Trip reports from African airlines do not feature very often in this forum. Since I found this website a few weeks ago, I have worked my way through all the reports, including the archives and, with the exception of a few reports on South African Airways, one on a Kenya Airways flight and a number of flights to or from the continent, there's very little. I would love to read of some experiences of trips on some of the African-based companies.
As a collector of airline menus (and being a bit of a closet "foodie"), I am also fascinated by what airlines serve their captive audience. I have raked through my files and have found two Ethiopian Airlines Business Class menus dating from 1989/1990, which I would like to share. I have never flown on this company, but colleagues have, and some say it is (or was) one of the best in Africa.
Addis Ababa-Nairobi
Light Meal
Assorted Cold Cauts
Pear Belle Helene
Nairobi-Kinshasa
Luncheon
Selected Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Fillet Steak in Madeira Sauce with Cauliflower and Carrots or
Chicken Flakes with Indian Herbs with Mississippi Rice and Vichy Carrots or
Nile Perch Provencal Style with Risi Bisi
Seasonal Salad
Cheese and Crackers
Chocolate Mousse
Kinshasa-Lome
Cocktails and Canapes
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Abidjan-Lagos
Snack
Sandwiches
Rum Pastry
Lagos-Brazzaville
Dinner
Selected Hors d'oeuvres
Veal Medallions with Green Beans and Boulangere Potatoes or
Chicken with Tarragon Sauce with Buttered Rice and Vichy Carrots
Seasonal Salad
Cheese and Crackers
Tropical Bavaroise
Brazzaville-Nairobi
Cocktails and Canapes
Nairobi-Addis Ababa
Breakfast
Fresh Fruit Salad
Omelette with Fine Herbs ++ Mushroom Quiche ++ Stuffed Tomatoes
Brioches ++ Bread Rolls ++ Preserves
Finally, I have a mystery menu card sent to me by a colleague which has a Business Class meal written in English, French and Portuguese. On the cover there is an attractive design of African wildlife, but no clue as to the route or airline. Does anyone have a clue? English seems to be the first language of this airline - there are a couple of small errors in the French and Portuguese.
Main Meal
Fresh Seasonal Salad
Filet Mignon with a Duet of Mushrooms and Charon Sauce, served with Seasonal Vegetables or
Fillet of Poached Salmon with Capers and Lemon Butter Sauce, served with Seasonal Vegetables
Ice Cream
Cheese and Biscuits with Nuts
Coffee or Tea
Am hoping for some reactions!
ID
