AUSTRIAN AIRLINES E195 BUSINESS CLASS SOFIA - VIENNA

FLIGHT DATE: DEC.23/2016
FLIGHT NUMBER: OS 798
DEPARTURE FROM: SOFIA (SOF) AT 18:40 PM.
​ARRIVAL AT: VIENNA (VIE) AT 19:25 PM.
FLIGHT TIME: 1H.45MINS.
AIRCRAFT: E195
SEAT NUMBER:1D (BUSINESS CLASS)

CHECK IN

I arrived at Sofia Airport about 2 hours before the flight. Because it was Christmas, the airport required that all passengers have to be there at least two hours before the flight. Austrian Airlines counters are 17-19. I went to the Business Class counter, which was very slow (took about 10 minutes to check in one suitcase). However, I was given a lounge invitation and headed to security. 
Security check and passport control were full, but very fast. 

Online Check in

LOUNGE

I went to Vitosha Lounge and was welcomed by the crew.

The lounge only offers sandwiches, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.

BOARDING

Boarding was called about 20 minutes before flight departure. Because there was a bus, there wasn't a priority boarding lane, but if it says that you are eligible for "priority boarding" on your boarding pass, you can skip the line.

I boarded the plane and took my seat 1D. The seating configuration in business class is 1-1 and in economy class is 2-2. There were 10 seats in the business class cabin, but I was the only passenger in it.
After boarding was completed, I was offered a welcome drink as well as magazines and newspapers.

View out of my window

FLIGHT

After takeoff, I was offered a drink and a meal.

The food was excellent

I also had some time to look at the magazines I got before takeoff

The Economist

The seat next to you always remains vacant "reserved for your comfort"

LANDING

We landed on time at Vienna International Airport. It took me about 15 minutes to go through passport control and pick up my suitcase.

BOTTOM LINE

Overall the flight was very pleasant, the crew was very friendly and the food was very delicious.

CHECK IN: 7/10
LOUNGE: 9/10
SERVICE: 9/10
CREW: 9/10
SEAT: 9/10
FOOD: 9/10
​OVERALL: 8.67/10