First Class

For most of us, the flight from Perth to London is a test of endurance. Crammed seats, a bathroom cubicle so small you wished you were a contortionist, the ongoing search for a comfortable position that won't cause any long term need for a chiropractor, the list goes on. However, if you have money it's amazing what luxury you'll find two curtains ahead in First Class.

Once seated, I put on my complimentary slippers, stored my sneakers in the shoe rack and sat in awe of all that was around me. Initially, I was too scared to touch anything. I had no idea how anything worked, there were little compartments and buttons all around me. The chair, which I referred to as a lounge seat, had so many controls I sat there for about 15 mins finding the perfect angle for my legs, back, hips, and of course lumbar support. Once that was in check, I went to the bathroom and put on my complimentary pyjamas, let's just say the room was big enough for me to do a pirouette in! There were all sorts of free toiletries in there and my favourite thing were the hand towels NO paper towels in sight.



Now in complete comfort, it was time for my 2am dinner. The attendant set up my table, I ordered a glass of champagne or two, had some chicken and beef satays to start with, went onto lamb shanks with mash and veggies and finished off with some fruit.



I set my bed up, complete with a normal sized pillow and silk quilt and got ready to watch a movie on the extra large TV screen. It wasn't long til I fell asleep and slept straight for 6 hrs with no need to reposition due to painful body crinks. When I woke, it was off to the cockpit to meet the pilots. I spent an hr up there learning how little they do, they were highly entertaining.

For breakfast I had a croissant, more fruit, a delicious nasi lemak as the main and muffins as dessert. It was quite an experience and one I'll never forget. A story that many of you will have to hear over and over again for the rest your lives.

Well back to working class for me, wish me luck!
(Video footage to come, once I learn how to get it off my camera and onto my laptop)