Beverages in first class
Jun 13, 2012, 6:05 am
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Beverages in first class
I've already learned through FT that although we are listed as being in BE on our JFK-SJU flight in November, what we can really expect is domestic FC service. That being said, I was wondering if someone might be able to answer my probably stupid question: Is champagne typically available as a beverage choice? I know that you can get champagne on true BE flights, but have no idea if that is likely to be an option on our JFK-SJU flight. I would rather get an idea of the possibility of champagne being available here on FT than ask on our flight and be embarassed when the FA says no.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 13, 2012, 6:23 am
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I've already learned through FT that although we are listed as being in BE on our JFK-SJU flight in November, what we can really expect is domestic FC service. That being said, I was wondering if someone might be able to answer my probably stupid question: Is champagne typically available as a beverage choice? I know that you can get champagne on true BE flights, but have no idea if that is likely to be an option on our JFK-SJU flight. I would rather get an idea of the possibility of champagne being available here on FT than ask on our flight and be embarassed when the FA says no.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 13, 2012, 7:45 am
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I've already learned through FT that although we are listed as being in BE on our JFK-SJU flight in November, what we can really expect is domestic FC service. That being said, I was wondering if someone might be able to answer my probably stupid question: Is champagne typically available as a beverage choice? I know that you can get champagne on true BE flights, but have no idea if that is likely to be an option on our JFK-SJU flight. I would rather get an idea of the possibility of champagne being available here on FT than ask on our flight and be embarassed when the FA says no.
Thanks!
Thanks!
My advice is to bring your expectations waaaay down. Think Coach with a slighty bigger seat (depending on the AC only 1 or 2 inches) and you will not be disappointed. If you think "luxury" of any sort you will be very upset.
Jun 13, 2012, 8:12 am
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It is possible that champagne is available even though it's a domestic flight. In any case, there is absolutely no embarrassment in asking. The worst they can say is "no".
Jun 13, 2012, 8:15 am
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Note also that even in true BE, sometimes the offering is just sparkling wine and not real French champagne officially from the Champagne area of France.
Jun 13, 2012, 8:23 am
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Jun 13, 2012, 8:26 am
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This calls for a link to one of the all time best FT threads on Champagne.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-bkk-sq-f.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-bkk-sq-f.html
Jun 13, 2012, 9:31 am
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I've already learned through FT that although we are listed as being in BE on our JFK-SJU flight in November, what we can really expect is domestic FC service. Is champagne typically available as a beverage choice? I know that you can get champagne on true BE flights, but have no idea if that is likely to be an option on our JFK-SJU flight. I would rather get an idea of the possibility of champagne being available here on FT than ask on our flight and be embarassed when the FA says no. Thanks!
Jun 13, 2012, 9:49 am
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On the return flight about a week later, I asked the flight attendant, and he managed to dig up a bottle. No one else was drinking champagne, so I finished it myself over the course of the flight.
I can't recall my last flight to SJU, but I'd think (hope?) that the service would be similar to that offered to SXM. (Which is to say, domestic first plus champagne.)
Jun 13, 2012, 10:27 am
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Jacquart is most definitely Champagne.
http://www.champagne-jacquart.com/en