akhmad From Netherlands, joined Sep 2005, 2332 posts, RR: 53 Posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 18444 times:
Introduction
’Sleeping well, Ariel?’
‘What time is it?’
Twilight
’No, come on! It was still in the late afternoon as we cleared custom at Hong Kong International Airport! What happened to our layover and our visit to Victoria Harbour?’
Tsim Sha Tsui viewed from Hong Kong Island
‘Weren’t we supposed to view the eight-tallest office building in the world at 415 meters based on structure height?’
2 International Finance Centre
‘Which is completed in 2003 and quoted as having 88 storeys and 22 high-ceiling trading floors to qualify as being extremely auspicious in Chinese culture? Speaking of auspicious, could this second tallest building in Hong Kong just be that way due to the presence of a retail chain owned and operated by Apple Inc?’
First Apple Store in Hong Kong
‘Philip (OA260) would love the sight! But please, don’t tell me that we missed out the tallest building in Hong Kong!’
International Commerce Centre
‘The one towering over all at 484 meters and completed in 2010 as a part of the Union Square project on top of Kowloon Station,’
‘You know what? You should stop drinking,’
Carlsberg
‘As you barely recalled anything after having this pale ale lager with alcohol content of only 5 percent abv,’
‘Very funny, Suryo! I was happy already that I made it on board thanks to Customer Service Officer Joanne,’
你好 mates,
Would I have to describe my feeling at that moment, I would turn to my friend Hannah (Infodesk) who has put it aptly.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 33): Before you know it, all that planning and hard work is over and all that remains are the happy memories.
So please allow me to dedicate this ultimate sequence of happy memories to Hannah and also to Eric (Airbuseric) because of his similar experience with Cathay Pacific: Jumbo Jet’s Galore! CX In Y: AMS-HKG-DPS V.v. (by airbuseric Sep 20 2012 in Trip Reports)
akhmad From Netherlands, joined Sep 2005, 2332 posts, RR: 53 Reply 1, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 18648 times:
Hong Kong International Airport
’What do you think of the interior of the new Terminal 2, designed by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill?’
Overview. Note the ceiling
’Look how the undulating shapes on the ceiling see for wave expression. Acting as a unifying device for the elevations, shimmering curves emerge and disappear again,’
View towards exterior glass wall
’While the frit patterns on the edges of the fenestration blur the exterior surfaces as metal seems to blend into glass and back again. All chosen by the design team to accommodate the desire of Airport Authority Hong Kong for a heroic object building,’
‘Is Terminal 1 on its opposite less heroic then?’
Overview from 6/F
’Well, it is just that the designers made a conscious decision not to give Terminal 2 a big gesture roof, as it would be unnecessarily expensive and in conflict with the distinctive roof profile of Terminal 1. Anyway, welcome to CX’s Superhub!’
Level 7 Overview
’In case you wish to travel at ease,’
Self Check-In Kiosks
’Why not? Abracadabra!’
My boarding pass
’Well, how about this? Hocus pocus!’
Overview from 6/F
’Great! Now we are back to square one!’
‘The restricted square one, you mean? We are now on the other side!’
‘Get out! How did you do that, Ariel?’
‘By saying the magic word to Security Screening Officer Mok and Immigration Officer Kwok Hun. Now we have plenty of time before our flight, ’
FIDS
The Wing
’This CX’s flagship lounge set a new standard in airline ground service when it launched in 1998,’
Facade
’Do you know that The Wing has been completely redesigned by world-renowned London based architects Foster + Partners?’
Level 6 Reception
’The first phase of the renovations at The Wing Level 6 Business Class Lounge was completed in April 2011. Starting from late-2010, there are three renovation phases carried out to ensure that passengers continue to enjoy full utility,’
Supervisor Penny greeted us as we walked to her direction, “Welcome, Sir. My colleague will assist you further,”
“Good evening, Sir,” Smiling Customer Service Officer Katy was immediately on hand, “May I see your invitations, please?”
My lounge invitation
“Can I ask you a question? We would like to visit The Pier as well. Are we allowed re-admittance?”
“Sure. I will just stamp your invitations this time so that you can retain them for your next visit,”
“Thank you,”
’Passenger only for Departure Business Class Lounge according to CX Business Class admittance,’
‘Don’t be silly, Ariel! Come along!’
‘Bonzer! Let’s go to the balcony level!
Level 7 overview. Note The Long Bar on the right
’Apart from The Long Bar, there is another iconic feature of The Wing,’
The Noodle Bar overview. Note the natural live bamboo
’What about the newly-introduced relaxing environment?’
The Coffee Loft overview
’There is a wide range of seating to choose from. Sofas, armchairs and bar stools in addition to the well received exclusive CX Solus Chairs,’
Solus Chair
’Handcrafted by Poltrona Frau in Italy upon design of Cathay Pacific and Foster + Partners around the needs of single travelers,’
‘Not the place to be for us, non-single travelers,’
“Herman, I will get something to drink. Can I get you anything?”
“Beer would be great,”
Beer fridge
’Kirin, San Miguel, Heineken, Tsingtao, Asahi or Carlsberg. Which one of those?’
Tsingtao
’A well-hopped pilsner of 4,7% alcohol. Flagship brew of China’s second largest brewery Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd.,’
’How about some nibbles to go with it? Like pastries baked on the premises?’
Capsicum and apricot savory or pain au chocolate
’Perhaps hot dishes from new self-serve buffet counters?’
Self-serve buffet counter. Note Italian white Carrara marble finish
’Asian style?’
Fried rice with assorted vegetables and egg white
’Or Western style?’
Pan fried fillet of ling
‘Or are you more into Gangnam Style? Op op op oppan Gangnam Style…’
’Have you been drinking, Ariel?’
‘Who me? Hey, how about taking one of those to help you while away the time?’
International newspapers and magazines
’Are you hiding something?’
‘You know what? Let’s just visit the Long Bar! There are CX signature drinks on offer. All freshly made by The Peninsula Bartender Sammit,’
Ginger Swing
‘A non-alcoholic version with fresh papaya, orange, cranberry, pineapple juice and ginger ale. Or do you fancy the alcoholic one?’
Ocean Breeze
‘A concoction of rum, Peach Liqueur, orange, lemon juice, syrup and Blue Curacao,’
’Bleu, bleu, l’amour est bleu
Berce mon Coeur, mon Coeur amoureux
Bleu, bleu, l’amour est bleu
Bleu comme le ciel qui joue dans tus yeux,’
‘Ariel, if you start imitating Vicky Leandros, it can only mean one thing!’
