correct, the FA wouldn't sell it to me. he also did not offer one for free, nor did i ask. yes, i ate my meal. and no, the fa did not check if there were any available (perhaps he knew, but then an appropriate response would have been "were out" as oppsed to "i can't sell to you cuz you're in F which i think is just bizarre")

i was iad to sfo. i think it's about a 5-6 hour flight. and i think if a pax wants to buy a snackbox they should be allowed.

i also think the policy should be consistent. either fa's can or cannot sell to F, either they do or do not or can only substitute a snackbox for a meal. i would rather have a consistent policy where in F you cannot have a snackbox except as a meal substitution, then an inconsistent policy where sometimes you get and sometimes you don't. it would help me prepare by bringing my own snacks/food which i can do, but would rather not lug extra stuff around unless i know i'll need it.