I've never enjoyed a flight where I was wearing a suit. Especially trans-atlantic.

Put me in jeans, give me anything other than "Everybody Hates Chris" to watch, a biscuit or two, and I'm happy as a pig in poo.

To the OP: enjoy your flight and your vacation. Don't worry about a thing. :-:

I wear mine in the summer too and....

always bring my pimp'n cane

Last week, I actually wore shorts and flip flops on a flight for the first time ever. However, it was on an AA Eaglet ATR-72 ANU-SJU so it didn't count. The next day I dressed up for my CO flight in F: faded blue jeans, cowboy boots and a long sleeved dress shirt that I actually ironed all by myself at the Caribe Hilton. When you fly F or BF on CO, it's gotta be special.

Thank you for the responses (most of them anyway). Maybe my question should have been what options will we have that we nornmally wouldn't that we should take advantage of? I will not be in a suit or spandex-- somewhere appropriately in the middle.

We are flying from Cincinatti to IAH-- that leg is not first class.

Well, you'll be on a 764 IAH-HNL with the "modified" BF service. During your connection in IAH (if you have time), your boarding pass and ID will get you into the PC. I recommend the complimentary Bloody Marys in the PC.

Last year I flew EWR-HNL in the modified BizFirst on the 767. I am with the posters that dress up a bit - I don't wear jeans, shorts, or similar when I am up front - always business casual or slacks, button up shirt, & a sports coat. I agree that a 3-pc suit is not comfortable to travel in, but one should step up their game a bit.

I found CO's service exceptional. Since this was about a 12-hour flight we had 2 full meal services (we left at 1:45PM so if I recall we had snacks and cocktails for the first 2 hrs, then they served a very nice dinner, then a supper-type mini-meal about 2 hrs before arrival.

The video on demand was great; the FA's were attentive and pleasant. The seats while not flat bed were 150 degree recline so they were quite comfortable.

My advice - take advantage of the relaxation! It's a long flight - the FA's will take care of you well. Dress nicely (don't overdo), be pleasant, and enjoy Hawaii - it's beautiful. It's even nicer when after 12 hrs in the air you arrive somewhat rested and relaxed already. Have fun!

What do you mean by "modified?"

Here's what I came up with:

If you have jackets, coats or similar, keep them draped in your lap. The FA will offer to hang them up for you. Very common newbie move to stuff the coat in the overhead.

When they take your meal order (since this will be quasi-BF service), you only have to select your entree and choice of salad dressing. Everything else is standard. Your dessert (sundae) choice will be requested later, if you care to indulge>

Yes, most people think it is OK to use the hot towel to refresh your face (at least I do). You should get this as part of your service.

Baileys goes great with your coffee (if you are so inclined).

Enjoy!

Hey, I had just washed that outfit!

Pessimist.

Many years ago earlier in my career flying JFK to LHR, I would regularly get BA u/g's to Club World because I was dressed in a suit. No elite status whatsoever.

Those were they days . . .

Use the Terminal E club - two levels and very nice. Upstairs is much more quiet and typically less occupied.

Very similar.

Less elaborate appetizer - usually one cold seafood item (BF typically offers several hot apps).

Similar salad/breads

Identical but fewer choice of entrees (meat, chicken, pasta options, but no fish option as in BF this month ).

No cheese/fruit/port course (my fave).

Ice cream sundae as with BF (but BF usually has another dessert choice)

Here's the June menu IAH - HNL:



menu

To Begin

Roasted nuts with your preferred cocktail or beverage

Appetizer

Chilled shrimp with seafood cocktail sauce

Salad and warm bread

Mesclun salad mix and romaine lettuce with tomato and feta cheese

Offered with honey Dijon dill vinaigrette dressing

Freshly baked garlic bread and assorted rolls with butter

Main Courses

Grilled Steak

Char-broiled Sterling Silver� tenderloin steak with Asiago broth,
brown butter gnocchi and fresh green asparagus

Roasted Breast of Chicken

Served with a spicy grill rub and mustard barbecue sauce
accompanied by steamed jasmine rice, pickled cabbage
and fresh garden vegetables

Pasta Bowl

Vegetable filled mezzaluna pasta with creamy Gorgonzola sauce
and saut�ed fresh vegetables offered with grated
Parmesan Reggiano cheese

Dessert

Vanilla ice cream with your choice of toppings

Refreshment

Will be offered prior to arrival

Fresh Brew� gourmet roasted regular and decaffeinated coffee
made exclusively for Continental Airlines or tea with your
choice of milk or lemon

But no bar. :-:

Eh? There's a bar in the Terminal E PClub. At the "back" of the club on the second floor.

ETA, nevermind. I see you were saying there's no bar on the third floor. That's correct.