Jan 27, 2015, 2:12 pm
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Please post all images of A3's food and beverage offerings in both Economy and Business Class, both domestic and international routes.
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Aegean Airlines catering thread share your inflight food pictures here
Oct 18, 2021, 8:07 am
#1157
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,325
The on-board options for international flights will almost certainly be just 2 (even if online you can choose among 3, this has been the case with some of my flights as well), I haven't heard of any route yet, where Aegean offers 3 different choices on board.
Do you happen to know what brand it is?
I vividly remember the cabin crew offering "champagne" as a welcome drink a few years ago, but I never drink alcohol before a flight (OK, I did both times I flew first class
) and then seeing only the sparkling wine on the menu, I assumed the cabin crew was referring to that as "champagne" (a lot of Greeks don't know the difference or even claim there is no difference 
).
I vividly remember the cabin crew offering "champagne" as a welcome drink a few years ago, but I never drink alcohol before a flight (OK, I did both times I flew first class
) and then seeing only the sparkling wine on the menu, I assumed the cabin crew was referring to that as "champagne" (a lot of Greeks don't know the difference or even claim there is no difference ).
Oct 19, 2021, 8:42 pm
#1158
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: A3*G, Marriott Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium
Posts: 862
A3 823 ber-ath 19/10/21
Flew from BER-ATH on a slightly retro A321 yesterday. Food was excellent but the portions are way smaller than they used to be. Unlike one of my fellow FTers, I really enjoyed the Halva. You know who you are. 
I asked for and received a glass of champagne. It was very nice. Unfortunately, it was poured in the galley so I couldn’t see the brand.
Here are the pics:
I asked for and received a glass of champagne. It was very nice. Unfortunately, it was poured in the galley so I couldn’t see the brand.
Here are the pics:
Oct 19, 2021, 8:49 pm
#1159
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Oa 136 ath-skg 19/10/21
I continued on to SKG on a 320neo that was looking decidedly used and grubby despite its age. The retro 321 was much cleaner! The passenger in 1F was also taking food pics so I wonder whether he was also a FTer. If that was you, hello! Hope you enjoyed the flight.
Food was again very high quality and quite sufficient for such a short flight.
Grime!
Food was again very high quality and quite sufficient for such a short flight.
Grime!
Oct 20, 2021, 12:35 am
#1160
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
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btw, those cheesy biscuit things are yummy, had those on SKG-HER in economy and really liked them. Does anyone know if they available to buy generally or are they specially made for Aegean?
Oct 20, 2021, 1:13 am
#1161
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,325
Not only was it a neo on his flight, it was the SX-NEC aircraft, which was exactly what I flew on twice the same day (ATH-SKG-ATH) 1 month ago and I too was struck by how worn out the cabin appeared to be 
(don't remember if I commented on it back then).
I remember thinking: Why the heck was I hoping for this to be used on my international flights? (I was kind of bummed earlier this summer, when I got that "repainted" one on my DUS-ATH flight) It looks so much worse than the older A320s (except for the sleek "neo" design of the bulkhead in front of row 1 
) and even the seat itself is way more uncomfortable (though row 5, which was the first in economy, did have plenty of additional legroom).
That was my first (double) experience with Aegean's A320neo, but I'd dare go as far as calling it a failure.
Looking then and now at the history of that specific aircraft's flights, I believe Aegean constantly uses it for domestic flights, it basically flies the whole day between Athens and Thessaloniki, so it sees way more passengers than other aircraft and it will also age and need deep inspection much sooner than the other ones.
(don't remember if I commented on it back then).I remember thinking: Why the heck was I hoping for this to be used on my international flights? (I was kind of bummed earlier this summer, when I got that "repainted" one on my DUS-ATH flight
) It looks so much worse than the older A320s (except for the sleek "neo" design of the bulkhead in front of row 1 ) and even the seat itself is way more uncomfortable (though row 5, which was the first in economy, did have plenty of additional legroom).That was my first (double) experience with Aegean's A320neo, but I'd dare go as far as calling it a failure.
Looking then and now at the history of that specific aircraft's flights, I believe Aegean constantly uses it for domestic flights, it basically flies the whole day between Athens and Thessaloniki, so it sees way more passengers than other aircraft and it will also age and need deep inspection much sooner than the other ones.
Oct 20, 2021, 4:17 am
#1162
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Oct 21, 2021, 3:09 am
#1163
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: A3*G, Marriott Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium
Posts: 862
Are you sure that was a neo, from the pics of the bulkhead it looks very much like an older aircraft. They have repainted some of the older planes, as I saw on one of my domestic flights last week.
btw, those cheesy biscuit things are yummy, had those on SKG-HER in economy and really liked them. Does anyone know if they available to buy generally or are they specially made for Aegean?
btw, those cheesy biscuit things are yummy, had those on SKG-HER in economy and really liked them. Does anyone know if they available to buy generally or are they specially made for Aegean?
