rolls garlic bread and blinis and melba toast and tried them all.
I asked if could have fish without coriander pesto and it was fine – fish a bit bland but if I liked coriander then it might have helped.
Tried the Mt Mary Pinot but not a big fan and didn't enjoy it so switched to the chateau cos d’estournet 2004 which was lovely.
Had the cheese and was convinced to try the 72 port which was lovely – the were 5 cheeses all a bit cold and no explanation as to what they were – the curd was excellent.
The chocolates were excellent
Bed was very comfortable and loved the screen for privacy and you could get changed in there and not the toilet even though the toilets were large by airplane standards
Breakfast had the French toast and fruit all very nice
Loved the lights on the ceiling