’Comme l’eau, comme l’eau qui court…’
“I think it is time to move on, Herman,”
“As you wish,”
akhmad From Netherlands, joined Sep 2005, 2332 posts, RR: 53 Reply 3, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 18598 times:
On board
Flights Status
Route: HKG – AMS
Date: March 24, 2012
ETD/ATD: 00.35 / 00.55
ETA/ATA: 06.20 / 06.30
Flight number: CX 271
Plane: Boeing 747-467
Registration: B-HUA
Delivered: July 30, 1992 as VR-HUA
Flight deck: Steve Jolly, Jose Arango Marcaba, Mark Rower and Walter Stock
“Asleep on his cosy retreat. Malaysian Senior Purser Norli and Cantonese Flight Purser Karen must have made him comfortable with welcome drink, hot towel, newspaper and water bottle. Will you feel that way too?“
Smiling Karen immediately presented amenity kit.
Amenity kit by agnés b.
Norli followed in Karen’s wake.
Menu distribution
“Cabin crew, please be seated for takeoff,”
Upper deck prepared for takeoff
At 01.15 local Hong Kong time, after three weeks of memorable holiday, we embarked on our final journey homeward bound.
In flight
“Good evening, Sir,” Inflight Service Manager Share Lin personally introduced herself, “Welcome aboard of our flight. If you need anything, just let us now,”
“Thank you,”
Norli immediately conducted beverage service.
Beverage trolley
“Something to drink, Mr. Akhmad?”
“Can I have Cloud Nine, please?”
“Sure. I’ll ask my colleague to bring it to you,”
My Cloud Nine with a bowl of warm nuts
A refreshing combination of vodka, Cointreau and Sprite with a touch of lemon flavor and a minty twist.
“How was the Cloud Nine?” “What would you say to Norli, Hannah?”
“What would you like to have, Mr. Akhmad? The supper or the light meal?”
Menu
“I will have the supper, please,”
Supper tray set
“What about your main course?”
“The pork belly, please,”
“Sure. Enjoy your starter,”
Prawns with mixed vegetable salad and citrus vinaigrette
“No salad can go wrong with the special blend of delightfully tangy vinaigrette from Australian quality food manufacturer Birch & Waite,”
“What did you order, Suryo?”
“The supper. What about you?”
“The light meal and a cup of coffee with milk,”
Clockwise from bottom: mixed salad with tuna, boiled egg, cherry tomato, lingurian olives and new potatoes, garlic bread, fresh fruit and raspberry swirl cheese cake with raspberry sauce
“No bread for yourself, Suryo?”
My choice of garlic bread and whole meal bun
“Your main course, Mr. Akhmad,”
Slow cooked pork belly with preserved Hakka mustard green, steamed jasmine rice, jade melon with red medlar seed and garlic
“Exciting Hakka classic with melt in the mouth texture thanks to long braising process. Imagine its heavenly combination with aromatic jasmine rice and high fibred jade melon,”
“Suryo, you’ve got to try the creamy cheese cake with its crumbly bottom,”
My sweet indulgence with Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2006
“Rich, fruity, yet well rounded Port! Anosh (SR103), cheers!”
“Something sweet from Hong Kong chocolatier Schoggi Meier?”
Pralines
“Can I have Cognac instead? I am completely full by now,”
A glass of Hine ‘Rare and Delicate’ Fine Champagne along with a bottle of Evian
“Delightfully perfumed… what a delicate smoothness on the palate…”
akhmad From Netherlands, joined Sep 2005, 2332 posts, RR: 53 Reply 4, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 18528 times:
’Move to one side, Ariel!’
Full-length, fully flat bed at 18.5 inch width
“Would you like something to drink?” Karen was immediately on hand.
“Oh yes, please. Oriental Breeze would be nice. But, can I to go to the lavatory first to freshen up?”
“Sure,”
All-in-one lotion, cleansing milk and hand lotion by Expertíse
“Do you care for some snacks?”
Midflight snack assortment of Arnott chocolate sandwich biscuit, Pop Pan spring onion crackers, Nature Valley crunch granola bars and Green Tree non-fried apple chips, including CX roasted salted peanuts and macadamia nut blueberry shortbread
“I am fine. Thank you,”
“Enjoy your drink,”
Oriental breeze. Note the floating mini rosebud
“Did you sleep well, Mr. Akhmad?” Norli kneeled to my eye level.
“Yes, some three hours,”
“Would that be long enough for you?”
“That is sufficient for now,”
“We will serve breakfast in about twenty minutes,”
Breakfast menu
“Can I get you anything in the meantime?”
Double espresso
“Piping hot caffeine shot to behold gradual illumination of upper deck,”
Sunset setting
‘Breakfast time, Ariel!’
‘Leave me in peace…’
Breakfast trolley
“Would you like some smoothie, Mr. Akhmad?”
“Yes, please,”
Pink guava smoothie
Cantonese Flight Purser Annebet came for assistance in upper deck.
Norli and Annebet in the act of breakfast service
“May I?”
My breakfast tray set with fresh seasonal fruit and my choice of muffin
“Bircher muesli for you?” Norli broadly smiled.
“How do you know that it would be my choice?”
“Because few people actually choose it,”
Bircher muesli
“How could one possibly skip healthy creation of Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Berner?”
“What about yoghurt?”
Swiss premium blueberry yoghurt
“For its well-known exceptional taste and one-of-a-kind creaminess in Europe? Yes, please,”
“What would you like for main course, Mr. Akhmad?”
Clockwise from bottom: Omelette with creamy beans, breakfast cold plate and dim sum
“I will have the dim sum, please,”
Clockwise from bottom to top: beef meat ball, mini vegetarian glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf, asparagus dumpling, seafood and kungchoi dumpling
“The best of dim sum classics with among them mini glutinous rice dumpling to emphasize the yum cha hours!”
“Mr. Akhmad, would you mind filling out comment form for us?”
Comment form
“Not at all. I would love to!”
‘Suryo, what did you do eighteen years ago?’
‘Joining high school in Semarang. Why?’
‘Norli was joining CX at the same time. What about eight months ago?’
‘I had my first ever A.net meet,’
‘Karen got promoted as Flight Purser in the same period after her seven years of service with CX. Three of you have just come together on this particular flight. What do you think?’
