U.S. Certified Angus Beef Cheeseburger – $6 USD
Jun 25, 2011, 12:30 pm
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U.S. Certified Angus Beef Cheeseburger – $6 USD
I just had a look at the on board offerings, and I think it is a pretty good deal for 6 dollars. Although they only offer it above 2.5 hours flight.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
Jun 25, 2011, 2:59 pm
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I <3 the burger 
Originally Posted by dschnitz
I just had a look at the on board offerings, and I think it is a pretty good deal for 6 dollars. Although they only offer it above 2.5 hours flight.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
Jun 25, 2011, 3:07 pm
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I just had a look at the on board offerings, and I think it is a pretty good deal for 6 dollars. Although they only offer it above 2.5 hours flight.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
Jun 26, 2011, 12:04 am
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Considering the other burgers (or any other food) one might get on board or at the airport, it's a well spent $6. My 14-year-old daughter still talks about that burger from our trip to AK in 2009. She's looking forward to it being available when we take another AK trip next summer.
Jun 26, 2011, 8:27 am
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I just had a look at the on board offerings, and I think it is a pretty good deal for 6 dollars. Although they only offer it above 2.5 hours flight.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
When compared to European airlines LH offers only some small bread with cheese on a 2 hour flight and ryanair cup noodles for 9 dollars.
Jun 26, 2011, 9:11 am
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Ryanair was given as a bad example to show what some carriers charge in contrast to AS good offer. But apart that both use planes to transport people, they are not equal in anyway.
Jun 26, 2011, 11:58 pm
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Jun 27, 2011, 12:07 am
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But if you compare Alaska with, say, AirAsia, suddenly they aren't all that cheap anymore. (Meals for approx 4-5$, and yes, they are pretty nice)
Plus the sandwich on LH is free
And the drink is free. And refill. And even alcohol is free. And it's German beer, not whatever leftovers are sold as beer in other parts of the world.So.. I hope this silly comparison of airlines having a completely different earning scheme is finished now
Jun 27, 2011, 5:52 am
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Hey now AS serves excellent Alaskan Amber and to/from Hawaii Kona Longboard Lager
Hey now AS serves excellent Alaskan Amber and to/from Hawaii Kona Longboard Lager
Jun 27, 2011, 9:43 am
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I love the cheeseburger but have found the quality inconsistent. Sometimes it's served hot and juicy, as it should be....other times lukewarm, dry, and the bottom bun was petrified (as in seemingly stale, and not that it was afraid of being bitten! 
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I asked for a replacement once in the latter circumstance and got a carbon copy of the originally-issued item. Then I asked for, and received, a refund.
). I asked for a replacement once in the latter circumstance and got a carbon copy of the originally-issued item. Then I asked for, and received, a refund.
Jun 27, 2011, 12:55 pm
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Actually, the burger is offered on the eastbound Hawaii flights - it's a good alternative to the F class meal, particularly if you are leaving an island without catering facilities.
Jun 27, 2011, 2:23 pm
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I was less than impressed with the FC meal (sorry Chef Cliff, but it sucked) and would have gladly had the burger.