Originally Posted by
AS Flyer
So here are my observations and again, your thoughts are welcome.
We do the DigE's first because they are the first to go in the main cabin. We do them before the beverage cart back there so, logistically speaking, it just makes sense. As for passing out the menus with the first drink. I've done that before. I've also left them at the seats during boarding. Here's what I've noticed. One of two things usually happens. People start trying to give me their orders right away and I'm not quite there yet OR they tuck it down the seat next to them and when I get to them they completely forget what it was they had to decide on. I find that if I pass them out and then circle back and take orders fairly shortly afterwards, people are still on the same page as me AND once I take orders the dinner shows up shortly afterwards. Otherwise, they end up waiting...
Thoughts?
Since you asked
I understand the logistics of the DigE's and have seen how the carts come out and how they are distributed many-a-time. I'm just referring to my timing preference.
However, on a flight with 4 FAs (currently most of the fleet which would have a DigE), cannot the Y FAs deal with the DigE's while you get the cocktail shaker out to keep the huddled parched masses (ok a mass of 16) yearning to have their thirst set free, satisfied?
Interesting comment about the menus - I'm sure you've observed a lot more passenger behavior than I have! I really prefer a bit of time to choose the meal - sometimes I know at first glance, and other times, I really cannot decide. And I can see that the "remedy" could get annoying, i.e., telling everyone as you bring the beverage "I'll be back for your meal orders shortly" when you have to do it on a constant basis.