Summary of North America Executive class meal service
Jan 20, 2015, 10:37 am
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Jan 20, 2015, 12:05 pm
#1727
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Maybe that question should be asked to the one who bought the ticket?
Jan 20, 2015, 11:51 pm
#1728
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Was the menu a deliberate change then? Actual catering to follow soon?
Jan 23, 2015, 7:51 am
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Tablecloths
What is the rationale for the FAs not placing tablecloths on our tray tables?
1. None or not enough were loaded by catering services;
2a. FA's prerogative - depends on how they feel that day
2b. Lazy crew
3. Time constraints so save 30 seconds by not using tablecloths
4. Absolute rookie crew who can't tell a JW Black from apple juice
5. Any combination of the above
6. Other?
???
1. None or not enough were loaded by catering services;
2a. FA's prerogative - depends on how they feel that day
2b. Lazy crew
3. Time constraints so save 30 seconds by not using tablecloths
4. Absolute rookie crew who can't tell a JW Black from apple juice
5. Any combination of the above
6. Other?
???
Jan 23, 2015, 11:13 am
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What is the rationale for the FAs not placing tablecloths on our tray tables?
1. None or not enough were loaded by catering services;
2a. FA's prerogative - depends on how they feel that day
2b. Lazy crew
3. Time constraints so save 30 seconds by not using tablecloths
4. Absolute rookie crew who can't tell a JW Black from apple juice
5. Any combination of the above
6. Other?
???
1. None or not enough were loaded by catering services;
2a. FA's prerogative - depends on how they feel that day
2b. Lazy crew
3. Time constraints so save 30 seconds by not using tablecloths
4. Absolute rookie crew who can't tell a JW Black from apple juice
5. Any combination of the above
6. Other?
???
I have seen this happen on many Rapidair flights, usually because they were not brought on board as part of the catering.
I have seen this happen twice on cross country flights, and the SD made it a point to mention that the table clothes were not boared.
There are other flights where I have never had a table cloth, such as YVR-YXY. I never really bother with them, I usually just keep them to the side anyway. I hate having my tray table out and covered for no reason, I place the tray table just before the food tray is given to me, and promptly bring the tray to the galley when I'm done.
Jan 23, 2015, 1:41 pm
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Summary of North America Executive class meal service
The answer is .... 1. On occasion due to catering error they are short or not boarded and if discovered ahead of time not valid criteria for delaying a flight. Placemats are not provisioned on Rapidair or YVR-YXY flights. They are the service spec for Premium Long Haul Domestic and International flights. It's not optional (where required) and not a lazy versus non-lazy issue.
Feb 11, 2015, 7:24 pm
#1732
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I had a quick question regarding flights I just booked from EWR-YYZ. The flight to YYZ leaves at 10:20 AM (CR7) and the flight from YYZ leaves at 20:55 (E90). I know this route used to have meals/snacks, but it's been a while since I've flown the route, and on the confirmation page it doesn't show any meal service. Just curious if these flights still provide meals or did that get cut? Thanks!!
Feb 14, 2015, 8:30 am
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AC 1843 this morning, SD did row 3, then 2F (E50K tag on his bag), then me in 2D. Only one choice left. I asked her about it and she said there were VIPs and Super Elites on board.
If you have more VIP/SE/MM than non-omelettes, there's a catering problem.
Not that I particularly believe that to be the case...
If you have more VIP/SE/MM than non-omelettes, there's a catering problem.
Not that I particularly believe that to be the case...
Feb 14, 2015, 8:49 am
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Meal orders in advance - AC hello?
Meal orders in advance - AC hello?
Note the part about getting what you want (without running out of choice) and reducing wastage
http://www.ausbt.com.au/review-qanta...-meal-ordering
Feb 14, 2015, 9:26 am
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I think advance meal selection would be a significant improvement (although it would remove another on-board perk of achieving 100K status).
Even WS provides this service for both Plus and economy now. My parents are booked to RSW and they received an email asking if they would like to advance purchase a meal. They've ordered their preferences and now don't have to concern themselves about options not being available by the time the FA gets to their row.
Even WS provides this service for both Plus and economy now. My parents are booked to RSW and they received an email asking if they would like to advance purchase a meal. They've ordered their preferences and now don't have to concern themselves about options not being available by the time the FA gets to their row.
Feb 14, 2015, 11:00 am
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I'll bet you 9/10 SE's would prefer advanced selection over being asked first. And that's only because the 10th one forgot to vote.
Feb 14, 2015, 3:38 pm
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I wouldn't want to order in advance, I can't decide what I want to eat tomorrow today
Feb 18, 2015, 12:33 pm
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Ok I'm booked I class YHZ-YYZ March 29 20:30 PM- do I get any meal options? Then I'm also booked March 30 YYZ-Den Business I- 8:45 AM- what do I get then? This is my FIRST time in Business class- I'm a FF Economy class but my AP ticket got screwed up by UA and now I'm travelling a day earlier to make the flight times work but they've upgraded us to Business- just curious as to what I should expect and if I should buy food to take on plane or if it is included in my ticket?
Feb 18, 2015, 1:06 pm
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Ok I'm booked I class YHZ-YYZ March 29 20:30 PM- do I get any meal options? Then I'm also booked March 30 YYZ-Den Business I- 8:45 AM- what do I get then? This is my FIRST time in Business class- I'm a FF Economy class but my AP ticket got screwed up by UA and now I'm travelling a day earlier to make the flight times work but they've upgraded us to Business- just curious as to what I should expect and if I should buy food to take on plane or if it is included in my ticket?
Feb 18, 2015, 1:12 pm
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