Any FT'ers on IAD-KWI Inaugural Oct. 28? [Merged Threads]
Nov 3, 2006, 2:43 pm
#151
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The return flight menu is on page 4 of my gallery.
Besides Phool for breakfast its Lamb for dinner iirc.
The return flight menu is on page 4 of my gallery.
Besides Phool for breakfast its Lamb for dinner iirc.
Nov 3, 2006, 2:47 pm
#152
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I just realized something - is this the first time that UA has written menus in Arabic? I know it may not be that big of a deal, but I just checked all of UA's current and previous destinations and I think it is the first time.
Nov 3, 2006, 3:10 pm
#153
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Originally Posted by Wireless
Yes, while Chicken Liver for breakfast might sound culturally challenging for Northern European-American mutts like myself, I had to try it. 
Nov 3, 2006, 3:17 pm
#154
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The menu actually has several interesting variations from the ususual Business fare I'm used to - maybe it is more like pacific service, which I don't do much.
No appetizer before the salad - this reminds me of the morning flights from Europe
Salad - fine
The return of the "served all together" meal. This disappeared from US-Europe some time ago.
No Ice Cream option
Midflight snacks - again like the Europe-US am flights.
Hot Breakfast option - again a variation of the morning Europe-US flights and this also jives with the lack of appetizer before the main meal.
Wines sound like the current standard issue - the red has been the Taurus on every flight I've had in the past 2 months.
Is anybody else sick of the pasta? I liked it the first couple times but it got old really fast.
No appetizer before the salad - this reminds me of the morning flights from Europe
Salad - fine
The return of the "served all together" meal. This disappeared from US-Europe some time ago.
No Ice Cream option
Midflight snacks - again like the Europe-US am flights.
Hot Breakfast option - again a variation of the morning Europe-US flights and this also jives with the lack of appetizer before the main meal.
Wines sound like the current standard issue - the red has been the Taurus on every flight I've had in the past 2 months.
Is anybody else sick of the pasta? I liked it the first couple times but it got old really fast.
Nov 3, 2006, 3:20 pm
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It actually was quite bland. The consistency was not as creamy as Foie, rather a bit tougher than I would expect for liver. It wasn't gross at all, just so very unremarkable.
It actually was quite bland. The consistency was not as creamy as Foie, rather a bit tougher than I would expect for liver. It wasn't gross at all, just so very unremarkable.
Nov 3, 2006, 10:15 pm
#156
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UA needs some stronger alliances with Gulf Airlines in KWI to make this a feasable flight and a good connection point.
-UFFA
-UFFA
Nov 3, 2006, 10:33 pm
#157
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Originally Posted by UnitedFFinAsia
UA needs some stronger alliances with Gulf Airlines in KWI to make this a feasable flight and a good connection point.
-UFFA
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Nov 3, 2006, 11:47 pm
#158
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Great pics!
Nov 4, 2006, 12:15 pm
#159
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what's the first picture in the album. also, great pics. i would get uneasy flying over baghdad, even though i'm sure it's safe. that must have been one great experience. it's something i would love to take advantage of!
Nov 4, 2006, 2:07 pm
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Here's the Nov 06 IAD-KWI First menu from the other night:
TO BEGIN:
A variety of fruit, sandwhiches and assorted treats
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Wild Mushroom and Gouda frittata with smoked Gouda Sauce
Haricot Vert
or
Fresh seasonal fruit plate with creamy yogurtNo pork products were used in the preparation of this menu
Featured Wines
Champagne:
Pommery Grand Cru 1995 Champagne
De Venoge 1996 Champagne
White Wine
Bouchard Beaune du Chateau Premier Cru 2003 Burgundy
William Febre Premier Cru Montmains 2004 Chablis (Chardonnay)
Wild Horse Chardonnay 2004 Central Coast
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2003 Arroyo Seco
Red Wine
Chateau Camensace 2002 Haut-Medoc (Bordeaux Blend)
Cave de Saint Desirat Cuvee Cotes Diane 2003 Saint Joseph (Syrah)
Sticks Shiraz 2003 Yarra Valley
Brancott Classic Pinot Noir 2004 Marlborough
Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto will be offered during the main meal's dessert.
