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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 1:10 am
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Originally Posted by Gman3
I have no idea how much anyone paid or who was upgraded when i am taking meal orders. As I said, it is an aspect of my job that is not my favorite. I do my best to make sure everyone is pleased whether I mix and match. Sometimes, i have even taken things off my own crew meal if I don't care and it will help someone. I just don't like being berated for something I have no control over. I sure wish there was some way that orders could be taken before, but logistically it is impossible with upgrades and misconnects.
Agree - no manifest I have ever seen clipped up in galley has fare paid or upgrades noted on it. Just elite levels noted (inc MM where applicable) and any VIP notes from sales etc if pertinent.

I do understand that the purser/cockpit DOES get a more detailed print-out copy from gate (at least on It'l flights) with more detailed info?

Joh and I always have long the view whilst 1Ks that we also say to FA "please bring us whatever is left". They nearly always seem to appreciate that makes their life easier. In every case we still got a full choice after the soft-shoe shuffle mealtime poker game was completed, and on several occasions were later offered a bottle of wine for being "helpful" IK's.
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