4E

Oh, how I love an upgrade. Economy extra is great for the long haul rides, but Business/First is soooo much better. And it always helps when one of the (male) flight attendants is extra nice and tries to get you drunk....um, Chuck was in Economy extra.....

The menu...

Snack - lomo, caperberry, sun-dried olive

Green leaf salad with balsamic vinegarette
First course - hot smoked salmon with lime cream
Main course options -
poached pike-perch, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, lobster sauce
yellow curry chicken, jasmine rice, sauteed vegetables
beef tournedos, broccoli and cauliflower gratin, mashed potato, thyme sauce
bulgur wheat, green beans, carrots, potatoes, spicy tomato sauce

Cheese - bornzola, yellow Kristian, fig compote

Dessert - forest berry tart, fruit salad

Buffet with coffee, espresso, cappuccino, tea, soft drinks, fresh fruit, sweets, snacks

Open sandwiches - Prawns with sauce verte & cured duck breast, balsamic cream, grilled artichoke heart

Dessert - Opera cake

On an 8.5 hour flight, with a considerable amount of turbulence, drinks of the alcoholic variety are always welcome. A little champagne, a Bloody Mary (or two) and some wine with dinner quickly put me at ease. Did you know that I'm a nervous flier?

Don't worry, Chuck was privy to some nice amenities in Economy extra, too.