Solo in Suites - Riding the A380 to MEL (SQ227 R + TPR Xmas menu)

[StarG]

gender specific for me in R in November (and different to the gender specific I got in F in November).

The new unisex kits are with bigger Tuscan Soul perfume bottles, compared to gender-specific Feragamo 'F' series perfumes in older kits.

Great one so far, SQFG!

[SQflyergirl]

Great report as always SQFG!

I agree about the TPR. I was in there on 12/20, escorted in, looked around, no one was there except me, and just walked out. Felt very stuffy in there.

Yeah, agree that it sometimes feels a little too stuffy.

Spectacular TR..... !!!!
Where were the kids this time? not going with mummy?

Kids have to go to school Anyway, they also have a new brother I brought home. Leroy now has 7 almost identical brothers I might take a family pic soon

beautiful trip report! felt like I was right there ruining your solo party!

Thanks, but nah, the more the merrier....

Very nicely done!

Thanks

When did you last visit the AKL one? International one was renovated last year and domestic the year before last. Both are quite good (better than MEL) although of course can sometimes get busy (despite both having more seating than they used to).

I last visited the AKL one 8 days ago - i wasn't overly impressed. Doesn't have the same feel as the one MEL or CHC has. I think even the AKL domestic one has a nicer ambience. Maybe cause it was crowded. I did like the sculptures on the dining table though

The new unisex kits are with bigger Tuscan Soul perfume bottles, compared to gender-specific Feragamo 'F' series perfumes in older kits.

Great one so far, SQFG!

Yes, the Tuscan soul's bigger than the older incanto(?) ones - but I'm not so sure the smell appeals that much to ladies as it does to the gents.

[Kiwi]

You'll have to come back when AKL international lounge is quieter.

[hsf]

Great report as usual!

[SQflyergirl]

You'll have to come back when AKL international lounge is quieter.

Twas an 8am departure. Also rather sorely missed is the speshul escalator and dedicated security service from the premium check in area. The elevator took me up one level but it sorta joined the regular security queue - and that took some time.

Great report as usual!

Thanks for reading

[Kiwi]

8am is the tail end of morning rush (peaks around 7am), evening is the other major busy period.

The elevator from AKL NZ premium lobby takes you to your own immigration officer, and join the regular queue for security. That is not much different to the old layout (own immigration officer in the lobby with escalator to the regular queue for security). Indeed at peak hours the new setup has 2 immigration officers for NZ premium pax, which is an improvement.

[nickbot]

Excellent report as ever SQfg Glad SQ was able to make your Christmas a merry one

[SQflyergirl]

That is not much different to the old layout

I'll defer to your superior knowledge, as I'm only a once a year Auckland visitor

Excellent report as ever SQfg Glad SQ was able to make your Christmas a merry one

SQ made my Christmas a reasonably nice one. But really, that I managed to spend parts of it separately with people I adore.... is what really made it merry

This actually also applies to some I had just met. Grace Jones - if you're reading this.....

[ginkoka]

thanks for sharing, i really enjoyed reading this TR. your pictures turned out so clear, even under low light conditions!

[jammed]

great report!!! thanks for lettin us join in yr trip

[concept|infinit]

Lovely tr! Thanks for posting. and yeah, I like the furniture in TPR too. warm and classy IMO

[wdranne]

Great report, thank you!

I see that the boarding passes for First and Suites still differentiate between redemption booking and paid?

Yours seem to say '...invited to The Private Room T3 SKL' whilst the last one I had on redemption was simply '....Silver Kris Lounge....'.

Anyone enlighten me? I haven't quite noticed, shall do so next month!

[SQflyergirl]

thanks for sharing, i really enjoyed reading this TR. your pictures turned out so clear, even under low light conditions!

I am getting old and shaky... so my hands won't be steady for much longer.

great report!!! thanks for lettin us join in yr trip

glad to have everyone along for the ride

Lovely tr! Thanks for posting. and yeah, I like the furniture in TPR too. warm and classy IMO

Well, I'm not 100% convinced i like it just yet

Great report, thank you!

I see that the boarding passes for First and Suites still differentiate between redemption booking and paid?

Yours seem to say '...invited to The Private Room T3 SKL' whilst the last one I had on redemption was simply '....Silver Kris Lounge....'.

Anyone enlighten me? I haven't quite noticed, shall do so next month!

I didn't notice this until you pointed it out - interesting indeed.

In the meantime, I'm gonna get back to editing the pics (I took over 1200 this trip).... I'll leave you all with this:

Stay tuned !

[leo]

LOL nice one SQfg as always

[haf]

You are SUCH an airplane GEEK but I quite enjoy that!