Nov 22, 2012, 4:10 am
Last edit by: jackal
Welcome to the 
-- a place to just relax and have some fun. Stop in and see what's happening! 
-- a place to just relax and have some fun. Stop in and see what's happening! 
The Alaska Airlines Bored Room
Jan 12, 2018, 7:13 am
#6301
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
While I have not flown HA for a while due to closing in on my MM this year I do remember coach food as being better than AS at times. FC of course superior. Now there's a new CEO, new planes and their plan to take back passengers they lost to AS let's see. On another note I see that Horizon has a new CEO which many may remember I called for months ago, this is a great step forward for us that depend on Horizon to get places ( BOI)
Jan 12, 2018, 1:41 pm
#6302
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: East Ester, Alaska
Programs: Alaska Million Miler, United Million Miler, Wyndham Rewards Diamond, Choice Hotels Diamond
Posts: 12,148
As a menu collector and one that has flown between the mainland and Hawaii over 50 times - most of those flights in First Class - I thought the collected cognoscenti here might get a kick out of how Mainland - Hawaii First Class service used to be.
Let's start with Braniff's fine service aboard its big orange 747 departing Dallas each day at 1:00pm. Following was seven hours and forty minutes of inflight bliss. As you sip your perfectly chilled Pisco Sour in the upstairs International Lounge, let's have a look at the menu and consider our luncheon options... Circa 1974
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL
Dallas to Honolulu
747 Braniff Place
LUNCHEON
Served upstairs in the International Lounge or at your seat
Pisco Sour or your favorite cocktail
On the Main Deck with your Cocktail
Diced Lobster Newberg in Patty Shell
Anticuchos
Chilled Soup
Vichyssoise
The Salad
Crisp Hearts of Boston Lettuce with Beefsteak Tomatoes
French Dressing or Roquefort Dressing
MAIN COURSES
Roast Tenderloin of Beef Wellington
Carved at your table with Sauce Bordelaise
Filets of Sole Marguery
Duckling Bigarade
French Lamb Chops in Tarragon
Assorted Garden Vegetables
SWEETS
Crepes Suzette
Fresh Fruit Basket
From the Cheese Board
A selection of fine international cheeses with the traditional garnishes
Port Salut
Colombian Coffee
Cappuccino
************************************************** ***************************************
************************************************** ***************************************
As for transcon services, let's settle back into our large plush seats aboard Eastern's L-1011 Whisperliner and check out Eastern's First Class dinner offerings between New York and San Francisco... Circa 1982
E A S T E R N...A I R L I N E S..
New York to San Francisco
An Invitation to Dine
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES
A selection of Chicken Teriyaki Brochettes, Mini Quiche and Rumaki
COLD APPETIZER
Our assortment of cold appetizers includes Fresh Salmon, Chicken Gallantine, Smoked Sturgeon, White Asparagus with Ham, and a Salami Cornet filled with a Cream Cheese Puff
SALAD
Hearts of Lettuce along with your personal salad bar of garden vegetables, are served with your choice of Bleu Cheese or Creamy Italian Dressing
FOR YOUR ENTREE CHOICE
Sirloin Roast Parisienne
Lean and tender Sirloin of Beef, flavored with Herbs and Spices, roasted in its natural juices. This favorite will be carved at your seat. For the perfect accompaniment try au jus Madiera or creamed horseradish
Duck Montmorency
A roasted Young Duckling covered with Bing Cherries in a delicate glace
Sole Normande
Filet of Sole, poached in White Wine, garnished with Mussels, Clams and Mushrooms in Sauce Normande, topped with Gulf Shrimp.
Accompaniments
Tomato Stuffed with Broccoli Polonaise, Pommes Parisienne, Rice Valencia and a variety of rolls and butter
If you're just in the mood for something lighter, try our
Fresh Fruit Plate
served with creamy Cottage Cheese
FOR DESSERT
Peach Melba
French Vanilla Ice Cream and a Cling Peach half in Melba Sauce and Whipped Cream
A selection of Fine Cheese will be offered with a choice of liqueurs
Prior to arrival we invite you to enjoy Fresh Fruit and Chocolate Mints
Sadly, what we're offered today - not just on Alaska but on all U.S. airlines - doesn't even meet Economy Class standards back in the day. I flew coach on the above flight and dined on filet mignon with twice baked potato, salad, shrimp stuffed tomato appetizer and a berry tart dessert.
