Lufthansa Italia - Ciao Milano, in C

[coffeeblack]

I'm gonna be writing up my latest trip on Lufthansa Italia in C. It's my first time on LH's Euro C Class so I'm quite excited.

5th November 2010
LHR - MXP
Flight: LH 3777
Aircraft: Airbus A319-100 (BMI Colours, Lufthansa Italia Interior)
Class: Business
Seat: 1F
Meal Service: Dinner
Departing from: London Heathrow Terminal 1
Departed: LATE
Arriving at: Milan Malpensa
Arrived: :LATE
Flight Time: 2 hours

7th November 2010
MXP - LHR
Flight: LH 3778
Aircraft: Airbus A319-100 (LH Italia Interior and exterior, LH Italia Crew)
Class: Business
Seat: 1C
Meal Service: Dinner
Departing from: Milan Malpensa T1
Departed: LATE
Arriving at: London Heathrow T1
Arrived: Late
Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

[coffeeblack]

Outbound

Living in Coventry means, having to schlep all the live long day to London Heathrow, if you want to catch the direct LH flight to MXP. But all is not lost, especially if you have a great seat on the National Express Bus. Here's the signature legroom shot on the bus:



Check in process for the BMI operated, but LH interior flight is at the LH/OX/LX++ common check in counter, all the way down terminal 1, almost on the other side of the terminal from when you take the lift up from the Bus Terminal. But, the good news here is that you have direct access to security, and in Business class they have a Fast Track service.

Once you get in, the Star Alliance Lounge awaits! It's quite a way away from the security, but is quite close to the gates.

I was actually quite pleasantly surprised with the S* lounge at Heathrow T1 - it was very busy, but came stocked with food, drink, and is a great place for you to wait when you're inevitably delayed.





- Interesting selection of food, Chicken Chasseur, Bhajis (Vegetable and Onion) and Samosas.

When my flight was FINALLY Called, I made my way to the gate.

- BMI Exterior

- LH Italia Interior

- Cool Red Engine cover

- My iteration of the SQFG legroom shot - Seat was 1F

- Wet Towel at the beginning of the flight.

- BMI Safety Information Card

The table is quite unique and it is due entirely to me sitting in the first row. But is a bit of a struggle to get up and out into the necessary position. The Purser on this flight was a LOVELY Italian lady who made me feel much too at home.

- The Table

Meal service was quite interesting. It's all served on one tray but came with a choice of two mains, and a wide selection of drinks. Plus that Italian essential: PROPER Expresso.

--- MENUS and Meals to come ---

[coffeeblack]

Inbound

OUTBOUND CONTINUED! - I had more photos than I anticipated! --- MENU Scans to come ---

- The Whole Tray



- Appetiser (Buffalo Mozzarella with sauteed Mushrooms, Coppa Capocollo and Grilled Bell Pepper)



- My Main (Veal Roulade served with Tomato Sauce, stewed Borlotti Beans and Potatoes Panettiera Style)



- Warm Breads, quite fantastic though it did make me miss SQ's Garlic Bread... MMmm

- Diet Coke with REAL glassware



- A bit of chocolate to end your meal. Dessert was Sweet Roman Gnocco with Wild Berry Sauce, a one bite little thing

All in all a good flight!

[coffeeblack]

I've FINALLY posted my outbound. Inbound and Milano Pics still to come!

[coffeeblack]

Menu Cards from Both Flights

Same Cover only the meals had different inserts.

Menu Cover



Drinks



Outbound Menu Insert



Inbound Menu Insert

[Kyo]

- My Main (Veal Roulade served with Tomato Sauce, stewed Borlotti Beans and Potatoes Panettiera Style)

All in all a good flight!

Thanks for the TR! Glad you had a good flight - but that dish looks wholly unappetising from this picture!

[coffeeblack]

ACTUALLY - it looks bad, but tastes darn good!

[SQflyergirl]

I'll have to Echo Kyo's statement - that looks like a dish I probably wouldn't go near

Thanks for the TR though - looks pretty Lufthansanised for an I registered bird.

[hsf]

Thanks for sharing.

[coffeeblack]

My pleasure.