FlytheTail

I recently flew SFO-HKG and usually have red wine, but this time asked what champagne they had, and was told only one, Nicolas Feuillatte. It's not my favorite, but it tasted reasonably good in the sky. I got topped-up during the meal and then when they came around later, saw a bottle of Laurent Perrier Millesime 2007 on the cart. I asked for a glass but was told it was empty, and that only two bottles are provided on each flight. If that's the case, why wasn't it offered previously? Not only were they out of the LP, they were also out of the Nicolas Feuillatte. She then poured a glass of Lanson Black Label, which wasn't very cold and by comparison, didn't taste that good.

So what's up with UA's champagne? Do the caterers have discretion of what champagnes to provide to UA? At least the three on this flight were recognized brands, and not the swill they serve pre-departure.