Lack of meal choice in F
Feb 3, 2010, 11:31 am
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Wrong way round. Once when I didn't get my meal choice in club, I got a light meal from F (as well as extra club food) to compensate.
There was an extenuating circumstance. It was a mistake as they hadn't realised until they were halfway through meal service how few of my chosen starter they had loaded. I guessed from seat pre-assignment that (somewhat unusually) I was one of only about two status pax on the upper deck, and I asked rather pointedly on what basis they decided who got first choice. They knew exactly what I meant and were very apologetic but said they could hardly swipe a dish they'd already given out from under someone's nose. The treat from F came as a surprise a bit later. ^
If you think it all sounds like DYKWIA behaviour, well it was in a way, but it was said with a smile and a twinkle in the eye.
There was an extenuating circumstance. It was a mistake as they hadn't realised until they were halfway through meal service how few of my chosen starter they had loaded. I guessed from seat pre-assignment that (somewhat unusually) I was one of only about two status pax on the upper deck, and I asked rather pointedly on what basis they decided who got first choice. They knew exactly what I meant and were very apologetic but said they could hardly swipe a dish they'd already given out from under someone's nose. The treat from F came as a surprise a bit later. ^
If you think it all sounds like DYKWIA behaviour, well it was in a way, but it was said with a smile and a twinkle in the eye.
Feb 3, 2010, 11:38 am
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I'm a lowly Blue so no status. But this was F, not Economy. As I said earlier, I was philosophical that my first choice wasn't available, but very surprised (and miffed!) that my second choice was also unavailable. The other 2 choices were both beef - so I was effectively left with no choice at all.
Feb 3, 2010, 11:42 am
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On a 14 seat 747, what is the usual ratio of meals? (Only 11 meals listed above).
I assume the safest course would be to simply order a vegetarian meal; a shame if there is a nice bit of fish on the menu as I know the OH wouldn't countenance rejecting a specially ordered meal.
Out of interest, can anyone enlighten me as to what sort of meal they serve vegetarians in F ex-UK and ex-US
Feb 3, 2010, 12:12 pm
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Feb 3, 2010, 12:18 pm
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Maybe the crew ate your meal?
I've had this happen to me, although they wouldn't say it like that of course. But having your meal much later then the rest of the cabin is a definite risk, even if they take your meal order in advance. So much for eat when you like.
I've had this happen to me, although they wouldn't say it like that of course. But having your meal much later then the rest of the cabin is a definite risk, even if they take your meal order in advance. So much for eat when you like.
Feb 3, 2010, 12:26 pm
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I didn't have my meal later than the rest of the cabin - we all gave our orders at the same time, with my order being taken last. But if only 2 fish and 3 chicken meals were loaded there was a very real possibility that at least 1 passenger would get neither their first nor second choice. That doesn't meet my expectations of First.
Feb 3, 2010, 12:27 pm
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I'm sorry but having no choice of meal on ANY reputable Long Haul carrier in F is really bloody disgusting. I'm such a snob that I'll only fly FIRST on BA LH or CE SH because the product (not the service) has taken a lovely swan dive over the past year or so. 
Feb 3, 2010, 12:31 pm
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Feb 3, 2010, 12:56 pm
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Feb 3, 2010, 1:08 pm
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I'm a lowly Blue so no status. But this was F, not Economy. As I said earlier, I was philosophical that my first choice wasn't available, but very surprised (and miffed!) that my second choice was also unavailable. The other 2 choices were both beef - so I was effectively left with no choice at all.
The other thing that jumps out is if there are 4 meal choices they should all be different! By having 2 beef options it makes half the menu beef, if you dont like beef like the OP and my wife would have been the same you are pretty much stuffed! (well pardon the pun but actually anything but stuffed i guess)!
Seems bad planning of both the number of meals loaded and on the menu choices to me!
Feb 3, 2010, 1:15 pm
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Why do BA think premium pax prefer beef? Surely BA must realise that many choose not to eat red meat. Still this is BA management after all who do not listen to pax and cabin crew.
Feb 3, 2010, 1:20 pm
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