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Old Nov 3, 2017, 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by songsc
I was suggesting that due to a tight turn around there might be some catering issues, including menus, nuts, desserts, etc.
Interesting, the a/c was at the gate and fully empty of incoming pax LONG before I got to the gate, 10-15 minutes before boarding time on the BP.

I fly this route a lot, and very often late incoming, especially the other direction, but not on this occasion. Perhaps it was delayed bc crew had enough time to eat all the nuts, bread, and desserts before letting us on, whereas normally they don't have enough time to do so.

re: the cheesecake, I would have settled for a Kit Kat
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 8:07 am
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AC 552 YVR-LAX November 2017
November 2017
Air Canada Business Class
AC 552 Vancouver to Los Angeles

Welcome Aboard



Salad
Heritage blend, olives, cucumbers, Asiago, Romano
Parmesan cheese, balsamic olive oil dressing


Main Courses
Chicken piri piri, smoked paprika, curcuma basmati rice, green beans, carrots, red peppers

Or
Cheese tortellini, creamy pepper vodka sauce, mozzarella

Dessert
Tiramisu


220E050-1 476 GG WEST MH HM 11/17
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 11:31 am
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Does "WEST" mean it originated in the west?"

I had an EAST YYZ-SFO, and the food didn't match the menu. Then I had the same EAST menu on YUL-YVR, and the food did match the menu.
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 12:50 pm
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If United can provide me with champagne on the ground before a North American AC flight, why can't AC provide me with champagne in the air?
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 8:44 pm
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PLH flights no longer have the salad served before the main.

Either that, or the SD on 759 on 2017-11-05 is trying to save time/effort.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:04 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
PLH flights no longer have the salad served before the main.

Either that, or the SD on 759 on 2017-11-05 is trying to save time/effort.
Personally speaking, as long as there is no change in quality, I support this approach. The meal (lunch, dinner) service on PLH routes take way too long.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:07 pm
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Originally Posted by songsc
Personally speaking, as long as there is no change in quality, I support this approach. The meal (lunch, dinner) service on PLH routes take way too long.
The food needs to stay in the oven until it's hot, right?

So serving the tray with salad/bread ahead of time shouldn't impact when you get the entree.

And there's always the express option (or whatever it's called) if you want it all together.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:18 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
The food needs to stay in the oven until it's hot, right?

So serving the tray with salad/bread ahead of time shouldn't impact when you get the entree.

And there's always the express option (or whatever it's called) if you want it all together.
My experience on YYZ-YVR is that 30 minutes after take off, nuts. After another 30 minute, salad. 30 minutes after, main. Another 30 minutes after, desert. While on breakfast flight, the tray comes about 1 hour after take off. So I would say the salad does have some impact on when main is being served.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:25 pm
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Originally Posted by songsc
My experience on YYZ-YVR is that 30 minutes after take off, nuts. After another 30 minute, salad. 30 minutes after, main. Another 30 minutes after, desert. While on breakfast flight, the tray comes about 1 hour after take off. So I would say the salad does have some impact on when main is being served.
I'm 95% sure the fruit and yogurt come before the omellette on PLH flights.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:27 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
I'm 95% sure the fruit and yogurt come before the omellette on PLH flights.
Yes but I don't need to wait 30 minutes for the omelette or pancake to follow up, usually 10 minutes or less.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:30 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
I'm 95% sure the fruit and yogurt come before the omellette on PLH flights.
I'm 100% sure - at least on wide bodies.

I order the Healthy Breakfast. The tray has the fruit, melba toast, 2 pieces of cheese and the yogurt. The accountants took away the half slices of cucumber and tomato. The FAs ask if you also want the oatmeal and some of them ask when.

At the same time I receive the cold items, those who ordered the omelette also receive the fruit, yogurt. Afterward, the hot meals are served. I don't remember when the bread rolls are offered as I don't eat them.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:39 pm
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Originally Posted by 24left
I don't remember when the bread rolls are offered as I don't eat them.
If the tray is offered from the cart, the break basket is usually on top of the cart. If the tray is served by hand, the bread basket usually comes right after that.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:51 pm
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Originally Posted by songsc
If the tray is offered from the cart, the break basket is usually on top of the cart. If the tray is served by hand, the bread basket usually comes right after that.
Ah, ok. Well, if AC ever moves on from the Viagra rolls, perhaps I'll pay more attention.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:53 pm
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Originally Posted by 24left
Ah, ok. Well, if AC ever moves on from the Viagra rolls, perhaps I'll pay more attention.


I haven't seen those rolls in months.
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Old Nov 5, 2017, 9:58 pm
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I, for one, like to have everything served at once. I like eating at my own pace, not dictated by the crew's serving speed, which can vary.
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