TomCat's Suite Adventure

[drron]

Hmmm. A few people were drinking it and the two bottles vanished pretty fast so I'm surprised it could go flat that quickly.

Champagne,and carbonated drinks,will go flatter faster at altitude because of the reduction in air pressure.

 

[blackcat20]

Champagne,and carbonated drinks,will go flatter faster at altitude because of the reduction in air pressure.

But neither SQ or QF had problems with theirs....on JL.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I actually found my Dom went flat, but then, maybe I didnt drink it as fast as I didnt enjoy it as much as the Krug.

QF dont seem to have an issue with Taittinger going flat so not sure why JL do.

Quality control?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Champagne,and carbonated drinks,will go flatter faster at altitude because of the reduction in air pressure.

Gosh. Never would have thought of that.

 

[Princess Fiona]

But neither SQ or QF had problems with theirs....on JL.

Maybe the stemware ? Or the detergent used to clean it prior to use.
My money is on the stemware, Salon is quite delicate.

 

[boomy]

But neither SQ or QF had problems with theirs....on JL.

QF have bigger problems, too often their F champagne bottles seem to evaporate mid flight

 

[TomVexille]

QF have bigger problems, too often their F champagne bottles seem to evaporate mid flight

We had that problem

 

[blackcat20]

QF have bigger problems, too often their F champagne bottles seem to evaporate mid flight

Yes, the Taittinger ran out before the dinner service

 

[Princess Fiona]

Yes, the Taittinger ran out before the dinner service

IME very few pax seem to be drinking prior to dinner on QF10. Might be the reason they don't load much. I usually have no or very little alcohol ex-DXB, sleep and have some wine with dinner pre-arrival in MEL.
I think many pax do the reverse though.

 

[boomy]

IME very few pax seem to be drinking prior to dinner on QF10. Might be the reason they don't load much. I usually have no or very little alcohol ex-DXB, sleep and have some wine with dinner pre-arrival in MEL.
I think many pax do the reverse though.

Didn't check but I think they load about the same based on my experiences. I had champagne running out on QF10 (ex DXB) about half way through the flight and on QF1 (ex SYD) after just couple of hours!

I was told they load 7 bottles which is ridiculous considering the size of the F cabin, length of the flight and number of WP/P1s in J who also share some of it.

 

[blackcat20]

IME very few pax seem to be drinking prior to dinner on QF10. Might be the reason they don't load much. I usually have no or very little alcohol ex-DXB, sleep and have some wine with dinner pre-arrival in MEL.
I think many pax do the reverse though.

They popped a few bottles before departure (I had 3-4 glasses easily). I had some bubbles with supper but wasnt offered a top up. But by meal time there wasnt any left and we were offered the Jacquart from J.

 

[blackcat20]

Dinner service. I put in my order and sat patiently while my table was set. Then some disappointing news, when the FA came out to tell me she had bad news. The first class champagne had run out!
I opted for a glass of the J bubbles but I'm not a huge fan compared with what I had been drinking

Soup to start


Then I switched to the Cab Shiraz with the main. This was delicious and I would have loved a larger serve.

Again the side salad was no where to be seen.

Dessert was also yum. I forgot to ask for dessert wine. And no cheese course :erm:


And not longer after, we were on finals into Melbourne. I wasn't quite ready to get off, so we were lucky the CSM arranged for us to visit the flight deck before we left the plane.


The smart gates were quick and easy, luggage took a while (doesn't it always) then we were straight through customs and in our chauffeur car and on the way home. And just like that, our suite adventure was over. Now we start planning for the next one

 

[TonyHancock]

Then I switched to the Cab Shiraz with the main. This was delicious and I would have loved a larger serve.

It is good to see that I am not the only one who would prefer the wine to be served by the pint.

 

[TomVexille]

It is good to see that I am not the only one who would prefer the wine to be served by the pint.

The lamb was pretty good too

 

[Steady]

A thoroughly enjoyable TR - thankyou both

 

[Pushka]

Its been interesting to have two people reviewing on the same TR.

 

[JessicaTam]

Its been interesting to have two people reviewing on the same TR.

Indeed.

I am looking forward to the next exciting adventure of TomCat!

 

[blackcat20]

It is good to see that I am not the only one who would prefer the wine to be served by the pint.

Lol I meant the meal! But yes, they could have just left me the bottle

 

[kermatu]

Great TR from two perspectives. Thanks for bringing us all along.

 

[love_the_life]

Thanks for the TR TomCat - can't wait for your next trip.