Jul 16, 2015, 2:58 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
This is the archived thread of older posts. The current thread is:
Post by brc757rr, July 2015:
Post by brc757rr, July 2015:
Originally Posted by AA policy regarding PDB
Pre-departure beverages are expected to be offered on all flights. On domestic flights, customers should be offered a beverage of choice. On international flights with bonded liquor, we offer a choice of orange juice, water, sparkling water, sparkling wine and mimosas and will fulfill requests for non alcoholic beverages of choice provided that supplies can be obtained without opening bonded carts and carriers. If pre-departure beverages cannot be served because of operational reasons, flight attendants are expected to apologize to customers and advise that beverages will be served as soon as possible after take off.
I was able to receive the exact language of the company policy from American Airlines today via Twitter regarding PDB's. I was actually quite impressed they followed up with me regarding a conversation that started a few days ago. I also received a nice note from Hector Adler who I also reached out to who said that pre-departure services were discussed at great length at a meeting late last week. Let's hope things begin to improve and if not we continue to press the FA's to follow company policy.
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Originally Posted by RogerD408
Did a little searching on Twitter. A good hashtag could be just #PDBServed and the condition listed before that. So, something like:
@AmericanAir 08/18 AA123 ORG No #PDBServed
@AmericanAir 08/18 AA123 ORG Full #PDBServed
@AmericanAir 08/18 AA123 ORG Limited #PDBServed
This allows all PDB service to be posted, good, bad, and otherwise. This should show AA that we feel this is a desired service. Maybe if someone gets energetic, a summary post could be done, maybe weekly?
@AmericanAir 08/18 AA123 ORG No #PDBServed
@AmericanAir 08/18 AA123 ORG Full #PDBServed
@AmericanAir 08/18 AA123 ORG Limited #PDBServed
This allows all PDB service to be posted, good, bad, and otherwise. This should show AA that we feel this is a desired service. Maybe if someone gets energetic, a summary post could be done, maybe weekly?
ARCHIVE: Predeparture Drinks/Beverage (PDB) - When, What and Why Not?
Jul 1, 2017, 6:10 am
#3871
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Location: PHL
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6/22 AA 790 PHL - PUJ Full PDB
If you're flying to Punta Cana and make it to F, the early flight (8:30AM) crew is great. LUS.
6/26 AA 846 PUJ - PHL Water or OJ due to Dominican laws. All alcohol served in DR must be purchased in DR.
If you're flying to Punta Cana and make it to F, the early flight (8:30AM) crew is great. LUS.
6/26 AA 846 PUJ - PHL Water or OJ due to Dominican laws. All alcohol served in DR must be purchased in DR.
Jul 1, 2017, 8:48 am
#3872
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Location: Phoenix/Columbus
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AA 665 PHX -> CMH 6/28: FA brought out a tray of water, but as I was complaining to Mrs. Remedy, she came back and asked us (by name!) what we would like to drink. Two Bloody Marys please! Nice.
Jul 1, 2017, 9:27 am
#3873
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Location: MIA
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01 July AA 1509 BOS->MIA
Water tray offered with option for requests. Currently no second run during ops delay wait on taxi way. And of course, not one but two sets of Worlds Best Mommy and Daddy either took the upgrades or couldn't buy up for the rest of the family so we have kiddos running back and forth to economy. This will be a fun one.
Water tray offered with option for requests. Currently no second run during ops delay wait on taxi way. And of course, not one but two sets of Worlds Best Mommy and Daddy either took the upgrades or couldn't buy up for the rest of the family so we have kiddos running back and forth to economy. This will be a fun one.
Jul 1, 2017, 9:43 am
#3874
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01 July AA 1509 BOS->MIA
Water tray offered with option for requests. Currently no second run during ops delay wait on taxi way. And of course, not one but two sets of Worlds Best Mommy and Daddy either took the upgrades or couldn't buy up for the rest of the family so we have kiddos running back and forth to economy. This will be a fun one.
Water tray offered with option for requests. Currently no second run during ops delay wait on taxi way. And of course, not one but two sets of Worlds Best Mommy and Daddy either took the upgrades or couldn't buy up for the rest of the family so we have kiddos running back and forth to economy. This will be a fun one.
Jul 1, 2017, 9:55 am
#3875
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 132
6/28 AA 1840 AUS - CLT, A319. Full PDB. Great FA "Roberto"
6/28 AA 1655 CLT - JAX, A319. Full PDB. Another great FA.
6/28 AA 1655 CLT - JAX, A319. Full PDB. Another great FA.
Jul 1, 2017, 12:13 pm
#3876
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 132
7/1 AA 1707 JAX - CLT, A319. Full PDB.
7/1 AA 644 CLT - AUS, A319. Full PDB even on delayed departure. Thx FA Amy!
7/1 AA 644 CLT - AUS, A319. Full PDB even on delayed departure. Thx FA Amy!
Jul 1, 2017, 1:43 pm
#3877
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Location: Global
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Jul 1, 2017, 1:52 pm
#3878
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
I must mention, despite the play pen atmosphere, service from the MIA based crew was top notch. They hit all of the service elements, from hot towel to pre-arrival mint. Also beverages were never empty for the three hour flight. Almost worth the $2200 for two r/t F tickets LOL!
Jul 1, 2017, 1:55 pm
#3879
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Jul 1, 2017, 4:46 pm
#3880
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Posts: 988
Jul 1, 2017, 11:56 pm
#3881
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06/14 AA 400 CLT-BOS A321: Full PDB
06/28 AA 4503 YYZ-PHL E75: Full PDB but "no alcohol on the ground" ?!?
06/28 AA 4503 YYZ-PHL E75: Full PDB but "no alcohol on the ground" ?!?
Jul 2, 2017, 6:31 am
#3882
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Jul 2, 2017, 2:50 pm
#3883
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Jul 2, 2017, 5:58 pm
#3884
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 54
At Republic, we have to lock our liquor kits prior to landing in Canada and the seal can't be removed until we are above 10000 feet. So, unfortunately, we are unable to serve any alcohol on the ground in Canada. Some flight attendants lock the entire cart leaving us access to only water and juice. Some of us make sure the alcohol is separate from the rest of the drinks prior to locking the kit.
Jul 2, 2017, 7:11 pm
#3885
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Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
At Republic, we have to lock our liquor kits prior to landing in Canada and the seal can't be removed until we are above 10000 feet. So, unfortunately, we are unable to serve any alcohol on the ground in Canada. Some flight attendants lock the entire cart leaving us access to only water and juice. Some of us make sure the alcohol is separate from the rest of the drinks prior to locking the kit.