Luggage 40 kilograms of check-in luggage (30 kilograms in economy).
Entertainment An unimaginative selection of 37 English-language options leaves me struggling to find more than a couple of films I want to see on the 28-centimetre touchscreen. The classical music channel is disappointing,with only 13 choices and inadequate information in the guide.
Service The Indonesian flight attendants are charming,friendly and chatty,and make us feel welcome and special.
Food and beveragesMaurice Leger champagne and juice are offered on boarding. With a choice of Indonesian or Western dishes for lunch,I'm rewarded by following the"when in Rome"principle. An appetiser of western Sumatra beef-cheek sate is followed by beef rendang,fish curry,stir-fried prawns with chilli and lemon sauce,caramelised crispy potato,sauteed string beans and gado-gado. I'm unfamiliar with the wines — two red and two white,all French — and I enjoy the 2009 Michel Leon Riesling.
Fare and frequency A low-season business-class return fare from Sydney to Amsterdam costs from $3891,including tax,which is outstanding value,provided you don't mind that long connection. There are four flights a week between Amsterdam and Jakarta via Dubai;daily flights between Sydney and Jakarta.