Originally Posted by
BoeingBoy
GW or flight62 can say for sure, but as far as I know the policy is whole can by request. Since there's only space in the galley for a total of X cans of soda (with a smaller number of cans for each choice), I suspect that some FA's are hesitant to give the whole can during the drink service, especially for those sitting near the front of coach - don't want to start a chain reaction and have a lot of people ask for the whole can then run out of a choice before reaching the back of the cabin.
Jim
Jim, your answer is probably very close to being correct. It's not a matter of not wanting to give a whole can. It's usually a matter of having enough for the whole plane. For example, if a plane is not re-catered at xxx, the FA's may be short on beverages on the return flight. They are not going to want to give a whole can until they've completed the beverage service.
I can't believe that someone actually makes a flight decision, based on whether they get the whole can or not. Now, when US charged for soft drinks, that's a whole other discussion...
