Inflight Beverage Options
Mar 9, 2021, 6:18 pm
#46
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Mar 9, 2021, 7:15 pm
#47
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As much as I enjoy seltzer, I miss having a non-caffeinated zero-carb option with some flavor. Y’know, Fresca comes in those little cans, too, and Delta used to have it. . .
Then again, my blood type is Sprite Zero.
Then again, my blood type is Sprite Zero.
Mar 9, 2021, 8:43 pm
#48
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Mar 10, 2021, 9:31 am
#49
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Mar 10, 2021, 9:47 am
#50
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Mar 10, 2021, 3:53 pm
#52
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Gotta be the Horizon Q400s, not mainline service. I'm fine with the Lush IPA but would welcome some Space Dust by now.
And if it's too expensive for AS or too much/risky work for the F/As to resume the hard libations I'll be happy to start bringing my own bourbon of choice on board if they'll allow me to enjoy it in semi-maskless peace. I won't even ask them to open the bottle and pour it. Heck, I'll bring some for them too! We could all use a stiff drink about now.
And if it's too expensive for AS or too much/risky work for the F/As to resume the hard libations I'll be happy to start bringing my own bourbon of choice on board if they'll allow me to enjoy it in semi-maskless peace. I won't even ask them to open the bottle and pour it. Heck, I'll bring some for them too! We could all use a stiff drink about now.
Mar 10, 2021, 3:56 pm
#53
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Jiburi
Mar 10, 2021, 4:48 pm
#54
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This is one of those tricky situation where industry requirement of vaccination as part of employment is much more difficult to enforce. I think the union is likely to recommend it but it will still likely be up to the individual. Would that negatively impact his/her employment? Will the government step in to place a requirement?
Jiburi
Jiburi
Mar 10, 2021, 10:45 pm
#56
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And then there is Delta: contactless payment
A news from the competition, Delta, is that passengers will have inflight contactless payment and on the screen menu payment for some goods. Initially, it’s for headset or non food or beverage but likely expanded to food and beverage in the future. I know that AS has already made pre-orders for fruit and cheese plate available but likely when premium beverage return, AS will need to have similar technology available.
Jiburi
Jiburi
Mar 11, 2021, 5:43 pm
#57
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A news from the competition, Delta, is that passengers will have inflight contactless payment and on the screen menu payment for some goods. Initially, it’s for headset or non food or beverage but likely expanded to food and beverage in the future. I know that AS has already made pre-orders for fruit and cheese plate available but likely when premium beverage return, AS will need to have similar technology available.
Jiburi
Jiburi
Mar 11, 2021, 5:48 pm
#58
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Meanwhile, I hope that by April, I have a more varied choice of beverages, served in glassware.
Mar 13, 2021, 6:02 pm
#59
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Has there been any update on when AS will add liquor minis back to the menu and normal sized cans and selection of beverages? It’s odd that serving small cans of soda and cups of ice is OK but somehow liquor minis are not OK. Has to be cost related (and no pressure from DL competition as they are the worst at the moment). On a DL flight last weekend the FA told me service is coming back in April or when the seat blocks end.
Mar 14, 2021, 6:01 am
#60
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At the time, based on what I read off of the employee portal was they felt the slow walk down the aisles with the cart, passing items, could possibly increase their exposer if a customer was an asymptomatic carrier. I know some AS FA’s participate on this forum, maybe they can add clarity.