City hops on Qantas/Cathay Pacific/Singapore Airlines

Evan · #31 (**permalink**) 7th July 2008, 11:23 PM

So there could be some logic to why i got served on my weekend CX flights

interesting. I did not twig to what they were doing.
I noticed some pursers wear the blue uniform. As you say CX flights can be a bit hit and miss, always ok but sometimes miss the personal side of it.

Where are the feet shots !

E

docjames · #32 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008, 05:37 PM

With the whole shellfish thing you're going to start missing some J and F courses.

Surprised it cant be listed on your preferences with oneworld (like low fat/vegetarian etc)

NYCguy · #33 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docjames

With the whole shellfish thing you're going to start missing some J and F courses.

Surprised it cant be listed on your preferences with oneworld (like low fat/vegetarian etc)

Just go Kosher! It's unlikely they'll plop a big jar of Gefilte on your tablecloth then hand you a fork.

QF009 · #34 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docjames

With the whole shellfish thing you're going to start missing some J and F courses.

Surprised it cant be listed on your preferences with oneworld (like low fat/vegetarian etc)

I've sent SSRs, the responses have been rather mixed. PNRs have also been annotated so the ground staff will include the info on the flt manifest.
IB - no response (then again the only flts i have with them are BOB ones anyway)
MA - SPML confirmed
CX - SPML confirmed
KA - no response
AY - no response
AA - wants to see doc's cert or no action will be taken
QF - rang me back to discuss the issue in more detail, recommended that I ordered a special meal but it's not necessary as there are varied choices in J/F and it's unlikely that they'd all be shellfish based. For YCL was told to avoid the white meat meals as they'd likely have oyster sauce.
BA - no response
SQ - non-standard request so no action can be taken but I ought to remind the ground staff and crew.

Might try the kosher idea... it's supposed to taste good on BA.

QF009 · #35 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008, 10:42 PM

Review of Sheraton Hong Kong posted here (Starwood properties in Hong Kong: reviews).

Next: CX466 HKG-TPE whY; Sheraton Taipei; Westin Taipei

QF009 · #36 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008, 02:45 AM

CX466 HKG-TPE, 02JUL2008, Economy Class

Did ITCI at Kowloon AE station which was quick and easy; there were more staff than pax. My epi pen caused some concern at security but they were cool after taking down my details.

Today's flight departed from gate 1 and so I headed to the Wing. IMO it's somewhat nicer than the Pier, as it felt brighter and airier somehow. Had some noodle soup from the cafeteria and some Lanson from the long bar. I wonder how the people at skytrax can rate the CX lounges at HKIA 3 stars with a straight face, if they cared about being taken at least half seriously. IMO they're no less than 5 stars for JCL lounges.

QF009 · #37 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008, 02:46 AM

Gate 1 was just a v short walk from the Wing. Most of the plane had already boarded by the time I got there so I'd simply breezed through to my seat. Seatmate's from Oregon and appeared to also be going to TPE for the first time, unfortunately I was none the wiser about stuff to do in TPE as I've neither been there nor done any research prior since I had taipeiflyer travel and tours ltd.

I'd only know that I wanted to go up that ridiculously tall building, Taipei 101 and stuff myself silly with beef noodles.

Cathay YCL legroom in the regional 330 seemed a wee bit tight but adequate for the short flight.

We were actually served a hot meal on this teeny little flight, certainly wasn't expecting that! There was only 1 choice - pork belly with rice. I was full from the noodle soup I had back in the lounge and so sipped on some chardonnay instead.

Next: Sheraton Taipei; Westin Taipei; Sighted in Taipei

QF009 · #38 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008, 05:43 AM

Review of the Sheraton Taipei has been posted here (Starwood properties in Taiwan: reviews).

Next: Westin Taipei; Sighted in Taipei

QF009 · #39 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008, 03:43 AM

Review of Westin Taipei posted here (Starwood properties in Taiwan: reviews).

Next: Sighted in Taipei

QF009 · #40 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008, 09:13 PM

Taipei!!!

The food

Taipei is culinary heaven, to put it mildly. No I've not gathered up enough courage or have been drunk enough to sample stinky tofu, but I did enjoy all the other stuff I come across especially the beef noodles which I happen to be a big fan of.

Taiwanese beef noodles

The best beef noodles to be had are at the cheerful little hole in the wall type places. My favourite was a place near the Westin which is said to be open daily 11am to 5am! I'm sure people sober up there after an all nighter like at a kebab shop on Brunswick St. Had the noodles with sides of (regular) tofu and sauteed cubumbers there, cheap as chips but good as any haute cuisine as far as I'm concerned . I'm sure taipeiflyer knows the name of that particular eatery but unfortunately I can't remember...

Pork noodles in a milky broth

Taiwanese sausages

Pork bun

Forgot to take a pic till it was almost too late... I hope Moomba doesn't mind some trademark infringement there.

Dessert time: Beancurd with (extremely soft) peanuts and tapioca beads