Not only was it a neo on his flight, it was the SX-NEC aircraft, which was exactly what I flew on twice the same day (ATH-SKG-ATH) 1 month ago and I too was struck by how worn out the cabin appeared to be (don't remember if I commented on it back then).
I remember thinking: Why the heck was I hoping for this to be used on my international flights? (I was kind of bummed earlier this summer, when I got that "repainted" one on my DUS-ATH flight) It looks so much worse than the older A320s (except for the sleek "neo" design of the bulkhead in front of row 1 ) and even the seat itself is way more uncomfortable (though row 5, which was the first in economy, did have plenty of additional legroom).
That was my first (double) experience with Aegean's A320neo, but I'd dare go as far as calling it a failure.
Looking then and now at the history of that specific aircraft's flights, I believe Aegean constantly uses it for domestic flights, it basically flies the whole day between Athens and Thessaloniki, so it sees way more passengers than other aircraft and it will also age and need deep inspection much sooner than the other ones.
(don't remember if I commented on it back then).I remember thinking: Why the heck was I hoping for this to be used on my international flights? (I was kind of bummed earlier this summer, when I got that "repainted" one on my DUS-ATH flight
) It looks so much worse than the older A320s (except for the sleek "neo" design of the bulkhead in front of row 1 ) and even the seat itself is way more uncomfortable (though row 5, which was the first in economy, did have plenty of additional legroom).That was my first (double) experience with Aegean's A320neo, but I'd dare go as far as calling it a failure.
Looking then and now at the history of that specific aircraft's flights, I believe Aegean constantly uses it for domestic flights, it basically flies the whole day between Athens and Thessaloniki, so it sees way more passengers than other aircraft and it will also age and need deep inspection much sooner than the other ones.
The best aircraft of the 4 that I flew on was the repainted A320 that still had the old cabin but had been delivered directly to A3. It was clean, tidy and had IFE. To get back on topic, I'll post the pics of my meals from the return flights later today.
Oct 22, 2021, 1:54 am
#1164
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Skg-ath oa 101 20/10/21
A rather pleasant breakfast snack on this flight. I hadn’t realised that the cream on the slice of bread was sweet and with cinnamon so was a little surprised when I bit into it but it was still very good. Apologies for forgetting to remove the cover before taking the photo.
Apologies for forgetting to remove the cover before taking the photo.
Oct 22, 2021, 2:03 am
#1165
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Posts: 862
A3 820 ath-ber 20/10/21
Supposed to be an A321neo but got changed to another retro A321at the last minute. 
The breakfast options online had looked uninspiring for a while and the actual food proved disappointing in the end too. The omelette was way too salty and rubbery. I should have had the toast! I only ate it as I was really hungry and had not had time to get anything in ATH. The A3 lounge was turning people away as they were full so I went to the Lufthansa lounge but the catering there was very poor. No self-service due to COVID and a very limited choice.
At least the cappuccino was good even though it was served a little too late when I’d almost finished my breakfast. 😉
The breakfast options online had looked uninspiring for a while and the actual food proved disappointing in the end too. The omelette was way too salty and rubbery. I should have had the toast! I only ate it as I was really hungry and had not had time to get anything in ATH. The A3 lounge was turning people away as they were full so I went to the Lufthansa lounge but the catering there was very poor. No self-service due to COVID and a very limited choice.At least the cappuccino was good even though it was served a little too late when I’d almost finished my breakfast. 😉
Nov 10, 2021, 5:35 am
#1166
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,287
Ams-ath a3625
Friendly FA - first flight in J since the start of the pandamic -in general I found it to be ok - but indeed, it is very long-haul economy like style with all on 1 tray. But still way better I guess with the rest of the "big 3 in EU"
Menu
The beef
Wine
Did try the red wine (can't remember which one - as the FA had problems undertsanding that I wanted a particular one, so just took what she gave)
Cheers!
Menu
The beef
Wine
Did try the red wine (can't remember which one - as the FA had problems undertsanding that I wanted a particular one, so just took what she gave)
Cheers!
Nov 10, 2021, 5:43 am
#1167
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,287
ATH-AMS A3 624 - breakfast flight
Another good return flight in a fairly business J class but another great lead FA. (older gentleman)
Went for the Greek cheese bread
Breakfast Menu
White wine - preferred the one the day before
Greek Cheese bread
Went for the Greek cheese bread
Breakfast Menu
White wine - preferred the one the day before
Greek Cheese bread
Nov 13, 2021, 4:27 pm
#1168
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: DK
Programs: A3 Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 869
Ber-ath 12/11/2021 a3 821
The Veal option
Had a choice of chicken or veal. Very good. Everything was very well balanced and the veal was tender and juicy. Also had some drinks from the usual drinks menu. All in all a very nice meal. Especially after the close to non-existent food in the LH lounge.
