The AF long-haul business class catering photo thread
Jul 27, 2022, 7:29 am
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Jul 31, 2022, 7:03 am
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BOS-CDG
some surprises, also for the crew : the salad was in a plastic disposable container instead of the traditional round white porcelaine. And the towel was a thick paper one identical as the one they give now in medium-haul J and not the tissue one. It seems that it's rather a temporary shortage or problem, but it looked cheap. I took the fish, it was good.
some surprises, also for the crew : the salad was in a plastic disposable container instead of the traditional round white porcelaine. And the towel was a thick paper one identical as the one they give now in medium-haul J and not the tissue one. It seems that it's rather a temporary shortage or problem, but it looked cheap. I took the fish, it was good.
Jul 31, 2022, 7:12 am
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Sounds nice despite the mis-loading mishaps (which seem to happen with all airlines these days!) At the risk of being pedantic, I find it strange to make a "souvenir from Camargue" with cod, whilst it is one of the few fish we don't actually get in the Mediterranean! And as much as I like pot au feu, it really feels like a winter dish to me. Well done on the lobster starter again though - was always good when I've had it! 
Jul 31, 2022, 11:42 am
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Aug 1, 2022, 1:03 am
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Aug 1, 2022, 1:17 am
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Aug 3, 2022, 5:39 pm
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Not many posts about July long-haul J catering so here is my contribution:
AF178 CDG-MEX 12 Jul:
Lunch menu
Pre-arrival menu
Wine list
Smoked salmon, citrus fruit sauce, plain cooked vegetables, cilantro coulis
Braised beef cheek, potato mousseline, damson chutney, sprinkled tarragon
PDO Selection: Crottin de Chavignol, Fourme d'Ambert and Cantal cheeses
Pistachio macaron by Philippe Urraca, raspberry cream puff, Opera cake
Ice cream
Duck shepherd's pie sprinkled with herbs
Crunchy vanilla cream puffs
Fruit tartare and pistachios
All in all, very decent meal and did not leave one hungry. Especially the lunch starter and main were good. I gambled and pre-ordered the beef but it turned out to be very good and not dry at all. Pre-arrival meal was not too bad, either.
Service was also pleasant throughout the flight, the only gripe being that IFE at my seat was acting up and resets did not fix that.
AF178 CDG-MEX 12 Jul:
Lunch menu
Pre-arrival menu
Wine list
Smoked salmon, citrus fruit sauce, plain cooked vegetables, cilantro coulis
Braised beef cheek, potato mousseline, damson chutney, sprinkled tarragon
PDO Selection: Crottin de Chavignol, Fourme d'Ambert and Cantal cheeses
Pistachio macaron by Philippe Urraca, raspberry cream puff, Opera cake
Ice cream
Duck shepherd's pie sprinkled with herbs
Crunchy vanilla cream puffs
Fruit tartare and pistachios
All in all, very decent meal and did not leave one hungry. Especially the lunch starter and main were good. I gambled and pre-ordered the beef but it turned out to be very good and not dry at all. Pre-arrival meal was not too bad, either.
Service was also pleasant throughout the flight, the only gripe being that IFE at my seat was acting up and resets did not fix that.
the vegetarian meal. No thanks! I again insisted on the fish, which was finally delivered. It was dry and rather disappointing. However, the second meal service duck shepherd's pie was delicious. Best airplane main that I've had in some time!
On another note, the crew was mostly excellent, but the IFE was not! Not digital and clunky to operate. And seating was 2-3-2 in J. Maybe they're planning to retire this bird. The sooner, the better IMHO!
Aug 9, 2022, 9:16 am
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I concur.
For the record, as stated, you get breakfast on this flight though it doesn't know whether it wants to be the latter or lunch. Not great. Would be much better to skip breakfast altogether and serve a real lunch a few hours into the flight (I think).
For the record, as stated, you get breakfast on this flight though it doesn't know whether it wants to be the latter or lunch. Not great. Would be much better to skip breakfast altogether and serve a real lunch a few hours into the flight (I think).
Aug 14, 2022, 9:42 am
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BOS-CDG Friday — seems like there’s now a lobster shortage (although salmon was fine):
This time around cod was a little overcooked and chewy and not great. Meh crew on my side of the aisle — no refills of anything and glasses remained empty throughout the service.
Also not sure if this is standard but the cabin lights were never turned off during the red eye (only dimmed), and of course breakfast service started at 2 hours before arrival so not the most pleasant Atlantic crossing. But was a last-minute redemption for 62.5k so can’t really complain.
This time around cod was a little overcooked and chewy and not great. Meh crew on my side of the aisle — no refills of anything and glasses remained empty throughout the service.
Also not sure if this is standard but the cabin lights were never turned off during the red eye (only dimmed), and of course breakfast service started at 2 hours before arrival so not the most pleasant Atlantic crossing. But was a last-minute redemption for 62.5k so can’t really complain.
Aug 14, 2022, 10:44 am
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BOS-CDG Friday — seems like there’s now a lobster shortage (although salmon was fine):
This time around cod was a little overcooked and chewy and not great. Meh crew on my side of the aisle — no refills of anything and glasses remained empty throughout the service.
Also not sure if this is standard but the cabin lights were never turned off during the red eye (only dimmed), and of course breakfast service started at 2 hours before arrival so not the most pleasant Atlantic crossing. But was a last-minute redemption for 62.5k so can’t really complain.
This time around cod was a little overcooked and chewy and not great. Meh crew on my side of the aisle — no refills of anything and glasses remained empty throughout the service.
Also not sure if this is standard but the cabin lights were never turned off during the red eye (only dimmed), and of course breakfast service started at 2 hours before arrival so not the most pleasant Atlantic crossing. But was a last-minute redemption for 62.5k so can’t really complain.
Aug 15, 2022, 3:55 am
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Aug 15, 2022, 8:13 am
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I am currently on AF 688 and this has to be the worst thing I have been served in any business class on any airline. It is so bad I am actually laughing. Asparagus stalks, no tips, just the lower part that is usually chucked in the bin after prepping them. You cannot cut them...and no taste at all. This is how they arrived... First world problems for sure...but really?
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Aug 15, 2022, 9:07 am
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AF lounge in Logan is pretty bad - went to the DL sky club "express" instead which was less crowded + had better food options. Sadly AF333 departs too early for the VS clubhouse