Terima kasih, Norli! 多謝, Karen
“Good morning, this is your captain speaking. We will be landing in thirty minutes. I hope you enjoyed your flight with us. If Paris is your final destination, another set of crew will serve you as we will leave you in Amsterdam,”
Landing
“Cabin crew, please be seated for landing,”
Touchdown at 06.20
’06 – 24 runway! The Kaagbaan!’
’From where we departed exactly three weeks earlier,’
Disembarking
Farewell screen
多謝, B-HUA
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Our Cantonese Queen of The Sky at dedicated G7
’Suryo, if you still want to see off your colleagues at D4. You’d better hurry!’
‘I’ll make a run for it! The final run on this holiday!’
akhmad From Netherlands, joined Sep 2005, 2332 posts, RR: 53 Reply 5, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 18451 times:
Conclusion
“Insya Allah, sampai jumpa lagi,”
Norli’s farewell replays every time I open the joint gift of hers and Karen’s.
Farewell message
Mates, I was really blessed to meet both of them and their wonderful colleagues. With great pleasure, I recall meetings with Philippine Inflight Service Manager Joy on CX 272, Cantonese Senior Purser Andy and Flight Purser Audrey on CX 713 and Cantonese Senior Purser Ava on CX 136.
Honestly, I have to dig deeper into the memories to recall how unpleasant my encounter was with the red phantom. It did not matter anymore. Not at all! People, they make an airline and I cannot agree more!
I sincerely hope that my friend Hannah and Eric will accept my dedication of this final story. 多謝, thank you so much for all your supports!
Allow me this opportunity to express my gratitude once again to all of you for your heartwarming replies in my trip report series to The Land Down Under. 多謝!
Matthew (767747), 717Flyer, Alex (abrelosojos), Brendan (adamspotter), aflyingkiwi, AirAfreak, jean-francois (airtrainer), Lee (AlwaysOnAPlane), Avianca, Mark (ba319-131), bAe146TOM, Benito (bedo), burj, byronicle6, CaptainRed, Martijn (CrimsonNL), Sam (CXB77L), Alex (dc9northwest), Martin (deltamartin), David (dkdaviator), don, Léonard (eastafspot), Mark (eicvd), Shaun (ExLibris76), filoflyer, Markus (FLIEGER67), flightsimboy, FlyboyOz, FlyingFinn76, Gabriel (gabrielchew), Will (globalflyer), I39OO, Daniel (Initious), Jezrel (jetblue777), Jonathon (jrfspa320), James (jwhite9185), Kent (Kent350787), William (Knightsofmalta), Henry (kretek), kurt, Jonas (LH4116), Daniel (LH4532), Luke (lukeboy95), TEW (luv2fly), Johannes (Luxair747SP), lychemsa, MHTripple7, Christian (MIAspotter), Mohit (mk777), Marc (MSS658), Alberto (mxp), Atthaphon (nethkt), Nicholas (NZ107), Phillip (OA260), ojas, palmjet, Robert (Parton87), Pradat (pianiac787), PlaneHunter, Roy (Quokkas), raffik, redcenterflyer, Robert (roberts87), Roger (ROGERBCN), Roni (ronerone), Anastasia (RussianGirl), Gavin (RvXKaz), Ryan (Ryan h), Ryan (Ryanair!!!), Alex (RyanairGuru), signol, Blaž (SloAir), Anosh, Sveinn (SRQKEF), stipica, Nils (sultanils), Superfly, Lars (The777Man), Michael (triple7man), usdcaguy, vio, virginvsbritish, volvair, Widebodyroga, Win (Win1290), yapple,
And all of you whom I cannot address personally for having read my reports. 多謝, thank you so much!
rogerbcn From Andorra, joined Sep 2006, 1133 posts, RR: 19 Reply 6, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 18194 times:
Hola Suryo!
First of all, thanks for your last kind words, It is always a pleasure to read your reports and look at the gorgeous pictures.
You have a unique style and a personal touch that make your reports really special, this one is no exception. Beautifully illustrated with some very special comments. A tradition you must keep on, they are unique to the site.
What can I say about CX? I have never tried them and your report really presents a great airline with very special touches, the only thing that does not fit, IMO, is the amenity kit, looks too modernly stylished to fit into such an elegant and glamorous cabin.
I am a big fan of your reports, so please keep them coming.
Salut!
Roger
"At reise er at leve" H.C. Andersen (Travelling is Living)
planiac787 From India, joined May 2012, 218 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 18191 times:
Hi Suryo!
Great trip as usual! Even a 21 year old 747 looked in good condition!
I have always been a great fan of the CX business class. As usual it looks like everything went smooth.
Lovely gift from the crew. Usually the crew can make or break a journey but the CX crew is just a class apart.
Never read a report with a bad experience on CX (service wise).
Thanks for the lovely gesture of mentioning all of us. Appreciate it.
IrishAyes From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 5 Reply 8, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 18056 times:
Hey Suryo!
Lovely read. Your reports are well worth the effort you must certainly put in with the additional personal touches.
The drinks on CX look unreal. Definition of differentiation! I laughed aloud when you mentioned Gagnman Style haha.
Please, keep up the good work for our enjoyment. Always a delight.
Luxair747SP From Germany, joined exactly 3 years ago today! , 444 posts, RR: 18 Reply 9, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 17970 times:
AIRLINERS.NET CREW FORUM MODERATOR
HI Suryo,
Great report about CX!
The first lounge you visited looks indeed amazing and the offer seems to be more than enough for a business lounge.
I am also impressed by the variety of cocktails they serve on board.
Thanks a lot for sharing this great report.
Cheers
Johannes
luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11957 posts, RR: 51 Reply 10, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 17876 times:
Another excellent report. Like always I felt I was along for the ride. Thanks I know I am not the only one who eagerly awaits your reports.
AirAfreak From United States of America, joined Apr 2012, 244 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 17526 times:
Hello there!!!
I don't know which is better, CX Business, CX Dim Sum, or Amsterdam??!!!! hahaha!!!!!
I really love the detail at the lounge (and of course, your trip reports!) with the back-drop at reception, the noodle bar, live bamboo, etc!!!
One day, I may travel into the dark side and join OneWorld because of Cathay!!! =]
But then again, I love my KLM Crown Lounges in AMS!!!
Cheers, thank you, bon voyage, and see you in Los Angeles sometime!!!!!
Burj From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 838 posts, RR: 4 Reply 14, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 17089 times:
As always an excellent trip report!
