It appears there is a distinct difference between predeparture champagne and inflight champagne. The former is fake champagne, or sekt, and the latter is real champagne. The latter has changed since a couple of months in Lafitte (unfortunately). Further, the wine selection has changed somewhat, but more importantly, on recent trips, there was only one white wine choice (the FA argued that it was actually 2 since I could also opt for the white champagne ). On return from GIG tot EWR, they completely ran out of wine, due to stocking problems. I was in row 1 and had the very last drip of wine, which I had to share with the better half.

The menu varies by month and by destinations, so when flying on different destinations, one will encounter the set menus very rapidly over and over again. Hence, I inquired about new menus on flyertalk some time ago. In the meantime small adjustments have been made, like the scoons and clotted cream.

I only hope they never change the cobbler...