From my first low cost redeye to a first class trifecta - an insane fortnight
Apr 6, 2010, 2:54 pm
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Indeed. In the interests of safety I made the supreme self-sacrifice by sticking to the Dom for my bubbles that flight. 
I don't think Bollinger will be too happy to be referred to as producing a sparkling wine either.
I don't think Bollinger will be too happy to be referred to as producing a sparkling wine either.
Apr 6, 2010, 5:02 pm
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HA!!!!!!! I started to roll my eyes when I saw this until I saw who had posted it. I thought that I was doing pretty well once a couple of years ago when I consumed a whole bottle of Krug on the old CX 884 HKG-LAX and I was the only F pax. Then I read some of Moomba's postings and realized that I was a mere amateur....
Apr 6, 2010, 6:28 pm
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Pfft Only 1 bottle for such a long flight?
1 bottle is good for 1 pax for a short hop like Singapore to Jakarta and last year "I got a little shock when the first bottle of Krug was finished before we even passed Adelaide" (from Melbourne).
1 bottle is good for 1 pax for a short hop like Singapore to Jakarta and last year "I got a little shock when the first bottle of Krug was finished before we even passed Adelaide" (from Melbourne).
Apr 7, 2010, 1:18 pm
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Transit in Istanbul
I was tired so spent the time catching up on messages. I didn't partake of the great food and drinks on offer.
The lounge was very busy due to the large bank of early morning flights. There was a cacophony of flight calls and final flight calls. In my tired state I found it hypnotic and struggled to listen out for my own flight being called. After I while I decided there was a good chance I'd miss the call and so left the lounge a few minutes before boarding commenced on the assumption there was no delay. The departure monitor in the lounge had so many flights that even though mine was about to board it did not appear on the screen at all.
The gate was a long way from the lounge. Unlike my previous visit this time we got a real gate not a bus to a remote stand. This means security is cleared at the gate with minimal queue as opposed to teaming masses at central security for the bus gates. A passport check was done just before security. The officer started flipping through my passport to find a visa but seemed to realise after a couple of moments that actually I don't need one.
Boarding was well underway by the time I was through security.
I was tired so spent the time catching up on messages. I didn't partake of the great food and drinks on offer.
The lounge was very busy due to the large bank of early morning flights. There was a cacophony of flight calls and final flight calls. In my tired state I found it hypnotic and struggled to listen out for my own flight being called. After I while I decided there was a good chance I'd miss the call and so left the lounge a few minutes before boarding commenced on the assumption there was no delay. The departure monitor in the lounge had so many flights that even though mine was about to board it did not appear on the screen at all.
The gate was a long way from the lounge. Unlike my previous visit this time we got a real gate not a bus to a remote stand. This means security is cleared at the gate with minimal queue as opposed to teaming masses at central security for the bus gates. A passport check was done just before security. The officer started flipping through my passport to find a visa but seemed to realise after a couple of moments that actually I don't need one.
Boarding was well underway by the time I was through security.
Apr 8, 2010, 12:02 am
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Apr 8, 2010, 12:24 am
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ISTANBUL to BUCHAREST (IST-OTP) on Turkish Airlines 737-800 in business class
The other business class passengers had already boarded so my carry on ended up in the overhead bin several rows back.
As is common with intra-europe business class the seats are economy seats with adjustable divider between business and economy cabin. The middle seat has a tray table that has been snapped or bolted onto the armrests.
Before take off we had a choice of water, orange juice or sparkling wine.
We had a long taxi around the terminal and I was keeping myself awake for the expected beautiful views over the city and Bosphorus. Unfortunately there was a general mist which thickened into heavy fog over and near the Bosphorus, obscuring the old parts of the city.
I'd hoped to get some sleep onboard so I could keep going for the rest of the day, but unfortunately seated all around me were a group of mates who were noisily talking and joking amongst themselves all flight.
After takeoff we got a mostly dry towelette and a menu was handed out, followed shortly afterwards by the breakfast tray and drinks.
The skies turned overcast not long into the flight and so there was no view until we were well into the descent - farms and villages passing by just before we touched down.
The flight was quite short at not much over an hour, but the taxi on landing was surprisingly long.
The other business class passengers had already boarded so my carry on ended up in the overhead bin several rows back.
As is common with intra-europe business class the seats are economy seats with adjustable divider between business and economy cabin. The middle seat has a tray table that has been snapped or bolted onto the armrests.
Before take off we had a choice of water, orange juice or sparkling wine.
We had a long taxi around the terminal and I was keeping myself awake for the expected beautiful views over the city and Bosphorus. Unfortunately there was a general mist which thickened into heavy fog over and near the Bosphorus, obscuring the old parts of the city.
I'd hoped to get some sleep onboard so I could keep going for the rest of the day, but unfortunately seated all around me were a group of mates who were noisily talking and joking amongst themselves all flight.
After takeoff we got a mostly dry towelette and a menu was handed out, followed shortly afterwards by the breakfast tray and drinks.
The skies turned overcast not long into the flight and so there was no view until we were well into the descent - farms and villages passing by just before we touched down.
The flight was quite short at not much over an hour, but the taxi on landing was surprisingly long.
