New Premium Economy Dining on JFK-SFO/LAX
Dec 9, 2011, 12:23 pm
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Dec 9, 2011, 12:31 pm
#32
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I got an email today with the service being offered on my LAX/JFK return. The two choices did not look particularly appealing to me. I will probably just stay with the BOB sandwiches and BOB snack items.
The one advantage though is that you are served before the carts come into the aisle.
The one advantage though is that you are served before the carts come into the aisle.
Dec 9, 2011, 1:33 pm
#33
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Dec 17, 2011, 12:33 am
#34
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free meal in exchange for survey participation
this is a new program. a trial. if well received, DL will expand the meals and routes.
btw, I know the guys running this program - if you want to try it for free just let me know. In return, you need to give them feedback via survey - which they'll use to improve the program.
btw, I know the guys running this program - if you want to try it for free just let me know. In return, you need to give them feedback via survey - which they'll use to improve the program.
Dec 17, 2011, 5:12 am
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this is a new program. a trial. if well received, DL will expand the meals and routes.
btw, I know the guys running this program - if you want to try it for free just let me know. In return, you need to give them feedback via survey - which they'll use to improve the program.
btw, I know the guys running this program - if you want to try it for free just let me know. In return, you need to give them feedback via survey - which they'll use to improve the program.
Dec 17, 2011, 9:51 am
#38
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your point is valid when measuring value for the money, but I think wanted is experiential and food/service quality feedback....don't think "free" overly biases these results.
Dec 17, 2011, 10:08 am
#39
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Agghh! I just looked at the pictures. These meals are full of green and red garbage!
Whatever happened to bacon cheeseburgers and french fries, followed by chocolate cake?
Whatever happened to bacon cheeseburgers and french fries, followed by chocolate cake?
Dec 17, 2011, 10:27 am
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Good Idea
This is a great idea and as it evolves will sell quite well. Prices are low-ish, service is guaranteed (no worrying that they run out and you didn't have time to buy something first) and life is simplified. If you are UG, you still get the meal. Same thing if you buy something before the flight and get UG at the gate, not like you can take your sandwich back to the vendor.
If there's a chance to change your flight for whatever reason or SDC (if you are on a change-fee bucket), you simply need to make the decision as to whether it's worth forgoing the meal.
If there's a chance to change your flight for whatever reason or SDC (if you are on a change-fee bucket), you simply need to make the decision as to whether it's worth forgoing the meal.
Dec 17, 2011, 11:28 am
#41
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if interested in participating in that DineUp survey, just go below link (submit feedback) and let them know you like to book a meal in exchange for completing survey post-flight. their customer service team will get your flight info then book the order.
http://delta.dineup.com/contactFeedback.action?menu=6
Jan 9, 2012, 1:11 pm
#42
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I was checking out food options for an upcoming flight LAX-MIA when I saw this thread. What stands out to me is that there are no vegetarian options---not on the EATS menu nor on this (aside from fruit and cheese which is not a meal). Given that all of the planes, in theory, still have the ability to serve hot food (or most, except maybe the MD's they took the galleys out of), I'd like to see Delta roll out a much more ambitious buy on board program. I don't need it for free, and I would be glad to pay for a quality meal on board. Its easily $12 or more to get a healthy meal at the airport, and I would for sure spend $15-$20 if I knew I could get a real meal on board, particularly for long flights.
For example, when I fly to MIA, I have only 50 mins in ATL, and I may not have time to buy food. I leave at 7:45 AM and arrive at 6 PM. I can either bring food on board (something that won't spoil after a few hours) or live off what may or may not be available on the EATS menu for the day (unless I get upgraded which I won't as a GM on this route).
For example, when I fly to MIA, I have only 50 mins in ATL, and I may not have time to buy food. I leave at 7:45 AM and arrive at 6 PM. I can either bring food on board (something that won't spoil after a few hours) or live off what may or may not be available on the EATS menu for the day (unless I get upgraded which I won't as a GM on this route).
Jan 9, 2012, 1:22 pm
#43
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Man, you guys are picky. 
I think it is a good effort and a nice start. It is an option nobody else has on domestic flights and if my flight comes up, I'll give it a shot.
I think it is a good effort and a nice start. It is an option nobody else has on domestic flights and if my flight comes up, I'll give it a shot.
Jan 9, 2012, 1:41 pm
#44
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I actually don't think its about being picky. This would be fair if we were discussing a complimentary program or other such perk. I think this is a discussion about what kind of purchased meal program would get customer buy in. I don't see this program as a component of loyalty programs, but rather an optional product/revenue stream for Delta. Delta will want to sell its product, and people are are discussing the conditions under which they might buy it. This will only work for Delta if the product is something people are willing to pay for.
Jan 13, 2012, 12:23 pm
#45
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Has anyone actually tried these meals? I haven't seen any trip reports or reviews of them and wondering if it's worth trying on an upcoming flight. I'll probably just stick with the cuban sandwich otherwise b/c at J1, it ain't likely I'll be seeing the front cabin next week