re-using plastic cups?
Apr 18, 2010 | 3:33 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I doubt that they reused a cup as they wouldn't run out and it would be faster to get a new one.
Apr 18, 2010 | 8:23 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2006
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It should be done
On the other hand I think that coups should be re-used. That is by the same person. Why is it that every time you get a second drink (even the same drink) you are given a new cup?
Apr 18, 2010 | 8:24 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Newark NJ
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Posts: 94
Cups
People often take a glass of water from a tray in the galley and return it to the same tray from which they took it. If someone in the galley doesn't notice this happen, and the cup is more or less dry, it may be accidentally reused. You would not believe what customers do in the galley when one of us goes to answer a call light (which is often: "can you take this empty cup").
Apr 18, 2010 | 8:34 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Sorry, got carried away, but you can see it's a pet peeve of mine.
People often take a glass of water from a tray in the galley and return it to the same tray from which they took it. If someone in the galley doesn't notice this happen, and the cup is more or less dry, it may be accidentally reused. You would not believe what customers do in the galley when one of us goes to answer a call light (which is often: "can you take this empty cup").
Apr 19, 2010 | 12:03 am
#20
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Ditto that after 22 yrs of flying. Airplanes are more often over-catered with tons of excess cups to handle their aggressive use. I prefer just having the can and sparing a cup.
Apr 19, 2010 | 9:42 am
#21
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I often hand the FA my empty cup for her to re-use when I ask for a 2nd up of water or soda
Apr 19, 2010 | 9:50 am
#22
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Yeah, many will do that. I don't; it spreads germs. I'll just say, 'that's OK, let me grab you a new one'. Every once in a while someone is puzzled enough to ask why and I just tell them, we try to avoid handling trash while serving.
Apr 19, 2010 | 10:34 am
#23
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