First Class Breakfast Options
Dec 15, 2009 | 8:10 am
#31
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The usual...My experience on that route, admittedly limited, is that the first class cabin is offered a choice of omelet & breakfast potatoes or muesli. All breakfasts served w/ astonishingly tasteless melon, yogurt, etc.
Dec 15, 2009 | 8:12 am
#32
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FC upgrades are so pointless now, I actually decline them on OLCI when I probably have a good chance of getting BF upgrade if I have Row 5 on the Airbus or the exit row on the DC-9 in the mornings. Give me 5A/5F and I'll be out like a rock with more legroom than the folks in F.
In the p.m., the only advantage of F is the free drinks. Depending on how the week is going, I may need them.
In the p.m., the only advantage of F is the free drinks. Depending on how the week is going, I may need them.
Dec 15, 2009 | 8:18 am
#33
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Actually, you know, if cocktails and airline food hold no appeal for you and you have a narrow enough tuchus, 5C and 5D on the A320/19 are hard to beat in terms of leg comfort. I'd still take FC too, but when I'm flying A320 and my upgrade clears and Ms. DAYflier's didn't (until recently a SE, now GM), I'm quite happy to take 5C off her hands.
Dec 15, 2009 | 10:47 am
#34
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In September when flying HLN-MSP (913miles) leaving at 8:30AM, the breakfast served in F included cereal with milk, a banana and a prepacked muffin (the one they serve in coach class during pre-arrival meal service on USA-AMS flights). The milk was from the state of Washington, which indicates it was probably loaded in HLN.
Dec 15, 2009 | 11:08 am
#36
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I too prefer a hot breakfast but as for small jets, am simply thrilled that they now have a FC cabin - something we seem to be taking for granted already. CRJ can either suck or be comfortable. Getting a meal is nice too.
Dec 15, 2009 | 6:36 pm
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True, US and CO do not have FC on their regional jets.
Dec 15, 2009 | 7:51 pm
#38
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No, its does not have one all CRJ/ERJ aircraft. Oh, only Skywest/Comair/ASA/Mesa is mostly have some F class cabin. Only this way where DL has already in the F class cabin some regional fleet is on CRJ-900.
Thanks! I will eat it the breakfast time in the morning. 
Dec 15, 2009 | 7:57 pm
#39
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I guess the way Delta wants you to think is, stay at a Hampton Inn, grab points and miles, grab a packet or two of instant oatmeal and ask for a cup (or two) of hot water. Mix your oatmeal and you have a hot breakfast! Voila!!!
Oct 1, 2010 | 1:45 pm
#40
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SLC-DTW today on 737 with only cold cereal for almost 4 hour flight. I went SEA-SNA on Alaska last week that offered an omelet?!?! Let's get it together DL!!! Also, no snack basket the ENTIRE flight, what is up with that???
Oct 1, 2010 | 4:04 pm
#41
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Some other observations about meal service on DL/NW during the past few months
This past weekend I flew a NW CRJ-900 from DFW to MSP (852 miles) in the morning, which is less than 900 miles; surprisingly, F cabin got breakfast service with a warm bagel. Is this route an exception in terms of meal service (like ATL-JFK/LGA)? Also the milk was from Texas, which indicated the meal was probably loaded in DFW.
In November when flying ATL-BOS (947 miles)leaving at 9:50AM, a single choice of lunch was served in F, which surprised a lot of people including the FA herself.
In September when flying HLN-MSP (913miles) leaving at 8:30AM, the breakfast served in F included cereal with milk, a banana and a prepacked muffin (the one they serve in coach class during pre-arrival meal service on USA-AMS flights). The milk was from the state of Washington, which indicates it was probably loaded in HLN.
Back in June when flying MSP-ABQ (981 miles) during lunch time, we actually got a choice of salad or hot sandwich, which confused the FA as well as us.
In August 2008 when I flew NW on DEN-MSP (680 miles) in the morning, they actually served an express version of breakfast in F (cereal with milk and a banana). I guess this is due to competition on that route. Do they still do that?
Finally, I am wondering whether NW will make exceptions to MSP-SEA route in terms of full meal service, as this is one of their most important domestic routes. Does anyone have any experience for dinner service?
This past weekend I flew a NW CRJ-900 from DFW to MSP (852 miles) in the morning, which is less than 900 miles; surprisingly, F cabin got breakfast service with a warm bagel. Is this route an exception in terms of meal service (like ATL-JFK/LGA)? Also the milk was from Texas, which indicated the meal was probably loaded in DFW.
In November when flying ATL-BOS (947 miles)leaving at 9:50AM, a single choice of lunch was served in F, which surprised a lot of people including the FA herself.
In September when flying HLN-MSP (913miles) leaving at 8:30AM, the breakfast served in F included cereal with milk, a banana and a prepacked muffin (the one they serve in coach class during pre-arrival meal service on USA-AMS flights). The milk was from the state of Washington, which indicates it was probably loaded in HLN.
Back in June when flying MSP-ABQ (981 miles) during lunch time, we actually got a choice of salad or hot sandwich, which confused the FA as well as us.
In August 2008 when I flew NW on DEN-MSP (680 miles) in the morning, they actually served an express version of breakfast in F (cereal with milk and a banana). I guess this is due to competition on that route. Do they still do that?
Finally, I am wondering whether NW will make exceptions to MSP-SEA route in terms of full meal service, as this is one of their most important domestic routes. Does anyone have any experience for dinner service?
Personally I'm Ok with the cold breakfast - cereal is probably better for us being all sedentary for 2+ hours in a tin can anyway. Total meal cut-off and/or the Comair inconsistency is an issue in my book though.