What Will Alaska Airlines Be Serving in First Class on Your Flight? (2018)
Apr 23, 2018, 10:08 am
#391
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 917
The quinoa thing didn't sound or look all that great. I'm always ready to be surprised by something that doesn't initially sound appealing, but that's not as likely with a reheated airline meal. On the bright side, once advance ordering is fully rolled out, the problem of being stuck with whatever's left should mostly go away. Got to hope that the ones who are the most concerned about their flying food will be trying to order in advance whenever possible.
Apr 23, 2018, 11:24 am
#392
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: Alaska MM, AA MM, BA Silver, Bonvoy Lifetime Gold
Posts: 316
4/19: Flt 406 PDX to SJC
PDB: Coffee/Water
"Meal": Small Greek Yogurt and plate of fruit. Was tasty but very small.
4/22: Flt 399 SJC to SEA
PDB: Water
Warm Nuts with Drink
Meal: Choice of Protein Plate or Flank Steak Salad. Chose the salad and it was tasty. Mint for desert.
PDB: Coffee/Water
"Meal": Small Greek Yogurt and plate of fruit. Was tasty but very small.
4/22: Flt 399 SJC to SEA
PDB: Water
Warm Nuts with Drink
Meal: Choice of Protein Plate or Flank Steak Salad. Chose the salad and it was tasty. Mint for desert.
Apr 23, 2018, 11:49 am
#393
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
Posts: 3,883
This weekend I had a tale of 2 protein plates...
April 20, AS 485 BUR-PDX. Options were flank steak salad or protein plate. I have to say, I actually enjoyed the protein plate, and it was reasonably filling. My husband had the steak salad and said it was terrible.
April 22, AS 456 PDX-BUR. Options were zaatar chicken or protein plate. I once again had the protein plate, but it was about half the size of the previous one and nowhere near as good. The outbound protein plate had 2 hard boiled egg halves, hummus, a carrot, oranges, a strawberry, grapes and Port Salut cheese, along with walnuts and pita wedges. The inbound had 1 hard boiled egg half, a carrot, fewer grapes than the outbound, walnuts, hummus and a much smaller wedge of Beecher's cheese. I'm not sure why the two plates were so different. Also, a small chocolate was given out on the outbound, but not the return.
Based on the inconsistency, I think I'm going to start bringing my own food, because I can't rely on what AS is offering. On both flights, it was announced that they only had 3 of each option, so hopefully people would choose evenly.
April 20, AS 485 BUR-PDX. Options were flank steak salad or protein plate. I have to say, I actually enjoyed the protein plate, and it was reasonably filling. My husband had the steak salad and said it was terrible.
April 22, AS 456 PDX-BUR. Options were zaatar chicken or protein plate. I once again had the protein plate, but it was about half the size of the previous one and nowhere near as good. The outbound protein plate had 2 hard boiled egg halves, hummus, a carrot, oranges, a strawberry, grapes and Port Salut cheese, along with walnuts and pita wedges. The inbound had 1 hard boiled egg half, a carrot, fewer grapes than the outbound, walnuts, hummus and a much smaller wedge of Beecher's cheese. I'm not sure why the two plates were so different. Also, a small chocolate was given out on the outbound, but not the return.
Based on the inconsistency, I think I'm going to start bringing my own food, because I can't rely on what AS is offering. On both flights, it was announced that they only had 3 of each option, so hopefully people would choose evenly.
Apr 23, 2018, 12:58 pm
#394
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AA ex-EXP LT PLT, AS 75K, B6 Mosaic, HH D, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 128
Date of Flight: 22 April 2018
FlightNumber and Route flown: AS 1710 SFO-DAL
Time of Departure: 06:00
Length of flight: 3:30
Class of service First
PDB: Your choice, coffee, juice, soda, alcohol.
Meal served: Breakfast
Meal Description To Start: Coffee & Tea, Strawberry Lime Smoothie Shot & Mexican Street Fruit Fresh watermelon, pineapple, cucumber and mango seasoned with chili-lime salt.
Meal Description Main Dish: Avocado Bacon Omelet or Brown Butter Pancakes
Omelet stuffed with chopped avocado, Applewood bacon, chives and Monterey jack cheese. Served with oregano roasted red potatoes, fresh homemade pico de gallo, and sour cream. Fluffy pancakes flavoured with lightly browned butter, orange zest, and vanilla. Served with orange chutney and a side of Greek yogurt.
Additional Comments: VX operated flight, loaded with AS menu. Shot and beverage served first. Main was served with fruit and cinnamon-raison bread. The always cute salt/pepper shaker plane included. I had the omelette.
Date of Flight: 22 April 2018
FlightNumber and Route flown: AS 1717 DAL-SFO
Time of Departure: 17:41
Length of flight: 3:45
Class of service First
PDB: Your choice - juice, soda, or alcohol.
