Seat 2A

Greetings All ~

I'm back from the far north of Finland, flew in First Class on BA from London to SFO yesterday, and am now awaiting departure from SFO for my flights up to SEA, ANC and on to Fairbanks. Tomorrow morning, I turn around and head to Florida.

I'm trying out a new theory of mine that you can hardly suffer from jet lag if you don't stay in any one time zone long enough.

The report is coming along nicely. Over 40000 words so far. We'll see how the pictures work out. Well, I reckon.

In any event, here is the Business Class menu from British Airways Flight 18 between Melbourne - Singapore - London. Nothing like we were served in First Class, but certainly enough to take the edge off any appetite.

Enjoy.

April 26, 2003
British Airways #18
Business Class

Melbourne to Singapore

DINNER

Appetizers
Smoked salmon and smoked trout served with Mascarpone horseradish cream
or
Polenta terrine with mushroom a la grecque

Salad
Fresh seasonal salad served with vinaigrette

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MAIN COURSES

Minute Steak Forestiere

Butter Chicken Curry

Baked Penne Pasta
Presented with pancetta, spinach and Mozzarella cheese

Tuna Salad Nicoise

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Dessert
Vanilla custard with fresh pineapple and lemon grass syrup
Selected cheese and biscuits
Fresh fruit

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REFRESHMENTS

[i]Selection of Finger Sandwiches
or
Chicken Caesar Salad

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WINE LIST

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS
Enjoy the start of your journey with a freshly made champagne cocktail

Kir Royale – Crème de Cassis gives this cocktail its distinctive taste
Grand Mimosa – A mix of Champagne, orange juice and Grand Marnier
Bellini – A delicate blend of Champagne and Peach Schnapps
Buck’s Fizz – Crisp, dry Champagne and naturally sweet orange juice

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Sparkling Wines
Paul Masson Brute
Andre Cold Duck

White Wines
Annie Green Springs, 2003, Spring Chablis
Almaden Pink Zinfandel

Red Wines
Mogen David Mad Dog 20/20
Night Train, March 2003

Wine Coolers
Bartles & James – Assorted flavors

Paper bags available upon request


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April 26, 2003
British Airways #18
Business Class


Singapore to London

DINNER

Appetizers
Prawn and melon cocktail
or
Fresh asparagus with citrus mayonnaise

Salad
Fresh seasonal salad served with vinaigrette dressing

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MAIN COURSES

Chicken on Wild Mushrooms
Served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes dauphinoise

Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Szechuan Peppercorn Sauce
Accompanied by wok fried vegetables and spinach rice

Fusilli Pasta
Tossed with roasted vegetables in tomato and basil sauce

Main Course Classic Chef’s Salad
Highlighted by Swiss Cheese, sliced turkey and ham

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Dessert
Panna cotta with mixed berry compote

Selected cheese and biscuits
Fresh Fruit

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BREAKFAST

To Start
Chilled orange juice
Our special wake up energizing smoothie of orange juice, strawberry, banana, yogurt and honey

Continental Breakfast
Fresh fruit
Toasted muesli with fresh milk


ENTREES

Classic British Breakfast
Scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, pork sausage, sautéed mushrooms and grilled tomato

Spanish Mushroom Tortilla Omelette
Served with breakfast potatoes and a grilled tomato

Waffles
Topped with stewed apples and sultana compote

Selection of warm breads and breakfast pastries

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P.S. Until this year's report is done, here's last year's report

[This message has been edited by Seat 2A (edited 05-07-2003).]

PresRDC

Very much looking forward to the full report (I still look at your BA report from last year from time to time) and thanks for the menu "teaser."

1P

I keep hearing how awful BA is - posts, e-mails and phonecalls. Every time I have to travel them within UK or Europe, I know how true that is. (I try to avoid them, but it's not always possible.) And their longhaul offerings are really, really poor. This report is another confirmation of that. The wines are indescribably horrible, and the food is no better.

How can anyone fly BA and enjoy it, unless they have no taste?

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opushomes

You must think that most of us don't really read your trip reports. I think that you are confused about the wine list as that should have been posted in the Hooter's Air forum.

Chuckles cause I can't work the smiley thingies.

Seat 2A

Oh my Gawd!

That wine list was meant for the Hooters Air forum! I am so embarrassed! Here is the correct list!

WINE LIST

Champagne
Lanson Black Label Champagne
Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne

White Wines
Ferngrove Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, 2001, Frankland River
Saint Veran, 2000, Georges Duboeuf

Red Wines
Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz, 2000
Guelbenzu Evo, 2000, Ribera del Queiles

Mats

I just ordered the Mogen David 2003 on my last BA flight. I think they only serve Manischewitz on the ground and move to the "good stuff" after takeoff. Is this limited to Seder Class passengers?

mad_atta

Thanks for the teaser, Seat 2A - looking forward to the main event.

Does it really say that on the menu? Is the food that bad, or is this for those overcome by those Hooters-esque wines? Or, more optimistically, a doggie bag perhaps?

FlyingFinn

Thanks for this teaser, too bad that it just makes me itch more for the real thing! Hope you enjoyed the terrible Finnish weather again.

aw

Great detailed report, as usual.