The "What Will Alaska Be Serving In First Class On Your Flight?" DISCUSSION (2014)
Aug 24, 2014, 9:30 pm
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Hmmm...I wonder what the mileage cut-off is? Is SEA-DTW going to be considered a mid-con? It's only a few hundred miles more than ORD.
Aug 24, 2014, 9:55 pm
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Wouldn't be surprised if its 2000 miles as the differentiator.
Aug 24, 2014, 10:09 pm
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"Breakfast as served on the 0800 departure ORD-SEA earlier this month. No fruit; no bread options"----this is not unusual, even w/salt and pepper.
I've flown a lot of F on Alaska. I have never had a meal that was any better than what I could have had at a "Denny's". I like the Seattle Chocolate but those would cost me 35 cents at the register at Denny's.
I don't know what this thread has such longevity because I don't think anybody thinks the food in F, regardless of what they are serving, is "GREAT" on any Alaska flight. So, with respect, who cares what they are serving in F class on your next flight as it's not likely to be anybody's idea of a "treat".
Also, what's the deal w/dumping Glenlivet single malt scotch for Dewar's. Even at the Oregon state run liquor store, the retail price differential between Glenlivet and Dewar's is $1.50. If I'm paying, and I have, $1400 for a F class seat, can I get a decent meal w/some decent scotch. Fingers crossed.
I've flown a lot of F on Alaska. I have never had a meal that was any better than what I could have had at a "Denny's". I like the Seattle Chocolate but those would cost me 35 cents at the register at Denny's.
I don't know what this thread has such longevity because I don't think anybody thinks the food in F, regardless of what they are serving, is "GREAT" on any Alaska flight. So, with respect, who cares what they are serving in F class on your next flight as it's not likely to be anybody's idea of a "treat".
Also, what's the deal w/dumping Glenlivet single malt scotch for Dewar's. Even at the Oregon state run liquor store, the retail price differential between Glenlivet and Dewar's is $1.50. If I'm paying, and I have, $1400 for a F class seat, can I get a decent meal w/some decent scotch. Fingers crossed.
Aug 24, 2014, 10:28 pm
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Also, what's the deal w/dumping Glenlivet single malt scotch for Dewar's. Even at the Oregon state run liquor store, the retail price differential between Glenlivet and Dewar's is $1.50. If I'm paying, and I have, $1400 for a F class seat, can I get a decent meal w/some decent scotch. Fingers crossed.
Aug 25, 2014, 11:22 pm
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[QUOTE=beckoa;23418457)
I've shared my written thoughts with AS about the removal of Glenlivet. I applaud AS partnering with Sun Distillery however Dewars is not the same (nor local). Glenlivet isn't PNW either but is decent.[/QUOTE]
I think it's great to offer regional/local products. However, I am not aware of ANY scotch-at least a decent scotch-being locally produced. Perhaps in this instance, we should look to Scotland. They seem to have a real knack for making great Scotch! Dewar's is not good, let alone great. The price differential between it and a really good scotch is insignificant. Heck, a blend, like Johnny Walker Black or Chivas costs about the same as The Glenlivet, and it is not such a large price differential for Alaska Airlines to have made the change.
Beckoa: is there a place to register one's unhappiness w/dumping a great product for a crummy one...a place where Alaska might actually hear us? Each time I've asked a F flight attendant about the change they uniformly tell me that the F class cabin's verdict is a unanimous "no" to the change, and they encourage me to make my voice heard. How do we do that? Thanks!
I've shared my written thoughts with AS about the removal of Glenlivet. I applaud AS partnering with Sun Distillery however Dewars is not the same (nor local). Glenlivet isn't PNW either but is decent.[/QUOTE]
I think it's great to offer regional/local products. However, I am not aware of ANY scotch-at least a decent scotch-being locally produced. Perhaps in this instance, we should look to Scotland. They seem to have a real knack for making great Scotch! Dewar's is not good, let alone great. The price differential between it and a really good scotch is insignificant. Heck, a blend, like Johnny Walker Black or Chivas costs about the same as The Glenlivet, and it is not such a large price differential for Alaska Airlines to have made the change.
Beckoa: is there a place to register one's unhappiness w/dumping a great product for a crummy one...a place where Alaska might actually hear us? Each time I've asked a F flight attendant about the change they uniformly tell me that the F class cabin's verdict is a unanimous "no" to the change, and they encourage me to make my voice heard. How do we do that? Thanks!
Aug 25, 2014, 11:55 pm
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I think it's great to offer regional/local products. However, I am not aware of ANY scotch-at least a decent scotch-being locally produced. Perhaps in this instance, we should look to Scotland. They seem to have a real knack for making great Scotch! Dewar's is not good, let alone great. The price differential between it and a really good scotch is insignificant. Heck, a blend, like Johnny Walker Black or Chivas costs about the same as The Glenlivet, and it is not such a large price differential for Alaska Airlines to have made the change.
Beckoa: is there a place to register one's unhappiness w/dumping a great product for a crummy one...a place where Alaska might actually hear us? Each time I've asked a F flight attendant about the change they uniformly tell me that the F class cabin's verdict is a unanimous "no" to the change, and they encourage me to make my voice heard. How do we do that? Thanks!
Beckoa: is there a place to register one's unhappiness w/dumping a great product for a crummy one...a place where Alaska might actually hear us? Each time I've asked a F flight attendant about the change they uniformly tell me that the F class cabin's verdict is a unanimous "no" to the change, and they encourage me to make my voice heard. How do we do that? Thanks!
https://www.alaskaair.com/feedback/general-comments
This was my reply earlier in the year pertaining to the dumping of Glenlivet:
Originally Posted by Customer Care Reply
Dear beckoa,
I appreciate that you took the time to contact Alaska Airlines with regard to the selection of liquor served onboard.