Apr 8, 2010, 12:26 am
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Turkish Airlines
Business Class menu
Istanbul to Bucharest
April 2010
Menu
Fresh fruits
Yoghurt with honey
Bologna salami and herbed grilled chicken
White cheese, kasar cream cheese
marinated black and green olives
tomato and cucumber
ovenfresh croissant and bread selection
butter / jam
freshly brewed coffee or tea
Beverages
sparkling wine
spirits
Blended Whisky, Bourbon, Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Raki
selected Turkish and international wines
beers
Carlsberg / Efes Pilsen
liqueur and cognacs
juices
orange, tomato, sourcherry
soft drinks
Cola, Cola Light, Sprite, Ice Tea lemon, mineral water
hot drinks
freshly brewed coffee, tea
Business Class menu
Istanbul to Bucharest
April 2010
Menu
Fresh fruits
Yoghurt with honey
Bologna salami and herbed grilled chicken
White cheese, kasar cream cheese
marinated black and green olives
tomato and cucumber
ovenfresh croissant and bread selection
butter / jam
freshly brewed coffee or tea
Beverages
sparkling wine
spirits
Blended Whisky, Bourbon, Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Raki
selected Turkish and international wines
beers
Carlsberg / Efes Pilsen
liqueur and cognacs
juices
orange, tomato, sourcherry
soft drinks
Cola, Cola Light, Sprite, Ice Tea lemon, mineral water
hot drinks
freshly brewed coffee, tea
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Apr 9, 2010, 4:22 pm
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Transit in Bucharest
For some reason when I booked this trip I thought I had about 6 hours here, which is enough time for a speedy trip into the city, wander around exploring and return to the airport. I'd checked transport options and worked out a rough plan of where I'd go.
Now I realised I had less time than I thought, but perhaps enough for a quick visit if I don't dally. I'd have to be careful about catching a bus or cab back to the airport in time, for I'd checked the schedules and if I miss the flight I'd need to take a complicated rerouting to get back on schedule with a high risk of misconnections along the way - worst case I could be stuck for a day and downgraded as well.
However, there was another factor. I haven't mentioned it yet, but the day before this trip I'd injured my ankle. As this was still rather painful I was not feeling up to running around like a headless chook, or even hobbling long distances without sufficient "medication".
So do I still head into the city but probably not have time to see anything, except from a cab or bus? I had put off making this decision until arrival.
I had to wait until most passengers had disembarked before I could retrieve my bag. Then, walking off the airbridge I reluctantly opted for remaining at the airport - less stress and pain, but I also missed out on seeing a bit of Bucharest.
At transfer security I was held up because I did not have an onward boarding pass and there is no transfer desk at the airport. The officer tried contacting the airline of my next flight to verify my itinerary printout but was unable to get hold of anyone. I waited, trying to rest my bad ankle and pondered the prospect of having to sit at transfers for the next wee while, or perhaps I should suck up getting another passport stamp in my nearly full passport and go landside? While I thought about it the officer managed to contact her supervisor who came by and authorised her to let me through.
Back airside I hobbled around for a bit and then dozed watching a Romanian news channel while I waited for the airline I'm flying next to open a gate. When they did I tried to check in. What followed was rather bizzare and paraphrased below.
Agent - "I see your final destination is Sydney."
Me - "No it isn't and I'm happy to be checked in only to the next airport."
Agent - "I can't do that, and I need to see your visa for Australia."
Me - "That's odd, and I don't need a visa for Australia."
Agent - "Yes you do."
Now, I've had my share of dealing with agents with questionable visa knowledge and so have long had the practice of bringing with me printouts from Timatec of entry requirements for certain odd countries. But I've never bothered doing this with such western countries as USA, Canada, western Europe, Australia, etc. Perhaps I need to start?
After several minutes haggling eventually he contacted someone who contacted someone else who convinced him that I was correct - I do not need a visa for Australia.
That sorted he next had some computer problem checking me in. I thought I'd end up spending the rest of the transit at the gate waiting, but instead he said he'd call the lounge to ask them to let me in sans boarding pass ^
There is a contract lounge here used by many airlines for their business class and elite passengers. It is down in the basement. By the time I'd arrived my details had been sent and so I was let in.
Despite having 3 computer terminals, only 1 was operable (no keyboard or mouse for the other 2). There is a very modest drink selection and food consists of snacks. For a while I thought I'd gotten lost and somehow ended up in a bar-less Red Carpet Club!
The lounge steadily filled while I waited. After a while the agent came by with 3 boarding passes for me.
Then, just as I was about to leave following the boarding call, disaster struck. My pants got caught and a 6 inch split down the seam resulted in seconds. Yikes. There wasn't time to get these repaired or even to get changed into fresh pants (the nearest bathroom is outside the lounge in the opposite direction to the gate). I dived into my bag for some little hotel sewing kits to pin up the split as an emergency measure. A second call was made so I headed out to the gate, hoping the tiny pins would hold.
For some reason when I booked this trip I thought I had about 6 hours here, which is enough time for a speedy trip into the city, wander around exploring and return to the airport. I'd checked transport options and worked out a rough plan of where I'd go.
Now I realised I had less time than I thought, but perhaps enough for a quick visit if I don't dally. I'd have to be careful about catching a bus or cab back to the airport in time, for I'd checked the schedules and if I miss the flight I'd need to take a complicated rerouting to get back on schedule with a high risk of misconnections along the way - worst case I could be stuck for a day and downgraded as well.
