Long-haul flights can be challenging, but Qantas made my journey from Sydney to Vancouver a bit more comfortable with their impressive Economy Class meal service. Thanks to my pre-flight indulgence at Heineken House, I was already in a food coma when I boarded. Nonetheless, the in-flight dining and entertainment kept me entertained and satisfied throughout the flight.
To keep myself occupied during the 14-hour flight, I decided to dive into a Harry Potter movie marathon. Starting with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," I worked my way through the series and made it halfway through "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by the time we touched down in Canada. It was a perfect way to pass the time, bringing a sense of nostalgia and magic to the journey.
We departed Sydney at 8:45 pm, and shortly after takeoff, dinner was served. The meal options for Economy Class included:
- Lemon Herb Pearl Couscous with roasted carrots, baby beans, and toasted almonds
- Salad of Chicken with Ancient Grains, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and green goddess dressing
- Beef and Bacon Burgundy with mashed potato, peas, and carrots
All the mains were served with a side of rosemary, garlic, sea salt, olive oil focaccia, and a refreshing ice cream for dessert. Despite still being full from my pre-flight meal, I couldn't resist sampling the couscous. The few bites I managed to take were flavorful and fresh, with the pearl couscous cooked to a perfect al dente. The combination of roasted vegetables and toasted almonds added a lovely texture.
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| Lemon herb pearl couscous with roasted carrots, baby beans, and toasted almonds at Qantas Economy Class |
The food coma from Heineken House, combined with the comfort of the in-flight meal, had me drifting off to sleep in no time. I slept through most of the flight, only waking up occasionally to switch to the next Harry Potter movie. It was the ideal way to relax and let the time pass seamlessly.
About 8 hours into the flight, as we were nearing the end of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," I finally woke up with an appetite just in time for breakfast.
Breakfast was served with a wholesome banana and oat muffin and traditional Greek yogurt with mango and granola crunch. For the main dish, I chose scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, and braised beans over the seasonal fruit plate. This breakfast was delicious! The scrambled eggs were fluffy, the bacon and sausage perfectly cooked, and the hash brown had just the right amount of crispiness. The tomato and braised beans added a nice touch of flavour, rounding out a hearty breakfast that was exactly what I needed.
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| Scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, hash brown, tomato, and braised beans with wholemeal banana and oat muffin, traditional Greek yogurt with mango and granola crunch from Qantas Economy Class |
We landed safely in Vancouver, and I’m now back home. Despite my initial food coma, the Economy Class meal service on Qantas from Sydney to Vancouver was a pleasant surprise. The flavours were fresh and thoughtful, with a good variety to choose from. The combination of hearty meals, comforting snacks, and a Harry Potter marathon made the long-haul flight feel much shorter.
