Another throwback as I'm still catching up on my backups.
12 May 2023 - QF127 - SYD to HKG (A380 - VH-OQL)
I was lucky to snag an F seat on this unrefurbished A380. Service is a little more personal and professional as the cabin seats much less than the set up in J. The atittude I feel were more towards asian airlines mannerisms on this flight than what I have experienced in QF J more recently.
PDB offered - got the champagne. I had an early connecting flight prior to this thus had asked whether I could choose to have my meal service delayed however this was denied. I managed to sneak in a little 45 minute nap prior to the food service starting.
No apertivo - arancini offered. Not sure why.
Started off with the Potato and leak soup. I have now learnt my lesson with QF soups - just don't go there. This wasn't quite canned level quality but not that much better. Thin and somewhat flavourless. Best part is the accompanying sourdough and legendary butter combo.
Despite the varying opinions on having a steak onboard, I almost always choose this option as the main on flights as I find the other choices quite uninspired or too alike the food I will experience at my destination. This occasion was no different.
Steak was mostly rare - medium rare which is perfect to my tastes. Roast carrots and spinach were firm and didn't add much to the overall experience aside from presentation. Sky Spritz was a nice refresher.
A QF classic - ice cream sandwich. Would like these more often particularly coming up to summer.
The service prior to arrival started around 90 minutes prior to arrival in HKG. I am a big fan of snapper and the other meal option appeared less interesting. When this came out I was very surprised. Rather than a roll it was very burger like and the snapper patty was massive. The chocolate walnut cake was excellent as well. Easily the best QF meal I've had to date. Champagne was also enjoyed.
Snapper option deserved two pictures.
Fruit platter and champagne to finish.
Overall a very comfortable flight with a food and beverage service which I thoroughly enjoyed. One of the best QF J experiences I've had. I admit I may have gotten very lucky with my seat choice which influenced the overall experience and thus YMMV particularly on flights featuring the older A380s.
*I have this test of how easy it is to get water refills for the supplied water bottle during the flight. This time the water bottle was refilled willingly and remained full more often than not. Excellent.
12 May 2023 - QF127 - SYD to HKG (A380 - VH-OQL)
I was lucky to snag an F seat on this unrefurbished A380. Service is a little more personal and professional as the cabin seats much less than the set up in J. The atittude I feel were more towards asian airlines mannerisms on this flight than what I have experienced in QF J more recently.
PDB offered - got the champagne. I had an early connecting flight prior to this thus had asked whether I could choose to have my meal service delayed however this was denied. I managed to sneak in a little 45 minute nap prior to the food service starting.
No apertivo - arancini offered. Not sure why.
Started off with the Potato and leak soup. I have now learnt my lesson with QF soups - just don't go there. This wasn't quite canned level quality but not that much better. Thin and somewhat flavourless. Best part is the accompanying sourdough and legendary butter combo.
Despite the varying opinions on having a steak onboard, I almost always choose this option as the main on flights as I find the other choices quite uninspired or too alike the food I will experience at my destination. This occasion was no different.
Steak was mostly rare - medium rare which is perfect to my tastes. Roast carrots and spinach were firm and didn't add much to the overall experience aside from presentation. Sky Spritz was a nice refresher.
A QF classic - ice cream sandwich. Would like these more often particularly coming up to summer.
The service prior to arrival started around 90 minutes prior to arrival in HKG. I am a big fan of snapper and the other meal option appeared less interesting. When this came out I was very surprised. Rather than a roll it was very burger like and the snapper patty was massive. The chocolate walnut cake was excellent as well. Easily the best QF meal I've had to date. Champagne was also enjoyed.
Snapper option deserved two pictures.
Fruit platter and champagne to finish.
Overall a very comfortable flight with a food and beverage service which I thoroughly enjoyed. One of the best QF J experiences I've had. I admit I may have gotten very lucky with my seat choice which influenced the overall experience and thus YMMV particularly on flights featuring the older A380s.
*I have this test of how easy it is to get water refills for the supplied water bottle during the flight. This time the water bottle was refilled willingly and remained full more often than not. Excellent.
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