Thank you for sharing your suggestions and feedback regarding the beverage selection that is currently provided inflight. While airline food and beverage service has changed industry-wide over the years to keep costs and fares in check, Alaska Airlines has continued to make every effort to provide preferred services for a competitive price. We still endeavor to hold true to that concept, even in today’s highly competitive airline industry. Thank you for your suggestion regarding our beverage service. I want to assure you that we value your comments and I have taken the liberty of sharing them to our Food and Beverage Department for further review.
beckoa, thank you very much for writing. We look forward to welcoming you aboard an Alaska Airlines flight in the near future.
Sincerely,
XXXX
Customer Care Representative
Aug 26, 2014, 5:33 pm
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I fill in this form:
https://www.alaskaair.com/feedback/general-comments
This was my reply earlier in the year pertaining to the dumping of Glenlivet:
https://www.alaskaair.com/feedback/general-comments
This was my reply earlier in the year pertaining to the dumping of Glenlivet:
Aug 26, 2014, 6:17 pm
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thank you for the link beckoa. I filled it out and will advise if they tell me anything different---though the immediate return email I received said it could take up to 30 days to likely tell me that which they told you.
Thanks for leaving your thoughts as well ^
Originally Posted by bigbirdwithsilverwings
I fill in this form:
https://www.alaskaair.com/feedback/general-comments
This was my reply earlier in the year pertaining to the dumping of Glenlivet:
https://www.alaskaair.com/feedback/general-comments
This was my reply earlier in the year pertaining to the dumping of Glenlivet:
Aug 27, 2014, 1:43 am
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My guess is that it's more dependent upon the competition... From what I hear, United is even worse.
More and more, First Class is about the bigger seat and a couple of free drinks. Beyond that, if you want to eat better, $8-10.00 will score you a pretty good take along meal from most food courts. My $6.00 Schlotsky's was way better than Alaska's First Class offering the other day...
More and more, First Class is about the bigger seat and a couple of free drinks. Beyond that, if you want to eat better, $8-10.00 will score you a pretty good take along meal from most food courts. My $6.00 Schlotsky's was way better than Alaska's First Class offering the other day...
Last edited by Seat 2A; Aug 27, 2014 at 10:17 am
Aug 27, 2014, 1:48 am
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Date of flight: 8/25/14
Time of Departure: 10:00pm
Route flown: SEA - ANC
Length of flight: ~3 hour, 30 min
Meal served: None
Description: Two warm cookies
Comment: Asked gate agent what would be served in F and she told us warm nuts. It was cookies instead but no issue as we grabbed food before boarding. Service was pretty meh - FA spent a lot of time chatting and reading a magazine, didn't get drinks for a good 20-30 min into flight.
Time of Departure: 10:00pm
Route flown: SEA - ANC
Length of flight: ~3 hour, 30 min
Meal served: None
Description: Two warm cookies
Comment: Asked gate agent what would be served in F and she told us warm nuts. It was cookies instead but no issue as we grabbed food before boarding. Service was pretty meh - FA spent a lot of time chatting and reading a magazine, didn't get drinks for a good 20-30 min into flight.
I mean, we're talkin' $6.00 to enjoy what's described as "distinctive" First Class service!
Oh yeah, I forgot. That $6.00, multiplied system wide on those late night flights would cut too deeply into those impressive profit margins of late...
Last edited by Seat 2A; Aug 27, 2014 at 10:12 am
Aug 27, 2014, 3:16 pm
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Sooo... whats up with them serving the main cabin food up front?
Aug 27, 2014, 6:11 pm
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Is SAN-MCO regular/full transcon service?
Aug 27, 2014, 11:59 pm
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"Breakfast as served on the 0800 departure ORD-SEA earlier this month. No fruit; no bread options"----this is not unusual, even w/salt and pepper.
I've flown a lot of F on Alaska. I have never had a meal that was any better than what I could have had at a "Denny's". I like the Seattle Chocolate but those would cost me 35 cents at the register at Denny's.
I don't know what this thread has such longevity because I don't think anybody thinks the food in F, regardless of what they are serving, is "GREAT" on any Alaska flight. So, with respect, who cares what they are serving in F class on your next flight as it's not likely to be anybody's idea of a "treat".
Also, what's the deal w/dumping Glenlivet single malt scotch for Dewar's. Even at the Oregon state run liquor store, the retail price differential between Glenlivet and Dewar's is $1.50. If I'm paying, and I have, $1400 for a F class seat, can I get a decent meal w/some decent scotch. Fingers crossed.
I've flown a lot of F on Alaska. I have never had a meal that was any better than what I could have had at a "Denny's". I like the Seattle Chocolate but those would cost me 35 cents at the register at Denny's.
I don't know what this thread has such longevity because I don't think anybody thinks the food in F, regardless of what they are serving, is "GREAT" on any Alaska flight. So, with respect, who cares what they are serving in F class on your next flight as it's not likely to be anybody's idea of a "treat".
Also, what's the deal w/dumping Glenlivet single malt scotch for Dewar's. Even at the Oregon state run liquor store, the retail price differential between Glenlivet and Dewar's is $1.50. If I'm paying, and I have, $1400 for a F class seat, can I get a decent meal w/some decent scotch. Fingers crossed.
Aug 28, 2014, 12:50 am
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Also, what's the deal w/dumping Glenlivet single malt scotch for Dewar's. Even at the Oregon state run liquor store, the retail price differential between Glenlivet and Dewar's is $1.50. If I'm paying, and I have, $1400 for a F class seat, can I get a decent meal w/some decent scotch. Fingers crossed.