Strike threat at airline supplier Cara
Aug 19, 2004, 5:34 pm
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No meal service and possibly no bar service
travelling business class Vancouver to Heathrow tomorrow and just got message from AC that they are calling all passengers as do not expect to provide any meal service on flight (apparently not even sandwiches). They are also not sure about bar service as the supplies are also provided by CARA.
Going to be a long flight 
Going to be a long flight
Aug 19, 2004, 8:20 pm
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Originally Posted by davvos
travelling business class Vancouver to Heathrow tomorrow and just got message from AC that they are calling all passengers as do not expect to provide any meal service on flight (apparently not even sandwiches). They are also not sure about bar service as the supplies are also provided by CARA.
Going to be a long flight
Going to be a long flight I wonder if they will rename their meal less flts to WS or AT flts.
Aug 20, 2004, 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by davvos
travelling business class Vancouver to Heathrow tomorrow and just got message from AC that they are calling all passengers as do not expect to provide any meal service on flight (apparently not even sandwiches). They are also not sure about bar service as the supplies are also provided by CARA.
Going to be a long flight
Going to be a long flight Why can't just at least get some meals for J class pax and sandwiches for Y class pax from the other caterer at YVR? http://www.clscater.com/
Or is AC also supporting the union at Cara and not doing so?
Aug 20, 2004, 9:36 am
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If a strike at YVR can affect service into YVR, presumably because the plane originally was supposed to go out from YVR with two trips worth of pretzels and water, why can't they start going into YVR with two trips worth of pretzels and water so that people leaving can be fed?
I am headed to Seattle on Tues through YVR (AC 161) and was thinking of using two upgrade certs. Now maybe not? How can I get good information once I'm at the airport?
I am headed to Seattle on Tues through YVR (AC 161) and was thinking of using two upgrade certs. Now maybe not? How can I get good information once I'm at the airport?
Aug 20, 2004, 9:58 am
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Originally Posted by daniellam
Or is AC also supporting the union at Cara and not doing so?
I wonder why this isn't at all stations where AC uses Cara though?
Aug 20, 2004, 6:06 pm
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I am transiting in YVR today (Saturday) and received the call informing me of the strike and lack of food service on the flight to YYZ. The message said I was receiving this call because I am SE and flying in J.
Aug 20, 2004, 6:47 pm
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Originally Posted by daniellam
Bad move AC!
Why can't just at least get some meals for J class pax and sandwiches for Y class pax from the other caterer at YVR? http://www.clscater.com/
Or is AC also supporting the union at Cara and not doing so?
Why can't just at least get some meals for J class pax and sandwiches for Y class pax from the other caterer at YVR? http://www.clscater.com/
Or is AC also supporting the union at Cara and not doing so?
Aug 20, 2004, 6:50 pm
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Originally Posted by ypqRD
If a strike at YVR can affect service into YVR, presumably because the plane originally was supposed to go out from YVR with two trips worth of pretzels and water, why can't they start going into YVR with two trips worth of pretzels and water so that people leaving can be fed?
Aug 20, 2004, 8:18 pm
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We were on a flight (AC 1228) from YVR to YYZ yesterday (in business class).
In terms of what was offered (I can not comment on the situation in the economy cabin, except to say that an announcement was made that alcoholic beverages would be complimentary for those passengers) :
prepackaged styrofoam containers of (breakfast):
1) orange juice
2) canned fruit cocktail
3) fruit cereal (granola type) bar
4) cinnamon roll
Full beverage service was provided.
Packages of cashews and party snacks (separately) were distributed.
In compensation for the lack of a complete meal service, all passengers (at least in business class) were offered a $25 gift card, valid for Swiss Chalet (and certain other) restuarants.
In terms of what was offered (I can not comment on the situation in the economy cabin, except to say that an announcement was made that alcoholic beverages would be complimentary for those passengers) :
prepackaged styrofoam containers of (breakfast):
1) orange juice
2) canned fruit cocktail
3) fruit cereal (granola type) bar
4) cinnamon roll
Full beverage service was provided.
Packages of cashews and party snacks (separately) were distributed.
In compensation for the lack of a complete meal service, all passengers (at least in business class) were offered a $25 gift card, valid for Swiss Chalet (and certain other) restuarants.
Aug 20, 2004, 9:31 pm
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....it seems AC should use a little of the "creativity" they keep mentioning in their TV ads to deal with the J class cabins. Maybe there are no solutions but it would seem rather odd. Not too concerned about Y.
Aug 20, 2004, 10:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
Here's an idea, perhaps they should offer more complete food choices in the MLL...........or is the MLL supplied by Cara too?