First Class Drinks
Aug 6, 2008 | 9:22 pm
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First Class Drinks
So, I finally get to fly first class in a few days (in which I wasn't sleeping...
). My flight is a domestic flight from CLE to LAX. What can I expect for lunch or dinner (I have lunch FC the way there and dinner FC on the way back)? What can I expect in terms of drinks? Do FC passengers receive free alcohol or is it $5?
Sorry about the newbie question, but I have been flying regional jets non-stop for the past 8 months...
). My flight is a domestic flight from CLE to LAX. What can I expect for lunch or dinner (I have lunch FC the way there and dinner FC on the way back)? What can I expect in terms of drinks? Do FC passengers receive free alcohol or is it $5?Sorry about the newbie question, but I have been flying regional jets non-stop for the past 8 months...
Aug 6, 2008 | 9:24 pm
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Use the http://pda.continental.com/info site to get information about the exact service on your flight (in terms of the type of meal it will be, not the exact menu; regulars on this route may be able to give you an idea on that), from a few days out.
Yes you will get free drinks (can't bring myself to say "beverages", as CO say on their site)
Selection is as follows:
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
Yes you will get free drinks (can't bring myself to say "beverages", as CO say on their site)
Selection is as follows:http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
Aug 6, 2008 | 9:50 pm
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What? Free drinks in first class? Nooooooo!
J/k... Yes! You can drink your merry little heart out on us
May I suggest a margarita with grand marnier?
J/k... Yes! You can drink your merry little heart out on us
May I suggest a margarita with grand marnier?
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Aug 7, 2008 | 4:14 am
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Aug 7, 2008 | 5:49 am
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Aug 7, 2008 | 6:27 am
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Continental will need to start bringing more than 2-4 bottles of Grand Marnier.
I always drink every bottle on plan.
I always drink every bottle on plan.
Aug 7, 2008 | 7:36 am
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Unlike the pitiful selection in the President's Clubs, the aircraft actually stock some decent booze. For one, they have Bombay Sapphire Gin ^ ^ ^. They also have Jack, instead of Jim. However, there's no real Bourbon to speak of (a shame, really). The Margaritas are somewhat rancid, IMO.
If I were running CO, I would definitely keep the Bombay Sapphire. However, the other liquors could use a shake-up:
Bourbon: Woodford Reserve
Rum: Mount Gay Eclipse
Blended Scotch: Famous Grouse
Vodka: Tito's (dunno if they make airplane minis)
Also, they could spring for a standard tequila like Cuervo Gold and keep a bottle of Triple-Sec on hand. Those are all fairly standard or semi-premium booze that could probably be acquired rather easily in mass quantities.
If I were running CO, I would definitely keep the Bombay Sapphire. However, the other liquors could use a shake-up:
Bourbon: Woodford Reserve
Rum: Mount Gay Eclipse
Blended Scotch: Famous Grouse
Vodka: Tito's (dunno if they make airplane minis)
Also, they could spring for a standard tequila like Cuervo Gold and keep a bottle of Triple-Sec on hand. Those are all fairly standard or semi-premium booze that could probably be acquired rather easily in mass quantities.
Aug 7, 2008 | 7:40 am
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Thank you all for your help. I may try the margarita plan... although, I am more of a scotch and soda guy...
Aug 7, 2008 | 8:18 am
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If you want something sweeter, you can try my regular: Disaronno (Amaretto) and Diet Coke. They usually only have 1 bottle in FC, so for rounds 2 & on, they'll have to go the back for more.
Totally OT, but I almost always get funny looks for that whenever I order Amaretto & Diet, either in the PC or on the plane. I never get those strange looks in a restaurant or bar, though.
Totally OT, but I almost always get funny looks for that whenever I order Amaretto & Diet, either in the PC or on the plane. I never get those strange looks in a restaurant or bar, though.
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Aug 7, 2008 | 1:22 pm
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Aug 7, 2008 | 1:37 pm
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Unlike the pitiful selection in the President's Clubs, the aircraft actually stock some decent booze. For one, they have Bombay Sapphire Gin ^ ^ ^. They also have Jack, instead of Jim. However, there's no real Bourbon to speak of (a shame, really). The Margaritas are somewhat rancid, IMO.
If I were running CO, I would definitely keep the Bombay Sapphire. However, the other liquors could use a shake-up:
Bourbon: Woodford Reserve
Rum: Mount Gay Eclipse
Blended Scotch: Famous Grouse
Vodka: Tito's (dunno if they make airplane minis)
Also, they could spring for a standard tequila like Cuervo Gold and keep a bottle of Triple-Sec on hand. Those are all fairly standard or semi-premium booze that could probably be acquired rather easily in mass quantities.
If I were running CO, I would definitely keep the Bombay Sapphire. However, the other liquors could use a shake-up:
Bourbon: Woodford Reserve
Rum: Mount Gay Eclipse
Blended Scotch: Famous Grouse
Vodka: Tito's (dunno if they make airplane minis)
Also, they could spring for a standard tequila like Cuervo Gold and keep a bottle of Triple-Sec on hand. Those are all fairly standard or semi-premium booze that could probably be acquired rather easily in mass quantities.
On the other hand, I would appreciate Pitu cachaca, plenty of limes and a bit of sugar.