Preorder a fresh meal (merged threads)
Jan 15, 2013, 7:22 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: AA Ex-Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 670
Pre-Order a fresh meal - Domestic Flight
Just got this email.
Order a fresh meal now for your upcoming flight
Make sure you get your first choice
From: Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
To: Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Date: January xx, 2013
We're trying out a new pre-order process that ensures you'll have your first choice of a fresh meal on your flight. Place your order online now, and we'll bring your meal right to your seat. Then, just pay on board with your debit or credit card.
It takes you to the US website where you can choose between the fruit/cheese, chef salad and chicken lovash. Still $8.
Has anyone else tried this, wondering what happens if I get upgraded.
Order a fresh meal now for your upcoming flight
Make sure you get your first choice
From: Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
To: Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Date: January xx, 2013
We're trying out a new pre-order process that ensures you'll have your first choice of a fresh meal on your flight. Place your order online now, and we'll bring your meal right to your seat. Then, just pay on board with your debit or credit card.
It takes you to the US website where you can choose between the fruit/cheese, chef salad and chicken lovash. Still $8.
Has anyone else tried this, wondering what happens if I get upgraded.
Jan 15, 2013, 7:31 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 234
I did this on a PHX-BOS flight late last fall. It actually worked out pretty well, on the whole, although I was not upgraded as a Gold. Amusing part was as they started the snack service, they announced over the PA "would Mr. scolbath and Mr. X please ring their flight attendant call button" - as we were apparently the only two that had ordered the meal 
When the cart got back to my row, they asked me if I still wanted the meal - presumably they will just sell it if you do not. It came in a box with my name neatly printed on the side :-)
When the cart got back to my row, they asked me if I still wanted the meal - presumably they will just sell it if you do not. It came in a box with my name neatly printed on the side :-)
Just got this email.
Order a fresh meal now for your upcoming flight
Make sure you get your first choice
From: Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
To: Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Date: January xx, 2013
We're trying out a new pre-order process that ensures you'll have your first choice of a fresh meal on your flight. Place your order online now, and we'll bring your meal right to your seat. Then, just pay on board with your debit or credit card.
It takes you to the US website where you can choose between the fruit/cheese, chef salad and chicken lovash. Still $8.
Has anyone else tried this, wondering what happens if I get upgraded.
Order a fresh meal now for your upcoming flight
Make sure you get your first choice
From: Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
To: Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Date: January xx, 2013
We're trying out a new pre-order process that ensures you'll have your first choice of a fresh meal on your flight. Place your order online now, and we'll bring your meal right to your seat. Then, just pay on board with your debit or credit card.
It takes you to the US website where you can choose between the fruit/cheese, chef salad and chicken lovash. Still $8.
Has anyone else tried this, wondering what happens if I get upgraded.
Jan 15, 2013, 7:49 am
#18
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Join Date: May 2012
Programs: Choice Gold, Hilton Diamond, US CP
Posts: 334
I used to do this all the time when Delta operated their SONG flights. it was great. never had to worry about them running out of what I wanted by the time they got to my row.
Jan 15, 2013, 8:39 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ILM
Programs: UA - G (mm), DL - DM, MM, AA - Plat
Posts: 414
I too did this last fall. It worked ok, but the FA's advised me to always tell them if you pre-order a meal - they don't always notice and could potentially sell your meal to someone else.
I hope that once they get the kinks out they will add more options.
I hope that once they get the kinks out they will add more options.
Jan 15, 2013, 10:52 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: AA Ex-Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 670
Maybe I'll try it just for fun. Of course, if they call my name I'll be thinking I'm being upgraded instead of just getting lunch
Apr 26, 2013, 7:23 am
#21
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: ALB
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Posts: 432
Just got this email for this first time this morning...does anyone know what happens if you pre-order a meal and then get upgraded after you've ordered? Do they cancel the pre-order and/or refund the purchase?
Apr 26, 2013, 11:20 am
#22
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, American Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 111
You don't pay for it before, you pay on the plane. If you get upgraded they simply sell your meal. I always pre-order and half the time I get upgraded. Nothing to worry about.
Apr 26, 2013, 11:47 am
#23
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: AA Plat, Bonvoy Gold, HH Diamond, Global Entry
Posts: 20
Wow, I've gotta start asking questions like this instead of just lurking on the board like I have for years. (So thanks to Gruss for asking the question.) I have thought about doing the meal before, but never have because I always thought it meant paying in advance. I pictured them bringing it to my upgraded seat alongside the FC meal, saying no refunds so gotta take it! So thanks for the info -- no more starving on long flights when I dont get an upgrade!
Apr 26, 2013, 12:16 pm
#24
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Apr 26, 2013, 1:22 pm
#25
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So, is it possible to get a better meal if you're in fc on a transcon? I have a few trips coming up and would like an edible entree without bringing sbarro onboard.
Apr 26, 2013, 10:35 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Are you asking if it is possible to get something from the back in FC? I've never asked before, but if you did ask I bet they wouldn't have a problem doing that, but I'm sure they would charge you.
Apr 26, 2013, 10:38 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Wow, I've gotta start asking questions like this instead of just lurking on the board like I have for years. (So thanks to Gruss for asking the question.) I have thought about doing the meal before, but never have because I always thought it meant paying in advance. I pictured them bringing it to my upgraded seat alongside the FC meal, saying no refunds so gotta take it! So thanks for the info -- no more starving on long flights when I dont get an upgrade!
Wow, I've gotta start asking questions like this instead of just lurking on the board like I have for years. (So thanks to Gruss for asking the question.) I have thought about doing the meal before, but never have because I always thought it meant paying in advance. I pictured them bringing it to my upgraded seat alongside the FC meal, saying no refunds so gotta take it! So thanks for the info -- no more starving on long flights when I dont get an upgrade!
Apr 27, 2013, 1:14 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: FLL
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I've been given the packaged meals in fc for no charge. Usually, only if they're left over after coach service though..
Apr 27, 2013, 9:54 am
#29
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Nevermind. This is possible only on int'l flights. There appears to be no way to choose a domestic flight on DineFresh.
May 31, 2013, 7:59 am
#30
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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I just got this email for my flight on Monday. Strange thing is, I have already been upgraded to First.
I guess the email system doesn't know when people have been upgraded. Too bad you can't pre order your first class meal to make sure that you get your selection.
I guess the email system doesn't know when people have been upgraded. Too bad you can't pre order your first class meal to make sure that you get your selection.