FAQ: Air Canada New meal offerings for International Business Class Customers
Mar 7, 2019, 8:36 pm
#2462
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If you have a moment look through his posts and you'll find it. Sorry I didn't see it with a quick search and then my usual laziness kicked in.
Mar 7, 2019, 8:47 pm
#2463
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I think you knew where to find it
Int. Business Class & select wide-body N. America aircraft become 'Signature Service'
Int. Business Class & select wide-body N. America aircraft become 'Signature Service'
Mar 7, 2019, 10:16 pm
#2464
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Are there any outstations where catering has been noted to be better* than others? I assume catering out of YYZ is best being AC's main hub as they are probably most involved and have more oversight than in outstations. I don't fly AC enough to have noticed any trends so would be curious if anyone else has any 'favourite' route for catering.
Mar 24, 2019, 4:41 pm
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This post combines AC 63 YVR-ICN and AC 64 ICN-YVR - March 2019
* AC's current obsession with shellfish was on full display: AC 63 and 64 had shellfish appetizers, followed by my YVR-YYZ, also with a shellfish appetizer. It's ridiculous. So I take photos and then send the dish back to the kitchen. Must be fun for those with shellfish allergies or for those who also don't eat it.
AC 63 YVR-ICN
This amuses me. Sunlight, bubbles, rondelle, reflection
Yup, lobster again
Smile for the photo.
Well, the apples from the lobster appetizer became useful again, balancing out the greens which are bitter.
The bibimbap was excellent again.
Mmmmmmm
Lemon tart porn.
Pre-Arrival meal
Ginger lime chicken. Tasty.
AC 64 ICN-YVR
Sure, I'm here for a while.
Oh look, shellfish. Again.
Nice little salad.
This was nice.
The bread bun was interesting and different. Tasty as well
The cheeses ex-ICN are very different in both texture and taste. They have some interesting flavours.
I love the apples ex-NRT and ex-ICN. Fruit was ripe and flavourful.
The cheesecake was a bit fluffy, not dense and not overly sweet.
Pre-Arrival Brunch
Chicken
Korean porridge
Cheese omelette (asked FA to remove sausage before cooking)
* AC's current obsession with shellfish was on full display: AC 63 and 64 had shellfish appetizers, followed by my YVR-YYZ, also with a shellfish appetizer. It's ridiculous. So I take photos and then send the dish back to the kitchen. Must be fun for those with shellfish allergies or for those who also don't eat it.
AC 63 YVR-ICN
This amuses me. Sunlight, bubbles, rondelle, reflection
Yup, lobster again
Smile for the photo.
Well, the apples from the lobster appetizer became useful again, balancing out the greens which are bitter.
The bibimbap was excellent again.
Mmmmmmm
Lemon tart porn.
Pre-Arrival meal
Ginger lime chicken. Tasty.
AC 64 ICN-YVR
Sure, I'm here for a while.
Oh look, shellfish. Again.
Nice little salad.
This was nice.
The bread bun was interesting and different. Tasty as well
The cheeses ex-ICN are very different in both texture and taste. They have some interesting flavours.
I love the apples ex-NRT and ex-ICN. Fruit was ripe and flavourful.
The cheesecake was a bit fluffy, not dense and not overly sweet.
Pre-Arrival Brunch
Chicken
Korean porridge
Cheese omelette (asked FA to remove sausage before cooking)
Mar 24, 2019, 7:23 pm
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How does one go about complaining about food safety concerns? On a recent LHR YYZ flight I had what seemed to look like surface mold on my shrimp (Signature Service). I complained to the in flight director and he apologized but that was it. I'm not so sure I'm after compensation but surely I would hope this issue gets flagged and corrected as it may have been a valid health concern.
Mar 24, 2019, 8:49 pm
#2467
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How does one go about complaining about food safety concerns? On a recent LHR YYZ flight I had what seemed to look like surface mold on my shrimp (Signature Service). I complained to the in flight director and he apologized but that was it. I'm not so sure I'm after compensation but surely I would hope this issue gets flagged and corrected as it may have been a valid health concern.
It speaks to the complete absence of originality and creativity that the menu for ICN above is almost the same as for NRT/HND/PEK/PVG. I have been served the same menu on my asian flights since January and it is boring and unpalatable. I just lose it every time I see this stupid lobster endive concoction. Canada had a surplus of lobster this year, so I guess that someone stocked up on frozen lobster at discount prices and we will be served this rubbery gunk until the stock runs out or the animal feed processors offer a better price.
