Mar 4, 22, 1:47 pm
Last edit by: canadiancow
The official meal priority is as follows:
1. XT - VIP 2+ MM
2. XM - VIP 1 MM
3. X - VIP
4. ST - Super Elite 2+ MM
5. SM - Super Elite 1 MM
6. SE - Super Elite
7. Everyone else
1. XT - VIP 2+ MM
2. XM - VIP 1 MM
3. X - VIP
4. ST - Super Elite 2+ MM
5. SM - Super Elite 1 MM
6. SE - Super Elite
7. Everyone else
Meal Priority on AC (2020 onwards)
Jan 9, 20, 3:29 pm
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Meal Priority on AC (2020 onwards)
I was in business class recently and noticed that the flight attendant skipped the first couple of rows and served a couple in the third row their meal first. Could someone tell me which order they decide to serve the meals?
Jan 9, 20, 3:41 pm
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Thanks for the replies. I figured it had something to do with status. I was also wondering if it had anything to do with the lowest fare business vs flexible business because there's usually quite a bit difference in the prices between the two.
Jan 9, 20, 3:49 pm
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Originally Posted by rok233
Thanks for the replies. I figured it had something to do with status. I was also wondering if it had anything to do with the lowest fare business vs flexible business because there's usually quite a bit difference in the prices between the two.
If they have time to fully cater the flight, even OpUps are treated the same. For less than fully catered flights, late OpUps or eUps, then the late upgrades may be SOL.
Jan 9, 20, 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by RangerNS
None.
If they have time to fully cater the flight, even OpUps are treated the same. For less than fully catered flights, late OpUps or eUps, then the late upgrades may be SOL.
If they have time to fully cater the flight, even OpUps are treated the same. For less than fully catered flights, late OpUps or eUps, then the late upgrades may be SOL.
1. VIP
2. SE
3. Everyone else
Dec 24 YUL - YYC there was one confirmed in J, I as well as four others were Opups. The confirm upgrade and myself were asked what we wanted as a meal, me first followed by the confirmed J. The others were told, as I overheard the gate Agent come on board and tell them, as they were complimentary upgraded there was no meal for them.
Jan 9, 20, 5:16 pm
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Originally Posted by HerpaYvr
If they have the meals, even opUps are fed based on status
1. VIP
2. SE
3. Everyone else
Dec 24 YUL - YYC there was one confirmed in J, I as well as four others were Opups. The confirm upgrade and myself were asked what we wanted as a meal, me first followed by the confirmed J. The others were told, as I overheard the gate Agent come on board and tell them, as they were complimentary upgraded there was no meal for them.
1. VIP
2. SE
3. Everyone else
Dec 24 YUL - YYC there was one confirmed in J, I as well as four others were Opups. The confirm upgrade and myself were asked what we wanted as a meal, me first followed by the confirmed J. The others were told, as I overheard the gate Agent come on board and tell them, as they were complimentary upgraded there was no meal for them.
Jan 9, 20, 6:10 pm
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Originally Posted by RangerNS
So, exactly what I said? Late upgrades are bottom of the list if they don't have meals.
Jan 9, 20, 6:31 pm
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ACYYZ/SD has set the record straight for us before on this oft-asked question.
IIRC (and ACYYZ/SD can correct me/us if I'm/we're wrong), SOP is that op-ups are only to receive a meal if one is available to them. If they are not enough, then those with ML*1 on the PIL and their BPs will be asked last.
And as for SOP, it it is very common for SDs to not follow SOP regarding meal order priority, so don't take your experiences with a grain of salt.
Oh, and the crew have zero clue what what type of J fare one has paid, and it has nothing to do with that.
As per cow an others above, the SOP is literally 1. XM/XE, 2. SM/SE, 3. the rest of the cabin.
IIRC (and ACYYZ/SD can correct me/us if I'm/we're wrong), SOP is that op-ups are only to receive a meal if one is available to them. If they are not enough, then those with ML*1 on the PIL and their BPs will be asked last.
And as for SOP, it it is very common for SDs to not follow SOP regarding meal order priority, so don't take your experiences with a grain of salt.
Oh, and the crew have zero clue what what type of J fare one has paid, and it has nothing to do with that.
As per cow an others above, the SOP is literally 1. XM/XE, 2. SM/SE, 3. the rest of the cabin.
Jan 9, 20, 7:43 pm
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In the last 3 years since I have dropped from SE, first to 75K MM and now to 50 K MM, I have always had my meal orders taken ahead of general cabin.
SE's first, then me and it seems other MMs, and then the rest of the cabin. This applies to all trans-Pacific flights I have been on.
It may not be policy, but it seems to be always the case.
SE's first, then me and it seems other MMs, and then the rest of the cabin. This applies to all trans-Pacific flights I have been on.
It may not be policy, but it seems to be always the case.
Jan 9, 20, 7:45 pm
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Originally Posted by IluvSQ
In the last 3 years since I have dropped from SE, first to 75K MM and now to 50 K MM, I have always had my meal orders taken ahead of general cabin.
SE's first, then me and it seems other MMs, and then the rest of the cabin. This applies to all trans-Pacific flights I have been on.
It may not be policy, but it seems to be always the case.
SE's first, then me and it seems other MMs, and then the rest of the cabin. This applies to all trans-Pacific flights I have been on.
It may not be policy, but it seems to be always the case.
Jan 9, 20, 8:32 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Grumgle grumble paid J SE no meal grumble grumble.
Jan 9, 20, 9:39 pm
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Perhaps they should take account of allergies (ones where there are no special meals for) as well?
Eg. No shellfish, no eggs, no beef (but can't have Indian spices so HMNL is out of the question) etc?
"What would you like to have for dinner sir? Any allergies?"
Eg. No shellfish, no eggs, no beef (but can't have Indian spices so HMNL is out of the question) etc?
"What would you like to have for dinner sir? Any allergies?"
