Jan 10, 2019, 7:18 pm
Last edit by: pcoll
A slight change to this thread for 2020. Please include whether a menu card was offered along with the other information:
Date:
Route:
Flight Number:
Departure time:
Menu: Yes/No
Meal description (if given) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack:
Date:
Route:
Flight Number:
Departure time:
Menu: Yes/No
Meal description (if given) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack:
What Will Alaska Airlines Be Serving in First Class on Your Flight? (2019)
Jan 24, 2019, 4:23 pm
#76
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Gold 75K
Posts: 218
Date 23 Jan
PVR-SEA
Flight Number 209
Departure time 18:05
Menu (no)
Meal description: Cod or Ravioli
That was the entire description. No description of what was in the ravioli, or what kind of sauce was on the fish. . Orders were taken MVP Gold/75K first, then front to back. The ravioli contained cheese with spinach on top. Since I'm trying to be vegetarian this month, I greatly appreciated Golds (there were 4) getting first pick. Most of the non-Golds got the cod. I completely forgot I could reserve a meal. My seatmate had reserved cod, but the flight attendant's data indicated she had reserved a cheese plate.
PVR-SEA
Flight Number 209
Departure time 18:05
Menu (no)
Meal description: Cod or Ravioli
That was the entire description. No description of what was in the ravioli, or what kind of sauce was on the fish. . Orders were taken MVP Gold/75K first, then front to back. The ravioli contained cheese with spinach on top. Since I'm trying to be vegetarian this month, I greatly appreciated Golds (there were 4) getting first pick. Most of the non-Golds got the cod. I completely forgot I could reserve a meal. My seatmate had reserved cod, but the flight attendant's data indicated she had reserved a cheese plate.
Jan 24, 2019, 7:44 pm
#77
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Date 23 Jan
PVR-SEA
Flight Number 209
Departure time 18:05
Menu (no)
Meal description: Cod or Ravioli
That was the entire description. No description of what was in the ravioli, or what kind of sauce was on the fish. . Orders were taken MVP Gold/75K first, then front to back. The ravioli contained cheese with spinach on top. Since I'm trying to be vegetarian this month, I greatly appreciated Golds (there were 4) getting first pick. Most of the non-Golds got the cod. I completely forgot I could reserve a meal. My seatmate had reserved cod, but the flight attendant's data indicated she had reserved a cheese plate.
PVR-SEA
Flight Number 209
Departure time 18:05
Menu (no)
Meal description: Cod or Ravioli
That was the entire description. No description of what was in the ravioli, or what kind of sauce was on the fish. . Orders were taken MVP Gold/75K first, then front to back. The ravioli contained cheese with spinach on top. Since I'm trying to be vegetarian this month, I greatly appreciated Golds (there were 4) getting first pick. Most of the non-Golds got the cod. I completely forgot I could reserve a meal. My seatmate had reserved cod, but the flight attendant's data indicated she had reserved a cheese plate.
Jan 24, 2019, 9:09 pm
#78
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,947
I know that airline food is a punching bag and complaints about AS' food go back decades. That said, I think AS' F food has gotten better in the last year or two. More imaginative, a bit healthier and it certainly has more eye appeal. Look at the all the colors in the posted images.
Of course, YMMV.
Of course, YMMV.
My only point of amusement is that these new trays are identical - if not literally, at least superficially - to the old trays Delta used to use before their Alessi serviceware rolled out. It's like they got a deal on them out the back of a GateGourmet catering truck or something
Not that I'm complaining - they're quite functional and the nonstick coating is super helpful. But maybe they're studying the cross-town competition a little too seriously.Kudos where kudos are due, though. Delta has been reducing their catering quality over the last 12 months, and it's nice to see Alaska going in the opposite direction!
Jan 25, 2019, 9:58 am
#79
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SEA
Programs: DL Plat, AS MVPG, Bonvoy Plat/LT Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,266
Date: 25 Jan
Route: ORD-SEA
Flight Number: 23
Departure time: 800a
Meal description (if given): Breakfast: Omelet (forgot description) with sausage and tri-color potatoes or Pulled Pork Breakfast Bowl. Both options served with fruit and blueberry muffin top
I pre-ordered the pork option which was one of my better meals on AS in recent memory. It wasn’t a bowl, but servings of pulled pork, black beans, and scrambled eggs on a plate. The pork was pretty bland but the black beans were seasoned with black pepper and cumin.
PDB of coffee in addition to the water bottles which was particularly welcome given the plane had sat a while in sub-zero temps.
Route: ORD-SEA
Flight Number: 23
Departure time: 800a
Meal description (if given): Breakfast: Omelet (forgot description) with sausage and tri-color potatoes or Pulled Pork Breakfast Bowl. Both options served with fruit and blueberry muffin top
I pre-ordered the pork option which was one of my better meals on AS in recent memory. It wasn’t a bowl, but servings of pulled pork, black beans, and scrambled eggs on a plate. The pork was pretty bland but the black beans were seasoned with black pepper and cumin.
PDB of coffee in addition to the water bottles which was particularly welcome given the plane had sat a while in sub-zero temps.
