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Sep 21, 2022, 10:04 am

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strickerj

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Originally Posted by emma dog

Or is it D1 vs certain competitive routes? I know I flew a fair amount in 2018 and 2019 between ATL and SFO/SEA. I don't recall receiving a complementary meal in Y in 2018 or 2019. The linked article seems to indicate this was a trial between JFK//LAX/SFO, as well as certain transcon AS/B6 routes.

I don't think I've had a complimentary meal in coach on an ex-ATL transcon since the mid-2000s - I recall them trying the buy on board meals back in 2004. It does seem to be based more on competition than the length.