Now that this series is over you do owe us one last piece of information....just how do you learn everyone's name and how do you remember all those names?! It is really quite a super power you have!
It always confuses me when foreign airlines offer "pralines" because what we (Americans) call praline are VERY different from what others call pralines!
Thank you again for taking up along on your adventure....I can't wait until your next set of trip reports! I am so excited! I can't believe that you are going to..........oh wait....that is ONE secret I'll never tell!
PlaneHunter From Germany, joined Mar 2006, 6190 posts, RR: 79 Reply 15, posted (3 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 16377 times:
Hi Suryo,
fantastic last part of your impressive series, well done! Good to see you here again! I have started to miss your reports - and your valued feedback in my recent threads.
Cathay's J Class product looks great, wouldn't mind to try it. Would be perfect if they had chosen another seating layout.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): “How could one possibly skip healthy creation of Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Berner?”
I would have tried that as well - I started to like that stuff after getting an excellent Bircher-Müsli on LX.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): People, they make an airline and I cannot agree more!
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Allow me this opportunity to express my gratitude once again to all of you for your heartwarming replies in my trip report series to The Land Down Under. 多謝!
aflyingkiwi From New Zealand, joined Nov 2010, 488 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (3 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 15287 times:
Hi Suryo,
As usual another fantastic report complete with your usual array of high quality pictures!
As I expected, Cathay's business product looked top notch. Shame that you didn't have their new business class seat since I heard that's a lot better than the old one.
Lovely pictures of Hong Kong. I've yet to visit that great city but I hope I get there sooner or later!
Quokkas From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 17, posted (3 months 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 14738 times:
Hi Suryo, all good things come to an end and this final trip report reminds us of your inimitable style. Who else could have a public argument with Ariel?
The wave formations remind me of the clouds before a thunder storm.
Gris, gris, le ciel est gris...which links to
Quoting akhmad (Reply 1): ’Bleu, bleu, l’amour est bleu
a blast from the past. It set me off down memory lane. The following year, on a ship from Rotterdam to Fremantle (TS Flavia) an English cover version was played regularly.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 1): to the well received exclusive CX Solus Chairs,’
Ideal for those who wish to send email, etc with a bit of privacy.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 2): One or two had to be directed to another queue.
Ha, ha. There are always a few chancers. Its like all the people who come forward when they call those in need of assistance or travelling with small children (who are often in their late teens).
Quoting akhmad (Reply 3): “Something sweet from Hong Kong chocolatier Schoggi Meier?”
No, thank you. Too sweet.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 3): Can I have Cognac instead?
That's more like it. Cheers!
"Semoga berjumpa lagi."
What a lovely gesture and a nice thing to say. Once again the CX crew shone and made your journey a pleasant one, making the red dragon a distant memory. But I am still not sure about the cabin layout- it reminds me too much of battery farming or call centres.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 4): If Paris is your final destination,
Is CX able to sell seats on the AMS-CDG sector or does the bilateral not permit it? It would be a nice opportunity for someone who wanted to do a trip on the 747 without going long haul, a bit like SQ's MAN-MUC on the 777.
欢迎你 It has been a pleasure following your adventures, memories of childhood, journeys through the outback and time in the South West of WA. It is I who say "Terima kasih, Suryo."
The777Man From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 6082 posts, RR: 56 Reply 18, posted (3 months 3 weeks 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 14643 times:
Hi Suryo!
Thanks for another fantastic report with fantastic pictures !
The lounges look very nice and good to see Kirin Ichiban in there, one of my favorites! Tsingtao is very good too.
The seat looks a bit narrow but it's probably okay. Very nice that you got seats on the upper deck! That's the best place to be in business class.
Meals look okay but not quite my taste.
I agree with you that the crew is the one that makes the biggest difference if a flight is great or average. You seemed to have some great flight attendants taking care of you on this flight!
Looking forward VERY much to your next report
Thanks again for taking the time to write this series and my mention in your acknowledgments.
The777Man
Need a Boeing 777 Firing Order....Further to fly....GA, T5, CI and LX 777s
MSS658 From Belgium, joined Oct 2010, 2212 posts, RR: 14 Reply 19, posted (3 months 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 13885 times:
Hallo Suryo
Great trip report, nice to see you made it home well!
CX looks to have a good product, despite I'm not a fan of herringbone seating
Quite confusing to see CDG 2 times on the HKG FIDS
Quoting akhmad (Reply 5): Norli’s farewell replays every time I open the joint gift of hers and Karen’s.
Great to know that I'm not the only one who does that
knightsofmalta From Malta, joined Nov 2005, 1410 posts, RR: 17 Reply 21, posted (3 months 3 weeks 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 12872 times:
Hello Suryo
Great final installment of your epic trip. I enjoyed that.
Cathay Pacific is certainly an amazing airline. In particular, I think it's nice how they show you a tray with all the meal options to choose from. I also like the style of their lounges, although when I was passing through Hong Kong in the late evening the lounges were rather crowded, with barely any place left to sit.
Thanks for sharing with us Suryo. So what's the next adventure going to be?
kretek From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2006, 93 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (3 months 3 weeks 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 12804 times:
Bapak/Meneer Suryo
It is always an enjoyment to read your TR. I am hoping I will be able to try their premium economy all the way to AMS one day ( I am not as KAYA RAYA like you) if they offer this product.
Sultanils From Belgium, joined Mar 2010, 1173 posts, RR: 29 Reply 23, posted (3 months 3 weeks 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 12796 times:
Hello Suryo,
With great pleasure have I savoured this grand finale of another epic series of you. Your excellent onboard experience with CX makes me remember mine in 2007 when this nice airline brought me and my wife to Vietnam for our honeymoon. Back then, the service in the economy class cabin was exemplary, we enjoyed it very much. Also the transit through it's gateway HKG was a flawless affair. Meals look fab as well as the service provided to you and Herman by this lovely set of crew members. Two definitely!
9w748capt From United States of America, joined Feb 2008, 409 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (3 months 3 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 12480 times:
Great report! CX's service looks 5-star - everything from the meals to the drinks look just spectacular. I'm trying them out for the first time in a few weeks (albeit in Y) so I'm excited to see what they're all about. Maybe I'll do a TR too if I'm feeling up to it!
Quoting rogerbcn (Reply 6): It is always a pleasure to read your reports and look at the gorgeous pictures.
Quoting rogerbcn (Reply 6): You have a unique style and a personal touch that make your reports really special, this one is no exception. Beautifully illustrated with some very special comments. A tradition you must keep on, they are unique to the site.