However, there was another factor. I haven't mentioned it yet, but the day before this trip I'd injured my ankle. As this was still rather painful I was not feeling up to running around like a headless chook, or even hobbling long distances without sufficient "medication".
So do I still head into the city but probably not have time to see anything, except from a cab or bus? I had put off making this decision until arrival.
I had to wait until most passengers had disembarked before I could retrieve my bag. Then, walking off the airbridge I reluctantly opted for remaining at the airport - less stress and pain, but I also missed out on seeing a bit of Bucharest.
At transfer security I was held up because I did not have an onward boarding pass and there is no transfer desk at the airport. The officer tried contacting the airline of my next flight to verify my itinerary printout but was unable to get hold of anyone. I waited, trying to rest my bad ankle and pondered the prospect of having to sit at transfers for the next wee while, or perhaps I should suck up getting another passport stamp in my nearly full passport and go landside? While I thought about it the officer managed to contact her supervisor who came by and authorised her to let me through.
Back airside I hobbled around for a bit and then dozed watching a Romanian news channel while I waited for the airline I'm flying next to open a gate. When they did I tried to check in. What followed was rather bizzare and paraphrased below.
Agent - "I see your final destination is Sydney."
Me - "No it isn't and I'm happy to be checked in only to the next airport."
Agent - "I can't do that, and I need to see your visa for Australia."
Me - "That's odd, and I don't need a visa for Australia."
Agent - "Yes you do."
Now, I've had my share of dealing with agents with questionable visa knowledge and so have long had the practice of bringing with me printouts from Timatec of entry requirements for certain odd countries. But I've never bothered doing this with such western countries as USA, Canada, western Europe, Australia, etc. Perhaps I need to start?
After several minutes haggling eventually he contacted someone who contacted someone else who convinced him that I was correct - I do not need a visa for Australia.
That sorted he next had some computer problem checking me in. I thought I'd end up spending the rest of the transit at the gate waiting, but instead he said he'd call the lounge to ask them to let me in sans boarding pass ^
There is a contract lounge here used by many airlines for their business class and elite passengers. It is down in the basement. By the time I'd arrived my details had been sent and so I was let in.
Despite having 3 computer terminals, only 1 was operable (no keyboard or mouse for the other 2). There is a very modest drink selection and food consists of snacks. For a while I thought I'd gotten lost and somehow ended up in a bar-less Red Carpet Club!
The lounge steadily filled while I waited. After a while the agent came by with 3 boarding passes for me.
Then, just as I was about to leave following the boarding call, disaster struck. My pants got caught and a 6 inch split down the seam resulted in seconds. Yikes. There wasn't time to get these repaired or even to get changed into fresh pants (the nearest bathroom is outside the lounge in the opposite direction to the gate). I dived into my bag for some little hotel sewing kits to pin up the split as an emergency measure. A second call was made so I headed out to the gate, hoping the tiny pins would hold.
Apr 9, 2010, 4:40 pm
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Apr 9, 2010, 5:01 pm
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BUCHAREST to FRANKFURT on Lufthansa 737-300 in business class
Boarding was almost complete by the time I arrived at the gate. The business cabin today was fairly small, with just a mother and small child and me as passengers, other than that is the half a dozen LH staff in uniform (cabin crew and pilots). Interesting dynamics in their choices of seats within the cabin
No pre-departure anything. We pushed back early and had a quick taxi, so were soon in the air. The skies had clouded over somewhat so no good views.
Shortly thereafter a meal and drinks were served. No menu, but from memory there was a roll, small salad, some cold cuts and cheeses, a chocolate easter bunny, a mousse dessert and some fruit. Not bad for shorthaul.
As I was by now exhausted I fell asleep for a while, awaking to find a wine refill beside me ^ and we were beginning our descent. It was raining in this part of Germany so no view on landing until close to touch down.
We had a short taxi to a remote stand. When I came to disembark I noticed the pins had not held up. So I scurried off the aircraft to find a bathroom I could get changed in. At the bottom of the airstairs was waiting a driver and Merc to take me into the terminal. The driver didn't say anything about the split so hopefully she didn't notice (or at least was being polite).
A longish drive and I was deposited at B non-schengen bus gates.
Boarding was almost complete by the time I arrived at the gate. The business cabin today was fairly small, with just a mother and small child and me as passengers, other than that is the half a dozen LH staff in uniform (cabin crew and pilots). Interesting dynamics in their choices of seats within the cabin
No pre-departure anything. We pushed back early and had a quick taxi, so were soon in the air. The skies had clouded over somewhat so no good views.
Shortly thereafter a meal and drinks were served. No menu, but from memory there was a roll, small salad, some cold cuts and cheeses, a chocolate easter bunny, a mousse dessert and some fruit. Not bad for shorthaul.
As I was by now exhausted I fell asleep for a while, awaking to find a wine refill beside me ^ and we were beginning our descent. It was raining in this part of Germany so no view on landing until close to touch down.
We had a short taxi to a remote stand. When I came to disembark I noticed the pins had not held up. So I scurried off the aircraft to find a bathroom I could get changed in. At the bottom of the airstairs was waiting a driver and Merc to take me into the terminal. The driver didn't say anything about the split so hopefully she didn't notice (or at least was being polite).
A longish drive and I was deposited at B non-schengen bus gates.
