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Old May 30, 2012 | 5:01 pm
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In-flight catering
Food and beverages on the Greek airlines are definitely impressive, and better than most major European airlines. Aegean Airlines provides a full sized menu and wine list on the London flights, which feature Mediterranean style meals. I will admit the taste is not to my liking, but have a feeling that it has to do with my personal taste, rather than poor preparation on the airlines part. The meal service was served in a leisure pace, as only one F/A served up front. Not sure if it is because of the light load in J, but anyway, things were acceptable for a day flight. They attempt to be more personal and no trolley was used at any time. Hot towel service was offered but on the outbound flight to ATH, it was served prior to descent, and on the return flight, it was served prior to meal service. Beverage and packaged peanuts are first offered and then placemats were passed out, followed an appetizer course (cheese already on the tray), along with a selection of breads. Entrées were then served, and then a dessert platter was offered, followed by tea and coffee. I have read about digestive and chocolate service but unfortunately they are no longer part of the service.

Here is Aegean Airlines menu and wine list!


Beverage and packaged peanuts



May 2012
Aegean Airlines Business Class

Wine List
Dry White Wine
Melissinos 2011, Paterianakis Estate, Thrapsathiri & Sauvignon Blanc
Vidiano 2011 Alexakis, 100% Vidiano

Dry Red Wine
Dafnios 2009, Douloufakis
Nostos 2007, Manousakis, Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache and Roussanne

Bar Service
Spirits & Apertifs
Whiskey (Johnny Walker, J&B)// Brandy (Metaxa)// Gin (Gordon’s)// Vodka (Smirnoff)// Ouzo (Plomari)// Sparkling Wine

Liqueurs
Brandy (Metaxa)// Chios Mastiha, served with chocolates and pralines (Leonidas)

Beers
Assortment of Lager Beers (Heineken, Amstel)

Soft Drinks
Orange Juice (Amita)// Tomato Juice (Rea)// Ice Tea (Nestea Lemon)// Tonic Water (Tuborg)
Soda Water (Tuborg)// Coca-Cola// Coca-Cola Zero// Sprite// Natural Mineral Water (Avra)
Served with Dry Roasted Peanuts (Pellito)

Hot Beverages
Coffees: Filter Coffee (Jabocs)// Espresso// Cappuccino (Illy)// Decaffeinated (Nescafe)
Teas: Black Tea (Blue Valley)// Lipton (Green Tea)
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