Complimentary Alcoholic drinks in AC
Aug 25, 2006, 6:32 am
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Back on topic, folks.
Topic is alcoholic drinks in the AC... and since the original question has been answered, please refrain from posting unless you have something on topic to contribute.
techgirl
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Topic is alcoholic drinks in the AC... and since the original question has been answered, please refrain from posting unless you have something on topic to contribute.
techgirl
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Aug 25, 2006, 6:34 am
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Originally Posted by andrzej
If one is an EXP and either going to or coming from London through ORD (per your example), then regardless of class of service, one is entitled to the Flagship Lounge where it's an open bar, no chits required.
I did not want to start the 'why is there no Flagship in xxx'.
PS .. in my example I would personally not hit the FL on my return to ORD as that FL has no showers! And I prefer to dry out a bit (dry off from the shower and dry out as in no drinkies) after a long international flight!
Aug 25, 2006, 10:31 am
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Is there a published policy or as it appears just to vary. I usally get two for what it is worth regardless of time of day.
How does AC handle one world flyers used to unlimited drinks?
Has AC ever thought about offering something similar to memebers on a limited basis?
How does AC handle one world flyers used to unlimited drinks?
Has AC ever thought about offering something similar to memebers on a limited basis?
Aug 25, 2006, 10:40 am
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Originally Posted by PMMMColonel
I usally get two for what it is worth regardless of time of day.
Aug 25, 2006, 11:29 am
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Originally Posted by PMMMColonel
How does AC handle one world flyers used to unlimited drinks?
Aug 25, 2006, 11:54 am
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They will give them as many as you ask for in groups of two at a time in MIA A and D clubs. Use up the 2, go back and ask for 2 more. I presume to meet the OW terms and their clubs with self-serve they use the chits, but cannot limit the chits either - but they haven't limited me other than the amount at one time. Probably to avoid spreading them around your domestic travelling mates.
Prepare to prove your chitworthiness each time, international BP to show them.
Prepare to prove your chitworthiness each time, international BP to show them.
Aug 25, 2006, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by ricktoronto
... prove your chitworthiness each time ...
Aug 25, 2006, 1:51 pm
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I guess under the local alcohol serving rules someone can cut someone off, though I suspect the bartender would have that role. But I can imagine the gate ladies saying no to someone in his cups.
Aug 25, 2006, 9:45 pm
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Traveling J, I always have received 2. I have asked for "reloads" and have never had a problem. This is at RDU, ORD and JFK.
Aug 27, 2006, 8:02 am
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Originally Posted by sj-flyer
I agree that it depends on the location. Two weeks ago I departed SJC on the flight to NRT (one of the last) and I was given only 1. I was flying in J, so I did not worry about it. At other AC when flying International I have been given either 1 or 2.
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Aug 27, 2006, 7:06 pm
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[QUOTE=Robert5988]I am Plat and use the AC only on international flights mainly in Bos, ORD & Mia....
..... every time my name and Flt No are written on the chit.
I too am PLT and have been an AC member for over 30 years. During that time I have made many flights using every AA international departure city (except RDU). I don't remember when they started giving out the drink chits. They could have been doing it long before I ever got one because I may have shown only my card and not my ticket. But I have never had my name or flight number written on a chit - only a date stamp.
..... every time my name and Flt No are written on the chit.
I too am PLT and have been an AC member for over 30 years. During that time I have made many flights using every AA international departure city (except RDU). I don't remember when they started giving out the drink chits. They could have been doing it long before I ever got one because I may have shown only my card and not my ticket. But I have never had my name or flight number written on a chit - only a date stamp.
Aug 27, 2006, 7:09 pm
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I'll add that as a QP member, I have never been refused my two drink chits and seldom have time for more. I sometimes have to remind the gatekeeper (gently: "Any chance of a drink?") but more often am offered them spontaneously, even early in the morning. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the early morning drinks now that I can't take water for the plane...
Michael
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Aug 28, 2006, 1:28 am
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Originally Posted by WhoME
I'll add that as a QP member, I have never been refused my two drink chits and seldom have time for more. I sometimes have to remind the gatekeeper (gently: "Any chance of a drink?") but more often am offered them spontaneously, even early in the morning. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the early morning drinks now that I can't take water for the plane...
Michael
Michael
QP = Qualifying Points, but QP member?
Last edited by Robert5988; Aug 28, 2006 at 1:36 am
Aug 28, 2006, 3:11 am
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Originally Posted by Robert5988
QP member?
Aug 28, 2006, 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by Robert5988
QP member?
QP = Qualifying Points, but QP member?
QP = Qualifying Points, but QP member?