I reviewed Air Serbia’s Belgrade to New York flight last October on the westbound sector, and had a fantastic experience. Keep in mind that Air Serbia is partly owned by Etihad Airways, so much of the service is aligned to what you’d get on them. I was curious to see how the flight in the…
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Other airlines with business class pajamas between US and Europe: Virgin Atlantic, OpenSkies, formerly Jet Airways. 🙂
I've wanted to try the product on my way to Austria and I thought the schedule worked out well. The pricing on the other hard was ridiculously expensive in comparison to other airlines Business Class product. I was really surprised the pricing was so high!
Not entirely clear why you seem so well disposed towards Air Serbia - but it's all subjective at the end of the day. Dropped the ball on the Virgin pyjamas though.
Love that the airshow features Charlottetown, PEI (as a proud Islander that puts a big smile on my face)
Jet Airways still distributes PJs in business class from North America to Europe! They gave us "sleeper suits" from YYZ to AMS last week (flight time was only 6h36m).
I noticed while you did try the Serbian wine, you didn't sample any of the Serbian cuisine. I've read here many times on the blog how you'd wish airlines would be proud of their local dishes.... and what a shame they didn't include any on the menu.....and...... then you order salmon with more salmon.
Thank goodness Ford had the adventuresome spirit and ordered the dishes I'm sure most of us were wanting to see and read about.
@ Donald -- When traveling with someone I always make a point of ordering different things so I can get pictures of as many things as possible. Having been to Serbia I had the chance to try these things (and I really enjoyed them). Since Ford hasn't yet been, I encouraged him to try the Serbian dishes.
"Here’s something that’s rather bizarre, that I didn’t notice until I was expecting to eat breakfast. While every other overnight eastbound transatlantic flight I’ve taken serves breakfast before landing, Air Serbia simply serves a dinner-like snack. We’re talking sandwiches, samosas, cheese plates, etc."
Maybe I'm missing something, but they offer dine on demand, and they have Breakfast items on the menu. So...why not just order the breakfast items as your pre-arrival meal? The other items seemed more like snacks more than anything (unless, people want their meals to coincide with New York time or something).
Ok, ignore my last comment, I didn't see that that was the menu for flying to New York...
I live in Washington DC and I truly regret that they do not fly from/out of here. Maybe I am biased but it makes much more sense than New York. There are a lot of Eastern Europeans living here plus it's the capital - government/diplomacy/business. I fly often to Belgrade, Bucharest and Sofia so this would be win win. If you can, urge them about this please 🙂 Thank you
I wish more airlines would serve something other than breakfast going to Europe. Breakfast is always the worse meal on a plane.
Not directly how Air Serbia is an excellent way to cross the Atlantic. The have no connectivity past NYC, they have limited connectivity to most of Western Europe from Belgrade, they are usually expensive, and I could go on. I am rather sure Etihad is not making much money out of them...
OK, time to be picky here.
"my usual preference is to select two window seats behind one another."
Two window seats cannot be behind one another. 6A is behind 5A and 5A is in front of 6A. To be behind one another 5A would have to be magically behind 6A, as well as 6A being behind 5A. I think you mean "one behind the other."
Otherwise, loved the review. Looks like a great trip!
@Lucky
Thanks for the clarification. It's good to know you took one for the team, and your man. Ford looked like he got the better meal.
The Etihad A 380 is amongst the nicest looking ones. Having said that, the A380 is ugly. Giving it a nice colour scheme is like putting lipstick on a pig.
Hmmmm... Wonder if I can use Aadvantage miles to book via Etihad. Sounds like a great way to fly business to Europe and enjoyed my recent trip through Serbia and Bosnia ... would be great to go to Montenegro this way
Nice - and thank you for also sharing the happy story behind this trip to Serbia too (in another post)
I like the way Air Serbia showcases local Serbian wines and brandies on their flights. I am certain you could write a book on airlines foods and beverages. Thank You always for your honest reviews. The coming 747 Lufthansa First Class should be an interesting contrast to your recent flights on Eitihad Residences - happy and safe travels