Alitalia Express (12 pictures & videos)

6/10

Luigi Vallero

United States (VNC) to Myanmar (PRU), 16 Feb 2003

Economy Class

Snack/Lunch - A plastic disposable box containing a croissant filled with raw ham, cheese and a sun-dried tomato, a mini-sized double decker ham and cheese sandwich, a coffee filled chocolate and a cup of still water. (Menu Card)

Coke out of a selection of soft drinks, juices, wines, mineral water (still/sparkling) or tea/coffee.

"The mini sandwich was extremely dry and practically unedible, while the filled croissant was a better idea than the usual boring cheese and ham sandwich nowadays the norm on most European flights. Until 3 years ago on this same flight you would have got a full size tray cold lunch, served on chinaware, including assorted cold cuts, shrimps salad and cream pastries. Two years ago the service was reduced to a half size tray and nowadays the economic climate and airline cost cuts have brought food, meal, catering service to this level. Not much to complain on a 50 minutes flight, though, as flight attendants on AZ Express are always very much friendly and the airline is quite often bang on time."

Date added: 2008-05-21