Originally Posted by
Sam Bee
What is interesting is that mike&co hasn't mentioned if the elderly gentleman was upset by this? He could have been happy or expecting to pay it, or if not, not cared one jot as he's a relaxed and care free gentleman who doesn't sweat the small stuff!
He may be the kind of chap who would be amazed to know their is a 4 page thread online of people getting indignant on his behalf!
Apologies, been busy this morning. Interesting comments so far
Insofar as the elderly gentleman's response is concerned, he wasn't particularly talkative throughout the flight. However, I jokingly said to him after he received his cup of hot water "I'm sure you'll enjoy that" he in turn replied " it sticks in my throat" from that reply it would be fair to say he didn't expect to pay. In addition, he then had to retrieve his credit card from a bag in the overhead locker to make payment, so further strengthens this position.