Singapore Bound!!!
This trip is off to a really good start. First a relaxed morning, running some last minute errands and packing, which all went so smoothly I kept thinking I was forgetting something. And then got a ride to the airport with a friend, stopping for lunch together on the way.
As some of you know, one of the reasons I was looking forward to this trip was to use my frequent flyer silver status card before it expired, earned after flying so much last summer. The premium service started with the super speedy checkin process, but what I was really excited about was getting lounge access. I was all set to write about how lovely it is waiting for your flight in a lounge - and it is, what with drinks, and coffee and dimsum (afterall, I am on a flight to Asia). In fact I was so busy trying to take it all in that I didn't have time to blog about it. But really, it all pales in comparison to unexpectedly being upgraded to business class!
I've been upgraded before, but never on one of my long haul flights to Asia. I remember walking past these seats with envy last summer. They're like little private pods that turn into beds. It's kind of awesome. And yay for the service! Champagne and fresh squeezed orange juice while waiting. And I'll finally get to try that cool cocktail with rose petals in it that I kept seeing last summer.
On the down side - no less than three of the dishes on the fancy menu I just received have mango. Including the yummy sounding desserts. Grr to food allergies.
Anyways, should get started on getting to use all the cool features in my little pod. Starting eith checking out the contents of my Agnes B travel case.
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Mini update from the plane. Still six hours to go before Hong Kong. I'm really enjoying the service. The food has been awesome - grilled beef tenderloin, followed by a cheesecake ( specially plated with no mango sauce), pasta with ratatouille. Currently enjoying Haagen Dazs and a cappucino, having just finished a mimosa made with fresh squeezed orange juice.
The pod has also been great - I laid down for awhile between meals just because I could. Though admittedly it was 8 hours into the flight before I discovered I had arm rests :) They've dimmed the lights again now that the second meal service is over, so I might try napping again in between movies. I've already seen most of the ones I'm interested in, but I'm enjoying the big screen and fancy head phones.
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Quickie posting from HK lounge - one of three I have access to here, but sadly no time to explore. In fact, barely enough time to post and then finish my soup and drinks before I have to go line up to board. No worries though - I have hours here on my way home :)
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