Apr 9, 2010, 10:27 pm
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Frankfurt First Class Lounge
April 2010
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Hong Kong Style Duck Breast Carpaccio
leek / sesame sauce
Viennese Style Cream Spinach
baked egg / truffles
Baked Chocolate Mousse
fresh raspberries / vanillaparfait
Buffet
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Dimple 15 years
The Famous Grouse finest
The Famous Grouse 12 years
The Famous Grouse vintage 1992
Glob Kitty
J & B
Johnnie Walker red label
Johnnie Walker black label 12 years
Johnnie Walker gold label 18 years
Johnnie Walker blue label
Vat 69 finest
Scotch Single Malt Whisky
Speyside
Aberlour 10 years
Aberlour A'Bunadh cask strength
Balvenie 10 years
Balvenie double wood 12 years
Cragganmore 12 years
Ferintosh 10 years
Glenfarclas 10 years
Glenfarclas 12 years
Glenfarclas 21 years
Glenfiddich 15 years
Glenfiddich 21 years
Glenlivet 12 years
Glenlivet 15 years
Glenluig 10 years
Knockando 12 years
Macallan 12 years
Macallan 18 years
Mortlach 15 years
Central Highlands
Dalwhinnie 15 years
Northern Highlands
Glenmorangie 10 years
Glenmorangie 18 years
Glenmorangie burgundy wood finish 12 years
Glenmorangie madeira wood finish 12 years
Glenmorangie port wood finish 12 years
Glenmorangie sherry wood finish 12 years
Eastern Highlands
Glen Garioch 12 years
Western Highlands
Oban 14 years
Lowlands
Glenkinchie 10 years
Kincaple 10 years
Campeltown
Springbank 15 years
Isle of Islay
Ardbeg 10 years
Ardbeg uigedail cask strength
Caol Ila 12 years
Druichan 10 years
Lagavulin 16 years
Laphroaig 10 years
Laphroaig 15 years
Isle of Mull
The Craignure 12 years
Isle of Orkney
Highland Park 12 years
Scapa 14 years
Isle of Skye
Talisker 10 years
Vatted Malt
Glen Grant
Johnnie Walker green label 15 years
Compass Box "Peat Monster"
Irish Blended Whiskey
Jameson 12 years
Kilbeggan
Paddy
Tullamore Dew
Irish Malt Whiskey
Bushmills 10 years
Connemara peated
Locke’s 8 years
Tyrconnell pure pot still
Bourbon Whiskey
Four Roses
Jim Beam
Jim Beam black label 8 years
Maker’s Mark
Wild Turkey 8 years
Woodford Reserve
Tennessee Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s old no 7
Jack Daniel’s gentleman jack
Jack Daniel’s single barrel
Canadian Whisky
Canadian Club
Crown Royal
Old Canada
Exotics Whisky
Japan
Suntory Yamazaki 12 years
New Zealand
Milford 10 years
Austria
Reisetbauer 7 years
Germany
Robert Fleischmann schwarzer pirate 13 years
Cocktails
Champagner Cocktails
Bellini cocktail
Champagne / white peach puree
Kir Royale
Champagner / Crčme de Cassis
French 75
Champagne / Bombay Gin / lemon juice / sugar
Ritz
Champagne / Otard XO / Cointreau / orange juice
Martini Cocktails
Gin Martini
Hendrick's Gin / Noilly prat / Olive or lemon twist
Vodka Martini
Grey Goose / Noilly Prat / 2 Olive or lemon twist
Gibson
Hendrick's Gin / Noilly Prat / pearl onion
Vesper (James Bond Martini)
Hendrick's Gin / Grey Goose / Noilly Prat
French Martini
Grey Goose / Chambord / pineapple juice
Rieslingtini
Robert Weil Riesling / Hendrick's Gin / Apricot Brandy
Cucumber Martini
Hendrick's Gin / Noilly Prat / cucumber
Classic Cocktails
Daiquiri
Bacardi Carta Blanca / lime juice / sugar
Classic Margarita
Jose Cuervo Tequila / Cointreau / lime juice
Gimlet
Hendrick's Gin / Rose's Lime Juice
Negroni
Hendrick's Gin / Campari / Rosso Vermouth
Singapore Sling
Hendrick's Gin / Herring Cherry Liqueur / DOM Benedictine / lemon juice / soda / pineapple juice
Sours & Fizzes
spirit of your choice / lemnjuice / sugar / soda
Anytime Cocktails
Bombay Crushed
Bombay Sapphire / Kumquats / lime juice / sugar
Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron / Cointreau / cranberry and lime juice
Cuba Libre
Havana Club 3 years / limes / Coca Cola
Mai Tai
Myer's Rum / Apricot Brandy / pineapple juice / lime juice / almond syrup
Mojito
Havana Club 3 years / limes / fresh mint / sugar / soda
Mojita Royal
Havana Club 7 years / limes / fresh mint / sugar / Champagne
Pina Colada
Myer's Rum / coconut syrup / pineapple juice / cream
Spanish Rose
Hendrick's Gin / Licor 43 / rosemary / cranberry & lime juice
Sex on the Beach
Absolut Vodka / Pepino Peach / orange juice / cranberry juice
White Russian
Grey Goose Vodka / Kahlua / cream
Black Russian
Grey Goose Vodka / Kahlua
Virgin Cocktails
Coconut Kiss