Quoting rogerbcn (Reply 6): I am a big fan of your reports, so please keep them coming.
Quoting IrishAyes (Reply 8): Your reports are well worth the effort you must certainly put in with the additional personal touches.
Quoting IrishAyes (Reply 8): Please, keep up the good work for our enjoyment. Always a delight.
Quoting luv2fly (Reply 10): Another excellent report. Like always I felt I was along for the ride. Thanks I know I am not the only one who eagerly awaits your reports.
Quoting Burj (Reply 14): It is really quite a super power you have!
Quoting PlaneHunter (Reply 15): fantastic last part of your impressive series, well done!
Quoting aflyingkiwi (Reply 16): As usual another fantastic report complete with your usual array of high quality pictures!
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): all good things come to an end and this final trip report reminds us of your inimitable style. Who else could have a public argument with Ariel?
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): 欢迎你 It has been a pleasure following your adventures, memories of childhood, journeys through the outback and time in the South West of WA.
Quoting Sultanils (Reply 23): With great pleasure have I savoured this grand finale of another epic series of you.
Thank you very much for the sweet and encouraging words. I truly feel honored.
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Roger, Marc, William, Nils, 9w748capt,
Quoting rogerbcn (Reply 6): What can I say about CX? I have never tried them and your report really presents a great airline with very special touches,
Quoting MSS658 (Reply 19): CX looks to have a good product,
Quoting AirAfreak (Reply 12): I really love the detail at the lounge (and of course, your trip reports!) with the back-drop at reception, the noodle bar, live bamboo, etc!!!
The Wing has set a new standard in airline ground service when it launched in 1998, offering passengers unparalleled levels of comfort and convenience.
Quoting Burj (Reply 14): ...I can't wait until your next set of trip reports! I am so excited! I can't believe that you are going to..........oh wait....that is ONE secret I'll never tell!
Quoting The777Man (Reply 18): Looking forward VERY much to your next report
I eagerly look forward to that trip myself!
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Quoting PlaneHunter (Reply 15): Would be perfect if they had chosen another seating layout.
Quoting aflyingkiwi (Reply 16): Shame that you didn't have their new business class seat since I heard that's a lot better than the old one.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): But I am still not sure about the cabin layout- it reminds me too much of battery farming or call centres.
Unfortunately, the 747-400’s business class cabin will not be refurbished on the contrary to the 777-300ER’s or A330-300’s.
Quoting knightsofmalta (Reply 21): I also like the style of their lounges, although when I was passing through Hong Kong in the late evening the lounges were rather crowded, with barely any place left to sit.
Quoting rogerbcn (Reply 6): the only thing that does not fit, IMO, is the amenity kit, looks too modernly stylished to fit into such an elegant and glamorous cabin.
That is fair. Probably, the amenity kit design tends to be more agnès b., than CX.
Quoting Burj (Reply 14): Now that this series is over you do owe us one last piece of information....just how do you learn everyone's name and how do you remember all those names?!
Name tags do miracles!
Quoting Burj (Reply 14): Bonzer?! Um Ariel uses some interesting slang!
Err, it’s Australian. It means great!
Quoting Burj (Reply 14): What (or who!) is Ling?! Oh poor ling...to end up cut up and pan fried like that!
Ling is a large member of the cod family.
Quoting Burj (Reply 14): It always confuses me when foreign airlines offer "pralines" because what we (Americans) call praline are VERY different from what others call pralines!
There is a recent remix version as well. What do you think of it?
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): Ideal for those who wish to send email, etc with a bit of privacy.
All for the needs of single travelers.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): Its like all the people who come forward when they call those in need of assistance or travelling with small children (who are often in their late teens).
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): Is CX able to sell seats on the AMS-CDG sector or does the bilateral not permit it? It would be a nice opportunity for someone who wanted to do a trip on the 747 without going long haul, a bit like SQ's MAN-MUC on the 777.
Unfortunately not. Moreover, the AMS-CDG sector has been dropped since Sep 1, 2012.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 17): It is I who say "Terima kasih, Suryo."
Quoting knightsofmalta (Reply 21): In particular, I think it's nice how they show you a tray with all the meal options to choose from.
Meals are served on a low trolley that gives you an inviting eye-level choice. To my convenience, Norli slightly tipped the tray over to show what was on offer.
Quoting Sultanils (Reply 23): Your excellent onboard experience with CX makes me remember mine in 2007 when this nice airline brought me and my wife to Vietnam for our honeymoon. Back then, the service in the economy class cabin was exemplary, we enjoyed it very much.
Quoting Sultanils (Reply 23): Also the transit through it's gateway HKG was a flawless affair.
So glad to learn that CX has been providing the highest quality service ever since.
Quoting Sultanils (Reply 23): Indeed, the ceiling is an architectural marvel. It gives the whole building a calm an relaxed look.
Quoting Sultanils (Reply 23): Yummy! I don't think these little bites will stay there for long so organized
It would not be surprising.
Quoting Sultanils (Reply 23): Good to see the gate attendants enforcing a proper boarding procedure.
No one could escape Rebecca at that time.
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Quoting 9w748capt (Reply 24): I'm trying them out for the first time in a few weeks (albeit in Y) so I'm excited to see what they're all about.
That’s great! I do hope you’ll like CX!
Quoting 9w748capt (Reply 24): Maybe I'll do a TR too if I'm feeling up to it!
It’s your prerogative. It would be great to read about your experience though.
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Quokkas From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 26, posted (3 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 11873 times:
Quoting akhmad (Reply 25): First of all Happy A.net birthday!
Suryo, how good of you to notice and thank you for your replies.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 25): Amazing! Could this be the cover?
OMG. How silly but that brought a flood of emotion back and, I am not ashamed to say, tears to my eyes. I wonder why it meant so much to your mother? I won't pry. I do hope that she is well and continues to be.
Je ne sais pas quoi dire. I like it and was almost (almost) up and dancing. But, I confess, I prefer the original. Perhaps because it has so many memories.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 25): Unfortunately not. Moreover, the AMS-CDG sector has been dropped since Sep 1, 2012.
That is a shame. I would have liked to have eventually tried them out on a short haul without the detour to HKG. But if it doesn't pay, it isn't surprising.
I have a nice memory of CX who helped my mother out when her mother was fatally ill in Hamburg. At short notice they were able to take her there via LGW with a connection to HAM. On the return journey, when I took her to the airport, my mother was a bit over weight - that is, her baggage was.
