I survived a RTW trip on (mainly) QF in economy...

[SeatBackForward]

There's a thread all about it here: Abreviations and Explanations

[QF009]

PS, Plebian Silver.

Thanks kpc for an interesting report. Still approaching my LGLOB with mixed feelings... at least it'd be a simple itinerary too.

[serfty]

... From Sin-Lhr, both me as a QF Gold and 34A (QF WP) were personally greeted. On request, gave all 3 of us a J amenity kit, my gf a NC earphones from J, and me a copy of the local newspaper. V.nice touch QF, and really impressed me! ...

I have been led to believe the QF segments betwixt BKK/SIN/HKG and LHR are normally operated by UK based Crew.

There have been some good reports about them and the general better level of services given. This goes a long way to confirming it.

[Bundy Bear]

Thanks for the trip report, also good to hear about the news on the T4/T5 transfer.

Do the AA drink vouchers have a date stamp.

The miles aren't too bad on a RTW in Y; its just that the SCs are so low compared to travelling in J.

[trooper]

Flew SYD-BKK with SQ in Feb (in Y).. 380 to SIN, 772 to BKK... The 380 was very good indeed for a Y experience... advice found on FT had me ask for Upper Deck seating - ended up with one of the starboard side pairs... about as good as Y gets I suspect..... (My recent long haul flights have been mainly in NZ's Y+ or C) Not the best pitch around but a good seat design which makes up for it IMO... For REAL legroom I'll be asking for row 81 (UD exit row) or row 80 (sorta exit row middle 4) next time..... I'm not fussed about having a view!!

I'm *Gold through NZ's Airpoints program.... SQ staff were VG to us at the Biz/*G check in... priority tags attached automatically - to my (no status) companions bags as well..., lounge info offered, exit row seat offered (but only one avail so declined) which is NOT really a *G perk but nice nonetheless....

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.. although it is now an evening flight and not the pure day flight we had.... which I think is NOT an improvement... Service was VG.. food was fine... load was very light so it was possible to claim a middle 4.. but my (tall) buddy was happy in his window seat the whole time....

The 772 was a REAL letdown after the 380! Hope your SIN-KUL is the 773!!

[Danger]

Do the AA drink vouchers have a date stamp.

Yes, they do. Some also have a stamp for the name of the lounge. However, I've never had a problem using out of date vouchers and even vouchers from other lounges. The bartender never seems to check.

An added tip: don't show the voucher until the drink has been poured (if it's such a drink); I'm optimistic that they're angling for a good tip which doesn't always happen if you hand over a voucher (although I understand you are still expected to tip).

[JohnK]

Very nice trip report Kevin. Glad to see that both of you survived the trip.

Must remember to ask for J amenity kit and not just NC headphones on next QF long haul flight.

Given 3 drink vouchers at the AA lounge, but only used 2. What a terrible lounge food and drink - wise! Not sure why anyone would pay to join the Admiral's club.

If I remember correctly the AA lounge at IAD is small but it is quiet and comfortable. There may not be much in the way of food and drink but nice views of the taxiway/runway and other terminal(s).

Did you remember to leave the free drink vouchers you did not use in a secret hiding spot and then post the clues on Flyertalk?

[kpc]

If I remember correctly the AA lounge at IAD is small but it is quiet and comfortable. There may not be much in the way of food and drink but nice views of the taxiway/runway and other terminal(s).

Yes you are correct, John....there are nice views of the tarmac, and planes being serviced; the lounge itself is nice and quiet....the lack of any food is a big let down...unless you want to buy some, in which case, the cafes / restaurants outside the lounge look more appealing!

Did you remember to leave the free drink vouchers you did not use in a secret hiding spot and then post the clues on Flyertalk?

The free drink vouchers have the date stamped on them. and are only valid for that day, and for that particular lounge. I assume this is to stop the trade in AA drink vouchers....so by the time someone found them, they will be invalid. Interestingly, I did try and give away the voucher to other guests in the lounge on my departure, but no one was very interested

I still am unclear as to why I was refused entry to the nearby Ba lounge...OWS travelling on a OW flight...

[mosanator]

Gee I wish I had know about the Headphones, got given all that other stuff.

I fully agree with some of the comments here with regard to AA lounges etc. You cetainly wouldn't pay for access.