KSML on SWISS Biz class intl.
Jan 14, 2012, 6:24 am
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KSML on SWISS Biz class intl.
Looks like I'll be flying on LX's J class from YUL to TLV via ZRH in a few weeks, does anyone have any experiance or knowledge of what kind of meal to expect?
It's been years since i've flown in intl J, what sort of meal will i get? Will it be a proper J meal, but kosher? Or will it be an eco class ksml?
It's been years since i've flown in intl J, what sort of meal will i get? Will it be a proper J meal, but kosher? Or will it be an eco class ksml?
Jan 15, 2012, 12:06 pm
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Looks like I'll be flying on LX's J class from YUL to TLV via ZRH in a few weeks, does anyone have any experiance or knowledge of what kind of meal to expect?
It's been years since i've flown in intl J, what sort of meal will i get? Will it be a proper J meal, but kosher? Or will it be an eco class ksml?
It's been years since i've flown in intl J, what sort of meal will i get? Will it be a proper J meal, but kosher? Or will it be an eco class ksml?
Btw, anybody has any idea what the KSML will be like in "first" from DEL-ZRH?
Jan 16, 2012, 6:51 am
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Jan 18, 2012, 7:23 am
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Out of ZRH, you should get a KSML catered by Schalom (Zurich's kosher resto/caterer). It's been a few years since I last flew but I was actually pleasantly surprised. Nice main (beef in red wine sauce) though dessert could have been better (bog-standard apple cake with parve creme). I don't know whom they use out of TLV.
BTW, LX check-in counter at TLV is downstairs, one floor below main departure floor is.
BTW, LX check-in counter at TLV is downstairs, one floor below main departure floor is.
Jan 18, 2012, 7:43 am
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One thing that annoys me when I fly long-haul is, first you get meaty meal. Then you schlof several hours and they bring you b'fast, which can be sometimes milky. I've had that issue several time in the past. Rather inconvenient if you keep 6hours, less so if you keep only 3hours btwn meat/milky.
Jan 18, 2012, 11:24 am
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Out of ZRH, you should get a KSML catered by Schalom (Zurich's kosher resto/caterer). It's been a few years since I last flew but I was actually pleasantly surprised. Nice main (beef in red wine sauce) though dessert could have been better (bog-standard apple cake with parve creme). I don't know whom they use out of TLV.
BTW, LX check-in counter at TLV is downstairs, one floor below main departure floor is.
BTW, LX check-in counter at TLV is downstairs, one floor below main departure floor is.
Actually, LX is now up stairs in the "B" section (IIRC)
I was there in december but i flew Y (VFR trip)
LH, OS, LO and ??? Are still downstairs though.
One thing that annoys me when I fly long-haul is, first you get meaty meal. Then you schlof several hours and they bring you b'fast, which can be sometimes milky. I've had that issue several time in the past. Rather inconvenient if you keep 6hours, less so if you keep only 3hours btwn meat/milky.
I wait 5 hours + 1 minute, but on a 5hr45min flight even that isnt short enough lol
Jan 18, 2012, 4:28 pm
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Out of ZRH, you should get a KSML catered by Schalom (Zurich's kosher resto/caterer). It's been a few years since I last flew but I was actually pleasantly surprised. Nice main (beef in red wine sauce) though dessert could have been better (bog-standard apple cake with parve creme). I don't know whom they use out of TLV.
BTW, LX check-in counter at TLV is downstairs, one floor below main departure floor is.
BTW, LX check-in counter at TLV is downstairs, one floor below main departure floor is.
Schalom is no longer a restaurant. The catering is a private entity and food has much improved. Haven't tasted the food in J or F, but even in Y it is very tasty (my opinion).
On a side note, I know the mashgiach personally, who confirmed the foods age; maximum one day old!!!
Oh and by the way, check in for Swiss at TLV is upstairs in section B.
Jan 19, 2012, 6:12 am
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Yes I noticed that about the food when i flee the route in december, it tasted very good and fresh, nice portion size as well.
Certainly better some sh*t i've gotten out of NYC for god sakes!!
Certainly better some sh*t i've gotten out of NYC for god sakes!!
Jan 22, 2012, 11:39 am
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The lounge was in the other section from the JFK gate and what a hassle! so if the term is still divided when you go thru dont waste your time with the Lounge. btw all I saw was small bite size pieces of chocolate at the front desk and the Dan lounge is alot better,imo
Jan 22, 2012, 11:57 am
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dont remember if there was any wine, as for the lounge, when I flew LX back after Succos I overnighted it in ZRH the next day the JFK flight was delayed due to MX by a few hrs. Unfortunatley the Term was divided into 2 sections and you werent able to go from 1 section to the other unless you went out of Security.
The lounge was in the other section from the JFK gate and what a hassle! so if the term is still divided when you go thru dont waste your time with the Lounge. btw all I saw was small bite size pieces of chocolate at the front desk and the Dan lounge is alot better,imo
The lounge was in the other section from the JFK gate and what a hassle! so if the term is still divided when you go thru dont waste your time with the Lounge. btw all I saw was small bite size pieces of chocolate at the front desk and the Dan lounge is alot better,imo
Jan 22, 2012, 3:40 pm
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I will be in the terminal twice: once coming in from TLV-ZRH (LX) and connecting to ZRH-EWR (UA) and the other time coming in from BRU-ZRH (LX) connecting to ZRH-TLV (LX). Which lounge makes the most sense/which one has Israeli newspapers?
Regarding wine in C, is it red, white, or both?
Regarding wine in C, is it red, white, or both?
Jan 22, 2012, 10:54 pm
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I will be in the terminal twice: once coming in from TLV-ZRH (LX) and connecting to ZRH-EWR (UA) and the other time coming in from BRU-ZRH (LX) connecting to ZRH-TLV (LX). Which lounge makes the most sense/which one has Israeli newspapers?
Regarding wine in C, is it red, white, or both?
Regarding wine in C, is it red, white, or both?
Closest lounge for both is Panorama lounge in (in E). That is the one with Israeli papers etc and where the flight will be announced. The Swiss lounge in A is arguably a bit nicer but would require you do pass through passport control and security on your outbound (not a major problem at ZRH). On your return no extra checks will be reqired.
If you really want to lounge-hop, you can also go to the arrivals lounge after TLV-ZRH (assuming you're on the morning flight, which I assume you are). There is also another Swiss lounge in D/B (former LH lounge) but it's out of your way, can't see a reason to go there.
Jan 23, 2012, 2:55 am
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Really wanted F, but no F on the ZRH-TLV route. Do they have kosher wine also on non-TLV routes?
I've been to the Panorama Lounge. Not terrible - free WiFi (but only for an hour). How would I get to the A lounge coming in from TLV, and then departing to EWR on UA? I would need to do passport control to do so? I anyways need to re-clear security. Do I need to clear security multiple times to do so?
I am indeed on the morning flight. Where's the arrivals lounge?
Closest lounge for both is Panorama lounge in (in E). That is the one with Israeli papers etc and where the flight will be announced. The Swiss lounge in A is arguably a bit nicer but would require you do pass through passport control and security on your outbound (not a major problem at ZRH). On your return no extra checks will be reqired.
If you really want to lounge-hop, you can also go to the arrivals lounge after TLV-ZRH (assuming you're on the morning flight, which I assume you are). There is also another Swiss lounge in D/B (former LH lounge) but it's out of your way, can't see a reason to go there.