She had been to the Harrod's sale. At Gatwick the check-in agent queried the weight and said, "Madame, you are a little over weight."
"How can I be?" my mother asked, with a smile and confused look. "I have been to Jenny Craig."
"Oh, sorry. Not you Madame, but your suitcase."
"But if I have lost weight and my suitcase is a bit over, does it not cancel each other out?"
" Oh Madame, you are naughty", he said, waving a finger in disapproval. "But I will let it go this time."
With that he affixed a label saying HEAVY to her suitcase and issued her boarding pass.
ojas From India, joined Mar 2008, 2785 posts, RR: 23 Reply 27, posted (3 months 2 weeks 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 11518 times:
Hi Suryo,
An excellent finale to your series of TRs, as I mentioned earlier, I lovd your narrative.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 1): ’There is a wide range of seating to choose from. Sofas, armchairs and bar stools in addition to the well received exclusive CX Solus Chairs,’
airbuseric From Netherlands, joined Jan 2005, 4015 posts, RR: 52 Reply 28, posted (3 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 10748 times:
Hi Suryo,
time to read your trip home. CX reminds me of 2012, and you know that. The meals look great actually, but I don't like the seats. I would not go for this C-class product. I do like the design of the amenity kit.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): “May I see your boarding pass, please?” Customer Service Officer Rebecca went through the eligibility of everyone in our queue.
As far as I remember they also ask the passport and check that versus the boarding pass in HKG if you can really travel to AMS/CDG.
And all of you whom I cannot address personally for having read my reports. 多謝, thank you so much!
With pleasure.
Eric
"The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going"
infodesk From Switzerland, joined May 2006, 1241 posts, RR: 34 Reply 29, posted (3 months 2 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 10614 times:
Hi Suryo,
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Would I have to describe my feeling at that moment, I would turn to my friend Hannah (Infodesk) who has put it aptly.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): So please allow me to dedicate this ultimate sequence of happy memories to Hannah
Firstly Suryo let me thank you you for your kind dedication. Yes, we both took a big trip last year to the other side of the world and went through the emotional highs of excitement & anticipation as well as the sad moments when it all came to an end.
I’m sad to see this series come to a close, all parts of it were a real pleasure to read. However, you finished in style, what with those lovely photos of the Hong Kong skyline and the beautiful airport and not forgetting the faultless service on CX. The food looks divine!
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): ‘Or are you more into Gangnam Style? Op op op oppan Gangnam Style…’
’Have you been drinking, Ariel?’
Haha! Gangnam style in the business lounge…not sure that would go down too well
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): A concoction of rum, Peach Liqueur, orange, lemon juice, syrup and Blue Curacao,’
Looks delicious
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): At 01.15 local Hong Kong time, after three weeks of memorable holiday, we embarked on our final journey homeward bound
All good things must come to an end.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): A refreshing combination of vodka, Cointreau and Sprite with a touch of lemon flavor and a minty twist.
“How was the Cloud Nine?”
“What would you say to Norli, Hannah?”
Well, I’d say, bring me another!
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Something sweet from Hong Kong chocolatier Schoggi Meier?”
Schoggi Meier in Hong Kong? Must be a Swiss connection there, as Schoggi is the term we use in Swiss German.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Oriental breeze. Note the floating mini rosebud
Emmi in Asia? Just read an article yesterday saying how well they are doing, it seems the 4 & 5 star hotels can’t get enough of their products.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): I sincerely hope that my friend Hannah and Eric will accept my dedication of this final story. 多謝, thank you so much for all your supports!
Of course Suryo! Thank you for giving us all such wonderful reports to read. A.net wouldn’t be the same without them.
Happy flying
Infodesk
"Do nothing in haste, look well to each step and from the beginning think what may be the end" - Edward Whymper
rwsea From Netherlands, joined Jan 2005, 3014 posts, RR: 2 Reply 30, posted (3 months 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 10569 times:
Great report! I've taken KLM several times on this route in Business Class - let's just say that CX appears to beat them on every level (from the seat, to the food, to the service, to the drinks, the lounge, and the friendliness!).
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): OMG. How silly but that brought a flood of emotion back and, I am not ashamed to say, tears to my eyes.
How sweet! There is nothing silly or shameful at all.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): I wonder why it meant so much to your mother? I won't pry.
Honestly, I can’t figure it out either. Nevertheless, I am very grateful that my mother has surrounded me with such beautiful songs.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): I do hope that she is well and continues to be.
Thank you for your compassion. She is doing well under circumstances.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): Je ne sais pas quoi dire. I like it and was almost (almost) up and dancing.
Alors on dance!
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): But, I confess, I prefer the original. Perhaps because it has so many memories.
So do I. The remix one is better for BodyPump class.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): That is a shame. I would have liked to have eventually tried them out on a short haul without the detour to HKG.
You’re not the only one here.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): I have a nice memory of CX who helped my mother out when her mother was fatally ill in Hamburg. At short notice they were able to take her there via LGW with a connection to HAM.
How touching, especially when it was about the last visit to deceased family member of yours! How long ago was it? Somewhere in the eighties?
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): On the return journey, when I took her to the airport, my mother was a bit over weight - that is, her baggage was.
She had been to the Harrod's sale. At Gatwick the check-in agent queried the weight and said, "Madame, you are a little over weight."
"How can I be?" my mother asked, with a smile and confused look. "I have been to Jenny Craig."
"Oh, sorry. Not you Madame, but your suitcase."
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): "But if I have lost weight and my suitcase is a bit over, does it not cancel each other out?"
Priceless!
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): " Oh Madame, you are naughty", he said, waving a finger in disapproval. "But I will let it go this time."
With that he affixed a label saying HEAVY to her suitcase and issued her boarding pass.
Now I understand where your nice memory of CX comes from. Many thanks for sharing those precious moments with us.
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 26): Baik la, although that is probably more Singaporean than Indonesian. The feeling is the same.
Quoting ojas (Reply 27): An excellent finale to your series of TRs, as I mentioned earlier, I lovd your narrative.
I am so happy to hear that. Thank you very much.
Quoting ojas (Reply 27): Interesting stuff, would love to sit on those.
Genuine Poltrona Frau quality after company’s 100 year experience and internationally recognized by certifications UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 for furnishing.
Quoting ojas (Reply 27): I always believe CX is one of those airlines loved by all due to their collective offerings on ground, in the air and on the internet.
