Cebu "meal" service CX921/920
Aug 25, 2014, 11:45 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
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i love airline foods. i once had 3 steaks on JAL economy class back then when meal were made for humans.
today's CX airline food in economy is an animal feed. even for a guy who loves airline meal CX Y "feed" I just skip right through it.
today's CX airline food in economy is an animal feed. even for a guy who loves airline meal CX Y "feed" I just skip right through it.
Aug 25, 2014, 11:51 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,118
CX Manager Catering Services responds to a question on poor Y food offering in TPE flights in this month's CX World:
(http://downloads.cathaypacific.com/c...pdf/CXW220.pdf)
Is CX finally conceding the fact that boxed meals are not premium enough for a premium airline?
(http://downloads.cathaypacific.com/c...pdf/CXW220.pdf)
Is CX finally conceding the fact that boxed meals are not premium enough for a premium airline?
CX has not been a premium airline for a LONG time....
Last edited by zhaobao; Aug 25, 2014 at 11:56 pm
Aug 26, 2014, 9:43 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: USA
Programs: SQ PPS SOLITAIRE, AA ,HHONOR GOLD, BONVOY GOLD, IHG PLAT
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But, yes obviously better than your Y experience. AI does better than this on 2 hour domestic flights.
SQ does a far better job in Y out of CCU. SQ Business is fantastic out of CCU.
There is nothing premium really about KA/CX. I still don't get what all the hoopla is all about (Skytrax etc).
Aug 26, 2014, 10:01 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Asia
Programs: KF Gold | IHG Amb | SPG LTG | HH Gold
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CX has been on a slide for a while now. Lowering their prices as well as service/meal options.
Although they are still slightly better than many other airlines, they are no longer the CX we used to know already.
PS: I've taken HKG-TPE on CX several times this year, fried rice served onboard is of poor quality
Although they are still slightly better than many other airlines, they are no longer the CX we used to know already.
PS: I've taken HKG-TPE on CX several times this year, fried rice served onboard is of poor quality
Aug 29, 2014, 3:35 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, EY Gold.
Posts: 283
I don't think catering in any class on any route (maybe with the exception of First - never flown it) is Cathay's strong point.
I fly J longhaul on Cathay regularly and the food is very average - especially if compared to the other asian/middle eastern carriers.
However the inflight service, J seats and HKG lounges more than compensate for me.
I fly J longhaul on Cathay regularly and the food is very average - especially if compared to the other asian/middle eastern carriers.
However the inflight service, J seats and HKG lounges more than compensate for me.
Aug 29, 2014, 5:48 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Some hole
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Once there are enough complaints, CX will look into it and change it just like the former longhaul business class seats aka coffin seats. I really miss those sandwiches though on the MNL runs. I would request some at times whether im in the jumpseat, J or even F!!
Sep 9, 2014, 7:11 am
#22
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,118
Was on flight to/from Nanjing which has a "regular" meal service - on a tray. However, I feel that the main meal in the box service has a larger portion. Thoughts ?
Is Haagen Daaz not available anymore on ANY KA flight during regular lunch/dinner hours now ?
Is Haagen Daaz not available anymore on ANY KA flight during regular lunch/dinner hours now ?
Sep 9, 2014, 8:02 pm
#23
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Sep 9, 2014, 9:45 pm
#25
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Sep 9, 2014, 9:59 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Speaking about water. I feel the water served in CX flight taste funny. Don't you guys think the same?
Sep 9, 2014, 11:38 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2003
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A friend of mine who flew to/from Beijing swears that they still serve Haagen Daaz on this flight. If they don't have the ice cream to/from Nanjing, I am wondering if they would have it to/from Shanghai.
Last edited by zhaobao; Sep 10, 2014 at 12:04 am
Sep 13, 2014, 3:07 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: MPC, Marriott, Hyatt
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The boxed wrap to/from Manila on CX was discusting and totally inedible though. I was curious to find out what the KA version of the meal to/from Manila would be.
A friend of mine who flew to/from Beijing swears that they still serve Haagen Daaz on this flight. If they don't have the ice cream to/from Nanjing, I am wondering if they would have it to/from Shanghai.
A friend of mine who flew to/from Beijing swears that they still serve Haagen Daaz on this flight. If they don't have the ice cream to/from Nanjing, I am wondering if they would have it to/from Shanghai.
When I go ex-HKG, I tend to just grab an ice cream from the lounge, where the flavor options are better.
Sep 14, 2014, 12:52 am
#30
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