TO BEGIN:
Soup:
Mushroom and brie bisque
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens
Hot pan-seared lemon grass shrimp
Parmesan pepper or Asian sesame ginger dressing
MAIN COURSEMushroom and brie bisque
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens
Hot pan-seared lemon grass shrimp
Parmesan pepper or Asian sesame ginger dressing
Pan Seared Filet mignon with balsamic rosemary sauce
Lemon thyme potatoe pie and steamed asparagus
Mirin glazed sea bass with sake broth
Noodles with diced red peppers and Chinese broccoli
Lamb Kofta with Tahini sauce*
Basmati rice and zucchini with peppers
*Halal prepared entree
Cheese filled ravioli with Mediterranean Vegetables
Marinara Sauce
Express Dine
Today's Express Dine features your choice of any of the above entrees, fresh seasonal greens with Asian sesame ginger dressing and Eli's Caramel Apple Cobbler for dessert.
DESSERTLemon thyme potatoe pie and steamed asparagus
Mirin glazed sea bass with sake broth
Noodles with diced red peppers and Chinese broccoli
Lamb Kofta with Tahini sauce*
Basmati rice and zucchini with peppers
*Halal prepared entree
Cheese filled ravioli with Mediterranean Vegetables
Marinara Sauce
Express Dine
Today's Express Dine features your choice of any of the above entrees, fresh seasonal greens with Asian sesame ginger dressing and Eli's Caramel Apple Cobbler for dessert.
To complete your dining experiance:
Eli's Caramel Apple Cobbler
Chese Selection: Manchego, Rosenborg Noble Blue, Montrachet
Fresh Strawberries with brown sugar sour cream dip
MIDFLIGHT SNACKEli's Caramel Apple Cobbler
Chese Selection: Manchego, Rosenborg Noble Blue, Montrachet
Fresh Strawberries with brown sugar sour cream dip
A variety of fruit, sandwhiches and assorted treats
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Wild Mushroom and Gouda frittata with smoked Gouda Sauce
Haricot Vert
or
Fresh seasonal fruit plate with creamy yogurt
Featured Wines
Champagne:
Pommery Grand Cru 1995 Champagne
De Venoge 1996 Champagne
White Wine
Bouchard Beaune du Chateau Premier Cru 2003 Burgundy
William Febre Premier Cru Montmains 2004 Chablis (Chardonnay)
Wild Horse Chardonnay 2004 Central Coast
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2003 Arroyo Seco
Red Wine
Chateau Camensace 2002 Haut-Medoc (Bordeaux Blend)
Cave de Saint Desirat Cuvee Cotes Diane 2003 Saint Joseph (Syrah)
Sticks Shiraz 2003 Yarra Valley
Brancott Classic Pinot Noir 2004 Marlborough
Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto will be offered during the main meal's dessert.
Nov 4, 2006, 6:32 pm
#161
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Originally Posted by Wireless
I haven't finished uploading the press kit at the end of the gallery. My laptop crashed and I lost my report, so I have to start over. grr.
Look forward to the re-composed report
Wish I'd been there
Nov 7, 2006, 3:58 am
#162
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Was Channel 9 available on the flight? I'm a closet aviation geek, and like the other poster, I'm really curious to hear what it was like, especially over Iraqi airspace (I heard it's controlled by the US military...)
Nov 7, 2006, 7:35 am
#163
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Andrew - GREAT pics. Looking forward to the full report soon. Thanks for taking the time to upload these!! (BTW the food didn't look all that bad.) ^
Nov 14, 2006, 2:56 pm
#164
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i'll continue to beg for the report 
Nov 17, 2006, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by Ryu2
Was Channel 9 available on the flight? I'm a closet aviation geek, and like the other poster, I'm really curious to hear what it was like, especially over Iraqi airspace (I heard it's controlled by the US military...)
The CHICKEN LIVERS were disgusting!!!