CX’s vision is to be the world’s best airline by striving to excel in everything its people do. And it shows!
Quoting airbuseric (Reply 28): As far as I remember they also ask the passport and check that versus the boarding pass in HKG if you can really travel to AMS/CDG.
You are right. In compliance with the requirements from Hong Kong Civil Aviation, CX implements a full reconciliation of passenger travel document check at the boarding gate of Hong Kong International Airport, by comparing the name on the passenger's boarding pass with the name in the travel document, and by comparing the photograph in the document with the passenger.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 29): Firstly Suryo let me thank you you for your kind dedication.
You are most welcome.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 29): Yes, we both took a big trip last year to the other side of the world and went through the emotional highs of excitement & anticipation as well as the sad moments when it all came to an end.
Hence, it just feels appropriate to dedicate this trip report to you.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 29): I’m sad to see this series come to a close, all parts of it were a real pleasure to read. However, you finished in style, what with those lovely photos of the Hong Kong skyline and the beautiful airport and not forgetting the faultless service on CX.
Thank you very much for the sweet words.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 29): Haha! Gangnam style in the business lounge…not sure that would go down too well
You may be right. I am unsure either whether Gangnam Style is what CX means by its vision to elevate passengers to the next level.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 29): Schoggi Meier in Hong Kong? Must be a Swiss connection there, as Schoggi is the term we use in Swiss German.
You are right. Schoggi Meier is a member of Gourmet House Ltd, the largest scaled chocolate manufacturer in Hong Kong with the use of premium couverture from Felchlin in Switzerland.
Quoting infodesk (Reply 29): Emmi in Asia? Just read an article yesterday saying how well they are doing, it seems the 4 & 5 star hotels can’t get enough of their products.
Not surprising as Emmi Swiss Yogurt is well-known in Europe for its exceptional taste and one-of-a-kind creaminess.
Quoting rwsea (Reply 30): I've taken KLM several times on this route in Business Class - let's just say that CX appears to beat them on every level (from the seat, to the food, to the service, to the drinks, the lounge, and the friendliness!).
Thank you for sharing your experience. I was wondering how KLM might be doing on the same route.
Quokkas From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 32, posted (3 months 2 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 10052 times:
Back again.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 31): How long ago was it? Somewhere in the eighties?
Yes, a couple of weeks before Christmas 1987, which would have been one of the busiest times of the year to try and get seats. The return to PER was in January the following year.
CaptainRed From Germany, joined Oct 2010, 578 posts, RR: 19 Reply 33, posted (3 months 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 9995 times:
Hi Suryo,
what a wonderful conclusion to this trip report series. And a really great way to end such an epic journey with a C class flight on Cathay. Certainly a great experience to fly on the upper deck of a classic 747-400.
Especially that first lounge you visited looks really nice and comfortable, stylish and with good offers.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): ’Kirin, San Miguel, Heineken, Tsingtao, Asahi or Carlsberg. Which one of those?’
Wow, quite an interesting selection, even though a German beer is missing. I think I would have taken the Tsingtao as well.
And also a good on board experience here with CX. Food looks really nice and generous portions. And I am also quite impressed by the selection of cocktails and drinks they served. Very nice.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): People, they make an airline and I cannot agree more!
Fully agree with you here. Friendliness and the attitude of the crew can indeed make such a big difference. And a really nice touch from Norli and Karen to write a short greeting into your book ...
Thanks again for taking us with you on this great journey down-under
Quoting Quokkas (Reply 32): Yes, a couple of weeks before Christmas 1987, which would have been one of the busiest times of the year to try and get seats. The return to PER was in January the following year.
Wow, it must have been so exciting to fly LGW-BAH-HKG-PER. I was about turning eight at that time!
Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): what a wonderful conclusion to this trip report series.
Thank you so much for your heartwarming reply.
Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): And a really great way to end such an epic journey with a C class flight on Cathay. Certainly a great experience to fly on the upper deck of a classic 747-400.
Reckon! Nothing can beat the upper deck experience of The Queen of The Sky!
Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): Especially that first lounge you visited looks really nice and comfortable, stylish and with good offers.
The Wing has set a new standard in airline ground service when it launched in 1998, offering passengers unparalleled levels of comfort and convenience. Do you know that The Wing has completed the final phase of the complete renovation starting from late-2010 in the first week of this month?
Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): Wow, quite an interesting selection, even though a German beer is missing.
German beer would be way much better than Heineken!
Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): I think I would have taken the Tsingtao as well.
Cheers!
Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): Now that looks like a really nice place to relax.
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Quoting CaptainRed (Reply 33): And also a good on board experience here with CX.
Everything in C Class is geared towards your personal needs to ensure that your journey is as smooth, comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
eastafspot From France, joined Jan 2008, 468 posts, RR: 4 Reply 35, posted (3 months 1 week 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 8580 times:
Wonderful conclusion of a serie that i've missed few chapters,
The bonus at the beginning is amazing
So many lounges in HKG??? have you been in all of them during your previous trips with CX?
The meals look great and you have been treated as a real guest.
Quoting akhmad (Reply 4): Mr. Akhmad, would you mind filling out comment form for us?
Was it because they saw you taking pictures of everything?
Thanks again for this unique report, I will check the others soon
Looking forward to read your next journey
Léonard
Fly with Air Burundi, Air Tanzania, Air Uganda, Kenya Airways and Rwandair...Jumuiya ya Afrika mashariki
jwhite9185 From United Kingdom, joined May 2007, 719 posts, RR: 0 Reply 38, posted (3 months 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 7324 times:
Great to read the final installment of your trip Suryo.
The first lounge you went in appeared to have a much more airy feel than the second. Both seem pretty good though and the F&B offerings seem better than BA's. HKIA seems like a very decent airport in general - hoping to pay a visit there (and to Hong Kong itself) a bit later in the year, also with a couple of sectors on CX. CX do seem to have a very strong product and their staff seem good too.
Enjoy your next travels, and I look forward to reading all about them!
Quoting eastafspot (Reply 35): The meals look great and you have been treated as a real guest.
Quoting jwhite9185 (Reply 38): CX do seem to have a very strong product and their staff seem good too.
What do you think of the following two Missions of CX?
We provide outstanding products and services
We consistently deliver Service Straight From The Heart
Don’t you think that those missions were accomplished? In any case, I was so grateful to experience them.
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Groetjes uit Nederland!
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Hi kind stipica,
Do you know how I always look forward to hearing from you?
