oneworld Emerald / OWE Free drink(s) in Y?
Sep 18, 2010, 12:00 am
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oneworld Emerald / OWE Free drink(s) in Y?
Hi,
I was torn between posting this in AAnother AAirlines forum or BA forum, but decided that here would be the best.
I know for a fact that we OWE (explat or whatever the AA internal is) usually get a drink/some wine / etc even when travelling in economy.
However, this has seem to be up to the crew on my latest couple of trips.. Now I have another trip tomorrow, and would like to know if this is actually policy, to give explay / OWE people free wine even when in whY?
I know I shouldnt expect it, but its nice to know if its an official / unofficial policy, or if its up to the senior cabin crew.
I was torn between posting this in AAnother AAirlines forum or BA forum, but decided that here would be the best.
I know for a fact that we OWE (explat or whatever the AA internal is) usually get a drink/some wine / etc even when travelling in economy.
However, this has seem to be up to the crew on my latest couple of trips.. Now I have another trip tomorrow, and would like to know if this is actually policy, to give explay / OWE people free wine even when in whY?
I know I shouldnt expect it, but its nice to know if its an official / unofficial policy, or if its up to the senior cabin crew.
Sep 18, 2010, 12:07 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ainline-y.html
Hi,
I was torn between posting this in AAnother AAirlines forum or BA forum, but decided that here would be the best.
I know for a fact that we OWE (explat or whatever the AA internal is) usually get a drink/some wine / etc even when travelling in economy.
However, this has seem to be up to the crew on my latest couple of trips.. Now I have another trip tomorrow, and would like to know if this is actually policy, to give explay / OWE people free wine even when in whY?
I know I shouldnt expect it, but its nice to know if its an official / unofficial policy, or if its up to the senior cabin crew.
I was torn between posting this in AAnother AAirlines forum or BA forum, but decided that here would be the best.
I know for a fact that we OWE (explat or whatever the AA internal is) usually get a drink/some wine / etc even when travelling in economy.
However, this has seem to be up to the crew on my latest couple of trips.. Now I have another trip tomorrow, and would like to know if this is actually policy, to give explay / OWE people free wine even when in whY?
I know I shouldnt expect it, but its nice to know if its an official / unofficial policy, or if its up to the senior cabin crew.
Sep 18, 2010, 12:19 am
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SEPTEMBER 1, RECOGNIZES OUR HIGHEST TOP TIER CUSTOMERS WHO ARE
SEATED IN COACH.`.
I have a hard time understanding if this means oneworld emeralds or just EXP. That said, this seems to be in line with what I have normally received, except for my last trip where the FA didnt even understand what oneworld emerald was.
Sep 18, 2010, 12:36 am
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Thanks, but this states `THE PREMIUM CUSTOMER IN COACH INITIATIVE, WHICH BEGAN ON
SEPTEMBER 1, RECOGNIZES OUR HIGHEST TOP TIER CUSTOMERS WHO ARE
SEATED IN COACH.`.
I have a hard time understanding if this means oneworld emeralds or just EXP. That said, this seems to be in line with what I have normally received, except for my last trip where the FA didnt even understand what oneworld emerald was.
SEPTEMBER 1, RECOGNIZES OUR HIGHEST TOP TIER CUSTOMERS WHO ARE
SEATED IN COACH.`.
I have a hard time understanding if this means oneworld emeralds or just EXP. That said, this seems to be in line with what I have normally received, except for my last trip where the FA didnt even understand what oneworld emerald was.
Sep 18, 2010, 6:27 am
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That is to say, I don't believe the policy is intended to mimic the essentially unlimited drinks (within reason) available to the EXP sitting in F.
Regards
Sep 18, 2010, 7:29 am
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I personally experienced getting 2 beers in DFW-LGA flight last month. Can't say it's rule, but after finish the first one, the FA just asked, "do you need another one?" I said yah... but, it's just one occasion.
Sep 18, 2010, 7:52 am
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The policy is AA Executive Platinums and Concierge Key members, one drink, on flights where this is possible. The policy is official but unpublished - FAs get to see it, but we don't. Some FAs may get confused in their memory and extend this to other Oneworld Emeralds. It doesn't hurt to ask if you get a free drink as a Oneworld Emerald.
Sep 18, 2010, 6:46 pm
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Thanks for the hints.. I asked nicely and showed my BAEC card to prove that I held the status, and was awarded one free wine (didnt want more, since I wanted to get some sleep).
Now if just the company would change domestic travel to not be in Y...
On another note, I cant figure out if AA blocked out the seat next to me, or if I was just lucky.. but there was like 2 middle seats unoccupied, and mine was one of it, plus I was greeted by one of the FAs before their service run.
Now if just the company would change domestic travel to not be in Y...
On another note, I cant figure out if AA blocked out the seat next to me, or if I was just lucky.. but there was like 2 middle seats unoccupied, and mine was one of it, plus I was greeted by one of the FAs before their service run.
Sep 18, 2010, 7:47 pm
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I have been on a couple of American Eagle flights where OW Sapphire members were given free drinks. I knew this because I heard the FAs explain the policy to the members.
Sep 19, 2010, 11:02 am
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Thanks for the hints.. I asked nicely and showed my BAEC card to prove that I held the status, and was awarded one free wine (didnt want more, since I wanted to get some sleep).
Now if just the company would change domestic travel to not be in Y...
On another note, I cant figure out if AA blocked out the seat next to me, or if I was just lucky.. but there was like 2 middle seats unoccupied, and mine was one of it, plus I was greeted by one of the FAs before their service run.
Now if just the company would change domestic travel to not be in Y...
On another note, I cant figure out if AA blocked out the seat next to me, or if I was just lucky.. but there was like 2 middle seats unoccupied, and mine was one of it, plus I was greeted by one of the FAs before their service run.
Short flight, MIA -> NYC so didn't ask for drink - just water