New domestic J glassware and cutlery

[Daver6]

Not seen it posted yet, but today noticed they finally have upgraded the camping cutlery. Also the wine glasses are so much better than those previous narrow things.

Sorry, not the greatest pic. The Riesling was top notch. Prawns were flavourless. And since when is a few bits of grass considered a salad?

 

[kermatu]

And since when is a few bits of grass considered a salad?

By QF and N Perry? Always.

 

[Steady]

The new glasses are nice

 

[kermatu]

Glasses have been around for a few weeks I think. I like them too. Doesn't look like the crockery - including the plates that tip over easily - have changed yet?

 

[oz_mark]

By QF and N Perry? Always.

I always thought the salads on QF were a couple of lettuce leaves.

 

[GoldCanyon340]

I first saw the new glassware in November. Was sitting in row 4 with Mrs 340 and the CSM brought back a couple of glasses of red wine for us after the J service.

 

[Denali]

....And since when is a few bits of grass considered a salad?View attachment 118248

Since someone thought Kale was edible and people would pay extra for it in their smoothies.

 

[DrJ]

The new wine glasses are a definite improvement.

 

[eminere]

That sad state of the salad has been like that for a while now, and is what you get in international J too. It's almost a bit of a why-bother imo.

 

[Pleb Status]

That sad state of the salad has been like that for a while now, and is what you get in international J too. It's almost a bit of a why-bother imo.

Is the salad defined as a 'course' in the QF menu?

 

[kermatu]

I think I've eaten (part of) the salad twice in probably close to a hundred domestic and international J and F offerings over the years (yes, this is the salad F pax get too).

 

[kermatu]

Is the salad defined as a 'course' in the QF menu?

No, it's just an automatic item best I recall.

 

[Basalt]

I do rather like that cultured butter and the sour dough (I presume) bread.... Our family are doing our bit to bring real butter back into fashion.

 

[eminere]

Is the salad defined as a 'course' in the QF menu?

Not in J, it's simply listed as an accompaniment to the main plates.

 

[Steady]

I do rather like that cultured butter and the sour dough (I presume) bread.... Our family are doing our bit to bring real butter back into fashion.

Have to agree with the cultured butter

 

[eminere]

I do rather like that cultured butter and the sour dough (I presume) bread.... Our family are doing our bit to bring real butter back into fashion.

The Pepe Saya butter is great.

 

[Daver6]

Glasses have been around for a few weeks I think. I like them too. Doesn't look like the crockery - including the plates that tip over easily - have changed yet?

Correct. Same crockery. Also same slow service. We had a delay on the ground and had to return to the gate. They took orders then. Now given the starter options were soup or a cold dish, I don't understand why it takes almost an hour to get your first course.

 

[Happy Trails]

That cutlery's been used for some years already on domestic flights hasn't it?

 

[kermatu]

Correct. Same crockery. Also same slow service. We had a delay on the ground and had to return to the gate. They took orders then. Now given the starter options were soup or a cold dish, I don't understand why it takes almost an hour to get your first course.

Presume you were on an A330?
I've never seen quick service on one since the refurbs*. Drinks then first dishes take forever. What also frustrates me though is they prepare the main plates at the same time (presumably as some people just have the main) and I regularly have the FA preparing the hot meals come by with my main within two minutes of being served my starter. I'm usually in row 2.

* One exception was a very light J cabin SYD-AKL (maybe 8 pax in total). Used the trolley for drinks and to set the tables but then served all meals direct from the galley with the CSM taking care of wine separately. Much quicker.

 

[Daver6]

That cutlery's been used for some years already on domestic flights hasn't it?

Not sure. Last domestic J I had was mid last year.

Presume you were on an A330?
I've never seen quick service on one since the refurbs*. Drinks then first dishes take forever. What also frustrates me though is they prepare the main plates at the same time (presumably as some people just have the main) and I regularly have the FA preparing the hot meals come by with my main within two minutes of being served my starter. I'm usually in row 2.

* One exception was a very light J cabin SYD-AKL (maybe 8 pax in total). Used the trolley for drinks and to set the tables but then served all meals direct from the galley with the CSM taking care of wine separately. Much quicker.

Correct. A330. Thankfully I was also row 2. Those in the back are probably still waiting!