British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport

British Airways operates a very pleasant lounge at Gatwick Airport. Here you can relax, do some business, and have a snack. As per my usual habit, let’s start with the snacks as I found them one recent morning. There’s a sort of breakfast bar that you see here:

Breakfast foods at the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Breakfast foods at the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

At another counter there was a selection of breakfast pastry shown in the next photo.

Breakfast pastry in the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Breakfast pastry in the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Then there was the well-stocked and help-yourself bar shown here:

Bar at British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Bar at British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

If you prefer coffee or tea, simply make your selection at one of these machines:

 

Coffee and tea makers in the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Coffee and tea makers in the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Additionally, you’ll find a nice selection of beer and soft drinks in coolers:

Beer and soft drinks at the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Beer and soft drinks at the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Finally, and on a more serious note, there are computers and a copy machine for those who need to get a bit of work done or connect with the outside world.

Computer stations at the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

Computer stations at the British Airways Lounge, Gatwick Airport.

A well run lounge like this makes travel much easier and enjoyable. Avail yourself of such facilities at every opportunity.

American Airlines Flight 56 (meals)

Continuing my journey that began with the meals you saw in the previous post, I enjoyed several more meals above 30,000 feet. Thanks to frequent flier miles, I was able to sit up front aboard American Airlines Flight 56, where the seating was spacious and service outstanding. So, let’s get on with those meals.

First came the champagne and warm nuts as you see in the next photo:

Champagne aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Champagne aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

As you can see, I already polished off those mixed nuts. Next came more champagne with a little starter that was very, very good.

Starter aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Starter aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Then came an appetizer of Thai chicken with fruit that was extremely tasty as well as a flavorful corn chowder. Check it out in the photo below:

Corn chowder and Thai chicken appetizer aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Corn chowder and Thai chicken appetizer aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Of course it is important to have your greens. Hence, a fresh salad with the balsamic vinegar dressing you see here:

Salad aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Salad aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

And finally the entree:

Chicken, veggies, and more aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Chicken, veggies, and more aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

This was a grilled chicken with asparagus and tomatoes with a sort of potato pancake on the side. All great. After eating all this, I had no room for dessert. However, a bit later in this flight, there was a nice spread of snacks put out. Here it is:

Snacks aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

Snacks aboard American Airlines Flight 56.

All kinds of stuff there: Fresh fruit, crackers, cheese, sweets, much of which I enjoyed before going to sleep for the rest of the flight. I can’t say enough good things about the service aboard this flight. Cabin staff and crew did a wonderful job of making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the flight. Thanks again, American Airlines.

 

Two Meals in Flight

Truth be told, I’ve had some decent in-flight meals these days.  Today, aboard American Airlines, these were the offerings: Grilled chicken with rice and salad as you see in the first photo here:

Grilled chicken with rice, green beans, and salad aboard American Airlines.

Grilled chicken with rice, green beans, and salad aboard American Airlines.

There was also a chilled beef  with udon noodle salad that I found particularly tasty above 35,000 feet. Check out the photo next:

Chilled beef with udon noodle salad aboard American Airlines.

Chilled beef with udon noodle salad aboard American Airlines.

Service was great on this flight. Friendly people, smooth air, and a nice landing. More than that, you simply can not have. Enjoy every meal and flight.

Published in: on June 1, 2014 at 7:47 pm  Leave a Comment  

Scenic Airport Approaches

The Daily Telegraph news paper of Britain recently published a photo essay of the most scenicl airport approaches according to their readers. Here is the link:

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/activityandadventure/9836487/The-worlds-most-scenic-airport-approaches.html?frame=2466030

 

My favorite island, Aruba, made the list and the description is very accurate. Looking forward to flying there and enjoying the view one more time. Check out the link to enjoy the photos.

Published in: on May 16, 2014 at 1:13 am  Leave a Comment  
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