No meal preorder options for JFK/EGE (1746 miles) in Y
Nov 25, 2019, 8:10 am
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No meal preorder options for JFK/EGE (1746 miles) in Y
I’m flying from New York JFK to Vail Eagle EGE in a few weeks in economy. It’s a mainline flight that is 1746 miles, but there’s no option to preorder food. Does anyone know why?
Nov 25, 2019, 8:21 am
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I fly that all the time as I have a home in Vail. Its probably just because not everything is firm yet on that flight. It might also just be a "snack" vs a real meal. I haven't looked at the time of day yet as its different each season.
Nov 25, 2019, 8:33 am
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11:20 AM - 2:17 PM in December, in January, 10:34 AM - 1:30 PM.
Nov 25, 2019, 8:37 am
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Nov 25, 2019, 9:18 am
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OP is in Economy, so the standard items for flights of that time length and time of day should be available for purchase. They will not be getting a First Class "lunch 'snack'"
Nov 25, 2019, 9:23 am
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I mean, it's conceivable that as an EXP with more than $20,000 rolling EQDs I might get upgraded and get a J meal. That being said, I was looking to preorder a sandwich, preferably a Grüben if they're on offer.
Nov 25, 2019, 10:51 am
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Nov 25, 2019, 11:00 am
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Nov 25, 2019, 12:06 pm
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Inevitably, this flight is double-catered out of JFK. But it would seem to me that there would be plenty of space for BOB meals to be loaded (even double the normal amount). So, it may be a mystery...
Nov 25, 2019, 2:33 pm
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Preorder options only show up online starting at 30 days out, and IME it's not always right at the 30 day window. You say your flight is in a "few weeks," if you're just inside the 30 days then I'd just give it some time, will most likely work itself out.
Nov 25, 2019, 5:10 pm
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