Now in Angers France so can continue with the report. The crew from Melbourne to Singapore were really the A crew. The three cabin crew all came to see me at the end of the flight (at different times) to make sure I had a pleasant flight and wished me the best for my onward travels. The crew were Edmund, Edmond and Crystal whose smile will forever be in my memories.
Upon arrival i did not realise we were in Terminal 2 (if we were told I had forgotten - blame the Krug and Dom) so took me a bit longer to get to TPR. Upon showing the red boarding pass at the lounge the already outstanding service went up a notch again and I was escorted to TPR. Took a seat at one of the big chairs and asked for a water! After two meals for a 7 1/2 hour flight with wine and Dom and Krug all I wanted was water. There were 4 others in the room. Whist not a member of a private club (unless you count MCC membership) it had all the feel of a private club. Understated yet elegant with attentive service.
After catching up on emails etc went into town by taxi and came back around 9.00pm. Upon arriving back at terminal 3 i got out at where J and Y passengers get out. Walked around to first class check in and was the only passenger there. Upon showing the red boarding pass I was asked if I had an invitation and when I said no was asked if I wanted one. Of course I did and was taken to a desk where one was written out for me in gold handwriting. They put my middle name first and did not have the heart to tell them that. Is the invitation worth it? Of course it is. Whilst I will not show it off will put it away with other keepsakes that make me feel good. Was then escorted again to security where the whole process was super quick. Was amazed the that the escalator bought me out into terminal 3 where the escalator takes you to the lounges. The whole process after receiving my invitation took no longer than 2 minutes. Amazing compared with the shambles that what I had in Melbourne.
Upon arrival at the lounge I then had the invitation to show and again an angel escorted me to the TPR. I had read on others posts about the burger with foie gras and had to try it. It is only a small burger and at 2 1/2 hours before the flight was the perfect snack. Champagne was again excellent. Time for some shopping and then returned to TPR for a shower. Had to wait as the showers were all being used. From memory there were 3 showers and one was out of order. Showers were no different to what I had in the J lounge other than the toiletries. Still had those darn soap dispensers on the wall. If I had any complaint about the TPR it would be they could replace the soap dispensers with either small bars of soap or shower gel.
More to come.
Upon arrival i did not realise we were in Terminal 2 (if we were told I had forgotten - blame the Krug and Dom) so took me a bit longer to get to TPR. Upon showing the red boarding pass at the lounge the already outstanding service went up a notch again and I was escorted to TPR. Took a seat at one of the big chairs and asked for a water! After two meals for a 7 1/2 hour flight with wine and Dom and Krug all I wanted was water. There were 4 others in the room. Whist not a member of a private club (unless you count MCC membership) it had all the feel of a private club. Understated yet elegant with attentive service.
After catching up on emails etc went into town by taxi and came back around 9.00pm. Upon arriving back at terminal 3 i got out at where J and Y passengers get out. Walked around to first class check in and was the only passenger there. Upon showing the red boarding pass I was asked if I had an invitation and when I said no was asked if I wanted one. Of course I did and was taken to a desk where one was written out for me in gold handwriting. They put my middle name first and did not have the heart to tell them that. Is the invitation worth it? Of course it is. Whilst I will not show it off will put it away with other keepsakes that make me feel good. Was then escorted again to security where the whole process was super quick. Was amazed the that the escalator bought me out into terminal 3 where the escalator takes you to the lounges. The whole process after receiving my invitation took no longer than 2 minutes. Amazing compared with the shambles that what I had in Melbourne.
Upon arrival at the lounge I then had the invitation to show and again an angel escorted me to the TPR. I had read on others posts about the burger with foie gras and had to try it. It is only a small burger and at 2 1/2 hours before the flight was the perfect snack. Champagne was again excellent. Time for some shopping and then returned to TPR for a shower. Had to wait as the showers were all being used. From memory there were 3 showers and one was out of order. Showers were no different to what I had in the J lounge other than the toiletries. Still had those darn soap dispensers on the wall. If I had any complaint about the TPR it would be they could replace the soap dispensers with either small bars of soap or shower gel.
More to come.
Or are you jaded after years of SQ F?
