Originally Posted by HometoYYZ

Wow... was it actually the exact same menu items, or just chicken or beef both times? I find it odd that they'd double-cater the return out of YVR.... that is clearly not the case with HKG, but then, with the 77P on that route, I don't know if they would have storage space to do so if they wanted to.



This seems to be the case in my observations too. There was an FA (I presume somewhat senior) clearly working PE exclusively... she made all the between-meal water runs, and did so regularly. But she got help on the main (and other) services from other FAs... second and third meal, for example, were done by the pair taking the trolley the loooooong way down to the back.

I was impressed with how quickly the meal was served, but I suppose given that it's natural that it would be quick, given that it's one-tray service for the main meal, and off-the-trolley for the other meals. But I was appreciative of the speed with which meals were distributed and then cleaned up, especially with the late evening departure out of HKG, when I was way beyond ready for some sleep.

Could just be the team on my flights... but I felt like I got as much or more recognition of SE status, recognition by name, etc., as I do in international J. Could be that it's a bit of a "novelty" having an SE in PE? I don't know. Or could be a "consolation prize" effect. I know I got way more attentive service than usual for Y on a HKG-YYZ flight earlier this year where I was the only SE to fail on the eUp.