You Trip Report

	DATE	FLIGHT NUMBER	SEAT	AIRCRAFT
09 Nov 09	JK 117	2D	A320
CLASS	VIEWS	LANGUAGE	AUTHOR
Business Class	90173	English ,Spanish	jetsetpanda

Prologue:

I took this trip in 2009 when Spanair was still operating and had its own VIP lounge that was used by other *A members (Nowadays this lounge is the Puerta de Alcala)..

I arrived at T2 and made my way to Spanair's tkt counter through a series of escalator and elevator rides. The J counter was manned by two ladies and the agent printed my boarding pass quickly. She showed me the location of the VIP lounge (nowadays the Puerta de Alcala) and wished me a good trip. Going through security was quick and soon I was on my way to the lounge.

Interior VIP Club.

Not much in terms of food.

Crisps.

Bakery.

Dining area.

A nostalgic picture.

Seat pitch was a bit tight but service was friendly and attentive. Cold packaged towels were passed while we were sitting at the gate and pre-dept. drinks in glasses were offered. At first there was water OJ and sparkling wine on the trays but psgs could order anything they wanted. Afterwards magazines and newspapers in Spanish English and German were distributed. The only minor flaw is the lack of proactive coat hanging. Otherwise the crew was outstanding with a great attitude and professional demeanor.

After take off the purser took the drink orders and served two packages of peanuts w/dried fruits to each psgr. There was a hot meal but no choice. It was a steak entree with potatoes a side salad with two chunks of cheese and a custard dessert. The steak was a bit bland but the quantity was very adequate. Furthermore the FA passed around with the bread basket about 3 times. Glasses were refilled and refreshed everytime which was very nice.

Nuts and raisins.

Meal.

Tea served with chocolate after the meal.

Plaza Mayor.

MAD at night.

========== Barajas Arpt (MAD) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 10/10

Access and parking: 9/10

Services and activities: 8/10

General cleanliness: 9/10

========== Sala Puerta de Alcala T2 ==========

Staff Service: 8/10

Entertainment: 7/10

Business Center: 7/10

Food: 3/10

Lounge Design: 6/10

Spa and Bathroom: 6/10

Wifi: 9/10

========== Spanair - Airline ==========

Cabine comfort: 5/10

Crew: 10/10

Entertainment: 3/10

On-time performance: 9/10

Appetizer: 9/10

Starter: 9/10

Main Meal: 7/10

Main Meal-2: 0/10

Cheese: 8/10

Desserts: 9/10

Alcohols: 0/10

Mid-flight snack: 0/10

Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 0/10

========== Frankfurt Intl (FRA) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10

Access and parking: 10/10

Services and activities: 9/10

General cleanliness: 9/10

Summary:

I was glad that I had the opportunity to try Spanair before they liquidated. The service and meal that I received on this flight were very good and it is a shame that they are no longer around.

15 Comments

Thomas — May 05,2019

Thanks Adan for posting such an old TR. Always great to see a nostalgic piece ! The meat sounded nice;)
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi Thomas,

I'm glad that I was able to fly JK at that time. A friend of mine took them in J about a year later and reported that they were not doing hot meals in J anymore. Apparently the cost cutting was becoming evident.
Casper — May 05,2019

Always nice to see an old fashioned TR ! Gracias Amigo !
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi Casper,

As avgeeks we tend to treasure every airline experience, especially of those carriers that are no longer with us. My only regret is that I have not started this hobby earlier and recorded the flights that I had with Pan Am, Eastern, Air Florida, TWA, Piedmont, BMI and one or two others that I do not recall now.

Thankfully I was able to save a few pics when I traveled with Sabena and Malev and those were in J back then, so not everything is lost. .
Flyera — May 05,2019

Lovely meal, a well written report. Thank you Adan.
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi AAFlyer,

Thanks for visiting as always.
Emile — May 05,2019

Hey, I took them once back in 2011. Thanks buddy.
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi Emile,

Wow just before they liquidated in Jan. 2012. At least you had a chance to fly them and have some memories of it.
GRMY — May 06,2019

Thank you Adan for this old TR.

Good lounge.
Oh my good the meal !
It looks so good !

Cool to try Spanair before the end :(
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jetsetpanda — May 07,2019

Hi GRMY,

Yes, so happy that I had the chance to try this airline. No regrets from this avgeek.

The look was very decent indeed.

Thank you.
GG_007 — May 06,2019

Thanks for sharing this TR

The lounge spread is very poor

On board the legroom is tight but the FAs were profesional

The meal is not appetizing

Nice memories from a dead company

See you soon
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jetsetpanda — May 07,2019

Hi GG.

Back then I guess they could get away with just serving packaged goods and cookies. Overall lounge food has improved even in the US although it is not quite up there yet.

I think the meal was not bad. I love cheese and flan so that could be my subjective bias. ;)

We keep thing alive through memories.

Au revoir et merci.
Capoune — May 06,2019

Thank you Adan for this Discovery of spanair!
A beautiful archive of this defunct airline.
Thank you for sharing with us.
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jetsetpanda — May 07,2019

Salut Seb.

i guess I like nostalgia and I'm sure others do as well. It was my pleasure.

Thanks.