dragonman
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A random collection of observations more than anything else.
I am on a trip to the USA via Auckland. The J fares ex-AKL were hard to resist and I wanted to take advantage of the Hyatt 10000 bonus point promotion and re-qualify for Platinum at the same time - so a YUPP seemed like a good idea.
In the course of the first few days there have been a few bests I thought I might share.
BEST EVER MEAL ON A J FLIGHT: Hands down the "Roast Chicken in Rosemary Broth with Potato Gratin and Steamed Greens". Served on the LAX - AKL flight it was fantastic, the chicken was high quality and moist and the Gratin was the best I ever had anywhere. Which leads me to disagree with Simongr - who I hold in the highest regard as a fellow Apple devotee. I like Neil Perry's food and if he was in any way responsible for that meal all power to him.
BEST EVER EXIT FROM A PLANE: The AKL - LAX landed just after 6 am - through customs and on the street by 6:20 a new record for me at LAX.
SPECIAL MENTION FOR HYATT SUMMERFIELD EL SEGUNDO: The hotel has a free shuttle that takes guests any where within a 5 mile radius. Great dinner at EL Torito - a Mexican restaurant chain. Why can we not get decent Mexican food in Sydney?
BEST EVER TIME GETTING THROUGH TSA IN LAX. Last time I flew with AA it took me over an hour to get through - today 5 minutes - no xray - no invasive body search.
BEST PART OF THE ANTICIPATION OF TOMORROW'S YUPP: The transcontinental LAX-JFK in F. Never done it before because on a DONE it put you in business.
If anyone cares or is interested will post a report on the YUPP.
I am on a trip to the USA via Auckland. The J fares ex-AKL were hard to resist and I wanted to take advantage of the Hyatt 10000 bonus point promotion and re-qualify for Platinum at the same time - so a YUPP seemed like a good idea.
In the course of the first few days there have been a few bests I thought I might share.
BEST EVER MEAL ON A J FLIGHT: Hands down the "Roast Chicken in Rosemary Broth with Potato Gratin and Steamed Greens". Served on the LAX - AKL flight it was fantastic, the chicken was high quality and moist and the Gratin was the best I ever had anywhere. Which leads me to disagree with Simongr - who I hold in the highest regard as a fellow Apple devotee. I like Neil Perry's food and if he was in any way responsible for that meal all power to him.
BEST EVER EXIT FROM A PLANE: The AKL - LAX landed just after 6 am - through customs and on the street by 6:20 a new record for me at LAX.
SPECIAL MENTION FOR HYATT SUMMERFIELD EL SEGUNDO: The hotel has a free shuttle that takes guests any where within a 5 mile radius. Great dinner at EL Torito - a Mexican restaurant chain. Why can we not get decent Mexican food in Sydney?
BEST EVER TIME GETTING THROUGH TSA IN LAX. Last time I flew with AA it took me over an hour to get through - today 5 minutes - no xray - no invasive body search.
BEST PART OF THE ANTICIPATION OF TOMORROW'S YUPP: The transcontinental LAX-JFK in F. Never done it before because on a DONE it put you in business.
If anyone cares or is interested will post a report on the YUPP.
