Champagne?
Oct 6, 2009, 2:05 pm
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Champagne?
Is Champagne available on the domestic network when travelling in C on bmi?
I'm on the BD51 on Friday transferring to SFO on VS later in the day and was wondering if a request for a glass of champagne would be fulfilled?
I'm on the BD51 on Friday transferring to SFO on VS later in the day and was wondering if a request for a glass of champagne would be fulfilled?
Oct 6, 2009, 2:14 pm
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As for the serious question, I can't comment as we only get Y on the MAN-LHR route and they can't manage to load Ribena as advertised on that, let alone Champers.
Oct 6, 2009, 2:30 pm
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As far as I can recall it isn't, only international. I do recall once getting a beatifully dry and crip sparkling Chardonay from Australia (can't remember the detail) which IMHO was far preferable to some of the cheaper champagnes. However, that was some time and I think it has disappeared. I can't recall if the economy food for purchase cards are different on domestic, as I know normally they carry Cattier at Ł8 a go.
PS: Sorry for being repetitive - the phone rang and the other posts weren't there when I started typing!
PS: Sorry for being repetitive - the phone rang and the other posts weren't there when I started typing!
Last edited by lhr baby; Oct 6, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Oct 6, 2009, 2:33 pm
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Well it would certainly make a change from the usual glum silence and cups of tea shared out on the 51. It is a redeye, after all.
You've got no chance. But bless you for asking! You can, of course, fix yourself an inappropriate cocktail in the Diamond Club beforehand
You've got no chance. But bless you for asking! You can, of course, fix yourself an inappropriate cocktail in the Diamond Club beforehand
Oct 6, 2009, 2:41 pm
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Call Centre?
Why did I think this was a question about the call centre? 
Oct 6, 2009, 3:08 pm
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sorry, selected Call Centre by mistake.
Perhaps a friendly mod could change it for me.
looks like there will be no champers for me though until a bit later that day unfortunately. Still might crack open a beer in the lounge for comedy value.
Perhaps a friendly mod could change it for me.
looks like there will be no champers for me though until a bit later that day unfortunately. Still might crack open a beer in the lounge for comedy value.
Oct 6, 2009, 3:11 pm
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Oct 7, 2009, 1:02 am
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To be fair, I ask for Champagne every now and then on the domestic C routes - just to relieve the monotony and send a signal that it is an expectation, albeit one which is not met. I remember the good old days of two class Jersey European flights when you'd be greeted on board with a choice of champagne, cranberry or orange juice before the doors were closed.
I won't be rehearsing this question quite so much now following a directive at work that we must fly behind the curtain from now on.
I won't be rehearsing this question quite so much now following a directive at work that we must fly behind the curtain from now on.
Oct 7, 2009, 3:36 am
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I think it was around about 2003 that the champagne disappeared from domestic business. A sad day indeed. I remember sending Donnington hall several pleading comment cards at the time, not that it made any difference. Still, at least BMI aren't charging Ł60 to reserve your seat yet.
Oct 7, 2009, 3:15 pm
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Ah, the days of champagne during a 2 or 3 course meal, followed by a minature drambuie from the little wicker basket....circling heathrow seemed less of a problem then...