Let's start with Braniff's fine service aboard its big orange 747 departing Dallas each day at 1:00pm. Following was seven hours and forty minutes of inflight bliss. As you sip your perfectly chilled Pisco Sour in the upstairs International Lounge, let's have a look at the menu and consider our luncheon options... Circa 1974
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL
Dallas to Honolulu
747 Braniff Place
LUNCHEON
Served upstairs in the International Lounge or at your seat
Pisco Sour or your favorite cocktail
On the Main Deck with your Cocktail
Diced Lobster Newberg in Patty Shell
Anticuchos
Chilled Soup
Vichyssoise
The Salad
Crisp Hearts of Boston Lettuce with Beefsteak Tomatoes
French Dressing or Roquefort Dressing
MAIN COURSES
Roast Tenderloin of Beef Wellington
Carved at your table with Sauce Bordelaise
Filets of Sole Marguery
Duckling Bigarade
French Lamb Chops in Tarragon
Assorted Garden Vegetables
SWEETS
Crepes Suzette
Fresh Fruit Basket
From the Cheese Board
A selection of fine international cheeses with the traditional garnishes
Port Salut
Colombian Coffee
Cappuccino
************************************************** ***************************************
************************************************** ***************************************
As for transcon services, let's settle back into our large plush seats aboard Eastern's L-1011 Whisperliner and check out Eastern's First Class dinner offerings between New York and San Francisco... Circa 1982
E A S T E R N...A I R L I N E S..
New York to San Francisco
An Invitation to Dine
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES
A selection of Chicken Teriyaki Brochettes, Mini Quiche and Rumaki
COLD APPETIZER
Our assortment of cold appetizers includes Fresh Salmon, Chicken Gallantine, Smoked Sturgeon, White Asparagus with Ham, and a Salami Cornet filled with a Cream Cheese Puff
SALAD
Hearts of Lettuce along with your personal salad bar of garden vegetables, are served with your choice of Bleu Cheese or Creamy Italian Dressing
FOR YOUR ENTREE CHOICE
Sirloin Roast Parisienne
Lean and tender Sirloin of Beef, flavored with Herbs and Spices, roasted in its natural juices. This favorite will be carved at your seat. For the perfect accompaniment try au jus Madiera or creamed horseradish
Duck Montmorency
A roasted Young Duckling covered with Bing Cherries in a delicate glace
Sole Normande
Filet of Sole, poached in White Wine, garnished with Mussels, Clams and Mushrooms in Sauce Normande, topped with Gulf Shrimp.
Accompaniments
Tomato Stuffed with Broccoli Polonaise, Pommes Parisienne, Rice Valencia and a variety of rolls and butter
If you're just in the mood for something lighter, try our
Fresh Fruit Plate
served with creamy Cottage Cheese
FOR DESSERT
Peach Melba
French Vanilla Ice Cream and a Cling Peach half in Melba Sauce and Whipped Cream
A selection of Fine Cheese will be offered with a choice of liqueurs
Prior to arrival we invite you to enjoy Fresh Fruit and Chocolate Mints
Sadly, what we're offered today - not just on Alaska but on all U.S. airlines - doesn't even meet Economy Class standards back in the day. I flew coach on the above flight and dined on filet mignon with twice baked potato, salad, shrimp stuffed tomato appetizer and a berry tart dessert.
Jan 12, 2018, 1:57 pm
#6303
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
As a menu collector and one that has flown between the mainland and Hawaii over 50 times - most of those flights in First Class - I thought the collected cognoscenti here might get a kick out of how Mainland - Hawaii First Class service used to be.
Let's start with Braniff's fine service aboard its big orange 747 departing Dallas each day at 1:00pm. Following was seven hours and forty minutes of inflight bliss. As you sip your perfectly chilled Pisco Sour in the upstairs International Lounge, let's have a look at the menu and consider our luncheon options... Circa 1974
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL
Dallas to Honolulu
747 Braniff Place
LUNCHEON
Served upstairs in the International Lounge or at your seat
Pisco Sour or your favorite cocktail
On the Main Deck with your Cocktail
Diced Lobster Newberg in Patty Shell
Anticuchos
Chilled Soup
Vichyssoise
The Salad
Crisp Hearts of Boston Lettuce with Beefsteak Tomatoes
French Dressing or Roquefort Dressing
MAIN COURSES
Roast Tenderloin of Beef Wellington
Carved at your table with Sauce Bordelaise
Filets of Sole Marguery
Duckling Bigarade
French Lamb Chops in Tarragon
Assorted Garden Vegetables
SWEETS
Crepes Suzette
Fresh Fruit Basket
From the Cheese Board
A selection of fine international cheeses with the traditional garnishes
Port Salut
Colombian Coffee
Cappuccino
************************************************** ***************************************
************************************************** ***************************************
As for transcon services, let's settle back into our large plush seats aboard Eastern's L-1011 Whisperliner and check out Eastern's First Class dinner offerings between New York and San Francisco... Circa 1982
E A S T E R N...A I R L I N E S..
