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| A lot of airlines have retired their Boeing 747 fleets for the past decade. Lufthansa is still flying 747s, but it is the latest variant of the 747 named 747-8 Intercontinental, with its stretched upper deck. As I knew it would be my last flight on a Boeing 747 and it was a brand new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental fleet, which had made me feel even more precious and excited, I had reserved a business class seat on the upper deck. |
I had plenty of time at Haneda. I went to check my gate before I headed to the lounge. And of course, I checked my plane, Lufthansa Boeing 747-8! | |
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| I went up the stairs to the business class upper deck. It was a very comfortable upper deck cabin with lots of spaces to kick back and relax. I used to fly 747s in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, but this time, it was so very special! | ||
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| My seat was 84K. I had selected this seat because it got a board right in front where flight attendants use when they get ready to serve snacks and meals. | ||
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| Indeed, it was convenient for me, too, so I could put my stuff there and pick some drinks or tableware I wanted from there. | Prawns and Mango Salad with Endive, Lime Sweet Chili Sauce and Coriander | |
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| Fresh Green Salad with Cucumber presented with delicious Dressing | Snow-Poached Nordic Salmon with Saffron Pernod Sauce and Green Pea Puree | |
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Edam, Coeur de Lion Camembert and Stilton Blue Cheese garnished with Apple Chutney and Walnut Chocolate Mocha Tart with Pecan Nuts |
I normally can't sleep on planes at all, but I could have some sleep on this flight. As I woke up, it had already been over the Baltic Sea, just passing Helsinki. | |
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The last meal before landing. It was supposed to be dinner. Air-dried Beef and grilled roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Olive Oil and Hummus |
Looking down the city lights of Frankfurt at twilight, it was one of the most enjoyable flights. | |
