Domestic predeparture beverage downgraded as of August 7, 2017
Aug 8, 2017, 8:41 pm
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Could also reuse your plastic bottle like you do your cup....
Aug 8, 2017, 8:45 pm
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This has been done before by crews in the past but I find I think more common now... where they come around during PDB service and ask what you like to drink after takeoff... does that count as PDB? 
Aug 8, 2017, 8:50 pm
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It really is a joke that UA can, and does, execute this with a full cabin, a good portion of whom are complementary upgrades on many flights. But the "Best Airline in NA" won't on a $3,000 J fare from YYZ to YVR.
Aug 8, 2017, 8:53 pm
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Aug 8, 2017, 9:22 pm
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Aug 8, 2017, 9:44 pm
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They then refill the water bottle and bring it back.
Aug 8, 2017, 11:07 pm
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Don't worry, now that Air Canada FAs working in J no longer have to spend valuable time pouring out OJ and making drinks, they will now spend it on welcoming customers and improving the on-board service!
Aug 9, 2017, 1:24 am
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Pouring OJ is a safety hazard. When it gets into your eyes, it kinda stings.
Aug 9, 2017, 1:26 am
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Named after the Greek goddesses of thermal waters and the immortal guardians of rivers, fountains and springs. The water is natural spring water bottled directly at this source in the Laurentian mountains.
The Naya spring is located in Mirabel, at the foot of the Laurentian mountains, which contain aquifers that have formed over millions of years. Naya water is drawn from an aquifer located at a depth of over 30 metres deep. Naya spring water is a natural and renewable resource.
For the young flyer in economy the specially branded Aquakids product featuring a spongebob package is offered.
Source - Wikipedia. I am not a marketing expert, buy associating mineral water with a kitchen sponge character may not be the best move.The Naya spring is located in Mirabel, at the foot of the Laurentian mountains, which contain aquifers that have formed over millions of years. Naya water is drawn from an aquifer located at a depth of over 30 metres deep. Naya spring water is a natural and renewable resource.
For the young flyer in economy the specially branded Aquakids product featuring a spongebob package is offered.
Making it sound good is easy. Making it taste good is a different story.
Dasani is basically tap water the world over. It is filtered at a Coca-cola plant with some minerals added in instead of running through the normal process of adding sugar, food colouring and carbonation.
Aug 9, 2017, 1:27 am
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Aug 9, 2017, 1:29 am
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Aug 9, 2017, 2:18 am
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YQR-YYZ on the 7th had water in bottles and the FA came around with cups of orange juice.
Surprisingly, we were given VGML meals. Is this new? I thought AC had stopped catering special meals domestically a couple of years ago. I've been in J quite a few times in the last year and there were no specials. Some of the flights, like this one, were paid J, but most were latitude fares with a eupgrade applied.
Surprisingly, we were given VGML meals. Is this new? I thought AC had stopped catering special meals domestically a couple of years ago. I've been in J quite a few times in the last year and there were no specials. Some of the flights, like this one, were paid J, but most were latitude fares with a eupgrade applied.
Aug 9, 2017, 9:06 am
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Surprisingly, we were given VGML meals. Is this new? I thought AC had stopped catering special meals domestically a couple of years ago. I've been in J quite a few times in the last year and there were no specials. Some of the flights, like this one, were paid J, but most were latitude fares with a eupgrade applied.