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Jan 26, 2026 | 11:28 am

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Admiral Ackbar

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Jan 26, 2026 | 3:40 pm

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Originally Posted by canadiancow

I had a Manhattan (minus bitters) recently on a flight. The FA was surprised at what I was doing, as if she'd never seen anything more complicated than liquor+(standard) mix before.

Which reminds me, I need to get a TSA-approved bottle of bitters, because with bitters and vermouth it might be time to resurrect my favorite thread: Drinks you can make on board

Noticed today at the LCBO that they carry Dillons Bitters in 100ml bottles so within the limit if you're keen on packing your own.

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Jan 26, 2026 | 6:23 pm

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Originally Posted by YYJ _SLF

We are on our way to BGI. My wife is having it now and prefers it to the omelette.

I had breakfast on the ground so I am saving mine for lunch as they only cater breakfast on an 8.30 to 2.30 flight.

Here it is. Would have been better if the fruit was served first like the hot entrees and then this brought out.

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Jan 27, 2026 | 12:49 am

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Originally Posted by EdmFlyBoi

Here it is. Would have been better if the fruit was served first like the hot entrees and then this brought out.

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The main plate looks good, I would definitely take that over the hot breakfast, especially now that they've managed to consistently screw up the sausage + the potatoes. Is that a 'special meal' or one of the usual pre-order options now? The only thing I don't like is that schlop in the bowl with the few pieces of berries on top...can't stand the texture or the flavour, but apparently some people like it.

Jan 27, 2026 | 2:11 am

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Jan 27, 2026 | 7:13 am

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It's a pre-order, I posted here and you replied you would select prefer not to eat

Chia seed pudding is a pretty standard healthy option in commercial food service and I prefer it to the out of season fruit plate. But I can see people being put off by it.

Based on my experience that is normally what I would likely choose, but that's why they should have pictures on the pre-order menu!

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Jan 27, 2026 | 7:29 am

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Originally Posted by billdokes

Based on my experience that is normally what I would likely choose, but that's why they should have pictures on the pre-order menu!

You would expect the real thing to look like the photo????

On this topic, I'm convinced that when the AC Execs try out new meals (I assume someone does), its not in a plane or even a simulated environment. If they saw what the meal looked liked when served in the air surely they would do something. They often taste OK but look like you know what.

Jan 27, 2026 | 8:23 am

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You would expect the real thing to look like the photo????

Never! But then I'd have something to compare to when I write in to complain lol!

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Jan 28, 2026 | 4:35 pm

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One of the reasons not to drink coffee on a flight. I hope this does not get put back in service.

Bag of coffee as an air freshener I guess.

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Jan 28, 2026 | 5:17 pm

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Originally Posted by Wigg

One of the reasons not to drink coffee on a flight. I hope this does not get put back in service.

Bag of coffee as an air freshener I guess.

Cabin crews also often dump excess coffee and tea from the pots into the toilets before landing with all sorts of nasty splash back risks and no certainty about them deep cleaning the pots before the next flight.

I drink all of the coffee that I want before I board after watching what they do in the lavs before landing.

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Jan 28, 2026 | 6:31 pm

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I pre-ordered the Bibimbap and my wife ordered the Squid Ink Risotto w/shrimp. Any feedback on that dish - should she change it? I preferred the January menu on the YYZ > LIM. I don't eat Lamb very often, it at all but was tempted to try the lamb shank. The same old Veg Lasagna is on there along with Jerk Chicken but not interested in either.

Jan 28, 2026 | 7:08 pm

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Someone upstream posted the picture of Bibimbap and I have to say it looks very appealing to me.
I would def choose this dish unless I ate in SS beforehand.

Jan 31, 2026 | 9:13 pm

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YVR-BKK/SIN: Tuna sandwich in Y

Looking at in-app Y menu as eup looks unlikely

Does anyone know the story behind the “tuna sandwich and cookie” as snack in Y? Did Jerome Ferrer suggest this? Is it as awful as it sounds?!

Feb 1, 2026 | 9:57 am

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Feb 1, 2026 | 12:39 pm

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Originally Posted by Admiral Ackbar

Any experience with these dishes out of LHR? Leaning sea bream but butter chicken could be decent as well.

What about "I do not wish to eat."

:-)

The chicken sounds East Indian, overcooked by definition. The rest will be overcooked too. The beef will stand being overcooked but it's not sexy in the first place...

I would probably still go for the overcooked fish...

Oh well.