At Bangkok, I went to the oneworld transfer desk and waited in line for ages before being served. I was immediately directed to the person responsible for RJ - who had had no queue the entire time! Anyway, I was issued with two boarding passes (BKK-AMM and AMM-BUD) along with an invitation to the Thai Airways lounge.
The guys from the last night had bought cigarettes, so we popped into one of the smoking rooms in the airport for a fag. The smoking rooms should be called choking rooms as the air quality is pretty bad. Anyway, we all got chatting to some German guy who was on his way home from Australia.
I said goodbye to the guys after they took my number, and toddled off to my departure gate after a quick peek at the shopping. No-one was waiting, meaning everyone had boarded, so I got on and sat down in 1A. Row 1 is the choice of those in the know on the RJ A310, as there is loads more legroom due to no seat being in front of you.
Looking across at the rest of the row...
The load was light in Crown Class, probably about half full. The lead Flight Attendant came around with newspapers (I took a Jordan Times), as well as the pre-take off juice. I asked if I could take her picture (for the uniform) and I was told that it was not permitted. She was Jordanian, so she probably just didn't want her picture taken. We had the safety demonstration in Arabic and English, and we pushed back and were in the air on time.
The seat belt sign stayed on throughout service as there was a bit of turbulence about.
A lovely vegetable salad at the top. The flight attendant came around with two bowls - and I chose thousand island dressing which she dolloped on with a spoon. The rest of the starter was gloriously tasting, I have to say. Full marks as always for RJs food!
Next, we had the main course.
Gorgeous beef without an ounce of fat on it, mushrooms, vegetables, carrots and rice. The champagne was Moet.
By this time I was fading fast, so I hit the loo and put my seat into the angled flat sleeping position. The pillow issued was fat and didn't sag under the weight of my head, so I was quite pleased, and the blanket was comfortable. I do believe I actually slept, because I missed the handing out of the portable PTV units.
I awoke much later and peeped out the window to an astonishing view. We were flying right down the Persian Gulf at 34,000 feet and visibility was amazing! I spotted Bahrain, and then later took this mobile phone camera shot of some of Saudi Arabia.
I asked for some water, received it, and then lay back for a little while as I knew breakfast would be served shortly. I wasn't wrong -
I didn't eat much of it as I was pretty stuffed from all the food I had thrown down only 6 hours earlier.
I visited the toilet and some of the blue loo stuff was all over the floor, and I was in socks and not particularly pleased about that! Everything was collected and the passengers were issued their Crown Class present. We began our descent to land in Amman, and landed on time early in the morning.
I'm presently ensconded in the RJ lounge waiting for my next flight as I write these words. The RJ flight was excellent as usual, though I thought the cabin crew could have been friendlier. It was the first time I'd encountered RJ crew who were not super friendly. Don't get me wrong, they weren't surly or anything, they seemed to just be phoning it in rather than any enthusiasm.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the report - short and sweet as it was
I do quite enjoy a spot of flying - more so when it's not in Economy!
PlaneHunter From Germany, joined Mar 2006, 6190 posts, RR: 79 Reply 3, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 19229 times:
Short, but interesting report. The food looks excellent.
Quoting ClassicLover (Thread starter): I visited the toilet and some of the blue loo stuff was all over the floor, and I was in socks and not particularly pleased about that!
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 4, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 19172 times:
Ronerone From Jordan, joined Aug 2004, 1541 posts, RR: 54 Reply 5, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 18659 times:
Hi ClassicLover,
Nice report!
I totally agree with you that RJ's food is of good quality. I am glad to know that they are still maintaining a reasonably high level of service delivery. Too bad the crew were rather on the dry side. But ive also occasionally experienced the same on RJ as well.
Thanks a lot for sharing
Regards,
Roni
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N503JB From Hong Kong, joined May 2000, 300 posts, RR: 2 Reply 6, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 18454 times:
Nice TR, thanks for sharing.
For sure, seat in the first row in Crown are the best seat in RJ A310 fleet. Last time i was in the same seat and same aircraft JY-AGN for HKG-BKK-AMM.
Looking forward your next TR.
With best wishes
N503JB
Cakentennis From United States of America, joined Oct 2007, 150 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 18301 times:
I'll always like RJ for their spectacular livery! I was hooked onto it ever since I flew them the first time when I was 11. The flight attendants are gorgeous too! SQ girls are pffft! in comparison There have been a lot of reports for RJ crown class. I wish someone would do one for economy!
BA319-131 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 8264 posts, RR: 56 Reply 9, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 17411 times:
Nice little report, thsnks.
Legroom does indeed look excellent in row 1!
Food looksm good though breakfast looked a little on the weak side.
I must say I've been impressed bythe recent RJ TR's, they seem to have started to pull themselves out of the bag and have delivered better service, how is it down in economy though I wonder..........
ClassicLover From Ireland, joined Mar 2004, 4522 posts, RR: 25 Reply 10, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 17343 times:
Quoting EkA380 (Reply 1): What is the RJ Crown class present?
Quoting Vivekman2006 (Reply 8): What was the Crown Class present? Any pictures of it?
Last year, we got Jordanian pottery.
This year, a blown dark blue glass receptacle with Dead Sea salt in it (which my Mum liked and now owns) on one sector, and on the other sector I received a digital alarm clock.
It's a nice little touch!
Quoting EkA380 (Reply 1): Great TR, really enjoy reading stuff which are not written about often
Thanks! I did write two more last month, both also in Crown Class -
Quoting BA319-131 (Reply 9): Food looksm good though breakfast looked a little on the weak side.
Breakfasts tend to be on just about every airline I've flown. It's got to the point where I won't fly Business Class unless I can get a lunch or a dinner flight, they're that poor. I still haven't come across an on board breakfast that betters the Aer Lingus one. When I do, I'll be shouting it from the rooftops - until then, EI get my vote for sheer brilliance at breakfast.
Thanks for all the great comments people, keep them coming! ... and keep an eye out for the next to - RJ Crown AMM-BUD and Malev Business BUD-DUB.
I do quite enjoy a spot of flying - more so when it's not in Economy!
Luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11957 posts, RR: 51 Reply 12, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 5 hours ago) and read 16952 times:
It is nice to see an airline deliver a product onboard that is not all bells and whistles per say. even though the hardware is on an older plane it is very well kept up.
FlyingAY From Finland, joined Jun 2007, 642 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (4 years 9 months 1 week 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 16594 times:
I've only flown 4 times with RJ and their flights seem to be really nice, but everything else is a mess. Departure times are changed without notifying the passenger, AMM airport is not very nice, especially as I didn't have lounge access. But the planes are good and the service is really good, even in Y.
You didn't have to make a stopover for fuel when flying BKK-AMM? When I took the flight, we stopped at DOH for refueling.
MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8553 posts, RR: 14 Reply 17, posted (4 years 9 months 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 16003 times:
Excellent TR as always Trent. How much does a ticket on Royal Jordanian cost for a trip like this?
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Anyway, I was issued with two boarding passes (BKK-AMM and AMM-BUD) along with an invitation to the Thai Airways lounge.
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And the RJ colour scheme is fantastic!
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