New York to San Francisco
An Invitation to Dine
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES
A selection of Chicken Teriyaki Brochettes, Mini Quiche and Rumaki
COLD APPETIZER
Our assortment of cold appetizers includes Fresh Salmon, Chicken Gallantine, Smoked Sturgeon, White Asparagus with Ham, and a Salami Cornet filled with a Cream Cheese Puff
SALAD
Hearts of Lettuce along with your personal salad bar of garden vegetables, are served with your choice of Bleu Cheese or Creamy Italian Dressing
FOR YOUR ENTREE CHOICE
Sirloin Roast Parisienne
Lean and tender Sirloin of Beef, flavored with Herbs and Spices, roasted in its natural juices. This favorite will be carved at your seat. For the perfect accompaniment try au jus Madiera or creamed horseradish
Duck Montmorency
A roasted Young Duckling covered with Bing Cherries in a delicate glace
Sole Normande
Filet of Sole, poached in White Wine, garnished with Mussels, Clams and Mushrooms in Sauce Normande, topped with Gulf Shrimp.
Accompaniments
Tomato Stuffed with Broccoli Polonaise, Pommes Parisienne, Rice Valencia and a variety of rolls and butter
If you're just in the mood for something lighter, try our
Fresh Fruit Plate
served with creamy Cottage Cheese
FOR DESSERT
Peach Melba
French Vanilla Ice Cream and a Cling Peach half in Melba Sauce and Whipped Cream
A selection of Fine Cheese will be offered with a choice of liqueurs
Prior to arrival we invite you to enjoy Fresh Fruit and Chocolate Mints
Sadly, what we're offered today - not just on Alaska but on all U.S. airlines - doesn't even meet Economy Class standards back in the day. I flew coach on the above flight and dined on filet mignon with twice baked potato, salad, shrimp stuffed tomato appetizer and a berry tart dessert.
Let's start with Braniff's fine service aboard its big orange 747 departing Dallas each day at 1:00pm. Following was seven hours and forty minutes of inflight bliss. As you sip your perfectly chilled Pisco Sour in the upstairs International Lounge, let's have a look at the menu and consider our luncheon options... Circa 1974
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL
Dallas to Honolulu
747 Braniff Place
LUNCHEON
Served upstairs in the International Lounge or at your seat
Pisco Sour or your favorite cocktail
On the Main Deck with your Cocktail
Diced Lobster Newberg in Patty Shell
Anticuchos
Chilled Soup
Vichyssoise
The Salad
Crisp Hearts of Boston Lettuce with Beefsteak Tomatoes
French Dressing or Roquefort Dressing
MAIN COURSES
Roast Tenderloin of Beef Wellington
Carved at your table with Sauce Bordelaise
Filets of Sole Marguery
Duckling Bigarade
French Lamb Chops in Tarragon
Assorted Garden Vegetables
SWEETS
Crepes Suzette
Fresh Fruit Basket
From the Cheese Board
A selection of fine international cheeses with the traditional garnishes
Port Salut
Colombian Coffee
Cappuccino
************************************************** ***************************************
************************************************** ***************************************
As for transcon services, let's settle back into our large plush seats aboard Eastern's L-1011 Whisperliner and check out Eastern's First Class dinner offerings between New York and San Francisco... Circa 1982
E A S T E R N...A I R L I N E S..
New York to San Francisco
An Invitation to Dine
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES
A selection of Chicken Teriyaki Brochettes, Mini Quiche and Rumaki
COLD APPETIZER
Our assortment of cold appetizers includes Fresh Salmon, Chicken Gallantine, Smoked Sturgeon, White Asparagus with Ham, and a Salami Cornet filled with a Cream Cheese Puff
SALAD
Hearts of Lettuce along with your personal salad bar of garden vegetables, are served with your choice of Bleu Cheese or Creamy Italian Dressing
FOR YOUR ENTREE CHOICE
Sirloin Roast Parisienne
Lean and tender Sirloin of Beef, flavored with Herbs and Spices, roasted in its natural juices. This favorite will be carved at your seat. For the perfect accompaniment try au jus Madiera or creamed horseradish
Duck Montmorency
A roasted Young Duckling covered with Bing Cherries in a delicate glace
Sole Normande
Filet of Sole, poached in White Wine, garnished with Mussels, Clams and Mushrooms in Sauce Normande, topped with Gulf Shrimp.
