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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2015, 03:11:29 PM »
There you go!
Hmm for some reason when you  search Azerbaijan it doesn't pull that up.

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2015, 03:13:10 PM »
Hmm for some reason when you  search Azerbaijan it doesn't pull that up.
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #23 on: August 07, 2015, 03:19:26 PM »
If this isn't the right place, then let me know where is better. I would like to put to rest the constant questions about this airline so instead of a trip report ill answer any questions anyone has.

How much would you need to be paid to fly with them?

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2015, 03:22:02 PM »
How much would you need to be paid to fly with them?
i hope this is a joke

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2015, 05:58:50 PM »
This is why I want to do this. I'm sick of the comments everywhere like "I would never fly them even if they paid me" etc.
Anyway, this is the first time i've flown business in my life so keep that in mind. Flight times are great as you leave Israel at night and arrive in NYC in the morning. Business seat on the a320 was similar to domestic first/business in 2-2 layout. Each business passenger gets an iPad on this flight consisting of around 10 movies, music and games.. Food service basically took the majority of the flight. Food wasn't bad but was nothing special. Again I can't comment on the kosher options. Airport in Baku is super easy to transfer in especially because it lands in the middle of the night when the airport is basically empty. One escalator and you are at the gate for the JFK flight. Nice looking airport with plenty of places to sit and relax. Business passengers also get lounge access in both airports no that it really matters for a 2 hour layover. Lounge in Baku looked nice but was nothing special (keep in mind it was 4-5 AM). Both flights were also without delays and landed in JFK an hour early. Landing time in JFK is also great as it is an empty time in customs with no other flights landing at that time. The a340 is also very nice however the business seats looked like they are aging a bit. At first, the reclining controls on my seat did not work and I was moved to a new seat where the IFE didn't work (not that it mattered to me because the movie options were pretty lame (the same 10-20 movies that were on the iPad. I would've preferred the iPad on this flight) The seat becomes lie flat however it can be tough to get over your seat mate if you have a window seat and they are reclined. Food once again was nothing special but good. Flight attendants seemed like they were trying but weren't overly jovial. There is also a bar on board but wasn't used (could've been the hour of the flight or the light load of the cabin) Amenity kit is lame and there is no turndown service for the business seats, just the same pillows and blankets you get in economy it seems. However, I got a good 4-5 hours of sleep. Forgot to mention they also give decent headphones on both flights for business passengers. I would say around 30-40% of the passengers were on this flight from TLV, some with black hats/kippahs etc. The economy passengers seemed to not have any issues but can't really comment on that. If I forgot anything feel free to ask.
Thanks for the report, I too think it's very underrated just like UN, SU used to be till people broke the ice.

we're the cabins full?
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2015, 06:45:16 PM »
Thanks for the report, I too think it's very underrated just like UN, SU used to be till people broke the ice.

we're the cabins full?
I believe economy was full while business was about 40-50%.  Listen, at the end of the day, I'm just gonna fly the cheapest option and this happened to be the cheapest. I just wanted to break the ice here because some of the posts I see are ridiculous.

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2015, 06:47:08 PM »


  some of the posts I see are ridiculous.
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2015, 07:49:11 PM »
I believe economy was full while business was about 40-50%.  Listen, at the end of the day, I'm just gonna fly the cheapest option and this happened to be the cheapest. I just wanted to break the ice here because some of the posts I see are ridiculous.

How much did you pay?

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2015, 08:46:07 PM »
How much did you pay?
~1300$ one way. Obviously not a bargain but was cheapest last minute fare out of everything.

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2015, 09:31:50 PM »
~1300$ one way. Obviously not a bargain but was cheapest last minute fare out of everything.
1300 for business class isn't bad.

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2015, 10:18:50 PM »
kosher food comes on dishes?

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2015, 10:23:36 PM »
kosher food comes on dishes?
If this isn't the right place, then let me know where is better. I would like to put to rest the constant questions about this airline so instead of a trip report ill answer any questions anyone has. One disclaimer, I had a vegetarian meal so can't speak to the kosher food.

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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2015, 10:58:23 PM »
kosher food comes on dishes?
Why not? Because the stupid local US caterers decided to serve us $hit in aluminum foil? FYI, I got very good sohar kosher meals on my trip last week in Europe and all the meals were served in real dishes.
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2015, 11:19:48 PM »
Why not? Because the stupid local US caterers decided to serve us $hit in aluminum foil? FYI, I got very good sohar kosher meals on my trip last week in Europe and all the meals were served in real dishes.
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2015, 11:46:57 PM »
Sohar=LH
Whether it was kosher is another question ;)
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #37 on: August 08, 2015, 11:51:47 PM »
Sohar=LH
Whether it was kosher is another question ;)
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #38 on: August 08, 2015, 11:57:18 PM »
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Whether it was kosher is another question ;)
I got lox on EVERY single meal! It most be kosher  ;)
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Re: Just flew Azerbaijan in Business TLV-JFK...happy to answer any questions
« Reply #39 on: August 09, 2015, 12:08:16 AM »
I got lox on EVERY single meal! It most be kosher  ;)
Of course. Just like the rolls ive gotten on pesach.
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