這天在珠海拜訪完客人，再到深圳寶安或廣州白雲機場搭機，實在不順路。想說試個新路，
改到珠海口岸搭巴士，經港珠澳大橋到香港，實在快又方便，行李還能直接在珠海拖運上機。
內地和開放兩岸直航後，我就不常透過香港進出，這次這樣走，也是在日常中重拾一點新意。
After visiting clients in Zhuhai, it really doesn't make sense to head to Shenzhen Bao'an or Guangzhou Baiyun Airport for a flight. So, I decided to try something new—taking a bus from the Zhuhai Port, crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Hong Kong. It turned out to be quick and convenient, with the added bonus of being able to check in my luggage directly from Zhuhai. Since direct flights between China and Taiwan started, I haven't passed through Hong Kong as often. This new route added a bit of novelty to my routine.
這次搭和去年11月底BR188深圳-台北一樣，是兼差性質的B-17881，機齡6年的787-9。
落地後想必是馬上接著飛BR95台北米蘭或BR71台北慕尼黑，這天週五，應該是BR71。
主要是座椅180度平躺入睡時，前後椅子空間距離不夠，身高稍高的人腳會頂到前方座椅。
This time, like my flight BR188 from Shenzhen to Taipei last November, I flew on a B-17881, a 6-year-old 787-9. After landing, the plane would likely continue on to either BR95 from Taipei to Milan or BR71 from Taipei to Munich. Given that it was a Friday, it was probably BR71. The business class seats on the 787-9 and 787-10 use RECARO forward-facing seats. They're suitable and comfortable for short trips, but for long hauls, there's room for improvement. When lying flat at 180 degrees, the space between seats is a bit tight, making it uncomfortable for taller passengers.
凱郡鮮蝦及鮭魚洋芋沙拉、蔥燒鱸魚佐彩椒綠櫛瓜飯、蘋果奶酥咖啡蛋糕
Champagne Castelnau Millésime Brut 2006
但都是水準之上。短程用的這款Castelnau Millésime干型年份香檳，口感平衡，明顯的酵母、
煙燻、烤土司香氣，是泡過酒糟徹底陳年後該有的氣息。初嘗舌尖感受到帶點蘋果的酸度，
剛好能襯托酒體尾韻那輕墜的焦糖和蜂蜜滋味，雖然沒像羅蘭香檳NV那樣迷人，但也挺不錯。
可惜餐期的第一杯氣泡感足且細緻，第二杯氣泡感就明顯不足，應該時間太趕忘記蓋回瓶塞。
我吃飯的速度慢，吃到一半，服務生也沒特別先說，道個歉就整盤收走，留下一臉錯愕的我。
看到隔壁客人，比我早開吃，晚收餐盤，好生羨慕，想起星宇短程航線是如何讓人吃得愜意。
鱸魚肉質夠厚，非常實在，可惜有些乾澀，蔥燒調味也能再入味點，可能機上味覺不敏感吧。
EVA Air's onboard champagne has never disappointed me. Although there are noticeable level differences between the champagnes served on special routes, long-haul, and short-haul flights, they all meet a high standard. For short-haul flights, they serve Castelnau Millésime Brut. It has a balanced taste with distinct yeast, smoky, and toasted bread aromas—characteristics of well-aged champagne. Initially, there's a hint of apple acidity on the palate, which complements the caramel and honey finish. While it's not as enchanting as Laurent-Perrier NV, it's still quite good. Unfortunately, the first glass had fine, persistent bubbles, but the second one lacked fizz—probably because they forgot to reseal the bottle in time. Since I eat slowly, I was mid-meal when the flight attendant, without any warning, cleared my plate and apologized, leaving me a bit stunned. I couldn't help but envy the passenger next to me, who started eating earlier but had their plate taken later. This reminded me of how Starlux Airlines ensures a leisurely dining experience on their short-haul routes. The sea bass was thick and satisfying, though a bit dry, and the scallion sauce could have been more flavorful, perhaps due to diminished taste sensitivity at high altitudes.
我認為商務艙無論哪家航空，各年齡層的空服員要平均，尤其長程航線資深的特多，太偏頗。
自己的經驗，常覺得年長的空服互動沒法像年輕的自然、友善、對頻，例如幾次單獨搭機，
入座時前後或旁邊有學齡前的小孩，年紀大的空姐直接就問那是你的小孩嗎 ? 我滿頭問號，
感覺就像是直接問別人年紀，怎麼不問旁邊的大姊或小孩本人 ? 年輕的空服從沒這樣問過我。
或許不是故意，也覺得這樣沒什麼，但應該就是代溝，正負十歲，我想會比較懂彼此的想法。
In my opinion, in business class, the age distribution of flight attendants should be balanced, especially on long-haul flights where there tend to be more senior attendants. In my experience, older flight attendants often lack the natural, friendly interaction that younger ones provide. For instance, when traveling alone, I’ve had older flight attendants ask if the nearby young child was mine. It felt as awkward as being directly asked about my age—why not ask the child or the accompanying adult? Younger attendants have never asked me such questions. It might not be intentional, but it reflects a generational gap. A ten-year age difference can mean a better mutual understanding. Younger attendants also find it easier to strike up a conversation. Sometimes, if we hit it off, we might end up sharing a wine tour in Napa Valley or enjoying sushi at Sushi Amamoto in Taiwan.
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