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Old Dec 21, 2025 | 3:47 pm
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Delayed pictures / commentary from my flight last week. Overall great service and an enjoyable flight (made Monday morning a tad less enjoyable).

Full bar was offered on the ground with top ups. That said, they didn’t explicitly state anything was fair game, but I asked to try the Singleton and the crew had no issue with that.

Pre-departure drinks and snacks.
Pre-departure drinks and snacks.


Wine menus. Food menu covered in the above post.
Wine menus. Food menu covered in the above post.

I had the amuse bouche after takeoff, however held off on dinner until ~2 hours after wheels up.
I had the amuse bouche after takeoff, however held off on dinner until ~2 hours after wheels up.

LGA ‘15 vs. the VZ ‘19
LGA ‘15 vs. the VZ19. VZ19 had a bit more of a bite and tasted better at altitude.

Duck carpaccio starter. It was ok; the beef carpaccio was better.
Duck carpaccio starter. It was ok; the beef carpaccio was better.

Christmas dinner. Better than the CCR.
Christmas dinner. Better than the CCR.

Had a tatin held.
Had a tatin held.

Scottish egg. Decent, though would probably opt for the salad if that returned.
Scottish egg. Decent, though would probably opt for the salad if that returned.

Pasta. I’ll try the croquette next time.
Pasta. I’ll try the croquette next time.

I figured that I would compare JWB against the Singleton. Different flavor profiles and the Singleton came in first.
I figured that I would compare JWB against the Singleton. Different flavor profiles and the Singleton came in first.
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