Menu in AF affaires
Dec 26, 2012, 7:02 pm
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Menu in AF affaires
Hi Folks,
I am flying AF BOS-CDG-DEL in January and was wondering if anybody had any idea what the affaires menu looks like especially on the BOS-CDG leg. I am vegetarian but every time I select vegetarian (even lacto ovo) I get a vegan meal which is not so desirable for my tastes. I usually fly Delta and don't have to worry as one of their main course options is always a pasta which works great for me. Haven't flown AF in business in a long time and would appreciate any experienced opinions.
Thanks!!
I am flying AF BOS-CDG-DEL in January and was wondering if anybody had any idea what the affaires menu looks like especially on the BOS-CDG leg. I am vegetarian but every time I select vegetarian (even lacto ovo) I get a vegan meal which is not so desirable for my tastes. I usually fly Delta and don't have to worry as one of their main course options is always a pasta which works great for me. Haven't flown AF in business in a long time and would appreciate any experienced opinions.
Thanks!!
Dec 26, 2012, 7:22 pm
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I don't have the menu in front of me, but last month JFK-CDG in J had two options: beef or fish (IIRC). Definitely no veggie option, and the meal service was sort of an express style.
Westbound (which I've flown a couple more times) has always had 4 options, one of which was always vegetarian.
I would definitely special order going east (or maybe even just skip the meal and sleep).
Westbound (which I've flown a couple more times) has always had 4 options, one of which was always vegetarian.
I would definitely special order going east (or maybe even just skip the meal and sleep).
Last edited by bennos; Dec 26, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Dec 26, 2012, 8:31 pm
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I don't ever recall seeing a veg option in any cabin on AF - even on the CDG - DEL leg. Unless something has changed very recently, you'd be best off getting special. They do have something equivalent to the Asian Veg meal that DL offers, it's fairly tolerable and not vegan as far as my experience.
Dec 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
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The Air France forum is probably a better place to start. IIRC, they have a thread on the latest menus and food offerings. Asking in the DL forum about AF food isn't going to get you a lot of good info.
Dec 26, 2012, 10:39 pm
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I haven't flown BOS-CDG, but on the IAD-CDG a few weeks ago, the pre-ordered veg meal was quite tasty. Can't remember the exact meal served, but my seat mate said "I'll have what she's having". Definitely reserve ahead.
Dec 27, 2012, 3:10 am
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(maybe one of our kind mods can move this thread to the AF forum where it's likely to get better informed answers)
Dec 27, 2012, 3:54 am
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This is not a personal attack.
To me a vegetarian meal is vegan.
A person either eats products from animals or doesn't.
Lacto-ovo = heavy consumption of dairy. Cows milk is really for cow babies.
Overall, vegan lifestyle is way healthier. Vegans tend to be slim and eat way better than non-vegans. But animal products taste so good.......
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Not a vegetarian...
To me a vegetarian meal is vegan.
A person either eats products from animals or doesn't.
Lacto-ovo = heavy consumption of dairy. Cows milk is really for cow babies.
Overall, vegan lifestyle is way healthier. Vegans tend to be slim and eat way better than non-vegans. But animal products taste so good.......
Signed,
Not a vegetarian...
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Dec 27, 2012, 7:36 am
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Dec 27, 2012, 7:38 am
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Dec 28, 2012, 1:02 pm
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Two choices BOS-CDG; the 4 choices going CDG-BOS.
Flew this route in July (the earlier flight going, the later flight coming back).
I had the beef option in both directions and despite AF's reputation for food, and the dedicated catering at CDG, I found the dinner MUCH better going eastbound. I'm not sure if it was BOS catering, or just luck of the draw, but I was traveling with my mother, who felt the same way.
Flew this route in July (the earlier flight going, the later flight coming back).
I had the beef option in both directions and despite AF's reputation for food, and the dedicated catering at CDG, I found the dinner MUCH better going eastbound. I'm not sure if it was BOS catering, or just luck of the draw, but I was traveling with my mother, who felt the same way.