Grenadine / coconut syrup / cherry & pineapple juice / cream
Shirley Temple
Sprite / Grenadine / lemon juice
Maradonna
Milk / mango syrup / passionfruit & mango juice
Fruit Punch
Orange juice / pineapple juice / cherry juice / lemon juice
First Class menu
Frankfurt First Class Lounge
April 2010
Special menu
Hong Kong Style Duck Breast Carpaccio
leek / sesame sauce
Viennese Style Cream Spinach
baked egg / truffles
Baked Chocolate Mousse
fresh raspberries / vanillaparfait
Buffet
Antipasti (cold)
Grilled vegetables
White eggplant puree
Arugula with cherry tomatoes
Shallots with aged balsamic vinegar
Buffalo mozzarella
Parmesan / Manchego
Prosciutto di Parma
Jamon Iberico / Pata Negra
Grilled green asparagus
Hummus
Vitello
Sashimi of nori salmon
Crevettes
Salade a la nicoise au thon
Grilled goat cheese
Guacamole olive crostini
Marinated prawns
Tapas (warm)
Calamares fritos / fried baby calamari
Alcachofas fritas / fried artichokes
Albondigas / meatballs in tomato sauce
Gambas ŕ la plancha / fried prawns
Smoked Salmon
Scottish smoked salmon – Loch Fyne
horseradish cream / cream cheese
toast or bagel
Desserts
Strawberry Tirami su
Panna Cotta
DO & CO's Mousse au chocolat
Fresh fruit salad
Cranberry crumble tarte
Viennese apple strudel
Selection of sorbets
Austrian style chocolate soufflé
Vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce
Buffet und Specials
Soups
Consommé with vegetables
Tom Ka Gai
Thai chickensoup with coconut milk
cilantro / chilli
Bear's garlic soup
with goatcheese-apple crostini
balsamico
Local Special
Bavarian “Leberkäse”
creamy potato salad / brezel / mustard
Gnocchi "Grost'l"
green asparagus / sundried tomatoes
parmesan
Steak and Salad
Seared fillet of beef
eggplant salad / crispy rosemary chip
Asia
Classic Beef Wok
Fillet of beef / asian vegetables
eggnoodles
Special
"Wiener Schnitzel"
potato / cucumber / cabbage salad
Fried monkfish
tomato-lemonsauce
steamed rice
Spring Chicken
baslamicojus / bear's garlic risotto
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Bar
Water
Apollinaris, still, Germany
Apollinaris, sparkling, Germany
Evian, still, France
Sattl. Fachingen, medium, Germany
Perrier, sparkling, France
San Pellegrino, sparkling, Italy
Voss, still, Norway
Voss, sparkling, Norway
Vöslauer, still, Austria
Vöslauer, sparkling, Austria
Fruit Juices
pineapple
apple
pear
strawberry
black currant
cherry
mango-passion fruit
tropical fruit
peach
tomato
Fresh Juices
orange juice
grapefruit juice
kiwi-pineapple juice
carrot juice
Smoothies
strawberry
banana
mango
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
Coca Cola light
Coca Cola Zero
Fanta
Sprite
Bitter Lemon
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water
Soda Water
Red Bull
Red Bull sugar free
Wellness Drinks
Carpe Diem
Kombucha
Kombucha Quitte
Kombucha Cranberry
Homemade Drinks
Lemonade
lime & lemon juice / sugar / soda
Ice Tea
Ceylon Orange Pekoe / sugar / lemon juice
Coffee
Espresso
Doppelter espresso
Kleiner Brauner
Grosser Brauner
Verlängerter
Melange
Cappuccino
Latte macchiato
Café creme
Espresso macchiato
Doppelter espresso macchiato
Einspänner
Irish coffee
Eiskaffee
Enjoy our coffee selection also decaffeinated.
Hot chocolate
Tea
Assam Bukhial second flush
Ceylon orange pekoe
Darjeeling Lingia first flush
Earl Grey imperior
English breakfast
Five o'clock tea
Chai tee
Decaffeinated Darjeeling
Formosa oolong II
White apricot tea
China Lung Ching green tea
China Wujuan jasmine
Fruit tea
Camomile
Peppermint
Rooibos caramel
Herbal tea
Lemongras
Prosecco and Champagner
Prosecco “Brusole”
Case Bianche – Valdobbiadene, Italy
Champagner Taittinger
Brut Réserve – Reims, France
Champagner Taittinger “Rose”
Brut – Reims, France
Champagner Ruinart
Brut – Reims, France
Champagner Mandois
2004 Blanc de Blancs, France
White Wines
2008 Riesling
Weingut Robert Weil - Rheingau, Germany
2006 Riesling Rotschiefer
Weingut St Antony - Rheinhessen, Germany
2008 Weissburgunder Steirische Klassik
Weingut Polz - Steiermark, Austria
2006 Riesling Heiligenstein
Schloss Gobelsburg - Kamptal, Austria
2008 Grüner Veltliner Klostersatz Federspiel
FX Pichler - Wachau, Austria
2008 Sauvignon Blanc Grassnitzberg
Weingut Tement - Steiermark, Austria
2008 Chablis AOC
William Fevre -Burgund, France
2007 Gavi Di Gavi DOCG
Fontanafredda - Piemont, Italy
2008 Chenin Blanc
