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Business class LHR-ICN-SYD, first leg 777, 2nd leg A330. First leg B777 Pulman seating, 7 across and no on
demand IFE. The lack of full lie flat seats I can cope with as I'm of average build and height. 4 hour layover
at ICN may have been at a quiet time but plenty of seats in lounge, shower available within 15 mins of
booking and very well appointed - no complaint there. 2nd leg on A330, had been led to believe that Asiana
are progressively upgrading their business class to herringbone configuration, but alas, this aircraft was also
Pulman albeit with one less seat per row which made the cabin more spacious. Now had OD IFE and touch
screen controls, which worked fine in economy but with a 60" pitch you need to release your seat belt to
perch on the edge of your seat to be able to touch the screen. Otherwise you have to use the remote which
has a strange logic all of it's own. Cabin crew are polite and attentive - somewhat robotic. Ordered a G and T
which duly arrived but when the meal was served and I asked for a glass of wine she did a double take before
returning with the wine list. I realised that what you first order is what they'll attentively serve you the rest
of the flight, there is no such thing as a pre-dinner drink. On both flights I chose Western cuisine and on both
flights courses were missed but quickly supplied when asked, but the food was so so. I'd definitely fly with
them again if the price was right.
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