Why can't AS offer different FC food in different directions between city pairs?
Jan 18, 2015, 7:00 pm
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offering of the same item for a whole month in both directions.
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Jan 18, 2015, 7:03 pm
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Exactly. Is anyone here going to switch allegiances and move to Delta or United over the food issue? Of course not, and Alaska is well aware of this.
I've just become resigned to it and am more than willing to self cater on those flights that I know to offer food that over time has become less appealing to me for whatever reason.
Meanwhile, I can and do take some humorous solace in the old Far Side cartoon showing a lady scooping out a can of dog food and the dogs thinking "Oh Boy! Dog food again!!!"
Oh Boy! Dog food again!!!
Oh Boy! Polenta again!!!
I've just become resigned to it and am more than willing to self cater on those flights that I know to offer food that over time has become less appealing to me for whatever reason.
Meanwhile, I can and do take some humorous solace in the old Far Side cartoon showing a lady scooping out a can of dog food and the dogs thinking "Oh Boy! Dog food again!!!"
Oh Boy! Dog food again!!!
Oh Boy! Polenta again!!!
Jan 18, 2015, 9:39 pm
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Chili is now $8 a bowl.
Chili is now $8 a bowl.
Jan 18, 2015, 9:57 pm
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Apparently, there is a 'new policy' that allows FC pax to order Coach meals just after takeoff,
when the in-flight service begins. I may have to try it to see if it works.
Also, the AS mobile app now allows pax to reserve Coach meals up to 12 hours ahead of time,
but only for certain flights, with all flights promised by the end of January 2015.
So we will see how this works. If I reserve the Coach meal before getting upgraded,
will it be automatically cancelled at the time of upgrade? And can I decline when
reaching my FC seat?
There were a number of folks commenting in the AS blog wanting the option to prepay.
I wonder if they never get upgraded.
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when the in-flight service begins. I may have to try it to see if it works.
Also, the AS mobile app now allows pax to reserve Coach meals up to 12 hours ahead of time,
but only for certain flights, with all flights promised by the end of January 2015.
So we will see how this works. If I reserve the Coach meal before getting upgraded,
will it be automatically cancelled at the time of upgrade? And can I decline when
reaching my FC seat?
There were a number of folks commenting in the AS blog wanting the option to prepay.
I wonder if they never get upgraded.
.
Jan 18, 2015, 11:44 pm
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This has long been a complaint of mine as well, and it isn't just on the shorter hops.
Last week I was served the same gloppy salmon-flavored penne pasta and cheese on two long flights, ANC-PHX and the return. The other entree also was the same (blackened chicken with the ubiquitous polenta).
Yes, there were 2 options but you all know how that goes ... not everyone gets their first choice.
Why can't they serve different offerings on outbound versus return? Or maybe I should say, why won't they serve different offerings on outbound versus return?
Last week I was served the same gloppy salmon-flavored penne pasta and cheese on two long flights, ANC-PHX and the return. The other entree also was the same (blackened chicken with the ubiquitous polenta).
Yes, there were 2 options but you all know how that goes ... not everyone gets their first choice.
Why can't they serve different offerings on outbound versus return? Or maybe I should say, why won't they serve different offerings on outbound versus return?
Jan 19, 2015, 7:53 am
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I sure hope the chili is still there when I fly SEA-ANC on 2/7. I may have to downgrade to Y so I can get some. Maybe bribe a Y passenger to buy me some? Another thought, I just want to see if someone thinks I'm punking them when I say "Hey i'll trade you my first class seat for yours. I really want to try the chili. "
Jan 19, 2015, 8:51 am
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If you value variety in F meals fly Delta. One can order a special meal on every flight with meal service. Do it online >12 hours in advance of scheduled flight and pick from 14 options; a few more are route-specific.
Jan 19, 2015, 10:23 am
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Apparently, there is a 'new policy' that allows FC pax to order Coach meals just after takeoff,
when the in-flight service begins. I may have to try it to see if it works.
Also, the AS mobile app now allows pax to reserve Coach meals up to 12 hours ahead of time,
but only for certain flights, with all flights promised by the end of January 2015.
So we will see how this works. If I reserve the Coach meal before getting upgraded,
will it be automatically cancelled at the time of upgrade? And can I decline when
reaching my FC seat?
There were a number of folks commenting in the AS blog wanting the option to prepay.
I wonder if they never get upgraded.
.
when the in-flight service begins. I may have to try it to see if it works.
Also, the AS mobile app now allows pax to reserve Coach meals up to 12 hours ahead of time,
but only for certain flights, with all flights promised by the end of January 2015.
So we will see how this works. If I reserve the Coach meal before getting upgraded,
will it be automatically cancelled at the time of upgrade? And can I decline when
reaching my FC seat?
There were a number of folks commenting in the AS blog wanting the option to prepay.
I wonder if they never get upgraded.
.
Jan 19, 2015, 11:08 am
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Jan 19, 2015, 12:10 pm
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So FC passengers can order Y meals for free after take off? Does that include fruit and cheese plates?
AFAIK after the first pass in Y, those hot Northern Bites meals are complimentary in F, same with cheese plates. If you *really* want to try something and not run the risk of it running out- let them know before it commences and provide your CC.
Originally Posted by PDXPremier
Apparently, there is a 'new policy' that allows FC pax to order Coach meals just after takeoff,
when the in-flight service begins. I may have to try it to see if it works.
Also, the AS mobile app now allows pax to reserve Coach meals up to 12 hours ahead of time,
but only for certain flights, with all flights promised by the end of January 2015.
So we will see how this works. If I reserve the Coach meal before getting upgraded,
will it be automatically cancelled at the time of upgrade? And can I decline when
reaching my FC seat?
There were a number of folks commenting in the AS blog wanting the option to prepay.
I wonder if they never get upgraded.
.
when the in-flight service begins. I may have to try it to see if it works.
Also, the AS mobile app now allows pax to reserve Coach meals up to 12 hours ahead of time,
but only for certain flights, with all flights promised by the end of January 2015.
So we will see how this works. If I reserve the Coach meal before getting upgraded,
will it be automatically cancelled at the time of upgrade? And can I decline when
reaching my FC seat?
There were a number of folks commenting in the AS blog wanting the option to prepay.
I wonder if they never get upgraded.
.
Jan 19, 2015, 12:49 pm
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I have never seen any of the Coach items offered in FC, for free or otherwise. I guess this is something that needs to be requested individually. Maybe we should start to do this. If we started requesting Coach meals, it is possible that someone at AS may, eventually, realize something that is painfully obvious to the rest of us.
Anyway, the upshot is: go to www.alaskalistens.com. Fill it in, tell them you want improved F food and/or a few of what coach gets made available as an option up front. It's called Alaska Listens for a reason
Neil
Jan 19, 2015, 12:51 pm
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Neil
Jan 19, 2015, 1:02 pm
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Granted things could of changed...