AC2 NRT-YYZ; order of the meal service on this flight?
Aug 30, 2014, 3:22 pm
#16
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While I would love to see the menu change more frequently I'm not sure there's all that much flexibility:
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
Aug 30, 2014, 3:40 pm
#17
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You are right. The SD should know their preference by heart. Why ask? Just bring the vinaigrette . Seriously, they spring the occasional surprise like Rack of Lamb.
Aug 30, 2014, 3:42 pm
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Probably due to religious concern for Muslims and Jews who do after all make up probably a whopping 1-2% of people on most flights..
Aug 30, 2014, 3:50 pm
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Yes, something along those lines. I haven't seen that dish on any of my recent flight, though the green curry chicken available a while ago seemed quite popular.
Quite possible, though it seems ridiculous to me to eliminate pork products when there are four main course options.
Quite possible, though it seems ridiculous to me to eliminate pork products when there are four main course options.
Aug 30, 2014, 4:06 pm
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While I would love to see the menu change more frequently I'm not sure there's all that much flexibility:
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
It's the one great meal I remember.
Aug 30, 2014, 4:56 pm
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While I would love to see the menu change more frequently I'm not sure there's all that much flexibility:
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
Aug 30, 2014, 6:23 pm
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Thanks.
Sorry, wasn't clear. Flying paid J. Was interested in what gets server when, you have answered my question very well. Thank you.
Sorry, wasn't clear. Flying paid J. Was interested in what gets server when, you have answered my question very well. Thank you.
Are you in J or Y?
What exactly do you mean by "order of the meal service":
Hope that answered your question.
What exactly do you mean by "order of the meal service":
- Whose orders are taken first: In J it is supposed to be SE's first then sometimes E's then everyone else typically front of plane to back.
- Who gets served first: front to back in J, I believe front to back in each section of Y
- What gets served when? Dinner shortly after take-off, snack mid-flight, breakfast about 1.5 hours before landing. J snacks can be ordered at any time after initial meal service.
Hope that answered your question.
Aug 30, 2014, 6:32 pm
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IIRC, that was the featured appetizer created by Top Chef Canada.
Aug 30, 2014, 6:49 pm
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Aug 30, 2014, 10:31 pm
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One more question related to this flight. I am connecting onward to YXU. Do you still pick up bags at customs and then put back on luggage carousel after clearing? Just want to make sure I can put my duty free liquids into checked baggage before going through security. Thanks.
One more question related to this flight. I am connecting onward to YXU. Do you still pick up bags at customs and then put back on luggage carousel after clearing? Just want to make sure I can put my duty free liquids into checked baggage before going through security. Thanks.
Aug 31, 2014, 12:46 am
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One more question related to this flight. I am connecting onward to YXU. Do you still pick up bags at customs and then put back on luggage carousel after clearing? Just want to make sure I can put my duty free liquids into checked baggage before going through security. Thanks.
One more question related to this flight. I am connecting onward to YXU. Do you still pick up bags at customs and then put back on luggage carousel after clearing? Just want to make sure I can put my duty free liquids into checked baggage before going through security. Thanks.
Aug 31, 2014, 12:53 am
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Or the Bulgogi on flights to/from ICN- or the glass noodles?
I agree generally on NA routes- but the menu is quite varied to/from Asia.
Aug 31, 2014, 8:34 am
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Do you mean like the Japanese meals on flights to/from Japan? (Which is outstanding when departing from Tokyo btw)... Or Chicken Yakitori for the second meal?
Or the Bulgogi on flights to/from ICN- or the glass noodles?
I agree generally on NA routes- but the menu is quite varied to/from Asia.
Or the Bulgogi on flights to/from ICN- or the glass noodles?
I agree generally on NA routes- but the menu is quite varied to/from Asia.
There are very few "non-mainstream" choices on flights within NA as well as between Canada and Europe.
Aug 31, 2014, 11:17 am
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While I would love to see the menu change more frequently I'm not sure there's all that much flexibility:
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
AC offers four main course choices (which is more than many competitors offer) and they seem to have decided that those are:
1) beef (occasionally lamb/veal)
2) chicken
3) fish
4) vegetarian pasta/risotto
Most choices are very mainstream (maybe even a little bland), I certainly don't want AC to become too creative with meals, but one "outside the box" option such as an ethnic-style meal would be nice.
On a related note, is there a reason none of the four main courses ever contains pork?
As for ethnic style meals, you'll notice that we're slowly trying them out on all routes on both International and NA Business Class.
Aug 31, 2014, 11:19 am
#30
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Also, new meal service coming on Oct 1 for all YYZ/Asia, YVR/SYD and YYZ/TLV flights so stay tuned. Plated entrees, cheese selection from a trolley, full cake & fruit selection, brunch option before arrival on Asia flights where we currently serve breakfast. We ran a few trials recently and very well received by our customers especially those that fly very often.
We are also introducing a new breakfast card option tomorrow (Sep 1) on all red eye Europe flights (except for YHZ/YYT-LHR). You can choose your breakfast option before you sleep so you can maximize your sleep.
We are also introducing a new breakfast card option tomorrow (Sep 1) on all red eye Europe flights (except for YHZ/YYT-LHR). You can choose your breakfast option before you sleep so you can maximize your sleep.