Meal served: Dinner
Meal Description: Lemongrass Chicken garnished with radish sprouts, Fried Rice w/Scrambled Egg & Mushrooms, Braised Bok Choy. Bread with a pat of butter, Salad with Arugula, sliced cucumber and sliced cherry tomatoes. Dressing Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
Additional Comments: VX operated flight, not loaded with AS menu. Salt/pepper shaker plane. A really tasty and well seasoned entree, that I would order again. It was sad to see that the red butter dish is gone, but I knew that would be happening as meal service harmonisation took place.
FlightNumber and Route flown: AS 1710 SFO-DAL
Time of Departure: 06:00
Length of flight: 3:30
Class of service First
PDB: Your choice, coffee, juice, soda, alcohol.
Meal served: Breakfast
Meal Description To Start: Coffee & Tea, Strawberry Lime Smoothie Shot & Mexican Street Fruit Fresh watermelon, pineapple, cucumber and mango seasoned with chili-lime salt.
Meal Description Main Dish: Avocado Bacon Omelet or Brown Butter Pancakes
Omelet stuffed with chopped avocado, Applewood bacon, chives and Monterey jack cheese. Served with oregano roasted red potatoes, fresh homemade pico de gallo, and sour cream. Fluffy pancakes flavoured with lightly browned butter, orange zest, and vanilla. Served with orange chutney and a side of Greek yogurt.
Additional Comments: VX operated flight, loaded with AS menu. Shot and beverage served first. Main was served with fruit and cinnamon-raison bread. The always cute salt/pepper shaker plane included. I had the omelette.
Date of Flight: 22 April 2018
FlightNumber and Route flown: AS 1717 DAL-SFO
Time of Departure: 17:41
Length of flight: 3:45
Class of service First
PDB: Your choice - juice, soda, or alcohol.
Meal served: Dinner
Meal Description: Lemongrass Chicken garnished with radish sprouts, Fried Rice w/Scrambled Egg & Mushrooms, Braised Bok Choy. Bread with a pat of butter, Salad with Arugula, sliced cucumber and sliced cherry tomatoes. Dressing Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
Additional Comments: VX operated flight, not loaded with AS menu. Salt/pepper shaker plane. A really tasty and well seasoned entree, that I would order again. It was sad to see that the red butter dish is gone, but I knew that would be happening as meal service harmonisation took place.
Apr 25, 2018, 10:19 pm
#395
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4/24/18
AS #577
LAX-PDX
11:55pm departure
Small humus plate with a few veggies and 3 pita bread circles. Later in the flight I was served a small chocolate bar (unexpected but appreciated especially since they no longer serve the warm cookies).
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a big humus fan, but I ate it anyway and actually enjoyed it...I know, shocking coming from me
AS #577
LAX-PDX
11:55pm departure
Small humus plate with a few veggies and 3 pita bread circles. Later in the flight I was served a small chocolate bar (unexpected but appreciated especially since they no longer serve the warm cookies).
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a big humus fan, but I ate it anyway and actually enjoyed it...I know, shocking coming from me
Apr 26, 2018, 11:02 am
#396
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 331
Does anyone know what to expect on an E175 from SEA-MSP with a 6:30am departure? The app currently says "No meal available" (I'm in F (P fare)). I'm not expecting to be blown away but it seems strange that the app would make such a declaration..
Apr 26, 2018, 11:19 am
#397
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: JNU
Programs: HH D, AS MM/MVPG for life/AL, Awesome Wipes VIP Club, NEXUS, Hertz 5-Star Gold
Posts: 2,893
4/24/18
AS #577
LAX-PDX
11:55pm departure
Small humus plate with a few veggies and 3 pita bread circles. Later in the flight I was served a small chocolate bar (unexpected but appreciated especially since they no longer serve the warm cookies).
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a big humus fan, but I ate it anyway and actually enjoyed it...I know, shocking coming from me
AS #577
LAX-PDX
11:55pm departure
Small humus plate with a few veggies and 3 pita bread circles. Later in the flight I was served a small chocolate bar (unexpected but appreciated especially since they no longer serve the warm cookies).
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a big humus fan, but I ate it anyway and actually enjoyed it...I know, shocking coming from me
Apr 26, 2018, 12:05 pm
#398
Join Date: Sep 2001
Programs: Alaska Tanzanite 100K
Posts: 3,857
Had the "mini" humus plate on last night's SEAJNU 8pm departure. Would have been nice to top off with the warm cookies.
Apr 26, 2018, 5:32 pm
#399
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SEA
Programs: DL Plat, AS MVPG, Bonvoy Plat/LT Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,259
4/26, AS23 (ORD-SEA), 8am departure
Breakfast as described above, choices of mushroom frittata (actually a quiche) or the quinoa cakes, both served with warmed scone and fruit plate. No menus, so I assume that’s a Chicago catering thing. I haven’t yet been able to bring myself to try the quinoa cakes, but the person across the aisle finished his. Most pax had coffee cups, so it appears a coffee PDB was offered; I boarded last by choice.