Man Vintners, Coastal, South Africa
Red Wines
2007 Zantho Zweigelt
Peck & Umathum - Neusiedler See, Austria
2007 Blaufrankisch
Weingut Leo Hillinger - Neusieder See, Austria
2007 Bordeaux Chateau Bel Air
Chateau Bel Air - Saint Emilion, France
2005 Rosso Di Montepulciano Tre Rose
Tenimenti Angelini - Toscana, Italy
2005 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG
Antinori - Toscana, Italy
2005 Barolo Campo Dei Buio
Costa di Bussia - Piemont, Italy
2002 Merlot - Tempranillio
Bodegas Naranjo - La Mancha, Spain
2006 Shiraz
Forest Ville - Californien, USA
Rosé Wine
2008 Rosado IGT
Re Manfredi - Basilikata, Italy
Dessert Wine
2007 Beerenauslese Cuvée
Alois Kracher – Neusiedlersee, Austria
Beer
Draft beer
Beck’s, Bremen Germany
Radeberger, Dresden Germany
König Pilsener, Duisburg Germany
Bottled beer
Budweiser, Czech Republic
Carlsberg, Denmark
Corona, Mexico
Foster’s, Australia
Heineken, Netherlands
Kostritzer, Germany
Kronenbourg 1664, France
Ottakringer, Austria
Miller, USA
Wasteiner, Germany
Sion Kolsch, Germany
Wheat beer
Franziskaner Hefe, Germany
Franziskaner Kristall, Germany
Franziskaner Dunkel, Germany
Non alcoholic beer
Clausthaler, Germany
Apfelwein
Possmann, Germany
Cider
Strongbow, UK
Aperitif
Aperol
Campari
Martini Bitter
Ouzo no 12
Pernod
Ricard
Digestif
Averna
Chartreuse
Cynar
Fernet Branca
Nonino Amaro
Ramazzotti
Calvados
Daron fine
Pâpidoux fine
Cognac
Camus grand VSOP
Hennessy fine de Cognac
Hennessy XO
Martell cordon bleu
Otard VSOP
Otard XO gold
Armagnac
Château de Laubade XO
Brandy
Carlos Primero Solera Gran Reserva
Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva
Conde de Osborne Solera Gran Reserva
Osborne Veterano Solera
Grappa
Antinori tignanello
Altesino grappa di brunello
Fontana Fredda grappa di Nebbiolo de Barolo
Nonino grappa di moscato
Nonino vuisinar
Poli serpa riserva
Fruit Schnaps
apple reisetbauer
raspberry reisetbauer
elderflower reisetbauer
cherry reisetbauer
apricot reisetbauer
apricot lantenhammer
quince reisetbauer
rowan berry lantenhammer
pear reisetbauer
plum reisetbauer
Rum
Cartavio 12 anos
Bacardi carta Blanca rum
Bacardi carta d’oro rum
Bacardi carta negra
Bacardi 8 ańos
Havana Club blanco
Havana Club 3 ańos
Havana Club ańejo especial
Havana Club ańejo 7 ańos
Myers’s dark rum
Pitú cahcaça
Pyrat XO
Zacapa Centenario 23 years
El Dorado 21 years
Saint-Etienne vsop
Vodka
Absolut, Sweden, wheat
Absolut citron, Sweden, wheat
Absolut mandarin, Sweden, wheat
Finlandia, Finland, barley
Green Mark, Russia, wheat
Green Mark, Russia, cedar nut
Green Mark, Russia, rye
Grey Goose, France, wheat
Stolichnaya, Russia, wheat
Gin
Beefeater, London dry gin
Bombay Sapphire, London dry gin
Gordon’s, London dry gin
Hendrick's Gin, Scotland
Saffron Gin, France
Tanqueray, London dry gin
Whitley Neill, London dry gin
Sake
Shinzui, die quintessenz
Zuikan Aigamo - Kame No O, enten sake
Shraume Ginjo - Umeshu, Weiße pflaume
Shochu
Kouriyama Imo
Tequila
Don Julio 100% agave anejo
Jose Cuervo classico
Jose Cuervo especial gold
Patron 100% agave silver
Patron 100% agave anejo
Liqueur
Amaretto disaronno
Baileys
Batida de Côco
Bénédictine DOM
Chambord
Cointreau
Crčme de Cassis
Drambuie
Grand Marnier
Kahlua
Malibu
Pepino Peach
Pimms No 1
Heering Cherry Liqueur
Sambuca
Southern Comfort
Tia Maria
Sherry
Sandeman don fino
Sandeman dry seco
Sandeman medium dry
Sandeman rich golden
Vermouth
Martini extra dry
Martini bianco
Martini d’oro
Martini rosso
Noilly Prat dry
Port Wine
Sandeman tawny porto
Sandeman white porto
Warre's 1995 late bottled vintage
Whisky and Whiskey
Blended Scotch
Ballantine’s finest
Ballantine’s 12 years
Chivas Regal 12 years
Clan Campbell 12 years
Cutty Sark emerald 12 years
Dewar’s white label
Dimple 15 years
The Famous Grouse finest
The Famous Grouse 12 years
The Famous Grouse vintage 1992
Glob Kitty
J & B
Johnnie Walker red label
Johnnie Walker black label 12 years
Johnnie Walker gold label 18 years
Johnnie Walker blue label
Vat 69 finest
Scotch Single Malt Whisky
Speyside
Aberlour 10 years
Aberlour A'Bunadh cask strength
Balvenie 10 years
Balvenie double wood 12 years
Cragganmore 12 years
Ferintosh 10 years
Glenfarclas 10 years
Glenfarclas 12 years
Glenfarclas 21 years
Glenfiddich 15 years
Glenfiddich 21 years
Glenlivet 12 years
Glenlivet 15 years
Glenluig 10 years
Knockando 12 years
Macallan 12 years
Macallan 18 years
