Inflight Service Changes Due to COVID-19
Aug 25, 2020, 9:45 pm
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Aug 26, 2020, 3:13 pm
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Aug 26, 2020, 8:20 pm
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Sep 2, 2020, 2:33 am
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8:15 PM flight, PDX-LAX F5/12 (Airbus), nobody in F had anyone in the neighboring seat, upgrade list cleared.
IIRC flights after 8 have usually been snack, rather than meal, so they apparently didn't cater F&C plates. The FA did come by to each F pax shortly after takeoff and drop a pile that was basically one of everything from the snack basket onto each center armrest/tray when she was taking drink orders. She also provided extras on request (at least to the guy across the aisle, who asked for an extra cookie). So if I remember it all correctly, I got bag of cheese crackers, a bag of popcorners, a two-pack of stroopwafels, a little pack of fruit and nuts, a Kind bar, and a cookie. Plus a few cups of coffee. The cookie wasn't warmed on board, but that was fine with me, since I'm saving it for morning anyway.
IIRC flights after 8 have usually been snack, rather than meal, so they apparently didn't cater F&C plates. The FA did come by to each F pax shortly after takeoff and drop a pile that was basically one of everything from the snack basket onto each center armrest/tray when she was taking drink orders. She also provided extras on request (at least to the guy across the aisle, who asked for an extra cookie). So if I remember it all correctly, I got bag of cheese crackers, a bag of popcorners, a two-pack of stroopwafels, a little pack of fruit and nuts, a Kind bar, and a cookie. Plus a few cups of coffee. The cookie wasn't warmed on board, but that was fine with me, since I'm saving it for morning anyway.
Sep 2, 2020, 11:27 am
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8:15 PM flight, PDX-LAX F5/12 (Airbus), nobody in F had anyone in the neighboring seat, upgrade list cleared.
IIRC flights after 8 have usually been snack, rather than meal, so they apparently didn't cater F&C plates. The FA did come by to each F pax shortly after takeoff and drop a pile that was basically one of everything from the snack basket onto each center armrest/tray when she was taking drink orders. She also provided extras on request (at least to the guy across the aisle, who asked for an extra cookie). So if I remember it all correctly, I got bag of cheese crackers, a bag of popcorners, a two-pack of stroopwafels, a little pack of fruit and nuts, a Kind bar, and a cookie. Plus a few cups of coffee. The cookie wasn't warmed on board, but that was fine with me, since I'm saving it for morning anyway.
IIRC flights after 8 have usually been snack, rather than meal, so they apparently didn't cater F&C plates. The FA did come by to each F pax shortly after takeoff and drop a pile that was basically one of everything from the snack basket onto each center armrest/tray when she was taking drink orders. She also provided extras on request (at least to the guy across the aisle, who asked for an extra cookie). So if I remember it all correctly, I got bag of cheese crackers, a bag of popcorners, a two-pack of stroopwafels, a little pack of fruit and nuts, a Kind bar, and a cookie. Plus a few cups of coffee. The cookie wasn't warmed on board, but that was fine with me, since I'm saving it for morning anyway.
Sep 2, 2020, 11:42 am
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Yes, 8pm is the cut-off for the fruit and cheese plate. I know there are few remaining red-eye flights, but it seems like there should be an exception for these longer flights that are outside the hours of 5am-8pm. It is interesting that you got the cookie....I thought this was tied to the flights with the fruit and cheese plate, but I guess not.
Sep 2, 2020, 12:13 pm
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DEN-SEA
AS1177 (2:30 p.m. departure - 737-900)
Aug. 29, 2020
I enjoyed the return of the fruit and cheese platter - same as I remember. Beecher's Original, Tillamook cheddar, brie, red and green grapes, apple wedges, Partners crackers, Seattle Chocolate truffle.
Wine is also new (since I last flew AS in July): Sofia Rosé in a can. I enjoyed this and had two cans. The other choice was a red, also in a can, but I do not remember the name
Cookies were also served, not warmed on this flight, but on the return they were indeed warm. I also a nice change.
AS1177 (2:30 p.m. departure - 737-900)
Aug. 29, 2020
I enjoyed the return of the fruit and cheese platter - same as I remember. Beecher's Original, Tillamook cheddar, brie, red and green grapes, apple wedges, Partners crackers, Seattle Chocolate truffle.
Wine is also new (since I last flew AS in July): Sofia Rosé in a can. I enjoyed this and had two cans. The other choice was a red, also in a can, but I do not remember the name
Cookies were also served, not warmed on this flight, but on the return they were indeed warm. I also a nice change.
Sep 2, 2020, 7:45 pm
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DEN-SEA
AS1177 (2:30 p.m. departure - 737-900)
Aug. 29, 2020
I enjoyed the return of the fruit and cheese platter - same as I remember. Beecher's Original, Tillamook cheddar, brie, red and green grapes, apple wedges, Partners crackers, Seattle Chocolate truffle.
Wine is also new (since I last flew AS in July): Sofia Rosé in a can. I enjoyed this and had two cans. The other choice was a red, also in a can, but I do not remember the name
Cookies were also served, not warmed on this flight, but on the return they were indeed warm. I also a nice change.
AS1177 (2:30 p.m. departure - 737-900)
Aug. 29, 2020
I enjoyed the return of the fruit and cheese platter - same as I remember. Beecher's Original, Tillamook cheddar, brie, red and green grapes, apple wedges, Partners crackers, Seattle Chocolate truffle.
Wine is also new (since I last flew AS in July): Sofia Rosé in a can. I enjoyed this and had two cans. The other choice was a red, also in a can, but I do not remember the name
Cookies were also served, not warmed on this flight, but on the return they were indeed warm. I also a nice change.
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Sep 2, 2020, 9:27 pm
#538
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this is the same fruit and cheese plate so many people here said they wanted even back when catering was full steam ahead during non pandemic times. It’s impossible to make people happy, isn’t it.
Sep 2, 2020, 10:51 pm
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I expect the good folks flying some of DLs routes would gladly trade you their water and bits bag for the "incredibly cheap" humble AS offering.
Sep 2, 2020, 11:04 pm
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My next flights are ANC-SEA-DEN on Sept. 14. ANC-SEA is a redeye, so I don't need or expect much. But, the SEA-DEN flight is a morning flight. When I checked to see if I could order the F & C plates (or a more morning friendly option), I get the message that preorder is not available....