Inflight Service Changes Due to COVID-19
May 9, 2020, 11:50 am
#166
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Might I suggest the Alaska Airlines COVID Samovar Service. You simply bring your own cup, the FA opens the bourbon-filled Samovar spigot over the cup you're holding, releases the "appropriate pour" for the flight duration* and it is all contact free.
*I nominate Beck and Bob to lead the training seminar.
[And if you don't get the reference, just google Alaska Samovar - it is merely a modified version of prior AS service.]
*I nominate Beck and Bob to lead the training seminar.
[And if you don't get the reference, just google Alaska Samovar - it is merely a modified version of prior AS service.]
May 9, 2020, 11:52 am
#167
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Also, bring on the comparisons. AAG stated they will do whatever is necessary to cut cash burn to zero by year-end, regardless of the revenue picture. If that means extreme cost-cutting, so be it. They will survive due to a stronger balance sheet and a soberness to do whatever it takes.
May 9, 2020, 12:22 pm
#168
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I'll pass on this less-than-appealing meal in favor of an AS snack box, thank you.
Also, bring on the comparisons. AAG stated they will do whatever is necessary to cut cash burn to zero by year-end, regardless of the revenue picture. If that means extreme cost-cutting, so be it. They will survive due to a stronger balance sheet and a soberness to do whatever it takes.
Also, bring on the comparisons. AAG stated they will do whatever is necessary to cut cash burn to zero by year-end, regardless of the revenue picture. If that means extreme cost-cutting, so be it. They will survive due to a stronger balance sheet and a soberness to do whatever it takes.
May 9, 2020, 1:02 pm
#169
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May 9, 2020, 1:45 pm
#170
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I think I would be ok with a buffalo ranch chicken wrap and a bag of Tim's salt and vinegar potato chips....oh yeah, a can of Diet Coke 
Last edited by PDXPremier; May 10, 2020 at 12:40 am
May 9, 2020, 4:35 pm
#171
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I'm booked on SFO-JFK later this month. I'm hoping
- Onboard food (First and Coach) is brought back
- and/or concessions are open at SFO (a few weeks back it was only 1 food place in T2)
May 9, 2020, 7:19 pm
#172
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Washington DC
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Wow, that service looks amazing. Caviar, borscht, salad, main course, bread basket and that cool samovar!
Golden Samovar Service
Golden Samovar Service
May 10, 2020, 12:49 am
#173
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May 10, 2020, 1:47 pm
#174
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May 10, 2020, 2:16 pm
#175
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I remember a carrot cake in the early 90s in Y that was one of the best I've ever had. (Note: the cookie is temporarily replacing the ice cream service in F on UA.)
May 11, 2020, 9:11 am
#176
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: LAX
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It's nice to hope! I could see the concessions opening being more likely than AS bringing back more extensive service on board this month. Maybe I'm wrong, though.
May 21, 2020, 8:34 pm
#177
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I was looking at JFK-SEA on AA.com and it lists the A321 as having Lunch in FC.....is this really true? The AS website only says snacks on all flights over 350 miles.
May 21, 2020, 11:26 pm
#178
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You should confirm in the AA forum, but yes, on AS in F you'll get the deli snack box and a pass or two of the snack basket.
May 22, 2020, 9:07 am
#179
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I’m on the one daily SFO-JFK today and there is no service. Their website continues to mention “a sealed can of beer” (which is odd). However, they don’t even have any food or beverage loaded.
May 22, 2020, 9:34 am
#180
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