jetBlue Airways :: LGB-SEA :: Sep 2009

B6 294 Flight	LGB Long Beach		SEA Seattle Tacoma
Economy Class	956 miles		2:40 Flying Time

jetBlue's signature Terra Blue potato chips with coke

United Airlines :: ICN-SFO :: Apr 2009

UA 892 Flight	ICN Seoul Incheon		SFO San Francisco
First Class	5,657 miles		10:25 Flying Time

    

Lunch
Appetizer	Crayfish dill stew in mini brioche and "Devils on horseback" chicken with bacon and apricots with mango cilantro salsa
Soup	Minestrone soup
Salad	Mesclun mix with sliced radish, red and yellow bell pepper strips and crisp croutons, served with lemon aioli or Korean sesame vinaigrette
Main Course	Pan-seared filet mignon with shiitake mushroom cream sauce, buttered parmesan noodles and broccoli with carrots -or- Seared pacific dory with coriander chutney, sheamed purple potato and herb marinated vegetables -or- American-style BBQ pork ribs with savory BBQ sauce, corn with peppers and green beans in olive oil -or- Sam Gym Jjim: braised Korean gingen chicken with chestnuts and assorted vegetables, steamed rice
Dessert	Ice cream, with choice of sundae toppings:hot fudge, butterscotch topping, mixed berry compote, sliced roasted almonds and whipped cream Cheese selection (Danish Blue, Cheddar, Walnut Fondue), served with red grapes and crackers

    

    

Alternatives and snacks

Warm Korean hamburger with bulgogi sauce Garlic cream cheese, cucumber and lettuce sandwich Hot noodle soup Assorted snack treats

Breakfast

Spinach and ricotta quiche with chunky tomato sauce, roasted chorizo sausage -or- Fresh seasonal fruit plate with creamy yoghurt

United Airlines :: SFO-ICN :: Mar 2009

UA 893 Flight	SFO San Francisco		ICN Seoul Incheon
First Class	5,657 miles		12:10 Flying Time

    
Cocktail service: mixed nuts (left) and ginger ale (right)

Dinner
Appetizer	Warm jumbo lump crab and shiitake mushroom with Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeno creme fraiche -or- Slowly braised shredded pork and caramelized onions, cherry strewn wild rice, marjoram and a pecan balsamic vinaigrette
Soup	Roasted red pepper and smoked Gouda bisque
Salad	Fresh seasonal greens with red teardrop tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, kalamata olives and seasoned croutons served with creamy caesar or Asian sesame ginger vinaigrette
Main Course	Roasted beeftenderloin and sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olive and eggplant strewn quinoa -or- Grilled beef brochette with bulgogi sauce, steamed rice and baby bok choy -or- Grilled mahi mahi with yuzu miso vinaigrette, sweet potato pie and sauteed spinach -or- Pomegranate glazed duck breast, Jasmine cashew rice and Chinese broccoli with baby carrots
Dessert	Ice cream, with choice of sundae toppings: hot fudge, caramel, mixed berries, toasted almonds and whipped cream Cheese selection (St. Pete's Blue, 4 Year Cheddar, St. Rocco Triple Creme), served with red grapes and crackers

    
Dinner table setting (left); the only choice of bread roll (right)

    

Alternatives and snacks

Mesquite smoked turkey with Swiss cheese Cucumber and provolone sandwich Fresh fruit Ghirardelli chocolate Mini pretzels Hot noodles Lay's baked chips Granola bars

    

Lunch

Mesquite turkey with provolone on rustic torpedo roll, roasted red potatoes and a fresh fruit appetizer -or- Fresh seasonal fruit plate with creamy yoghurt

Cathay Pacific :: HKG-LAX :: Sep 2008

CX 884 Flight	HKG Hong Kong		LAX Los Angeles
Business Class	7,255 miles		13:15 Flying Time

Amuse bouche: pitted green olives, pitted kalamata olives and sun-dried tomato;
salted almonds with coke

Lunch
Appetizer	Fine smoked salmon with salmon roe and creme fraiche
Salad	Selected seasonal salad with yogurt dressing
Main Course	Sauteed prawns with tomato fish sauce, steamed jasmine rice and Chinese mixed vegetables
Cheese & Fruit	Selection of cheese and seasonal fruits
Dessert	Fruit gateau with passion fruit cream

    

    

Mid-Flight Snack

Ciabatta with scrambled egg and shaved ham

New Business Class cabin before breakfast service began

Breakfast
Appetizer	Seasonal fresh fruits
Main Course	Omelette with pan-fried pork sausage, back bacon, oven roasted potatoes, marinated red pepper and braised bean ragout

    

Cathay Pacific :: LAX-HKG :: Jul 2008

CX 885 Flight	LAX Los Angeles		HKG Hong Kong
Economy Class	7,255 miles		14:45 Flying Time

Cocktail service: coke with roasted peanuts

Lunch
Appetizer	Shrimp salad with ranch dressing
Main Course	Chicken tai chin, steamed jasmine rice, and mixed vegetables -or- Beef with peppercorn sauce, sauteed potatoes, spinach and baby carrots -or- Alfredo gemelli with tomato compote
Dessert	Blueberry cheesecake

Dinner
Appetizer	Fresh seasonal fruit
Main Course	Baked chicken with salt and five spices, steamed jasmine rice, and mixed vegetables -or- Braised pork with mustard mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, broccoli and carrots -or- Ziti strudel on vanilla sauce
Dessert	Apple strudel on vanilla sauce