Jan 25, 2019, 11:23 am
#80
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 490
Roasted Cod with cucumber yogurt vs Spinach Bolognese Ravioli. Any suggestions? I’m not considering the cheese plate. I haven’t had Fish on Alaska before so I’m a bit hesitant...
Jan 25, 2019, 11:35 am
#81
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Anchorage AK
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 99
Can I get a rough idea of what might be offered on a 7:55PM SEA-LAX flight? Wondering how much dinner I should eat before hand, if any. The meal in app states "Snack".
Jan 25, 2019, 12:10 pm
#82
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Gold 75K
Posts: 218
I'd be skeptical of the cod too. I was on a flight with those exact choices and the ravioli went quickly. I'd say it was a bit bland, but I always travel with condiments 
The ravioli and the cod plates looked very similar, including a bunch of roasted carrots or squash.
The ravioli and the cod plates looked very similar, including a bunch of roasted carrots or squash.
Jan 25, 2019, 12:11 pm
#83
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Gold 75K
Posts: 218
It's the first time it happened for me too. It was an Alaska plane with the old seating configuration (4 rows of F).
Jan 25, 2019, 12:12 pm
#84
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Gold 75K
Posts: 218
I used to really hate the food too, and would regularly ask for the cheese plate or burger from the back. I still don't love it, but I agree that it's gotten noticeably better.
Jan 25, 2019, 12:42 pm
#85
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Jan 25, 2019, 2:20 pm
#86
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Date: Jan. 21, 2019
Route: LAX-SEA
Flight Number: 618
Departure time: 19:35
Menu: No
Meal description: Dinner
Described as turkey sandwich, but different than the usual turkey and gouda. This had sauteed onions, tomato, some rocket lettuce and the turkey tasted more honey smoked, which im personally not a fan of, on focaccia. But still decent enough for the ride. Other option was protein plate as expected. I like how they give you utensils for a sandwich. Ghiradelli peppermint chocolate square pre-landing, even though I had a few too many from the lounge prior to the flight.
Route: LAX-SEA
Flight Number: 618
Departure time: 19:35
Menu: No
Meal description: Dinner
Described as turkey sandwich, but different than the usual turkey and gouda. This had sauteed onions, tomato, some rocket lettuce and the turkey tasted more honey smoked, which im personally not a fan of, on focaccia. But still decent enough for the ride. Other option was protein plate as expected. I like how they give you utensils for a sandwich. Ghiradelli peppermint chocolate square pre-landing, even though I had a few too many from the lounge prior to the flight.
Jan 25, 2019, 2:27 pm
#87
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Date: Jan. 24, 2019
Route: SEA-DEN
Flight Number: 618
Departure time: 19:35
Menu: No
Meal description: Snack
Choice between protein plate (shocker) or the turkey burger. Nuts distributed in small ramekins before with drinks. Turkey burger was fine, the actual burger was seasoned well while being a bit dry. Bun was actually toasted and not soggy which was really nice. Guacamole was pretty tasteless as well as the tomatoes, but it helped not make the burger feel as dry, which is a general issue with low fat burgers. Overall though the burger was probably the most sufficient meal i've had on a flight of that length, as in you felt the most full. Ghirardelli peppermint chocolates before landing.
Route: SEA-DEN
Flight Number: 618
Departure time: 19:35
Menu: No
Meal description: Snack
Choice between protein plate (shocker) or the turkey burger. Nuts distributed in small ramekins before with drinks. Turkey burger was fine, the actual burger was seasoned well while being a bit dry. Bun was actually toasted and not soggy which was really nice. Guacamole was pretty tasteless as well as the tomatoes, but it helped not make the burger feel as dry, which is a general issue with low fat burgers. Overall though the burger was probably the most sufficient meal i've had on a flight of that length, as in you felt the most full. Ghirardelli peppermint chocolates before landing.
Last edited by safari ari; Jan 25, 2019 at 6:31 pm
Jan 25, 2019, 5:42 pm
#88
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Anchorage AK
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 99
Ah okay. Had that during an early afternoon flight LAS-PDX but that was last year. It wasn't bad, but a bag of kettle chips would have pushed it over the top and made it a proper meal. Good to know, I'll get something a tad more substantial at SeaTac.
Jan 25, 2019, 10:09 pm
#89
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: AS 100K, Marriott Titanium, Delta Gold, United Silver
Posts: 250
AS 765 BWI - SEA on 1/25
Choice of cod or vegetarian ravioli. Decided to try the ravioli, since I’ve had plenty of the cod recently. I was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t cared for the vegetarian Bolognese sauce I’ve had on past Alaska flights, but this one seemed to have more flavor
Choice of cod or vegetarian ravioli. Decided to try the ravioli, since I’ve had plenty of the cod recently. I was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t cared for the vegetarian Bolognese sauce I’ve had on past Alaska flights, but this one seemed to have more flavor
Jan 25, 2019, 11:29 pm
#90
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: AS 100K, Marriott Titanium, Delta Gold, United Silver
Posts: 250
AS 608 SEA - LAS on 1/25
Snack basket on this flight. Interestingly, drink service was done from front to back, but snacks were served from back to front
Snack basket on this flight. Interestingly, drink service was done from front to back, but snacks were served from back to front