Prologue:
My dear friends, I wish you all the best for 2022 with of course a lot of travels.About a year ago along with Capoune and Sam, we looked for a destination where we'll be spending most of the day in the First Class Lounge.
With Covid messing up our lives and the drastic flight destinations, we were left with one destination. JNB.
Will we get the ultimate experience ? For Sam it will also be his first First.
My lovely BP.
We arrive quite early in the lounge since we were connecting from a previous flight.
I can't deny it's a treat to be here. The bar is sleek.
While breakfast menus were handed out we were craving for the famous "coquillettes à la truffe". Freak/Weird/Nuts yeah you can use all :)
How can you resist ?
Without a real sleep the night before and with more than 14H to go it was time to shut my eyes. While it's fine it's nowhere near the rooms offered in LX's FCL. I know what you might be thinking if the guy wants to rest he needs an hotel. Fair enough.
Sam has just landed from NCE the journey can really begin?
The menu is rather limited compared to previous stays.
Let's start light sort of... Yummy !
While the spa was closed we used the 2E facility with Clarins. Not bad at all. A delight I would say for 30 min a pure bliss.
Let's eat.
Fantastic.
We share more food to keep some room.
Enjoying :)
.... Que dire... Round2 mais toujours aussi fantastique.
The filet is just perfect while it's usually served with mashed potatoes I declined it.
All good.
Time to shower.
Thanks for this gift.
4h after our meal here we go again..
Round3 de Coquillettes ...
Kitchen staff + the waiter. All were great. The last pax to JNB will join us to watch the game.
Car to board always a treat.
Our 777
Back to this great cabin.
A warm welcome from the purser which was excellent.
Happy friends.
WTF... Coke in F... I know a shame.
Plenty of legroom.
Let's eat even if the menu is so-so.
Caviar is always a treat Since Sam was sleeping I could steal his portion.
While the soup is excellent we are too stuffed that we pushed the main for breakfast.
Just shameful given you are flying from CDG. The sorbet is more liquid than ever and it's tasteless.
Now it's time to rest. While it was hot I slept without a pyjama.
Getting up.
While I could have the breakfast it was better to finish our dinner.
Huge portion :)
What he is awake !!!!
Cheers !
The main arrives and while it's good it's not what you can expect in First.
Our plane is parked for tonight's ride.
We were expected and taken care of. Useful given the crowd and we were outside 15 min later.
========== Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) - ==========
========== La Première Air France ==========
========== Air France - Airline ==========
========== O R Tambo International Arpt (JNB) - ==========
Summary:
It's time for a quick summary:I have had the chance to sample most airlines in First. Yes, AF offers a solid product and there are rooms for improvement to set AF apart.
The lounge is excellent from staff and catering. Other than that, LX lounge is far superior.
Nevertheless I feel blessed to have had the chance to fly AF again. I bought 2 more tickets with the hope to get a real FC catering on board.
I know what you might be thinking.. You want a stellar meal, you go to a real restaurant.
The most important thing is to have had the pleasure sharing this moment with my friends and can't wait to fly with them again.
Cheers my friends.
24 Comments
ReplyMagique, tu viens de me faire rêver!
ReplyJ'attends ton invitation mon cher Tom. Je me suis régalé.
ReplyJust wonderful.
ReplyFranchement cela fait du bien de voir ce genre de TR, une superbe presta au sol mais à bord je suis plus dans la mesure.
Merci Thomas et à très vite
ReplyHello Thomas,
What a special treat to read your superb TR. Flying in F is a memorable experience but when it is enjoyed with friends it is sublime.
The lounge experience is a highlight with great choices. The product aboard is reassuring but to be honest I'm surprised that the catering is weak for a F product especially out of CDG. Hopefully this is just an exception.
A big thank you for taking us along this special journey.
ReplySalut Thomas
Quel bon souvenir et quel plaisir de partager ce voyage avec Seb et toi.
j'ai hâte de repartir.
Super TR mon ami
A bientôt
ReplyYo Papa!
Franchement un super souvenir entre ami... Mon Dieu que cela parait loin tant les choses ont changées depuis!!!
Un passage salon exceptionnel avec des équipes aux petits soins et une offre d'exception surtout en ces temps de covid.
A bord un équipage tout aussi exceptionnel avec un petit bémol sur le catering que j'ai connu meilleur.
Merci de raviver ces bons souvenir l'ami!
ReplyMerci Thomas pour ce TR.
Le passage au salon est superbe, dommage pour le catering un ton en-dessous à bord.
Sympa d'avoir pu voyager avec Seb et Sam et ainsi partager de bons moments.
A bientôt !
ReplyOuaaaf !
Toujours là quand on ne l'attend pas^^
Et je suis ravi que vous ayez pensé à moi dans ce si magnifique salon La Première.
A bord, je te trouve un tantinet sévère. C'est du très haut niveau tout de même au vu des photos.
Bravo à vous 3. Votre joie fait plaisir. A très vite les amis !
Merci pour cet instant de rêve, Thomas.
ReplySuperbe, rien d'autre à dire. Bises
ReplyTrès beau reportage wow la P ! Merci l’ami !
ReplyA stellar review, keep up the good work.
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