"We're out of desserts" in Club World?
Jan 3, 2017 | 3:19 pm
#76
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Which I never said there was. Please re-read my original post. All I wrote was that sharing meals across cabins, even one or two choices (which is what LH seems to be doing on departures from the USA if one is to believe what people over in the M&M forum are saying, which I am happy to accept that it does not, but prove that point to them, not to me) is one way to ensure first choice as clearly first class passengers will be prioritized. So, my post was about ensuring first choice of meals rather than which airline cut what.
I am sorry I offended the airline that you clearly feel so deeply for. I did not realize that my reference to the thread over in the M&M forum would set off such a strong reaction from you. You do not have to prove anything to me. I am happy to accept that LH is perfect. I will politely withdraw from the conversation as you clearly do not want to hear me and this thread turned into what LH has or has not done. Defend LH in the other thread - that would seem more appropriate than ganging up on me here.
Again, sorry I ever mentioned Lufthansa's name.
I am sorry I offended the airline that you clearly feel so deeply for. I did not realize that my reference to the thread over in the M&M forum would set off such a strong reaction from you. You do not have to prove anything to me. I am happy to accept that LH is perfect. I will politely withdraw from the conversation as you clearly do not want to hear me and this thread turned into what LH has or has not done. Defend LH in the other thread - that would seem more appropriate than ganging up on me here.
Again, sorry I ever mentioned Lufthansa's name.
The thread you referred to lasted one week back in Sept and had a total of 25 posts. The menus I posted were just to show you that your assertion was broadly incorrect - that LH is not cutting costs in the F cabin by serving J meals - your assertion.
Hopefully, when BA launches its improvements for CW and CE food everyone will be equally impressed.
Jan 3, 2017 | 4:55 pm
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Jan 3, 2017 | 5:02 pm
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Last time I was in Glasgow I went into a mall to a fast food outlet that sold hamburgers. Tried to order one and was told they "were out" of burgers and looked at me as if I were a fool for wanting one.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
Jan 4, 2017 | 12:01 am
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Last time I was in Glasgow I went into a mall to a fast food outlet that sold hamburgers. Tried to order one and was told they "were out" of burgers and looked at me as if I were a fool for wanting one.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
Jan 4, 2017 | 12:46 am
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Last time I was in Glasgow I went into a mall to a fast food outlet that sold hamburgers. Tried to order one and was told they "were out" of burgers and looked at me as if I were a fool for wanting one.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
Jan 4, 2017 | 2:44 am
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When Gordon Ramsey Plane Food T5 was out of the duck I wanted, I just walked out and headed to Itsu.
If its on the menu, you expect to have it!
I will repeat; it will be much easier for BA to 'waste less food' by simply allowing customers to preorder on MMB their food before flying, thus BA can have 24 hour notice of what people actually want to eat and can load it accordingly!
This is not rocket science!
If its on the menu, you expect to have it!
I will repeat; it will be much easier for BA to 'waste less food' by simply allowing customers to preorder on MMB their food before flying, thus BA can have 24 hour notice of what people actually want to eat and can load it accordingly!
This is not rocket science!
Jan 4, 2017 | 2:48 am
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When Gordon Ramsey Plane Food T5 was out of the duck I wanted, I just walked out and headed to Itsu.
If its on the menu, you expect to have it!
I will repeat; it will be much easier for BA to 'waste less food' by simply allowing customers to preorder on MMB their food before flying, thus BA can have 24 hour notice of what people actually want to eat and can load it accordingly!
This is not rocket science!
If its on the menu, you expect to have it!
I will repeat; it will be much easier for BA to 'waste less food' by simply allowing customers to preorder on MMB their food before flying, thus BA can have 24 hour notice of what people actually want to eat and can load it accordingly!
This is not rocket science!
Jan 4, 2017 | 2:59 am
#83
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Last time I was in Glasgow I went into a mall to a fast food outlet that sold hamburgers. Tried to order one and was told they "were out" of burgers and looked at me as if I were a fool for wanting one.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
It seems a way of life in the UK to go to restaurants to find they are "out" of something.
Looks like BA is upholding that trend rather nicely.
I really wish BA could get organized enough to allow preordering on all long haul flights. Throwing food out is a real shame, there are starving children in the US.
Jan 4, 2017 | 3:35 am
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Jan 4, 2017 | 3:35 am
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It might be fine for picky eaters who take a look at a typical BA menu and find that there's only one thing that they could possibly stomach. But many of us are more eclectic food choosers who have variable moods.
Jan 4, 2017 | 3:42 am
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I do not agree. I do not want to select in advance, as I have no idea what I fancy 24 hours, 3 days or 1 week before stepping on a flight.
Jan 4, 2017 | 3:57 am
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But providing the option to preselect doesn't compel you to use it. Many people are quite consistent in their tastes, so it should reduce waste or preferably offer a reasonable choice to those who prefer to wait while still carrying fewer meals overall.
Jan 4, 2017 | 4:03 am
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The more that preorder the more chance that those who don't are unable to get their first choice (due to the relative scaling down of 'non pre-order' meals that would inevitably result). Not trying to argue against the provision of the preordering feature, just making an observation on the likely consequence.
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Jan 4, 2017 | 4:09 am
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I'd say the opposite! The more people pre-order, the more the rest of the cabin is treated like non-full cabins, which is precisely where the chance of not having your first choice are highest (because BA models do not work perfectly but the greater the sample the closer you get to a good prediction).
