A traveler purchased a $20,000 first-class airplane ticket from New York to Paris to experience the in-flight dining on Air France's La Première. They were treated to a luxurious pre-flight lounge experience featuring a menu from a three-Michelin-starred chef and a wine program.
On board, they enjoyed a multi-course meal, including foie gras, caviar, and a fish entree, all of which exceeded their expectations. They were particularly impressed by the high-quality ingredients, presentation, and service.
For breakfast, they opted for French toast, which initially looked disappointing but tasted amazing. They were also pleased to find a flaky, buttery croissant that passed their "flakiness test."
Overall, the traveler concluded that the high-end airline dining experience is about more than just the food – it's about the attentive service, luxurious amenities, and overall experience.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author bought a $20,000 first-class airplane ticket from New York to Paris.
2. The actual cost of the ticket was $18,656.97.
3. The author arrived at the airport early and grabbed a quick bite to eat at McDonald's.
4. The author checked in at a special area for first-class passengers and was escorted through the airport.
5. The author was given a menu in the pre-flight lounge that was fancier than most high-end restaurants.
6. The author selected foie gras and mushroom risotto in the pre-flight lounge.
7. The author was given a selection of French cheeses and butter in the pre-flight lounge.
8. There are only four seats in first class on the Air France plane.
9. The food on the plane is curated by a three-Michelin-star chef.
10. The author was served an amuse-bouche, potato soup, caviar, a salad, and a fish entree on the plane.
11. The caviar was served in a whole tin and was of high quality.
12. The author was given a simple cheese plate and a chocolate mousse for dessert.
13. The author was given a sleep kit with a comb, sleep mask, lotion, earplugs, and a pen.
14. The author chose French toast for breakfast and was served a fruit salad and a croissant.
15. The croissant was flaky and passed the author's test.
16. The fruit salad was simple but looked luxurious.
17. The orange juice was not freshly squeezed.
Note: I excluded opinions and subjective statements from the list of facts.