I present you the VGML (VEGAN) catering in FIRST.
Jan 29, 2019, 8:29 am
#46
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I could tell that they really felt ashamed.
Before heating up his breakfast they warned us that “it doesn’t look very good”.
Also when they noted there was no dessert for dinner we did ask if he could have the fruit salad from his breakfast but they said “we would keep that for your breakfast. You will need it”
Jan 29, 2019, 8:30 am
#47
Join Date: Feb 2009
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A very healthy response, and one that may stand you in good stead. I’ve noticed a pattern amongst people I know round here who fly a lot, often for work, often not, who hold, and/or have held for a long time, Gold or GGL status with BA and who, having passed through feelings of disappointment, irritation or even anger about BA and what it’s become, now just have a good chuckle and then book with a different carrier.
Jan 29, 2019, 8:54 am
#49
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The crew was so apologetic.
I could tell that they really felt ashamed.
Before heating up his breakfast they warned us that “it doesn’t look very good”.
Also when they noted there was no dessert for dinner we did ask if he could have the fruit salad from his breakfast but they said “we would keep that for your breakfast. You will need it”
I hope that the feedback that they would have given will be acted on quickly.
Jan 29, 2019, 9:07 am
#50
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Lucky you can cross over across all meal types.
There are tons of meals that can be made vegan, many Indian dishes can be made vegan, and other meals too using lentils for example. Many people think you can only serve vegetables which is rubbish. Barilla pasta for example is vegan.
Regarding drinks: Some would only drink vegan drinks and use vegan care products as well as clothing, others might be less strict. Depends on your lifestyle really. It is not black or white as many things in life.
There are tons of meals that can be made vegan, many Indian dishes can be made vegan, and other meals too using lentils for example. Many people think you can only serve vegetables which is rubbish. Barilla pasta for example is vegan.
Regarding drinks: Some would only drink vegan drinks and use vegan care products as well as clothing, others might be less strict. Depends on your lifestyle really. It is not black or white as many things in life.
BTW Indian veg (AVML HINDU) meals in CW or F are no treats as maost times it is the same item(s) as in coach, except the wrappers were taken off and there were more utensils on the tray !
Jan 29, 2019, 9:33 am
#51
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
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Can anyone point to airlines who do this right?
I assume the ME3 must be better with Vegan with their big Sub Continent contingent and generally higher standards.
It would be interesting to see what can be done
Edit - Actually just remembered this fella is a vegan isn’t he and seems to get by pretty well - https://www.youtube.com/user/dantorp11
I assume the ME3 must be better with Vegan with their big Sub Continent contingent and generally higher standards.
It would be interesting to see what can be done
Edit - Actually just remembered this fella is a vegan isn’t he and seems to get by pretty well - https://www.youtube.com/user/dantorp11
Jan 29, 2019, 9:35 am
#52
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One of the comic moment was that when I joined to buddy dine with him and sat down, he received his meal, and in that moment I found a dirty old sock on the seat probably from the previous flight.
I handed it to the crew as they were serving the meal.
I couldn’t help but bursted out laughing.
I couldn’t help but bursted out laughing.
Jan 29, 2019, 9:43 am
#54
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Can anyone point to airlines who do this right?
I assume the ME3 must be better with Vegan with their big Sub Continent contingent and generally higher standards.
It would be interesting to see what can be done
Edit - Actually just remembered this fella is a vegan isn’t he and seems to get by pretty well - https://www.youtube.com/user/dantorp11
I assume the ME3 must be better with Vegan with their big Sub Continent contingent and generally higher standards.
It would be interesting to see what can be done
Edit - Actually just remembered this fella is a vegan isn’t he and seems to get by pretty well - https://www.youtube.com/user/dantorp11
Jan 29, 2019, 10:39 am
#57
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Location: BOS
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Look at post #34 .
BA can do it well. They can even do Vegan Brownie.
But this time something went very wrong.
CWS prob knows who the various catering contracts there are with!
Jan 29, 2019, 11:03 am
#58
Join Date: Sep 2013
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There is an inherent responsibility on the part of BA (and indeed any airline) to satisfy itself that food provided onboard its aircraft is of an acceptable standard and quality - regardless of the specific sector or supply point involved.
Passengers would, of course, have particularly high expectations for catering in a First class cabin, and the onus to meet those expectations rests ultimately with BA management - not with any caterers the airline may decide to use.
Passengers would, of course, have particularly high expectations for catering in a First class cabin, and the onus to meet those expectations rests ultimately with BA management - not with any caterers the airline may decide to use.
Jan 29, 2019, 11:29 am
#59
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Jan 29, 2019, 11:57 am
#60
Join Date: May 2012
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For a vegan, risotto would only be ok with a veg broth and no real cheese in it at all.
