Alaska to "refresh" main cabin food menu
Apr 23, 2018, 1:05 pm
#16
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I would check arriving flights while in the lounge and see where plane arriving at our gate was coming in from. Arriving LAX. If it came from Mex destination, I would try for leftover cheeseburger.
At start of service, I would ask quietly, “are there any more cheeseburgers left ?” Most of the time I could score one or two(hubby) while FA would appogize that they have no more chips to go with them and therefore is was gratis. (Thanks Jan and Jan ��)
Leftover cheeseburger was better than what was offered onboard, even in F.
At start of service, I would ask quietly, “are there any more cheeseburgers left ?” Most of the time I could score one or two(hubby) while FA would appogize that they have no more chips to go with them and therefore is was gratis. (Thanks Jan and Jan ��)
Leftover cheeseburger was better than what was offered onboard, even in F.
Apr 23, 2018, 10:51 pm
#18
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Here's an update of some of the changes we can expect:
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
Apr 23, 2018, 10:53 pm
#19
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Here's an update of some of the changes we can expect:
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
Apr 23, 2018, 10:59 pm
#20
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Ya, in the article the writer mentioned that sample sizes were provided. I think they were more focused on taste than presentation for this event.
Apr 23, 2018, 11:03 pm
#22
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Here's an update of some of the changes we can expect:
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
Buh-bye cheeseburger...
Apr 23, 2018, 11:13 pm
#23
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Here's an update of some of the changes we can expect:
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...photo-15440670
- AS can save on specialized First meals by just plating the F&C or other economy offerings including the coach protein plate. Looks about the same portion size.
- "Fig roasted bee[f] shoulder- a traditional meal with a fruity twist that helps make it feel more "west coast"
Ugh. Here we go with this faux foofoo lipstick on a pig spin.
Buster nailed it above. A downgrade spun as an enhancement. No more hot meals in economy.
Apr 23, 2018, 11:17 pm
#24
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Apr 24, 2018, 12:51 am
#25
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Ugh, that was one thing that really set AS apart from other domestic airlines was consistently offering hot meals in economy on flights of 3 hours or more. I guess installing aft galley ovens on the A320s just isn’t worth it. Although if the A320s are relegated to short flights, then maybe AS could still offer hot food on the transcontinental 737 flights. Every other blah airline just has cold overpriced sandwiches and salads. Just seems like they have totally given up competing on product.
Apr 24, 2018, 8:21 am
#27
Join Date: Feb 2015
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With the exception of the breakfast items none of Alaska's BoB meals were good and everything was way too greasy and unsurprisingly turned the cabin into a giant fart machine. The Bahn Mi was disgusting, the turkey sandwich was disgusting, the KFC famous bowls Tom Douglas bowls were gross.
Keep the fruit + cheese platter, that was solid and a decent value and will appease the wonder bread crowd. Add in some of the VX protein plates, have a sandwich with a flavor profile beyond 'mayo', add in a salad with actual vegetables.
Keep the fruit + cheese platter, that was solid and a decent value and will appease the wonder bread crowd. Add in some of the VX protein plates, have a sandwich with a flavor profile beyond 'mayo', add in a salad with actual vegetables.
Apr 24, 2018, 3:45 pm
#28
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UA sells overpriced hot food in E on transcons. I'm not sure what the flight duration threshold is, since I seem to only fly either up and down the west coast or transcon.
Apr 24, 2018, 4:14 pm
#29
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In contrast to much of the moaning and groaning going on here, I actually think several of the options look pretty good. The sandwiches, in particular... IF they're adequately portioned for a four-hour midcon.
HOWEVER... the loss of ANY hot meals in Y is very disappointing to me.
I actually thought that some of the Douglas bowls were quite tasty.
And my other concern stems from my recent experience in new F... where I was offered the same menu of all my flights. There needs to be some variety!
HOWEVER... the loss of ANY hot meals in Y is very disappointing to me.
I actually thought that some of the Douglas bowls were quite tasty.
And my other concern stems from my recent experience in new F... where I was offered the same menu of all my flights. There needs to be some variety!
