The private dining room at La Mer glowed under warm golden lights cast by crystal chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling. The long mahogany table was set with polished silverware, crystal glasses that caught the light like tiny prisms, and crisp white linens that looked as soft as silk. The rich scent of saffron, grilled lobster, and aged Bordeaux lingered in the air, wrapping the space in quiet luxury that felt both intimate and grand.
Captains filled the room in small clusters, their conversations low but lively as they sampled hors d’oeuvres and discussed everything from new aircraft models to recent flight routes. The sound of clinking glasses and polite laughter filled the space, creating a comfortable buzz that spoke of colleagues gathering after long days in the air.
At one end
