Apr 14, 2018, 1:56 am
Last edit by: intuition
Longhaul menus are supposed to be visible in MMB, but it is often broken. At the time of publishing, this link works.
Collection of current longhaul J menus (finnair.com)
Collection of current longhaul J menus (finnair.com)
Finnair Long Haul Business Class Food
Jan 30, 2020, 10:37 pm
#482
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: AFKL PLT, BA Gold, SK Gold, AY Gold, A3 Silver, LH FTL, IHG Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 408
Ay7 hel-mia jan 2020
I have absolutely no idea what the amuse was, I think it was vegetarian something with some roe. Not very tasty.
And again, one-tray service for 11h flight! However, this time the food was much better than on my last HEL-MIA back in October. Salmon tartar was excellent, I could have easily eaten second and third..! For the main I ordered the "Chef's Gourmet" reindeer, which was also good...nice and tender. At first I was surprised how much space there was on the tray until I realized that the extra space was due to side salad which seems to be enhanced away. TBH, I don't think this as a major loss...
Cheese and Jymy milk ice cream
Second service. The other option was pea risotto, which sounded too extreme, so I went with the chicken option. it was just as forgettable as it looks.
Jan 31, 2020, 9:36 am
#483
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,663
I have absolutely no idea what the amuse was, I think it was vegetarian something with some roe. Not very tasty.
And again, one-tray service for 11h flight! However, this time the food was much better than on my last HEL-MIA back in October. Salmon tartar was excellent, I could have easily eaten second and third..! For the main I ordered the "Chef's Gourmet" reindeer, which was also good...nice and tender. At first I was surprised how much space there was on the tray until I realized that the extra space was due to side salad which seems to be enhanced away. TBH, I don't think this as a major loss...
Cheese and Jymy milk ice cream
Second service. The other option was pea risotto, which sounded too extreme, so I went with the chicken option. it was just as forgettable as it looks.
And again, one-tray service for 11h flight! However, this time the food was much better than on my last HEL-MIA back in October. Salmon tartar was excellent, I could have easily eaten second and third..! For the main I ordered the "Chef's Gourmet" reindeer, which was also good...nice and tender. At first I was surprised how much space there was on the tray until I realized that the extra space was due to side salad which seems to be enhanced away. TBH, I don't think this as a major loss...
Cheese and Jymy milk ice cream
Second service. The other option was pea risotto, which sounded too extreme, so I went with the chicken option. it was just as forgettable as it looks.
Last edited by miamiflyer8; Jan 31, 2020 at 1:45 pm
Jan 31, 2020, 10:54 am
#484
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: AFKL PLT, BA Gold, SK Gold, AY Gold, A3 Silver, LH FTL, IHG Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 408
What is it with the winter time becoming "Viinaa menee niin paljon?" concept? Had the same delicious appetizer on AY5 a year ago, but on one tray which is APPALLING on daytime flights. FA praised it with "Oh isn't it great, no need to rush a big meal on such a short flight"
Jan 31, 2020, 10:57 am
#485
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,663
I was referring to one report here where the FA used "Viinaa menee niin paljon" as an excuse for the one tray service, which is pathetic as how does lots of liquor being consumed somehow obstruct meal service? And your experience reflects that it is indeed not an issue.
Jan 31, 2020, 12:26 pm
#486
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 517
Feb 3, 2020, 9:20 pm
#488
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 938
Onboard AY102; a 10-hour long day flight. Why an earth do they serve aperitif, amuse-bouche and appetiser on a tray all at the same time? There is all the time in the world to do it in a premium fashion so the customer can enjoy and make the most of it.
Also, we know AY does not have proper wine glasses. Instead they use the (exotic to non-Scandinavians) Iittala tumblers. But please serve the wines at the seat by presenting the bottle and pouring it in front of the customer. Now it comes in a glass straight to your seat and there is that small but important part of the wine experience - 'la dégustation' - missing completely.
Also, we know AY does not have proper wine glasses. Instead they use the (exotic to non-Scandinavians) Iittala tumblers. But please serve the wines at the seat by presenting the bottle and pouring it in front of the customer. Now it comes in a glass straight to your seat and there is that small but important part of the wine experience - 'la dégustation' - missing completely.
Feb 4, 2020, 12:16 am
#489
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), TK Elite (*G), BT VIP, HH D, BW DS
Posts: 484
Onboard AY102; a 10-hour long day flight. Why an earth do they serve aperitif, amuse-bouche and appetiser on a tray all at the same time? There is all the time in the world to do it in a premium fashion so the customer can enjoy and make the most of it.
Also, we know AY does not have proper wine glasses. Instead they use the (exotic to non-Scandinavians) Iittala tumblers. But please serve the wines at the seat by presenting the bottle and pouring it in front of the customer. Now it comes in a glass straight to your seat and there is that small but important part of the wine experience - 'la dégustation' - missing completely.
Also, we know AY does not have proper wine glasses. Instead they use the (exotic to non-Scandinavians) Iittala tumblers. But please serve the wines at the seat by presenting the bottle and pouring it in front of the customer. Now it comes in a glass straight to your seat and there is that small but important part of the wine experience - 'la dégustation' - missing completely.
Feb 4, 2020, 12:21 am
#490
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,270
Feb 4, 2020, 12:44 am
#491
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: London
Programs: finnair plus platinum
Posts: 670
Feb 4, 2020, 1:02 am
#492
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), TK Elite (*G), BT VIP, HH D, BW DS
Posts: 484
I thought of this too, but not a very clever way of doing it IMO. Very plausible explanation though.
Feb 4, 2020, 1:35 am
#493
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY Platinum Lumo, LX Senator, SK Life-time Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 282
They do have some new measures because of the virus. Even on a flight to the US, all J food was served as packed (cold food with a lid on and warm food in a folio). But otherwise normal service.
Feb 4, 2020, 1:52 am
#494
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: London
Programs: AY+, HH Gold
Posts: 161
I had the duck starter, salmon mains, cheese, and ice cream for dessert. Then there was a coffee service with cakes as well. All very tasty, apart from the dried out carrot and celery (?) sticks that came with the cheese.
Feb 4, 2020, 2:59 am
#495
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Location: HEL
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Sorry, my bad, I thought this was about the MIA route...anyway they also often speed up the service on midnight departures as most people prefer to get to sleep soon..if you want to enjoy things in more leisure manner / pace, enjoy cocktail first etc. just ask the crew, I have asked many times and never a problem.