PDBs Coming Back? (anecdotes, experiences)
Jan 9, 2022, 2:14 pm
#31
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
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Jan 26, 2022, 12:55 pm
#33
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Sacramento
Programs: AA MM, AS MVP Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, FPC lifetime Plat, Kohls MVP
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1 for 14 so far......
14 flights so far this year. I just got a PDB on 1 flight last weekend (DFW-CLT). I was shocked...............
Jan 26, 2022, 5:25 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Miami Beach FL, Philadelphia PA, and Oxfordshire UK
Programs: BA Gold, AA Executive Platinum, PriorityPass, Global Entry, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 737
I just flew on AA57 LHR to MIA today if anyone wants an international flagship service perspective. I was in 4J. I noticed F got served them very quickly, but nothing in J. And it was a very light load - only 14 in J.
When the FA came to take the lunch order on the ground, I happen to ask - are PDBs coming back or consigned to the history books. She said - officially they have to minimise aisle traffic during boarding, but once boarding complete they will do them if they can, and have time.
And once the door closed and pushback started, suddenly another FA appeared with a tray offering champagne or water, which was nice. But it was a bit rushed, as a few mins after delivering the PDB, they were round to get the cups before takeoff. F got theirs in glass. Plastic in J. But at least we got one. So 👍🏻
When the FA came to take the lunch order on the ground, I happen to ask - are PDBs coming back or consigned to the history books. She said - officially they have to minimise aisle traffic during boarding, but once boarding complete they will do them if they can, and have time.
And once the door closed and pushback started, suddenly another FA appeared with a tray offering champagne or water, which was nice. But it was a bit rushed, as a few mins after delivering the PDB, they were round to get the cups before takeoff. F got theirs in glass. Plastic in J. But at least we got one. So 👍🏻
Jan 26, 2022, 7:38 pm
#38
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: STL/ORD/MCI/SAN
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Generally, the standard lately has been the opposite of the above. Flagship routes/aircraft are getting them in premium cabins (I've had a mix of glass and plastic in F for PDBs since they were reinstated). From the latest rumblings, it sounds like the next improvement in overall catering/service may come in March, but I'd personally still be surprised to see PDBs back on non-premium routes by then.
Feb 17, 2022, 10:46 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: CLT
Programs: US CP, SPG Gold
Posts: 592
DEN-CLT last evening, PDBs with full bar selection. No meal though, not even the dreaded sandwich. Left DEN at 4:30 arrived in CLT at 9:20, and of course many restaurants in CLT are shuttered now at 9:20 so we left hangry. Out of the airport by 9:55 and by the time we got home to Weddington, only McDonald's was still open. They really need to rethink these meal flights.
