Mar 12, 2017, 8:00 pm
Last edit by: sxc
Trial flights:
May 1 to May 31 - CX343/344 (HKG-LGW)
June 1 to June 30 - CX806/CX807 (HKG-ORD)
Media coverage:
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2078183/cathay-pacific-trial-demand-catering-long-haul-flights
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-to-trial-dine-on-demand-meals-in-business-class
May 1 to May 31 - CX343/344 (HKG-LGW)
June 1 to June 30 - CX806/CX807 (HKG-ORD)
Media coverage:
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2078183/cathay-pacific-trial-demand-catering-long-haul-flights
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-to-trial-dine-on-demand-meals-in-business-class
Dine on Demand Trial in J class coming in May 2017
Apr 22, 2017, 10:22 pm
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That makes sense, but how many portions will be loaded? The last thing that should happen is not enough catering like some red eyes
Apr 22, 2017, 10:56 pm
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I imagine common sense will prevail. we'll have to see but i think it's fair to say you can't "sample everything".
folks on airplanes lose sight of the fact it's still food....in a metal tube. By no absolute standard is most of the food I eat on planes, particularly in J but usually in F too, "fine cuisine" and anything I'd go out of my way of on the ground.
i've been on a flight to YYZ before where a (disgruntled) passenger was told no, he couldn't order 4 hamburgers. We were in J class. He was some body builder type, only wanted the protein I think. He was a little miffed but if you think about it, this makes perfect sense.
folks on airplanes lose sight of the fact it's still food....in a metal tube. By no absolute standard is most of the food I eat on planes, particularly in J but usually in F too, "fine cuisine" and anything I'd go out of my way of on the ground.
i've been on a flight to YYZ before where a (disgruntled) passenger was told no, he couldn't order 4 hamburgers. We were in J class. He was some body builder type, only wanted the protein I think. He was a little miffed but if you think about it, this makes perfect sense.
Apr 22, 2017, 10:58 pm
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Although it is dine on demand, I would assume the prior to take off, the flight attendant will go around asking each passenger for their choices and the approximate time they want to dine. The choices will then be "reserved" for the passenger and only heated up when the he/she is ready to eat.
On QR, I was told that I should choose something even if I don't know when I want to eat so that I can be guaranteed my choice when I actually want to eat.
On QR, I was told that I should choose something even if I don't know when I want to eat so that I can be guaranteed my choice when I actually want to eat.
Apr 23, 2017, 12:56 am
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Also, for anyone that will be on the trial flights, the crew performance/service will be very different from when it becomes rolled out at a full scale. This is because from what I know these are crew that voluntarily signed up for these trials (much to the despise of their peers), so they won't feel 'stung' unlike what happened on the 846 trial two years ago.
In other words, the actual impact on crew and service will remain to be seen.
In other words, the actual impact on crew and service will remain to be seen.
Apr 23, 2017, 11:17 pm
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Apr 23, 2017, 11:20 pm
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But out of all things, they cut the tea set! 
It's the only edible thing on the current menu (okay maybe the burger too)...
It's the only edible thing on the current menu (okay maybe the burger too)...
Apr 24, 2017, 12:16 am
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Apr 27, 2017, 5:25 am
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Apr 27, 2017, 6:12 am
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I know they are PR shots but looks impressive. Massive improvement from previous appearance.
Let's see if it resembles this in the air.....
Apr 27, 2017, 11:18 am
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Not getting this reference. Would you mind pointing me in the right direction if there's a thread, or elaborate?
Nah...not buying it. There WILL be casseroles! 