KLM offers "a la carte" meals for $16
Nov 15, 2011, 11:29 am
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KLM offers "a la carte" meals for $16
Not sure if this is in addition to the regular free meal or in place of. For $16 I'd hope it would be something better...
So do you think Delta will follow?
So do you think Delta will follow?
We're now offering à la carte meals in economy class on KLM operated flights departing Amsterdam to our US gateways (except to San Francisco).
Customers will have the choice of four à la carte options, from $16 per meal:
• Bella Italia
• Vegetarian
• Indonesian rice dish
• Healthy Japanese
Customers will have the choice of four à la carte options, from $16 per meal:
• Bella Italia
• Vegetarian
• Indonesian rice dish
• Healthy Japanese
Nov 15, 2011, 11:36 am
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Sounds like the same slop KLM has always offered economy passengers.
Maybe they justify the $16 by peeling off the plastic film from the plastic bowls before they serve it?
And yes, expect Delta to match (probably even before AirFrance announces theirs).
Maybe they justify the $16 by peeling off the plastic film from the plastic bowls before they serve it?
And yes, expect Delta to match (probably even before AirFrance announces theirs).
Nov 15, 2011, 11:39 am
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Scroll down for the actual menus and pictures. I think I'd pay more for BE-esque food in economy, so long as the 'free' option still existed.
For example: Bella Italia
A Bella Italia meal includes the most delicious flavours of Italy!
The starter, served on a bed of mixed lettuce, is an organic veal rib-eye with vitello tonnato sauce garnished with asparagus, roasted sweet pepper and pine nuts.
Next, enjoy a delightful risotto primavera: a creamy Italian rice dish with several different kinds of vegetables.
Alongside is a crispy salad with marinated black and green olives and sweet pepper. Your Italian meal is topped off with a real Italian classic dessert: tiramisu.
The starter, served on a bed of mixed lettuce, is an organic veal rib-eye with vitello tonnato sauce garnished with asparagus, roasted sweet pepper and pine nuts.
Next, enjoy a delightful risotto primavera: a creamy Italian rice dish with several different kinds of vegetables.
Alongside is a crispy salad with marinated black and green olives and sweet pepper. Your Italian meal is topped off with a real Italian classic dessert: tiramisu.
Nov 15, 2011, 11:45 am
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I doubt DL will match this. I doubt they will be able to handle this logistically. So far for KLM this is ex AMS on few routes and I dont expect to see this ex-USA on any routes soon.
Nov 15, 2011, 11:45 am
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Thanks for posting that link. At the bottom of the article, it says that the "standard" (or free) offerings will continue to be offered.
"leading chefs" ?? = 
Anyone want to take a guess as to how long the free meals will last for? (gosh, am I in a cynical mood today or what?)
Oh, another thing to note is that the e-mail says these meals will **not** be available on flights to & from San Francisco (and only San Francisco). Not sure what's up with that, seeing that KLM also flies to Los Angeles and Vancouver and possibly a few other Left Coast cities.
In the rare case that the meal you ordered is not available, you can always choose from our standard meals prepared by leading chefs when on board.
Anyone want to take a guess as to how long the free meals will last for? (gosh, am I in a cynical mood today or what?)
Oh, another thing to note is that the e-mail says these meals will **not** be available on flights to & from San Francisco (and only San Francisco). Not sure what's up with that, seeing that KLM also flies to Los Angeles and Vancouver and possibly a few other Left Coast cities.
Last edited by DJMeatBall; Nov 15, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Nov 15, 2011, 11:51 am
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I think the real issue would be with handling the ordering in advance, but if DL can do it with special meals -- why not with these REALLY special meals?
Also, my initial thought was that it would be too hard to have catering around the world pull off fancier meals. But, again, if DL can do it for the BE cabin, why not for economy?
The more I think about this, the more I like it. Although, I should add, I too doubt Delta will add this anytime soon. I think they could pull it off, but it doesn't necessarily seem like where we're heading.
Nov 15, 2011, 12:36 pm
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I am not sure this is a bad idea at all if Delta did it and it seems very reasonable. With EC and the ability to purchase BE-like meals this could be a huge benefit; I would also pay $20 for some decent food on a long haul. Now only if EC would offer decent wine with the spirits instead of the boxed stuff....
Nov 15, 2011, 12:40 pm
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Thanks for posting that link. At the bottom of the article, it says that the "standard" (or free) offerings will continue to be offered.
"leading chefs" ?? =
Oh, another thing to note is that the e-mail says these meals will **not** be available on flights to & from San Francisco (and only San Francisco). Not sure what's up with that, seeing that KLM also flies to Los Angeles and Vancouver and possibly a few other Left Coast cities.
"leading chefs" ?? =
Oh, another thing to note is that the e-mail says these meals will **not** be available on flights to & from San Francisco (and only San Francisco). Not sure what's up with that, seeing that KLM also flies to Los Angeles and Vancouver and possibly a few other Left Coast cities.
Nov 15, 2011, 12:49 pm
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Nov 15, 2011, 2:19 pm
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Nov 15, 2011, 2:31 pm
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Anything to make a buck. And I expect they wouldn't mind if it came with a cost cut for what passengers are offered for free in terms of foodstuff. "Gotta train more customers to pay up more." Welcome to the AF-KL-DL way in an industry populated by lemmings.
Nov 15, 2011, 3:58 pm
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I was given the same options for the same $16 charge for my booking in Business.
I thought that the Indonesian meal looked really nice, but I'm not paying $16 extra on top of my Business Class fare for it.
I thought that the Indonesian meal looked really nice, but I'm not paying $16 extra on top of my Business Class fare for it.
Nov 16, 2011, 2:07 am
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The idea itself is not bad. I wouldn't pay $16 for better plane food... because it's still plane food. In most cases I can get something better in the airport for that money. But some people may pay that money and it's a easy buck to make.
Some people want more legroom - you can pay extra for EC. Some people want better food - you can pay extra for it too. The fact that you have a choice is a plus... better than just Y or J.