Mar 12, 2017, 8:00 pm
Last edit by: sxc
Trial flights:
May 1 to May 31 - CX343/344 (HKG-LGW)
June 1 to June 30 - CX806/CX807 (HKG-ORD)
Media coverage:
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2078183/cathay-pacific-trial-demand-catering-long-haul-flights
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-to-trial-dine-on-demand-meals-in-business-class
May 1 to May 31 - CX343/344 (HKG-LGW)
June 1 to June 30 - CX806/CX807 (HKG-ORD)
Media coverage:
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2078183/cathay-pacific-trial-demand-catering-long-haul-flights
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-to-trial-dine-on-demand-meals-in-business-class
Dine on Demand Trial in J class coming in May 2017
Feb 27, 2017, 10:25 pm
#18
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Will dine on demand be just a beefed up version of what snack service is currently? It's already disruptive enough with the FAs darting around the cabin midway through a red eye
Feb 27, 2017, 11:56 pm
#19
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LGW has always been A350 since it was brought in last year.
Likely an A350 and 77H were picked just to see how each planes galleys and crew complement handle it.
I don't know why cost cutting was mentioned above... If anything this will increase costs. Harder working crew and additional meals will probably have to be loaded to ensure reasonable choice.
Likely an A350 and 77H were picked just to see how each planes galleys and crew complement handle it.
I don't know why cost cutting was mentioned above... If anything this will increase costs. Harder working crew and additional meals will probably have to be loaded to ensure reasonable choice.
Feb 28, 2017, 2:09 am
#20
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I can't search right now, but I started a similar thread after hearing something last year. One of my sources serves in a "credible" role with information that simply wouldn't be wrong. I think the OP is posting something credible. At least, I've heard an identical thing for some time, and it wasn't from line staff.
Feb 28, 2017, 8:23 am
#21
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Probably includes changing HD to Movenpick which was reported by Ming Pao in an interview with Swire Food (who just get an exclusive distribution right for Movenpick in PRC / Greater China region (not clearly specified in the news)) earlier this month...
Feb 28, 2017, 6:17 pm
#22
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Ugh, that's a downgrade.
Mar 1, 2017, 3:37 am
#24
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Mar 1, 2017, 3:53 am
#27
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For US based flyers we know too well that HD is by no means 'premium'...
Yeah movenpick sells for a much higher premium in HK, but most importantly it tastes a lot more natural ^
Yeah movenpick sells for a much higher premium in HK, but most importantly it tastes a lot more natural ^
Mar 2, 2017, 8:07 am
#28
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I wonder about the 350 at ORD. I'm doing an April round trip from ORD>HKG, and already have seat assignments. I think it would be a significant disruption to move from a 4 class to a 3 class... especially with there being fewer J (38 vs. 48).
Having said that, I'd take a reassigned seat in exchange for wifi! :-)
Having said that, I'd take a reassigned seat in exchange for wifi! :-)
Mar 2, 2017, 11:06 am
#29
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I wonder about the 350 at ORD. I'm doing an April round trip from ORD>HKG, and already have seat assignments. I think it would be a significant disruption to move from a 4 class to a 3 class... especially with there being fewer J (38 vs. 48).
Having said that, I'd take a reassigned seat in exchange for wifi! :-)
Having said that, I'd take a reassigned seat in exchange for wifi! :-)
I highly doubt any of the existing 777 US ports will be converted to 359, and ORD won't be the first one (EWR and BOS might be, the former is making its way to the chopping board again, with LF falling through the roof). I could see ORD going to the A35K in a year or two but I hope they will keep some frames with F and send them here. Personally I'm a bit afraid of being on an Airbus for 16 hours... but that's just me