My first BF flight
Aug 11, 2006, 5:59 pm
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My first BF flight - kosher on BF?
Hi all,
I hate to sound like a rookie (wait, no, I don't) but I just upgraded a TLV-EWR to R, and it'll be my first flight in any BF fare.
So, of course, I got a couple of question.
What's R? Compared to F and others?
I can't choose my seat online, and none is assigned as of today, is it normal or another co.com glitch?
Finally, I usually order a Kosher meal in coach, but I don't eat strictly kosher, meaning if I have more choice than just beef or chicken I should be fine.
Anyone can tell me what the BF kosher meal is like? (A loss of my money?).
That's it. I'll stop before I cry or - worst - make you cry.
I hate to sound like a rookie (wait, no, I don't) but I just upgraded a TLV-EWR to R, and it'll be my first flight in any BF fare.
So, of course, I got a couple of question.
What's R? Compared to F and others?
I can't choose my seat online, and none is assigned as of today, is it normal or another co.com glitch?
Finally, I usually order a Kosher meal in coach, but I don't eat strictly kosher, meaning if I have more choice than just beef or chicken I should be fine.
Anyone can tell me what the BF kosher meal is like? (A loss of my money?).
That's it. I'll stop before I cry or - worst - make you cry.
Last edited by Benjh; Aug 11, 2006 at 6:43 pm
Aug 11, 2006, 7:48 pm
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I think its a loss of money unless you do it on the TLV-EWR part, they have special catering for that in J for Kosher.
R is just the inventory.
R is just the inventory.
Aug 11, 2006, 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by entropy
I think its a loss of money unless you do it on the TLV-EWR part, they have special catering for that in J for Kosher.
R is just the inventory.
R is just the inventory.
Aug 11, 2006, 9:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Benjh
You mean I'll be attributed something else (J?Z? Jay-z?) sometime soon?
Call CO to get a seat assigned asap. This is definetely another CO.com glitch
BF is definetely in another league than domestic F. Now, comparing it to other int'l Business class, I think BF is pretty good, but definetely not the best.
Aug 11, 2006, 9:48 pm
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If you haven't been in BusinessFirst before, you'll be impressed. Don't worry what letter they designate it as, that's essentially a housekeeping thing. You're in the front cabin with people who paid many thousands of dollars.
You can go onto continental.com and check the menu for the flight there. There are lots of options in BusinessFirst.
Have a great flight!
You can go onto continental.com and check the menu for the flight there. There are lots of options in BusinessFirst.
Have a great flight!
Aug 12, 2006, 9:40 am
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Originally Posted by Benjh
Hi all,
I hate to sound like a rookie (wait, no, I don't) but I just upgraded a TLV-EWR to R, and it'll be my first flight in any BF fare.
I hate to sound like a rookie (wait, no, I don't) but I just upgraded a TLV-EWR to R, and it'll be my first flight in any BF fare.
(entropy, I hope you don't mind... 
)BTW: When are you flying?
Aug 12, 2006, 7:21 pm
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Aug. 17th EWR->TLV in coach, with the cattle (listen to me, I sound so snobish already! 
), and back the 27th, BF. I just got my seat by calling them (8B if you really want to know). Exciting stuff ^ ^
Side note: u guys know if I can access the EWR PC wearing shorts and flip flaps?
How bout TLV, any good lounge there (I'm staying at a Dan hotel, I know they have something, not sure what it's worth).
Thanks for the tips guys!
), and back the 27th, BF. I just got my seat by calling them (8B if you really want to know). Exciting stuff ^ ^ Side note: u guys know if I can access the EWR PC wearing shorts and flip flaps?
How bout TLV, any good lounge there (I'm staying at a Dan hotel, I know they have something, not sure what it's worth).
Thanks for the tips guys!
Aug 12, 2006, 7:59 pm
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pm coming in a minute.
you won't get to use the pclub in EWR. because you're not flying in BF.
in TLV you get to use the Dan lounge when you're in BF. Its quite nice. If you're not connecting to anywhere else in the US, I doubt they are restricting liquids on TLV-EWR, so I recommend buying 4 bottles of Castel Grand Vin or Margalit or Yatir, if they're still doing buy 3 get one free at the duty free in TLV, they are all fantastic. I also recommend, if you like Diet Coke, to swipe a bunch of glass bottled diet coke from the Dan lounge. it tastes better than US DC.
you won't get to use the pclub in EWR. because you're not flying in BF.
in TLV you get to use the Dan lounge when you're in BF. Its quite nice. If you're not connecting to anywhere else in the US, I doubt they are restricting liquids on TLV-EWR, so I recommend buying 4 bottles of Castel Grand Vin or Margalit or Yatir, if they're still doing buy 3 get one free at the duty free in TLV, they are all fantastic. I also recommend, if you like Diet Coke, to swipe a bunch of glass bottled diet coke from the Dan lounge. it tastes better than US DC.
Aug 12, 2006, 8:50 pm
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Originally Posted by entropy
you won't get to use the pclub in EWR. because you're not flying in BF.
Question stands: do I need a biz attire?
Originally Posted by entropy
I also recommend, if you like Diet Coke, to swipe a bunch of glass bottled diet coke from the Dan lounge. it tastes better than US DC.
And personally, I like the french DC even more than the Israeli or US one. And don't start me on RC Cola!!! 
Aug 12, 2006, 9:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Benjh
I got a pass from the privilege pack Question stands: do I need a biz attire?
Question stands: do I need a biz attire?
Aug 12, 2006, 11:42 pm
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Another thing: they have a nice Cappuccino maker on the B777's: if that's the sort of thing you like, you're set!
Aug 13, 2006, 12:08 am
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Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
Another thing: they have a nice Cappuccino maker on the B777's: if that's the sort of thing you like, you're set!
I'm talking about myself, by the way
Aug 13, 2006, 12:34 am
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Originally Posted by Benjh
Gosh, how is it possible to get so excited about a cappuccino 2 weeks in advance?
I'm talking about myself, by the way
I'm talking about myself, by the way
I flew lots of times on B777's and B767's didn't even know they had the machines. I saw the small cups being served to some people and concluded they'd run out of normal mugs. I noticed them machine when I was waiting for the bathroom (the machine is in the galley, so don't panic!). So, I had my first Cappuccino on the way to the bathroom and took two cups back with me (one for a colleague).
Aug 13, 2006, 2:12 am
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yeah, I wish they would remind people that they have the machines, I think they are underutilized.
But, The espresso is much better IN TLV
But, The espresso is much better IN TLV
Aug 13, 2006, 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by Benjh
...and back the 27th, BF. I just got my seat by calling them (8B if you really want to know)...
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