Originally Posted by
superangrypenguin
Do you have any idea why an airline like BR can consistently deliver this on a 773? 1:40 takeoff, 2:00am or so once airborne, and I'm literally done my meal by 2:30am.
And it's consistent. Why can't AC do this? (if you don't mind me asking).
*Yes, I realize you're not privy to the internal operations of BR, but I'm just curious as to where your thoughts are on this given your extensive experience as a service director. Thanks!
The time frames which you've described (50 minute window) pretty much parallel my experience from a delivery point of view. Also bear in mind that the number of Guests opting for sleep in favour of dining increases dramatically into the wee hours of the night. I would wager that many pass on any meal service whatsoever on BR's 0140 departure as I've experienced on our late departures (post 2300 hrs) to GIG, SCL & LHR.