Breakfast as described above, choices of mushroom frittata (actually a quiche) or the quinoa cakes, both served with warmed scone and fruit plate. No menus, so I assume that’s a Chicago catering thing. I haven’t yet been able to bring myself to try the quinoa cakes, but the person across the aisle finished his. Most pax had coffee cups, so it appears a coffee PDB was offered; I boarded last by choice.
Apr 26, 2018, 9:26 pm
#400
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Location: FAI
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Posts: 42,953
Date of Flight: April 23, 2018
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 114 ANC-SEA
Time of Departure: 7:00 AM
Length of flight: 3:06
Class of service: First
Meal served: Breakfast
Meal Description: Breakfast Protein Plate and smoothie shot (other option shroom filled fritatta)
Additional Comments: Was passable, but prefer a hot option without mushrooms
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 114 ANC-SEA
Time of Departure: 7:00 AM
Length of flight: 3:06
Class of service: First
Meal served: Breakfast
Meal Description: Breakfast Protein Plate and smoothie shot (other option shroom filled fritatta)
Additional Comments: Was passable, but prefer a hot option without mushrooms
Apr 26, 2018, 9:31 pm
#401
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Date of Flight: April 24, 2018
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 2778 SEA-MSP
Time of Departure: 6:50 AM
Length of flight: 2:57
Class of service: First
Meal served: Breakfast
Meal Description: Breakfast Protein Plate (other option shroom filled fritatta) (not pictured, smoothie shot)
Additional Comments: Same as ANC-SEA breakfast. But was slightly different plating. Also seemed to be missing some pieces of the puzzle.
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 2778 SEA-MSP
Time of Departure: 6:50 AM
Length of flight: 2:57
Class of service: First
Meal served: Breakfast
Meal Description: Breakfast Protein Plate (other option shroom filled fritatta) (not pictured, smoothie shot)
Additional Comments: Same as ANC-SEA breakfast. But was slightly different plating. Also seemed to be missing some pieces of the puzzle.
Apr 26, 2018, 9:37 pm
#402
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
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Apr 26, 2018, 9:41 pm
#403
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Date of Flight: April 24, 2018
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 3419 MSP-SFO
Time of Departure: 3:28 PM
Length of flight: 2:57
Class of service: First
Meal served: Snack
Meal Description: Warm soba noodle salad with Cheesecake. Other option beef salad. Mixed nuts served later inflight. Chocolate at the end just before final pass for trash.
Additional Comments: Tasty, as always. Portion small. Cheesecake tasty. But I like it better when its not all plated at once.
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 3419 MSP-SFO
Time of Departure: 3:28 PM
Length of flight: 2:57
Class of service: First
Meal served: Snack
Meal Description: Warm soba noodle salad with Cheesecake. Other option beef salad. Mixed nuts served later inflight. Chocolate at the end just before final pass for trash.
Additional Comments: Tasty, as always. Portion small. Cheesecake tasty. But I like it better when its not all plated at once.
Apr 26, 2018, 9:45 pm
#404
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Date of Flight: April 24, 2018
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 601 LAX-ANC
Time of Departure: 11:55 PM
Length of flight: 5:24
Class of service: First
Meal served: Snack
Meal Description: Hummus snack with edamame hummus
Additional Comments: Getting tired of this snack, despite the change in hummus. There was a smoothie shot (banana)? [not pictured] just before touchdown. A nice touch.
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 601 LAX-ANC
Time of Departure: 11:55 PM
Length of flight: 5:24
Class of service: First
Meal served: Snack
Meal Description: Hummus snack with edamame hummus
Additional Comments: Getting tired of this snack, despite the change in hummus. There was a smoothie shot (banana)? [not pictured] just before touchdown. A nice touch.
Apr 27, 2018, 12:20 am
#405
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 100K, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 876
Date of Flight: April 26, 2018
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 750 SEA-ATL
Time of Departure: 21:50
Length of flight: 4:10
Class of service: First
Meal served: Snack
Meal Description: ....You guessed it...Hummus!
Additional Comments: I'm over this Hummus addiction. 2 other people made a comment about it. Our FA knew its been overserved at this point, especially as its the only food. She agreed AS needs a light breakfast for these redeye trancons and skip this snack. She walked back about 1.5 hours into the flight and hijacked the Trail Mix and Fig Bars from premium econ for everyone. It was a real nice change.
Flight Number and Route flown: AS 750 SEA-ATL
Time of Departure: 21:50
Length of flight: 4:10
Class of service: First
Meal served: Snack
Meal Description: ....You guessed it...Hummus!
Additional Comments: I'm over this Hummus addiction. 2 other people made a comment about it. Our FA knew its been overserved at this point, especially as its the only food. She agreed AS needs a light breakfast for these redeye trancons and skip this snack. She walked back about 1.5 hours into the flight and hijacked the Trail Mix and Fig Bars from premium econ for everyone. It was a real nice change.
