Cost of champagne in WT+
Dec 14, 2010, 1:05 pm
#16
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As for the BYOB option, how would it get chilled? As far as I know, Duty Free doesn't generally sell cold bottles, and even if they did, it would warm up quickly if you just keep it at the seat...
Back when I used to fly WT (or its equivalent on other carriers) it was easy for me to bring a bottle (generally something nice and red, so that the temperature wasn't such an issue) from home in my hand baggage (together with any manner of snacks that I wouldn't get through security any more). For the record, the wine often served as a nice conversation starter, whilst the pungent French cheeses were often a way to get the whole row to myself.
Back when I used to fly WT (or its equivalent on other carriers) it was easy for me to bring a bottle (generally something nice and red, so that the temperature wasn't such an issue) from home in my hand baggage (together with any manner of snacks that I wouldn't get through security any more). For the record, the wine often served as a nice conversation starter, whilst the pungent French cheeses were often a way to get the whole row to myself.
This sounds like an investigative mission for someone with time on their hands at Heathrow this week.
Dec 14, 2010, 1:10 pm
#17
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Dec 14, 2010, 2:10 pm
#18
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Not sure if the OP has a Gold/Silver card, but as long as you clearly mark it, lounge staff might possibly agree to chill it in their champagne fridge pre-flight.
I have done this at LGW First lounge, but that has rather more friendly staff than LHR, and is a lot smaller, so they can keep track of you more easily.
Dec 14, 2010, 2:15 pm
#19
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Bring your own - tell the crew and they will try and chill it for you. Do you want to drink it out of those plastic glasses though?
Ignore anything Phil the Flyer has to say on the subject of Seven Year Anything.
HIDDY Since when did you become an expert on AF and their distribution of Champagne. I thought that you did not care for this?
Ignore anything Phil the Flyer has to say on the subject of Seven Year Anything.
HIDDY Since when did you become an expert on AF and their distribution of Champagne. I thought that you did not care for this?
Dec 14, 2010, 2:44 pm
#21
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Thanks everyone for the info.
Dec 14, 2010, 2:47 pm
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Dec 14, 2010, 2:51 pm
#24
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I agree. ET back from DME to LHR was a minor shock last week (no upgrades available on return for my TA ticket unlike the outbound), but as it was a LH 767 and I had 27K, it could have been worse.
The CC were great and they kept bringing me bottles of Argento Merlot. I passed on my praise to the CSD.
No champagne - wish I had known that I could have brought my own!
The CC were great and they kept bringing me bottles of Argento Merlot. I passed on my praise to the CSD.
No champagne - wish I had known that I could have brought my own!
Dec 14, 2010, 3:19 pm
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Dec 14, 2010, 4:21 pm
#27
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AF were my airline of choice to EZE for many years....even flew a couple of times to PEK with them. Wonderful airline with stunning mademoiselles to look after you. I never ever had the Champagne even although it was free.
Dec 15, 2010, 2:13 am
#28
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I've now and again gone to The Caviar House at T5 and purchased a smoked salmon platter in a picknick box, together with a bottle of Chablis.
However, remember to ask them to pull the cork.
They used to be able to provide stoppers for the bottle.
P.S. They're not allowed to sell you oysters for consumption onboard.
bjorns
However, remember to ask them to pull the cork.
They used to be able to provide stoppers for the bottle.
P.S. They're not allowed to sell you oysters for consumption onboard.
bjorns
Dec 15, 2010, 2:18 am
#29
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Dec 15, 2010, 11:37 am
#30
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Let me assure you that with the passage of time the pain recedes, but I don't think ever entirely goes away. I haven't travelled in WT for over a decade, but the thought of it is still a little blood-curdling
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