airberlin topbonus - Champagne In Business Class?

I hope that AB serve chamgne in Business & not a cheap alternative :eek:. Anyone able to comment? Thanks.

I do not know the answer, but would be curious to find out.


Keep in mind, whether a sparkling white wine comes from the region of Champagne is far from the only indicator of its quality.

the booze offered on the TXL - LAX, and the TXL MIA that I have taken was mediocre at best. AA has a way better selection. AB isn't Ryanair, but be prepared for no frills

I hope that AB serve chamgne in Business & not a cheap alternative :eek:. Anyone able to comment? Thanks.

Can anyone confirm the type/brand/origin of the bubbles served? I hear Prosecco may be on the menu? Thanks.
I will report back (of course!) after flying AB for the 1st time...in a few days time.

yes. AB offers Champagne in C. (meaning the real french stuff not the american naming convention for prosecco) ;)
however dont remember the Brand... not my favorite beverage.
cheers

They do. And they even know how to spell it. :D And - just as a side remark - Champagne can be by far cheaper compared to a good bottle of Winzer Riesling Sekt. And a good bottle of Riesling Sekt can be much better than the bubbles defined as "champagne" by our brothers and sisters in the colonies.

Thanks to all for their replies ^

p.s. I fully realsie that there are very palatable sparkling wines out there and that champagne is not the holy grail (:eek:) but my OP clearly emphasised my concern about "cheap alternatives" not the better ones :) Once again, thanks to all.

p.p.s Mrs NoY is very happy at this news - as I said before, I will report back with the details on this oh-so-important matter :D

As already said, Champagne is not the singular quality mark for a sparkling wine. Air Berlin serves a prosecco from Sansibar in Business Class and champagne on the routes to Abu Dhabi. The prosecco is of outstanding quality, see this:

TEN TOP CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING WINES
1. Finnair – Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Millésime 2000
2. Lufthansa – Jacquart Mosäique Champagne Brut, NV Tie Qatar – Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésime 1997
3. Air Berlin – Sansibar Prosecco Brut, NV
4. Korean Air – Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut, NV
5. Etihad Airways – Jean Milan Blanc de Blancs Champagne Millénaire, NV
6. ANA – Charles Lafitte Cuvée Speciale Brut, NV Tie Iberia Airlines – Castillo Perelada Brut Reserva Cava, NV
7. Japan Airlines – Piper- Heidsieck Champagne Brut, NV
8. Qantas – Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve, NV, “mis en cave en 2003”
9. EVA Air – Heidsieck Champagne Monopole, Brut, NV
10. Brussels Airlines – Nicolas Feullatte Champagne Réserve Particulière Brut, NV

Source: http://globaltravelerusa.com/mag/the-best-of-2008

As already said, Champagne is not the singular quality mark for a sparkling wine. Air Berlin serves a prosecco from Sansibar in Business Class and champagne on the routes to Abu Dhabi. The prosecco is of outstanding quality, see this:

TEN TOP CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING WINES
1. Finnair – Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Millésime 2000
2. Lufthansa – Jacquart Mosäique Champagne Brut, NV Tie Qatar – Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésime 1997
3. Air Berlin – Sansibar Prosecco Brut, NV
4. Korean Air – Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut, NV
5. Etihad Airways – Jean Milan Blanc de Blancs Champagne Millénaire, NV
6. ANA – Charles Lafitte Cuvée Speciale Brut, NV Tie Iberia Airlines – Castillo Perelada Brut Reserva Cava, NV
7. Japan Airlines – Piper- Heidsieck Champagne Brut, NV
8. Qantas – Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve, NV, “mis en cave en 2003”
9. EVA Air – Heidsieck Champagne Monopole, Brut, NV
10. Brussels Airlines – Nicolas Feullatte Champagne Réserve Particulière Brut, NV

Source: http://globaltravelerusa.com/mag/the-best-of-2008

Ah, the AUH routes get the champagne. No doubt in my mind influenced by EY ;)

Very interesting. Thanks a lot for posting!

OK, the champagne in Business AUH-HKT this week was;

Champagne Drappier Carte Blanche Brut.

Mrs. NoY enjoyed several glasses on the early morning departure, hic!