Trip Report: SAN-ORD-FRA-AMS part I

The day started very early checking in just a little after 5am. The Economy Class line was already out the door far onto the sidewalk. The security line reached to the outside door. Thank goodness for the First Class / Premier Executive line; I will miss this a lot this year when my card expires this month.

I like the San Diego Red Carpet Club a lot. It has views of airplanes, and while small, it is never crowded. Also, they have all of the food for the day in the refrigerators like cheese and vegetables, so you can have those for breakfast.














I had a toasted croissant, some strawberries, cheese, and "gunpowder green tea" which had actual pearls of tea leaves inside. All made a nice breakfast.














On board, I had an omelette filled with ricotta (?) and tiny bits of spinach, potatoes, and 2 sausages, with a side of fruit. The flight attendant skipped my row with the bread, but it was okay. I found it odd that the main course had no sauce or garnish at all (looked a bit naked). But the taste was fine.














In Chicago, I visited the newly renovated Red Carpet Club by gate B6 (will post about it more later). Had some snacks and used the wifi to send emails. Unfortunately no gunpowder green tea; had to settle for decaf ginger green tea.