Mortlach 15 years
Central Highlands
Dalwhinnie 15 years
Northern Highlands
Glenmorangie 10 years
Glenmorangie 18 years
Glenmorangie burgundy wood finish 12 years
Glenmorangie madeira wood finish 12 years
Glenmorangie port wood finish 12 years
Glenmorangie sherry wood finish 12 years
Eastern Highlands
Glen Garioch 12 years
Western Highlands
Oban 14 years
Lowlands
Glenkinchie 10 years
Kincaple 10 years
Campeltown
Springbank 15 years
Isle of Islay
Ardbeg 10 years
Ardbeg uigedail cask strength
Caol Ila 12 years
Druichan 10 years
Lagavulin 16 years
Laphroaig 10 years
Laphroaig 15 years
Isle of Mull
The Craignure 12 years
Isle of Orkney
Highland Park 12 years
Scapa 14 years
Isle of Skye
Talisker 10 years
Vatted Malt
Glen Grant
Johnnie Walker green label 15 years
Compass Box "Peat Monster"
Irish Blended Whiskey
Jameson 12 years
Kilbeggan
Paddy
Tullamore Dew
Irish Malt Whiskey
Bushmills 10 years
Connemara peated
Locke’s 8 years
Tyrconnell pure pot still
Bourbon Whiskey
Four Roses
Jim Beam
Jim Beam black label 8 years
Maker’s Mark
Wild Turkey 8 years
Woodford Reserve
Tennessee Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s old no 7
Jack Daniel’s gentleman jack
Jack Daniel’s single barrel
Canadian Whisky
Canadian Club
Crown Royal
Old Canada
Exotics Whisky
Japan
Suntory Yamazaki 12 years
New Zealand
Milford 10 years
Austria
Reisetbauer 7 years
Germany
Robert Fleischmann schwarzer pirate 13 years
Cocktails
Champagner Cocktails
Bellini cocktail
Champagne / white peach puree
Kir Royale
Champagner / Crčme de Cassis
French 75
Champagne / Bombay Gin / lemon juice / sugar
Ritz
Champagne / Otard XO / Cointreau / orange juice
Martini Cocktails
Gin Martini
Hendrick's Gin / Noilly prat / Olive or lemon twist
Vodka Martini
Grey Goose / Noilly Prat / 2 Olive or lemon twist
Gibson
Hendrick's Gin / Noilly Prat / pearl onion
Vesper (James Bond Martini)
Hendrick's Gin / Grey Goose / Noilly Prat
French Martini
Grey Goose / Chambord / pineapple juice
Rieslingtini
Robert Weil Riesling / Hendrick's Gin / Apricot Brandy
Cucumber Martini
Hendrick's Gin / Noilly Prat / cucumber
Classic Cocktails
Daiquiri
Bacardi Carta Blanca / lime juice / sugar
Classic Margarita
Jose Cuervo Tequila / Cointreau / lime juice
Gimlet
Hendrick's Gin / Rose's Lime Juice
Negroni
Hendrick's Gin / Campari / Rosso Vermouth
Singapore Sling
Hendrick's Gin / Herring Cherry Liqueur / DOM Benedictine / lemon juice / soda / pineapple juice
Sours & Fizzes
spirit of your choice / lemnjuice / sugar / soda
Anytime Cocktails
Bombay Crushed
Bombay Sapphire / Kumquats / lime juice / sugar
Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron / Cointreau / cranberry and lime juice
Cuba Libre
Havana Club 3 years / limes / Coca Cola
Mai Tai
Myer's Rum / Apricot Brandy / pineapple juice / lime juice / almond syrup
Mojito
Havana Club 3 years / limes / fresh mint / sugar / soda
Mojita Royal
Havana Club 7 years / limes / fresh mint / sugar / Champagne
Pina Colada
Myer's Rum / coconut syrup / pineapple juice / cream
Spanish Rose
Hendrick's Gin / Licor 43 / rosemary / cranberry & lime juice
Sex on the Beach
Absolut Vodka / Pepino Peach / orange juice / cranberry juice
White Russian
Grey Goose Vodka / Kahlua / cream
Black Russian
Grey Goose Vodka / Kahlua
Virgin Cocktails
Coconut Kiss
Grenadine / coconut syrup / cherry & pineapple juice / cream
Shirley Temple
Sprite / Grenadine / lemon juice
Maradonna
Milk / mango syrup / passionfruit & mango juice
Fruit Punch
Orange juice / pineapple juice / cherry juice / lemon juice
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Apr 10, 2010, 6:03 am
#58
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I usually wait until the end of installment reports to comment, but that amazing beverage menu at Lufthansa's First Class Terminal is more impressive than those found at most fine restaurants. Then again, when you're paying thousands more for the right to fly upstairs on Lufthansa, perhaps it should be. If only other airlines saw it that way.
Aside from acknowledging yet another interesting and entertaining report from one of FlyerTalk's most prolific writers, I'd also like to take a moment to thank you for taking the time to transcript each and every one of your menus along with that spectacular listing from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal.
