Nov 3, 2023, 9:24 am
Last edit by: canadiancow
Meal pre-orders can be done 30 days to 72 hours before departure for flights departing from the major hubs to most(?) intercontinental destinations.
AC introducing meal pre-ordering
Mar 9, 2023, 6:23 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2004
Location: yyz
Programs: AC*SE 1MM. a bunch of hotel programs.
Posts: 1,592
This would be great if there were off-menu items as they do in other airlines. on AC this would be a good way to avoid stuff like that awful fish curry from a couple yrs ago.
Jun 2, 2023, 12:02 pm
#62
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: AC E50K (MM) FB (Platinum)
Posts: 215
Did I miss something that everybody else knows about? I did search (honest guv') but I did not find this specific item.
While checking our lengthy list of future reservations, I discovered a link that I have never seen previously inviting pre-order of main courses on international J. I followed it through and apparently I have successfully (for some value thereof) reserved a specific main course for Ms SWMBO Stanbury on her forthcoming AMS flight. I am used to doing this on my AF flights, and am glad to see it offered on AC.
While checking our lengthy list of future reservations, I discovered a link that I have never seen previously inviting pre-order of main courses on international J. I followed it through and apparently I have successfully (for some value thereof) reserved a specific main course for Ms SWMBO Stanbury on her forthcoming AMS flight. I am used to doing this on my AF flights, and am glad to see it offered on AC.
Jun 2, 2023, 1:29 pm
#63
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,167
Did I miss something that everybody else knows about? I did search (honest guv') but I did not find this specific item.
While checking our lengthy list of future reservations, I discovered a link that I have never seen previously inviting pre-order of main courses on international J. I followed it through and apparently I have successfully (for some value thereof) reserved a specific main course for Ms SWMBO Stanbury on her forthcoming AMS flight. I am used to doing this on my AF flights, and am glad to see it offered on AC.
While checking our lengthy list of future reservations, I discovered a link that I have never seen previously inviting pre-order of main courses on international J. I followed it through and apparently I have successfully (for some value thereof) reserved a specific main course for Ms SWMBO Stanbury on her forthcoming AMS flight. I am used to doing this on my AF flights, and am glad to see it offered on AC.
Edit: But yes, I see the same option available for an YYZ-LHR flight I'm taking later this month. Sweet.
From the pre-order page:
How meal pre-ordering works:
How meal pre-ordering works:
- We’ll only show you the flights in your itinerary where meal pre-ordering is available.
- Meal pre-ordering opens 30 days before your flight and closes 72 hours before departure.
- If you don’t want to pre-order a meal, you can let us know what you’d like to eat during your flight.
- If you’ve pre-selected your meal and change your mind on board, we’ll be happy to offer other options, pending availability.
- Meal availability is subject to change. If your flight plans or our menus change, you’ll be able to select a meal from the available onboard options. We’ll do our best to serve your preference, but we can’t guarantee your choice.
Last edited by canopus27; Jun 2, 2023 at 1:37 pm Reason: Update
Jun 2, 2023, 1:40 pm
#64
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Jun 3, 2023, 1:09 am
#65
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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More updates: There are four main courses offered - and they are identical to the four main courses which are listed in the menu for the flight. In other words, there are no additional selections available, this is only about offering pre-selection from among the existing options.
Jun 3, 2023, 4:20 am
#66
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sun Peaks, Taupo.
Programs: NZ Elite, AC SE100K, Westjet Teal, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 6,136
Jun 5, 2023, 7:38 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 1,551
It's nice that AC is catching up. We booked Air Transat Club Class for this summer. They already have online food orders.
Jun 5, 2023, 4:06 pm
#70
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 75k, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,154
While similar services has worked well on other airlines, I doubt how AC will manage with such abysmal on time records. If someone misses their connection, what are the chances that their preordered meals would also make it? (Meals only have so much time before they expire)
Jun 5, 2023, 7:39 pm
#71
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: YVR
Posts: 91
I recall reading that they trialed it on some BOG (?) flights, earlier this year. I have not seen anything saying that it was rolling out for TATLs.
Edit: But yes, I see the same option available for an YYZ-LHR flight I'm taking later this month. Sweet.
From the pre-order page:
Edit: But yes, I see the same option available for an YYZ-LHR flight I'm taking later this month. Sweet.
From the pre-order page:
More updates: There are four main courses offered - and they are identical to the four main courses which are listed in the menu for the flight. In other words, there are no additional selections available, this is only about offering pre-selection from among the existing options. In other words, this does essentially nothing for me, because as an SEMM I'm always asked first, and I always get my first choice. However, for those without status, this might be a good deal.
Jul 6, 2023, 11:00 am
#73
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
Yeah, ditto for me for an FRA flight, although I'll be dining at the Signature Suite before and won't likely partake in food onboard.
At least for me, the email was sent out at T-7 days.
At least for me, the email was sent out at T-7 days.