Mar 27, 2019, 1:45 pm
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Mar 27, 2019, 1:56 pm
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@Srklaw7
See this thread. Start with this page from Oct 2018 and read to the end of the thread (3 pages)
Air Canada meals for International Premium Economy Customers
Apr 7, 2019, 4:03 am
#2471
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Flew AC5 today from YUL-NRT. It has been a couple of years since I've flown in J to Japan. Ordered the Japanese meal and whil it was tasty, it didn't seem to be as varied and as nicely presented as it used to be on flights from YYZ or Japan.
For those who fly the route regularly I'm curious whether this was a function of leaving from YUL or has AC downgraded the Japanese J meal?
Sorry no pictures as my phone was packed away.
For those who fly the route regularly I'm curious whether this was a function of leaving from YUL or has AC downgraded the Japanese J meal?
Sorry no pictures as my phone was packed away.
Apr 7, 2019, 6:53 am
#2472
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This post combines AC 63 YVR-ICN and AC 64 ICN-YVR - March 2019
* AC's current obsession with shellfish was on full display: AC 63 and 64 had shellfish appetizers, followed by my YVR-YYZ, also with a shellfish appetizer. It's ridiculous. So I take photos and then send the dish back to the kitchen. Must be fun for those with shellfish allergies or for those who also don't eat it.
* AC's current obsession with shellfish was on full display: AC 63 and 64 had shellfish appetizers, followed by my YVR-YYZ, also with a shellfish appetizer. It's ridiculous. So I take photos and then send the dish back to the kitchen. Must be fun for those with shellfish allergies or for those who also don't eat it.
Apr 7, 2019, 7:20 am
#2473
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This post combines AC 63 YVR-ICN and AC 64 ICN-YVR - March 2019
* AC's current obsession with shellfish was on full display: AC 63 and 64 had shellfish appetizers, followed by my YVR-YYZ, also with a shellfish appetizer. It's ridiculous. So I take photos and then send the dish back to the kitchen. Must be fun for those with shellfish allergies or for those who also don't eat it.
Yup, lobster again
Smile for the photo.
The cheeses ex-ICN are very different in both texture and taste. They have some interesting flavours.
* AC's current obsession with shellfish was on full display: AC 63 and 64 had shellfish appetizers, followed by my YVR-YYZ, also with a shellfish appetizer. It's ridiculous. So I take photos and then send the dish back to the kitchen. Must be fun for those with shellfish allergies or for those who also don't eat it.
Yup, lobster again
Smile for the photo.
The cheeses ex-ICN are very different in both texture and taste. They have some interesting flavours.
Impressive cheese selection! That's how it should be, with a variety of tastes and textures.
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Apr 7, 2019, 8:25 am
#2474
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Forget about the allergies and taste of airplane food.
Admire and enjoy the presentation and simply enjoy the Kit Kat's and cashews, and think about your favorite foods from a real restaurant
Admire and enjoy the presentation and simply enjoy the Kit Kat's and cashews, and think about your favorite foods from a real restaurant
Apr 7, 2019, 1:40 pm
#2475
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YYZ, YTZ, YHM
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Am I missing something? If you have a food allergy, you can always order a special meal request - isn’t that the point? So if you’re allergic to shellfish, you can request special or you can do regular and take your chances.
I for instance have a dairy allergy so I either order NLML or vegan or veg. I’ve occasionally on Asian-bound or return flights gone regular and take the Asian option as they tend to be dairy free. But that’s a dice roll and it’s sometimes led to SOL situations. But that’s on me, and I deal.
I guess my point is if you expect there to be non-shellfish options in the regular meal, should I expect dairy-free options? What about gluten-free? Again, hence special meals.
I for instance have a dairy allergy so I either order NLML or vegan or veg. I’ve occasionally on Asian-bound or return flights gone regular and take the Asian option as they tend to be dairy free. But that’s a dice roll and it’s sometimes led to SOL situations. But that’s on me, and I deal.
I guess my point is if you expect there to be non-shellfish options in the regular meal, should I expect dairy-free options? What about gluten-free? Again, hence special meals.