While many of our reporters claim they don't have time to transcript menus and the like (They're too lazy is more like it) they conveniently overlook the fact that these reports will be available for viewing years from now via Google search or FlyerTalk archives. The extra 30 minutes spent transcripting today will be appreciated by many years from now.
Aside from acknowledging yet another interesting and entertaining report from one of FlyerTalk's most prolific writers, I'd also like to take a moment to thank you for taking the time to transcript each and every one of your menus along with that spectacular listing from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal.
While many of our reporters claim they don't have time to transcript menus and the like (They're too lazy is more like it) they conveniently overlook the fact that these reports will be available for viewing years from now via Google search or FlyerTalk archives. The extra 30 minutes spent transcripting today will be appreciated by many years from now.
Apr 10, 2010, 7:25 am
#59
Moderator: Asiana & Qantas Frequent Flyer
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[B]Agent - "I see your final destination is Sydney."
Me - "No it isn't and I'm happy to be checked in only to the next airport."
Agent - "I can't do that, and I need to see your visa for Australia."
Me - "That's odd, and I don't need a visa for Australia."
Agent - "Yes you do."
Now, I've had my share of dealing with agents with questionable visa knowledge and so have long had the practice of bringing with me printouts from Timatec of entry requirements for certain odd countries. But I've never bothered doing this with such western countries as USA, Canada, western Europe, Australia, etc. Perhaps I need to start?
After several minutes haggling eventually he contacted someone who contacted someone else who convinced him that I was correct - I do not need a visa for Australia.
Me - "No it isn't and I'm happy to be checked in only to the next airport."
Agent - "I can't do that, and I need to see your visa for Australia."
Me - "That's odd, and I don't need a visa for Australia."
Agent - "Yes you do."
Now, I've had my share of dealing with agents with questionable visa knowledge and so have long had the practice of bringing with me printouts from Timatec of entry requirements for certain odd countries. But I've never bothered doing this with such western countries as USA, Canada, western Europe, Australia, etc. Perhaps I need to start?
After several minutes haggling eventually he contacted someone who contacted someone else who convinced him that I was correct - I do not need a visa for Australia.
The important thing for the agent however should be that NZ citizens will get a Special Category Visa issued upon arrival and do not need a visa before boarding.
Great report as always! Looking forward to the LH flight.
Apr 10, 2010, 6:34 pm
#60
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Transit in Frankfurt
At the B bus gates a quick turn and up the escalator to the departures level, and a short walk to the first class lounge. The sign-posting isn't the best for the confusing layout, so, as is often the case here, I also helped out a few travellers who were lost.
On entry I was reminded to check back before departure in case the gate had changed - at the moment it was listed as a real gate not far away and thus there would be no car to the aircraft.
I scurried to a shower room so I could get changed, freshen up, and make some emergency repairs to my pants. There I was in one of the best airport lounges in the world and instead of enjoying the facilities I was seated in a bathroom restitching a seam. Who said travel was glamorous?
That sorted I had a refreshing and much needed shower. Next stop was a refreshing drink - I'd been up for more hours than I cared and while I was waiting to hear from someone I planned to meet up with, I needed to resist the temptation of sleep in a day room and stay awake. As such, I stopped after a couple of whiskies. Oh well, there'll be another visit to continue the research sampling the range.
The lounge was very quiet as it was hours before the evening bank of longhaul flights, and being a holiday weekend not too many travelling HON Circle passengers either. I spent some time catching up on messages and work before grabbing a light meal in the restaurant area.
The food was great as was the wine. I held off eating more. Still no sign of the person I was hoping to meet, so I went back to the computer and switched to bubbles. Tonight there were 4 champagnes available so I sampled them all.
A few more people had arrived but the lounge was still fairly empty with more staff than passengers.
Shortly before boarding was due I packed up and hobbled out to the gate, which was in the B20s area (ie very close).
At the B bus gates a quick turn and up the escalator to the departures level, and a short walk to the first class lounge. The sign-posting isn't the best for the confusing layout, so, as is often the case here, I also helped out a few travellers who were lost.
On entry I was reminded to check back before departure in case the gate had changed - at the moment it was listed as a real gate not far away and thus there would be no car to the aircraft.
I scurried to a shower room so I could get changed, freshen up, and make some emergency repairs to my pants. There I was in one of the best airport lounges in the world and instead of enjoying the facilities I was seated in a bathroom restitching a seam. Who said travel was glamorous?
That sorted I had a refreshing and much needed shower. Next stop was a refreshing drink - I'd been up for more hours than I cared and while I was waiting to hear from someone I planned to meet up with, I needed to resist the temptation of sleep in a day room and stay awake. As such, I stopped after a couple of whiskies. Oh well, there'll be another visit to continue the research sampling the range.
The lounge was very quiet as it was hours before the evening bank of longhaul flights, and being a holiday weekend not too many travelling HON Circle passengers either. I spent some time catching up on messages and work before grabbing a light meal in the restaurant area.
The food was great as was the wine. I held off eating more. Still no sign of the person I was hoping to meet, so I went back to the computer and switched to bubbles. Tonight there were 4 champagnes available so I sampled them all.
A few more people had arrived but the lounge was still fairly empty with more staff than passengers.
Shortly before boarding was due I packed up and hobbled out to the gate, which was in the B20s area (ie very close).
