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<\/a>View out the window<\/p><\/div>\n
We left a bit early to get to our gate and go through the auxiliary security check at the gate. They searched our carry ons and wanded us front and back. \u00a0There was a short wait at the gate while the caterer loaded food and drink on the plane. \u00a0We had upgraded to business class so we were in group 1 to load.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Mike enjoying his business class, soon to lay flat seat<\/p><\/div>\n
Aboard the plane, our business class seats were great. I had a window seat, Mike across the aisle – so we both had aisle access. \u00a0The flight from Newark to Tel Aviv would be 10 hours and 55 minutes and we will land tomorrow around 9 in the morning.<\/p>\n
My flight attendant, Scott, started me off with a glass of Prosecco, a glass of sparkling water, and bowl of mixed nuts. \u00a0For dinner I had selected turbot, with asparagus, gooseberries, and cauliflower and rapini croquettes. It was accompanied by a spicy soba buckwheat noodle salad. \u00a0As dessert, I selected ice cream with chocolate fudge topping and brownie crumbles. \u00a0Once finished, I flattened my seat and got set up to try to sleep as long as possible.<\/p>\n
Day 1 \u00a0January 26, 2023 Fly to Tel Aviv overnight flight. Left Richmond VA and flew to Newark, NJ – though a bit late. Our crew needed a longer layover to conform to FAA guidelines, so we left about an … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"