How Much Alcohol do you Drink in Business/First?
Jan 18, 2019, 9:28 pm
#181
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Once decided to count back and see what I had had on a fairly routine Prg Lhr Sin Syd Mel ..came out at 26 drinks .. not units. Have since decided to be a bit more conservative. Today- 1 wine Mel to Syd and 3 champagnes so far in QF F lounge. Aim to be around10 by Prg for no particular reason other than .. well I dont know really? Calories?
Boredom and lack of will power are two of the main culprits!
Now to TR or not to TR - Returning BA J after F out - SYD SIN LHR PRG that is the question?
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Boredom and lack of will power are two of the main culprits!
Now to TR or not to TR - Returning BA J after F out - SYD SIN LHR PRG that is the question?
OF
Jan 19, 2019, 2:22 am
#182
Join Date: Oct 2005
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i'll just say years ago when AA introduced new service on longhauls, i "borrowed" one of their stemless wine glasses out of curiosity to see how much wine i drink on flights. i was eye-opening how much those glasses actually hold! plus the etch of the logo is well placed because filling to the middle of the icon yields about a 175ml pour of wine. but more often than not they get more generous and fill near the top!
but now based in LON with loads of SH i'd say:
short haul biz or leisure (i never fly during the day for work trips, always in evening before): two wines in lounge if time. onboard, i can manage four of the small bottles on something like LCY-AMS and maybe one or two more to longer flights and be completely fine and go about my evening upon arrival.
long haul: probably two more wines (so four) in lounge, then take-off drink. then thru entire flight more wine, food, tv, sleep and going west--probably one more wine with pre-landing food.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER LOL, i drank more spirits when traveling, but lost the taste for it through my 30s so really just kind of stick to wine which evidently my body manages quite well as i am fine upon landing and honestly, as an american, BA nor VS will ever be able to do a proper vodka soda to my liking what with the lack of ice and the sliver of lemon :P
but now based in LON with loads of SH i'd say:
short haul biz or leisure (i never fly during the day for work trips, always in evening before): two wines in lounge if time. onboard, i can manage four of the small bottles on something like LCY-AMS and maybe one or two more to longer flights and be completely fine and go about my evening upon arrival.
long haul: probably two more wines (so four) in lounge, then take-off drink. then thru entire flight more wine, food, tv, sleep and going west--probably one more wine with pre-landing food.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER LOL, i drank more spirits when traveling, but lost the taste for it through my 30s so really just kind of stick to wine which evidently my body manages quite well as i am fine upon landing and honestly, as an american, BA nor VS will ever be able to do a proper vodka soda to my liking what with the lack of ice and the sliver of lemon :P
Jan 19, 2019, 3:15 am
#183
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Is the heroic levels of consumption described (by many) in this thread due to
- the booze being free,
- a libertine environment engendered by travel
- (or a combination of both)
Jan 19, 2019, 4:13 am
#184
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at least for me, its that i enjoy a drink whilst traveling and the environment i do think plays into my participation more than anything. i want to relax and enjoy.
Jan 19, 2019, 5:12 am
#185
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My own drink limitations are predominantly for different reasons (how I feel when I arrive) but even without that self-limitation I don't think I could drink that much!!
Jan 19, 2019, 5:50 am
#186
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My last two flights varied significantly- last BA flight on BA178 - I do normally have a pre flight Champagne (it looked a very generous helping) but skipped it as I had been up all night and came to the airport from a night club- already tiring of the ‘good life’,
I had a champagne with breakfast which was not nice - very acidic so only had a couple of sips.
Self mixed V&T later before the ‘tapas’ and that was it.
The other flight was an AA domestic ORD-LGA pre flight of V&T and at least 2 more in a less that 2 hour service. Add the Flagship lounge beforehand - it really was a lot !
The crew member was delightful- she even rustled me up a curry as there was an AVML over- very nice it was too.
I had a champagne with breakfast which was not nice - very acidic so only had a couple of sips.
Self mixed V&T later before the ‘tapas’ and that was it.
The other flight was an AA domestic ORD-LGA pre flight of V&T and at least 2 more in a less that 2 hour service. Add the Flagship lounge beforehand - it really was a lot !
The crew member was delightful- she even rustled me up a curry as there was an AVML over- very nice it was too.
Jan 19, 2019, 6:18 am
#187
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Imagine the scenario. You're sitting in a bar. It's a comfy seat, you can go to the loo if you want, but other than that you can't leave your seat for a number of hours. Every now and again, a waiter/ress walks past and offers you free drinks. And you're on holiday (in my case, as I hardly travel for business).
Jan 19, 2019, 8:06 am
#188
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It certainly isn't because it is free for me and as we are all travelling J or F I suspect that, IMO, most people in the lounge could afford to buy drinks if that is what they wanted to do. For me it is the feeling of freedom and self-determination that travel creates. I always feel special and fortunate when travelling and I that puts me in the mood for a glass or two.
Jan 19, 2019, 3:46 pm
#189
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OK, it was Qantas. But can anyone beat this?
https://www.cricketcountry.com/artic...-flight-307274
https://www.cricketcountry.com/artic...-flight-307274
Jan 24, 2019, 9:59 am
#192
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Depends on the flight, if it's a dinner one in First I can really let er rip. At least one champagne PDB, two if the flight attendant is generous, a scotch on the rocks after takeoff, a glass of red with my main and maybe a refill on the scotch and then Port with dessert. Now that's a good flight.
On a CE flight usually just two Gin and Bitter Lemons.
On a CE flight usually just two Gin and Bitter Lemons.
Jan 24, 2019, 2:48 pm
#195
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If anything it would make me smile and remind me not to take it for granted!