V-Flyer

Hello all,

I am about to fly on VS for the first time and wondered if anyone knew what wines they will have on my flight? It's VS45.

Thanks,

Andrew

Welcome to the site.

What class are you flying?

Nick

Oh yes - that would help!

UC, course!

It depends which cabin you are in.

In Economy and Premeum Economy it will be 'red or white sir' to a more extensive choice (at least three reds and three whites) in Upper Class.

Have a look at some of the recent trip reports as some people list the wines etc they have.

Honey Lamb can thoroughly recommend the Shiraz[:D]

I posted the wines available in the current menu cycle in this thread.

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Thanks - does anyone have much experience with the whites? On a slightly different topic, I'm returning on VS10 which I understand doesn't serve a full dinner i.e. no starters yet they're shown on Tinkerbelle's post?

quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Thanks - does anyone have much experience with the whites? On a slightly different topic, I'm returning on VS10 which I understand doesn't serve a full dinner i.e. no starters yet they're shown on Tinkerbelle's post?


The VS10 offers the Good Night Service which currently consists of:

Nightcap and Turndown
Hot chocolate and coconut macaroon
Camomile tea with chocolates
Malt whiskey and cheese straws

Express Supper Tray
Seasonal leaf salad with five spice chicken, crispy wonton strips, cherry tomatoes and Asian sesame ginger dressing

Served with

Cheese plate - Knight's Vail and double cream brie with crackers and fruit

Hot Supper Tray
Grilled flank steak with red bliss mashed potato, roasted parsnips and carrots with demi glace sauce
Eggplant rollatini with sauteed spinach with yellow teardrop cherry and sun blushed tomato sauce

Served with

Seasonal leaf salad with crispy wonton strips, cherry tomatoes and Asian sesame ginger dressing

Dessert
Caramel apple cheesecake
Cheese plate - buttermilk blue, Knight's Vail and double cream brie served with crackers and grapes

Thanks Tinkerbelle but I'm devastated to learn I can't have the fab-sounding cod coming back

quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Thanks Tinkerbelle but I'm devastated to learn I can't have the fab-sounding cod coming back


You could if you changed your flight to the earlier VS4 which still offers a full meal service.

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quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Thanks Tinkerbelle but I'm devastated to learn I can't have the fab-sounding cod coming back


The cod has had very mixed reviews and I'm not sure changing your flight to try the cod would be worth your while !.

The good night service is still very good and you wont go hungry !

Anyone know when the menu will change again?

Unlikely - Z class! If I get to JFK early what's the likelihood of them letting me go on VS4?

Crispy Wontons... in their dreams

quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Unlikely - Z class! If I get to JFK early what's the likelihood of them letting me go on VS4?


Less that zilch I'd say.

Mercy flight to see your dying grandmother possibly but wanting to try the cod just won't cut it (apart from gicing the staff a good laugh).

seriously spend the extra three hours shopping downtown !

Next menu change should be in September.

quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Unlikely - Z class! If I get to JFK early what's the likelihood of them letting me go on VS4?


Heck, I wouldn't go changing my flight to eat virgin on board catering.
If you get there early just enjoy the clubhouse instead.

quote:Originally posted by daywalker
quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Unlikely - Z class! If I get to JFK early what's the likelihood of them letting me go on VS4?


Heck, I wouldn't go changing my flight to eat virgin on board catering.
If you get there early just enjoy the clubhouse instead.


Neither would I, but as for choosethedrew's question - if there is space and if you get someone amenable, VS have been known to offer plenty of flexibility on the day where there is a choice of flights. On the day is critical here - with a Z fare, trying for alternative days is a no no.

quote:Originally posted by tontybear
quote:Originally posted by choosethedrew
Unlikely - Z class! If I get to JFK early what's the likelihood of them letting me go on VS4?


Less that zilch I'd say.

Mercy flight to see your dying grandmother possibly but wanting to try the cod just won't cut it (apart from gicing the staff a good laugh).

seriously spend the extra three hours shopping downtown !


Depends on loads - twice in the last 12 months I've arrived early and been asked if I want to move to the earlier flight. Both times on a 'Z' fare.