Meals for Legroom??
Dec 17, 2003 | 1:22 pm
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Meals for Legroom??
I have read a lot of derogatory comments about the 31" pitch in Y on CO. Suggestions have ranged from MRTC like AA to an E+ section like UA.
Because the potential revenue loss from reducing the number of seats on the aircraft, CO would have to reduce costs in other areas.
My question is: Would you give up meals/snacks in Y on all flights under 3.5 hours (similar to UA or AA) in order to have extra legroom?
Because the potential revenue loss from reducing the number of seats on the aircraft, CO would have to reduce costs in other areas.
My question is: Would you give up meals/snacks in Y on all flights under 3.5 hours (similar to UA or AA) in order to have extra legroom?
Dec 17, 2003 | 1:25 pm
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Absolutely!
Dec 17, 2003 | 1:39 pm
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Si.
And I predict that FCTSTY is going to post that, anyway, he always brings his own food on board to eat in his exit row seat.
And I predict that FCTSTY is going to post that, anyway, he always brings his own food on board to eat in his exit row seat.
Dec 17, 2003 | 1:49 pm
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I also predict that FCTSTY will specifically state au bon pain. 
Dec 17, 2003 | 1:51 pm
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I prefer Le Petite Bistro -- they give iDine points, too ;-)
Dec 17, 2003 | 2:13 pm
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Isn't Le Petite Bistro the bomb?
That bistro chicken is very, very tasty. However, I love that in EWR they use saffron rice. In IAH, the rice is usually just some sort of white fried rice, not nearly as good.
In any event, bistro chicken beats the heck out of any CO onboard food, and all for $6 with salad included
That bistro chicken is very, very tasty. However, I love that in EWR they use saffron rice. In IAH, the rice is usually just some sort of white fried rice, not nearly as good.
In any event, bistro chicken beats the heck out of any CO onboard food, and all for $6 with salad included
Dec 17, 2003 | 2:15 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by formeraa:
...My question is: Would you give up meals/snacks in Y on all flights under 3.5 hours (similar to UA or AA) in order to have extra legroom?</font>
...My question is: Would you give up meals/snacks in Y on all flights under 3.5 hours (similar to UA or AA) in order to have extra legroom?</font>
Besides, CO doesn't have meals/snacks on all flights below 3.5 hours. Also, have you experienced CO's definition of a "snack" lately? On a TPA-IAH flight a couple of months ago that left at 7:30 a.m., the snack was a prepackaged chocolate doughnut. On a 7:15 a.m. TPA-EWR flight earlier this week, the snack was a prepackaged apple-cinnamon muffin. Both of these flights were over 2 hours in length, and at breakfast time.
Dec 17, 2003 | 6:21 pm
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Is this like when we gave up complimentary adult beverages on international flights in exchange for enhanced salads?
Anyone know when the enhanced salads will be introduced?
Anyone know when the enhanced salads will be introduced?
Dec 17, 2003 | 8:44 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ronin:
adult beverages</font>
adult beverages</font>
I better stop -- my teeth are starting to hurt.
Dec 18, 2003 | 8:57 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by formeraa:
My question is: Would you give up meals/snacks in Y on all flights under 3.5 hours (similar to UA or AA) in order to have extra legroom?</font>
My question is: Would you give up meals/snacks in Y on all flights under 3.5 hours (similar to UA or AA) in order to have extra legroom?</font>
(I don't expect my favorite restaurant to take me to another city...)
Dec 18, 2003 | 9:22 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by xyzzy:
I prefer Le Petite Bistro -- they give iDine points, too ;-)</font>
I prefer Le Petite Bistro -- they give iDine points, too ;-)</font>
I'm 0 for 11 this year on having their credit card machine work. "Oh I'm sorry, our credit card machine is down."
Dec 18, 2003 | 9:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ironmanjt:
In theory.
I'm 0 for 11 this year on having their credit card machine work. "Oh I'm sorry, our credit card machine is down."</font>
In theory.
I'm 0 for 11 this year on having their credit card machine work. "Oh I'm sorry, our credit card machine is down."</font>
Dec 18, 2003 | 10:16 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ronin:
Is this like when we gave up complimentary adult beverages on international flights in exchange for enhanced salads?
Anyone know when the enhanced salads will be introduced?</font>
Is this like when we gave up complimentary adult beverages on international flights in exchange for enhanced salads?
Anyone know when the enhanced salads will be introduced?</font>
The CO news release announcing the enhanced salads (at the expense of free booze on int'l coach) was the funniest airline press releases ever.
Dec 18, 2003 | 7:32 pm
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Yes.
The snacks in coach are usually horrible (the apple is usually fine, when served, as is the Ghiradelli chocolate square)
BYO tasty snacks and stretch out more.
But would giving up snack costs make up for lost revenue due to less seats for more legroom?? How many inches would you gain if snacks were totally eliminated?
The snacks in coach are usually horrible (the apple is usually fine, when served, as is the Ghiradelli chocolate square)
BYO tasty snacks and stretch out more.
But would giving up snack costs make up for lost revenue due to less seats for more legroom?? How many inches would you gain if snacks were totally eliminated?