Beverages in first class
Jun 13, 2012 | 10:49 am
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When was the last time you flew BE 
Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en
Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en
Jun 13, 2012 | 11:52 am
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When was the last time you flew BE
Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en
Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
Jun 13, 2012 | 11:58 am
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The last time I flew BE JFK-SJU-JFK we had champagne (ok, unlike TATL BE it was sparkling wine both on the ground and in the air) but it was something. I understand this route now has mojitos back as well.
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
Jun 13, 2012 | 12:14 pm
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Whenever I want to ask for something - anywhere - and at first I feel potentially embarrassed by the question, there's usually a way to rephrase the question so it sounds totally different!
Jun 13, 2012 | 12:17 pm
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).I had bubbly ATL-CUN...whatever that does/doesn't mean for this.
Jun 13, 2012 | 12:27 pm
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It was on my flight in April 2012
LGA to MSY direct. My companion and I got the F upgrade (at the window!) for me (GM) and my companion (peon). We were on vacation and really wanted to toast our vacay with some champagne. We asked and the FA didn't hesitate at all and brought us two glasses of bubbly. I'm not a champs oeniphile but i can tell you they did not serve us Vueve but it was champaigne-like and served the purpose of a toast!
After that we went to screwdrivers anyway.. love those 8am flights getting drunk in F!!
M
After that we went to screwdrivers anyway.. love those 8am flights getting drunk in F!!
M
Jun 13, 2012 | 12:34 pm
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Jun 13, 2012 | 12:47 pm
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Jun 13, 2012 | 12:48 pm
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The last time I flew BE JFK-SJU-JFK we had champagne (ok, unlike TATL BE it was sparkling wine both on the ground and in the air) but it was something. I understand this route now has mojitos back as well.
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
There's no reason to be embarrassed to ask. You certainly could say something simple, like, I'm trying to decide between a mixed drink and something bubbly. What type of sparkling wine do you offer?
Whenever I want to ask for something - anywhere - and at first I feel potentially embarrassed by the question, there's usually a way to rephrase the question so it sounds totally different!
Whenever I want to ask for something - anywhere - and at first I feel potentially embarrassed by the question, there's usually a way to rephrase the question so it sounds totally different!
LGA to MSY direct. My companion and I got the F upgrade (at the window!) for me (GM) and my companion (peon). We were on vacation and really wanted to toast our vacay with some champagne. We asked and the FA didn't hesitate at all and brought us two glasses of bubbly. I'm not a champs oeniphile but i can tell you they did not serve us Vueve but it was champaigne-like and served the purpose of a toast!
After that we went to screwdrivers anyway.. love those 8am flights getting drunk in F!!
M
After that we went to screwdrivers anyway.. love those 8am flights getting drunk in F!!
M
Jun 13, 2012 | 1:08 pm
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The last time I flew BE JFK-SJU-JFK we had champagne (ok, unlike TATL BE it was sparkling wine both on the ground and in the air) but it was something. I understand this route now has mojitos back as well.
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
Champagne must be a tricky issue for Delta as you have people who generally enjoy it and are knowledgable about it, especially vs sparkling wine. On the other hand, you have American kettles who are on the trip of a lifetime (on a 757!) and demand champagne to complete their VIP experience, yet couldn't tell you the difference between Crémant de Home Depot or Veuve. There is limited space in the carts for something that goes unused.
Jun 13, 2012 | 1:35 pm
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Delta did a survey asking whether one preferred sparkling wine or champagne along with other in-flight amenities coming in late 2012 so you may be in luck.
http://blog.delta.com/2012/01/26/it’...ght-amenities/
http://blog.delta.com/2012/01/26/it’...ght-amenities/
Jun 13, 2012 | 5:02 pm
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When was the last time you flew BE
Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en
Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en
Jun 13, 2012 | 5:08 pm
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Yup - got an OpUp Dec 21st 2011 ATL-MAN and that was offered as a PDB. Long story short I said "May I have a beer?!!"
Jun 13, 2012 | 5:11 pm
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Has anyone tried the new Aveo Tequila they're now touting as being onboard?
Any good?
Does this mean they're making Margarita's again with Margarita mix?!? What else would one mix it with (if anything)?
Any good?
Does this mean they're making Margarita's again with Margarita mix?!? What else would one mix it with (if anything)?
Jun 13, 2012 | 5:21 pm
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Had it last week - was ok. Margarita mix (Margaritaville) was a bit sweet, and I wouldn't go out of my way to get one, but, they were better than the last time they tried having margaritas on board... Tequila is Avion, which seemed reasonable.