I've had one J flight. Was good enough, but there were a few niggling issues. I'm sure these will get sorted.
Tried checking in online using my mobile. It wouldn't send me a BP, so I had to collect it at the Lounge. No issues really, just a little inconvenient.
Boarded and was very warmly welcomed. My allocated seat was 1C.. There was two other J pax - 1A and 1F. This is a bit of a bugbear of mine - the Premium cabin often has strangers allocated seats together in row 1, yet row 2 is empty. I asked to move to Row 2, got the nod so moved to 2C. The CSM visited, welcomed me by name and suggested I could move into 2A if I wanted. (Did move - so ended up sitting in 3 different seats). Was offered water or Cranberry juice. Took the Cranberry juice.
(As others have commented, the service method is wrong IMHO. For three pax - just take orders, prepare and return. Less waste, less mucking around).
Was offered a digiplayer but declined.
After reaching cruising altitude, the CSM returned and took orders for the meal service. There were two lunch options:
- (Hot) Spiced Moroccan Lamb w/Couscous.
- (Cold) Lentil something.
1A and 1F got their meals quickly, Mine took longer to arrive (assume it was something to do with heating time or the other orders). Asked for a beer, and was offered a choice of Crown Lager or Pure Blonde. Took the Crown - although would have preferred to be asked "Crown Lager / Cascade / Pure Blonde etc" - all are on the cart.... Although Crown is only offered to Flexi and Business guests. I'm sure I could have asked, but didn't bother.
The meal was average. I've had worse in in domestic J, I've had better in the air. It basically consisted of:
- an Orange Madeira cake cuplet, the Moroccan Lamb/couscous, a small bottle of Olive oil, a Balsamic Vinegar/Olive Oil caplet, a packet of Dhaka, salt'n'pepper shakers. A roll was also offered. I have a photo, but it isn't as clear as I wanted - so won't post.
I read the instructions on the back of the Dhaka. It was something similar to "dip bread in olive oil, then dip in the Dhaka". However, I was then wondering - I had a small bowl (the cuplet of Balsamic/Olive was seated in there), but nothing else except my bread plate. Another small bowl would have been handy....
Now to the main. It was a plated dish, couscous on one side, lamb in a curry/sauce on the other. Was garnished with slices (ginger?, Almonds plus something else I couldn't determine). The lamb was cubed, and wasn't tender. It was ok - just more the consistency of cheap lamb that is a bit older than being a lamb! The spiced curry was nice.
Rest of flight was good. Beer was replaced, Upon disembarkation the crew blocked the path between Economy and Business etc.
CSM farewelled me by name.