Originally Posted by
golfingboy
Pre-Departure Beverage service
When boarding the plane, then the FAs would walk and serve you drinks before or during the boarding process for economy class...
Alaska offers water, while Delta offers water and a drink to your liking [juice, coffee/tea, or booze]
I don't think it's official policy by any means, but twice recently I have received a pre-departure beverage on AS. I'm wondering if FAs are now being told to do it if they feel they have sufficient time.