Accompaniments
Tomato Stuffed with Broccoli Polonaise, Pommes Parisienne, Rice Valencia and a variety of rolls and butter
If you're just in the mood for something lighter, try our
Fresh Fruit Plate
served with creamy Cottage Cheese
FOR DESSERT
Peach Melba
French Vanilla Ice Cream and a Cling Peach half in Melba Sauce and Whipped Cream
A selection of Fine Cheese will be offered with a choice of liqueurs
Prior to arrival we invite you to enjoy Fresh Fruit and Chocolate Mints
Sadly, what we're offered today - not just on Alaska but on all U.S. airlines - doesn't even meet Economy Class standards back in the day. I flew coach on the above flight and dined on filet mignon with twice baked potato, salad, shrimp stuffed tomato appetizer and a berry tart dessert.
Jan 12, 2018, 8:13 pm
#6304
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,375
N601BN, Line Number 100, was affectionately called “The Great Pumpkin”
Jan 13, 2018, 10:13 am
#6305
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
Heard that one as well. Had serval friends far up in the feeding chain there and it was called the super carrot to them ! Look it was a great experience flying DFW - HNL were the seats up front not blue velour ? They use have greta service IAD to MIA as well took that one monthly.
Jan 13, 2018, 2:15 pm
#6306
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: East Ester, Alaska
Programs: Alaska Million Miler, United Million Miler, Wyndham Rewards Diamond, Choice Hotels Diamond
Posts: 12,148
Jan 13, 2018, 4:38 pm
#6307
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
Jan 17, 2018, 11:08 am
#6309
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 12
Trip Not Posted to Alaska Account
Flew Virgin America on Jan 8th from sfo-dca and returned Jan 10th iad-sfo on the same reservation. Originally had my elevate number plugged into the reservation but then updated it with my Alaska mileage plan number. I still do not see, even the first leg of this trip, registered in my Alaska account. It’s not listed at all and it’s been not over a week. Typically, can anyone tell me how long it takes for their trips to be reflected in Alaska’s points/mileage system? Is it abnormal that it’s been over a week and my account doesn’t reflect the trip?
Jan 17, 2018, 6:30 pm
#6310
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Between SFO and STS
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, United Serf, Delta Gold
Posts: 731
Flew Virgin America on Jan 8th from sfo-dca and returned Jan 10th iad-sfo on the same reservation. Originally had my elevate number plugged into the reservation but then updated it with my Alaska mileage plan number. I still do not see, even the first leg of this trip, registered in my Alaska account. It’s not listed at all and it’s been not over a week. Typically, can anyone tell me how long it takes for their trips to be reflected in Alaska’s points/mileage system? Is it abnormal that it’s been over a week and my account doesn’t reflect the trip?
Jan 20, 2018, 11:59 am
#6311
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 87
AS doing a special partnership with Amazon. For flights taken by 31 March when employees register their MP#: 1st flight earns 1k bonus miles, 2nd flight earns 20k EQM (instant MVP), 3rd flight earns an additional 5k bonus miles. Luckily, I've got three flights (10k miles) planned by early March, and by the end should have 30k EQMs and 16k miles (and if I get my match from UA Silver approved before then, I'll have 21k miles).
Jan 23, 2018, 2:35 pm
#6312
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: East Ester, Alaska
Programs: Alaska Million Miler, United Million Miler, Wyndham Rewards Diamond, Choice Hotels Diamond
Posts: 12,148
AS doing a special partnership with Amazon. For flights taken by 31 March when employees register their MP#: 1st flight earns 1k bonus miles, 2nd flight earns 20k EQM (instant MVP), 3rd flight earns an additional 5k bonus miles. Luckily, I've got three flights (10k miles) planned by early March, and by the end should have 30k EQMs and 16k miles (and if I get my match from UA Silver approved before then, I'll have 21k miles).
Jan 23, 2018, 8:41 pm
#6313
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Bit of a shaker this morning... eh? 
Jan 25, 2018, 6:40 pm
#6315
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
Let me throw this in look to where AS fly's east then wait to see Amazon's new HQ. And for those in Seattle this will not end well for the City