Originally Posted by
tmac100
I assume the flight took off and landed safely? The issue of having champas in J-class before take-off is really a moot point, as are the reasons. OTOH, if the "requestor" really needed it - to deal with DTs perhaps - then there are other issues that FT contributors, and QR, should IMHO not deal with....
Another option is to find an airline that serves the requested libation(s) before take off.
Waiting until after take-off is possibly the safest thing to do. After all, the FAs prime responsibility is to ensure our safety during any flight. That is what announcements during flights say....
QR website does state J can enjoy “a wide selection of beverages at any time” but doesn’t specify alcohol, but I certainly wouldn’t say it was a moot point; it’s a valid discussion point which may influence a FT’s decisions of airline or route.
To imply serving pre-departure drinks compromises safety is a little OTT though? No?