manons-bazaar - 17/01/2012 10:00 GMT
LHR-MCT
CHECK IN check in only took a couple of minutes, there was a couple in front of me and around five people behind me. The agent was very nice.
LOUNGE - The SAS lounge was a little bit disappointing in some ends, but after reading reviews about it I personally thought it was quite good, considering it hosted not just oman air. OK selection of food/drink, great internet on iMacs, comfortable seating.
BOARDING- I left duty free at around 21:35 as it was a 10-15 minute walk, i got there at about 20:50 and i was shocked to see the economy que stretching miles but the business and first class was empty.
I felt bad but walked straight through onto the plane. I received a very warm welcome, and I was immediately shown to my seat, which was in the first business cabin, which only has 8 seats.
My jacket was taken and i was offered some orange juice, arabic coffee and dates. I skipped the coffee but I did try the dates ( i've never dried em' before) and they were lush.
I had just enough time to explore the seat, there was only two seats not taken so i wasn't embarrassed. I didn't love the buddy seat, but it was a clever little idea. The storage was great, i managed to fit a few things in their (i carry light..) and i even asked if i could look at first class and i was allowed as their was only 3 people, as long as i didn't get in their way. It was different, but personally prefer business!!
Once airborne, pj's amenity kit and menu's were handed out. it was really nice to see that they put so much effort into insuring the most relaxing flight. The nice F/A came round to take my order, then once she left i went to the toilets (clean, good products) and tried the facial cream and lip balm. they worked wonders on my skin!
I sat back down and managed to get around 3/4 the way through my first film when my food came, i was impressed with the table settings! food was mouth-watering. nothing more to say. that's all i can :) after the food, the F/A came round and asked if i wanted to get my bed done up, i accepted and got changed into the soft and good pj's in the toilets.
SLEEPING WAS THE BEST SLEEP I'VE EVER HAD ON A PLANE ! woke up and had 30 mins to landing, breakfast was quick but tasty. landed 5 mins ahead.