Quoting stipica (Reply 37): we want more ! we want more ! I want more and I always sad when your opus is finished ... ce la vie ... but I will reread it hehehe
Quoting stipica (Reply 37): and we want more hehehe ... stipica
Thank you very much for the sweet and encouraging words. I truly feel honored.
Quoting stipica (Reply 37): and you are architecture critic ? like it ...
Let’s just say I am (airport) architecture enthusiast.
Quoting stipica (Reply 37): in the end so happy that you and Herman have nice trip
You are too kind, stipica. Thank you.
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James,
Quoting jwhite9185 (Reply 38): The first lounge you went in appeared to have a much more airy feel than the second.
Do you know that the first lounge (The Wing) has completed the final phase of the complete renovation starting from late-2010 in the first week of this month?
The Wing is CX’s flagship lounge which has set a new standard in airline ground service when it launched in 1998, offering passengers unparalleled levels of comfort and convenience. While the second (The Pier) has been launched as CX premium lounge in addition to The Wing.
Quoting jwhite9185 (Reply 38): Both seem pretty good though and the F&B offerings seem better than BA's.
If you say that about CX's F&B offerings in comparison to BA’s, then I believe you.
Quoting jwhite9185 (Reply 38): HKIA seems like a very decent airport in general
HKIA is making every effort to provide passengers with an excellent airport experience and it shows by many accolades including the top five ranking for Airport of Service Quality Awards in four consecutive years since 2008.
Quoting jwhite9185 (Reply 38): hoping to pay a visit there (and to Hong Kong itself) a bit later in the year, also with a couple of sectors on CX.
Looking forward to reading about your experiences.
eastafspot From France, joined Jan 2008, 468 posts, RR: 4 Reply 40, posted (3 months 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 6246 times:
Quoting akhmad (Reply 39): Don’t you think that those missions were accomplished? In any case, I was so grateful to experience them.
i'm speechless to see they follow so closely their guidelines, usually with some airlines these are just words that is it, kudos to your favorite (?) carrier
Quoting akhmad (Reply 39): In any case, I loved to do that for Norli and Karen.
have you received any mail/news from the airline since then?
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flightsimboy From Canada, joined Sep 2005, 849 posts, RR: 4 Reply 41, posted (2 months 3 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 5457 times:
Hi Suryo,
So glad I can now reply to this report. It was a great read, but final instalments like these are a bit sad! However the upper deck of a 747 is a perfect way to end a trip....and that too in Business Class!!
92A...Not a number you'd see for business class up front, but with most airlines dedicating entire floors on the A380 to their J class sections, I think the numbers are now normal
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Not the place to be for us, non-single travelers,’
But such a nice area for Ariel to try and recover from the hangover....Maybe then new Hangover 3 has already taken place in Hong Kong, starring Ariel lol
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): One or two had to be directed to another queue.
So polite of you not to mention they were Economy passengers lol
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Clockwise from bottom: Omelette with creamy beans, breakfast cold plate and dim sum
Hmmm I'd have opted for the Omelette...very surprising no seafood option...I think I've seen that been served as breakfast before.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Three of you have just come together on this particular flight. What do you think?’
Milestones indeed....Some FAs have been at their jobs for years, unlike the trend nowadays to join, see the world and leave.
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): Honestly, I have to dig deeper into the memories to recall how unpleasant my encounter was with the red phantom. It did not matter anymore. Not at all!
Who can ever forget that Red Phantom that scared poor Ariel away for the longest time.....only returning back much later.
adamspotter From Netherlands, joined Feb 2011, 776 posts, RR: 2 Reply 42, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 5329 times:
Goedenavond Suryo,
What shall I say, fantastich! as always.. An entertaining and very enjoyable report filled with many nice pictures! It felt like I was right there with you! What a great way to end this epic series you have made
Beautiful pictures of Hong Kong at night, great stuff man!
Both lounges look good with some nice offerings. Although I prefer the wing more, also because it was much less busy
CX looks very good here. Great crew and the food looks delicious! Not a big fan of the seating though..
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): At 01.15 local Hong Kong time, after three weeks of memorable holiday, we embarked on our final journey homeward bound.
Don't you just hate that feeling
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter): My sweet indulgence with Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2006
That cheesecake looks godly!
Quoting akhmad (Thread starter):
Allow me this opportunity to express my gratitude once again to all of you for your heartwarming replies in my trip report series to The Land Down Under
No problems, thank you very much for putting every report together in this series. I enjoyed every one of them very much. thanks for putting the time and effort into this
I just can’t say enough how you make me happy every time with your reply.
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): However the upper deck of a 747 is a perfect way to end a trip....and that too in Business Class!!
While being taken good care of by Norli and Karen!
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): Ooh naughty Ariel, been drinking have we!! lol.....
He was so busted!
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): Now I'd have love to see Ariel perform to Gangnam Style!!
Don’t suggest him the idea!
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): 92A...Not a number you'd see for business class up front,
Well, last row Business Class tends to have the highest number. KLM for instance has got 68 for last row Economy Class and 80 for last row Business Class.
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): but with most airlines dedicating entire floors on the A380 to their J class sections, I think the numbers are now normal
Agreed. Singapore Airlines has got 96 for last row Business Class on its all upper deck Business Class A380s.
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): But such a nice area for Ariel to try and recover from the hangover....
That’s true! LOL
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): Maybe then new Hangover 3 has already taken place in Hong Kong, starring Ariel lol
’Ariel, is there anything you need to tell us?'
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): So polite of you not to mention they were Economy passengers lol
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): Some FAs have been at their jobs for years, unlike the trend nowadays to join, see the world and leave.
Interestingly, all new Flight Attendants are given a three-year contract since 1996 as CX wants to reward them more fairly in view of global market trends and also to allow its people to reinforce their career decision after three years.
It proves CX’s great employment practices as one of Hong Kong’s most progressive employers by providing a work environment for the highest standards in quality and excellence whilst rewarding career opportunities that not only promote professional growth but lifestyle and personal growth.
Quoting flightsimboy (Reply 41): Who can ever forget that Red Phantom that scared poor Ariel away for the longest time.....only returning back much later.
Quoting adamspotter (Reply 42): What shall I say, fantastich! as always.. An entertaining and very enjoyable report filled with many nice pictures! It felt like I was right there with you! What a great way to end this epic series you have made
Quoting YYZatcboy (Reply 44): CX has a cool product for Business class.
Everything in Cathay Business Class is geared towards your personal needs to ensure that your journey is as smooth, comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
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