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
Feb 13, 2020, 2:54 am
#527
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Feb 13, 2020, 3:21 am
#528
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We have secret meetings where we slash management... 
Well, second time I got that, I really need to stop posting :-o!
Well, second time I got that, I really need to stop posting :-o!
Feb 13, 2020, 4:41 am
#529
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Feb 19, 2020, 7:33 am
#530
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As reported before, there seems to be an experiment on the HEL-JFK. As A-B we were served ice cold almonds, which wasn’t a great start. Thereafter the FA came over with the trolley announcing that they are doing an experiment this afternoon, which immediately raised my blood pressure. However, it turned out that the experiment was that everyone were served both starters, which is of course good news as they are typically the most interesting dishes onboard AY. Especially the salmon tartar & mushroom one was very good. No meal preferences were asked from anyone prior to serving.
I suppose someone will gather some feedback later during the flight.
I suppose someone will gather some feedback later during the flight.
Feb 19, 2020, 3:37 pm
#531
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...and the second experimental meal prior to landing: Finnish tapas + fruit (no alternatives to choose from). Followed by the third meal I requested. The salmon salad is one of the main courses from the first serving since I was still hungry after the tapas.
Feb 19, 2020, 3:44 pm
#532
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The double appetizer instead of an amuse bouche seems nice, but the first service actually becomes a bit heavy (and costly for AY) with a concept like this.
And the second meal seems very meagre. Not a meal, but a small snack.
My take on this: use the same amount of money, serve one appetizer with the first meal, and a more substantial second meal.
And the second meal seems very meagre. Not a meal, but a small snack.
My take on this: use the same amount of money, serve one appetizer with the first meal, and a more substantial second meal.
Feb 19, 2020, 3:52 pm
#533
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Feb 20, 2020, 2:35 pm
#534
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Any idea when the new menus are published on Finnair web page? Current ones are valid only till March 3rd: https://www.finnair.com/us-en/nordic...ss-class-menus.
Feb 20, 2020, 5:00 pm
#535
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Any idea when the new menus are published on Finnair web page? Current ones are valid only till March 3rd: https://www.finnair.com/us-en/nordic...ss-class-menus.
Feb 21, 2020, 2:36 am
#536
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As reported before, there seems to be an experiment on the HEL-JFK. As A-B we were served ice cold almonds, which wasn’t a great start. Thereafter the FA came over with the trolley announcing that they are doing an experiment this afternoon, which immediately raised my blood pressure. However, it turned out that the experiment was that everyone were served both starters, which is of course good news as they are typically the most interesting dishes onboard AY. Especially the salmon tartar & mushroom one was very good. No meal preferences were asked from anyone prior to serving.
Feb 27, 2020, 8:36 am
#537
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Currently onboard AY7 HEL-MIA, a daytime flight with announced flight time of 10h55m. Amuse bouche with cold almonds and a drink choice. Dinner choices for main asked from Plats same time. Afrer that a one tray service with starter and main, new ”fresh” bread offered, no choice for appetizer at all, only 1 option available.
After that another round for desserts, ice cream choices run out on row 3.
At least Nordic Blue is not (yet!) run out as this is ”viinaa menee niin paljon flight”
Only two flight attendants serving J cabin (no minicabin), 100% load factor in J.
They were handing out business cards with questionnaire to give feedback on new service concept. As a reward you will get -15% on your next pre order.
After that another round for desserts, ice cream choices run out on row 3.
At least Nordic Blue is not (yet!) run out as this is ”viinaa menee niin paljon flight”
Only two flight attendants serving J cabin (no minicabin), 100% load factor in J.
They were handing out business cards with questionnaire to give feedback on new service concept. As a reward you will get -15% on your next pre order.
Feb 27, 2020, 8:51 am
#538
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I hope you indeed give them feedback! I partly understand AY's motives, but having so many different on board concepts is terrible for brand recognition. Everyone on your flight will expect NRT to be as crappy.
Mar 1, 2020, 5:05 pm
#539
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Any idea when the new menus are published on Finnair web page? Current ones are valid only till March 3rd: https://www.finnair.com/us-en/nordic...ss-class-menus.
Mar 3, 2020, 4:21 am
#540
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