SC new alcohol policy observation
May 16, 2013, 1:22 pm
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SC new alcohol policy observation
Been in a few SC this week and have say the bean counter scored on this one, at least in the short term. Lots of folks paying for the premium drinks. Stella seems to be the big one but also a fai amount of mixed drinks. Delta knows us who like to drink won't drink swill. Luckily I was weaned on Gordon G&T.
I suspect Delta will make a lot of bucks of this move.
Pretty ballsy of DL but they are on a roll.
I suspect Delta will make a lot of bucks of this move.
Pretty ballsy of DL but they are on a roll.
May 16, 2013, 1:43 pm
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Yup, DL saw all of those juicy ham sandwiches just laying there and decided to suck some more blood out of them.
Can't believe pax are paying for the booze now on top of their SC admittance.
Can't believe pax are paying for the booze now on top of their SC admittance.
May 16, 2013, 1:50 pm
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May 16, 2013, 1:52 pm
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What makes the CC folks non-paying? DL is paid quite handsomely for those folks and the overall business deal is highly profitable. Why would DL care who foots the bill and how it's paid?
May 16, 2013, 2:04 pm
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May 16, 2013, 2:14 pm
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Been in a few SC this week and have say the bean counter scored on this one, at least in the short term. Lots of folks paying for the premium drinks. Stella seems to be the big one but also a fai amount of mixed drinks. Delta knows us who like to drink won't drink swill. Luckily I was weaned on Gordon G&T.
I suspect Delta will make a lot of bucks of this move.
Pretty ballsy of DL but they are on a roll.
I suspect Delta will make a lot of bucks of this move.
Pretty ballsy of DL but they are on a roll.
Also, have you considered folks aren't yet used to the fees, and are still ordering out of habit? If my go-to drink is a Sapphire & Tonic and the bartender brings it to me, only this time he requests $7 or $8, instead of embarassing myself I might simply pay for the drink(s) this visit and adjust behavior on future visits? Even if I was warned about the fee before the cocktail was made, I might still be too embarassed to cancel an order and request a cheaper alternative. It will take time for patrons to adjust before we have an idea of the true impact of these changes.
May 16, 2013, 2:21 pm
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Those that want to drink, are going to do so...if they have the $$, I think in many cases, they'll pay. Pretty sad considering the increase in SC membership price this year.
Most I know laugh when someone mentions Gordon's and Gin in the same sentence...
Most I know laugh when someone mentions Gordon's and Gin in the same sentence...
May 16, 2013, 2:30 pm
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May 16, 2013, 2:31 pm
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May 16, 2013, 2:35 pm
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"made by steeping Sloe berries in Gordon's gin"
I guess that would fall into the category of an acquired taste ...
I guess that would fall into the category of an acquired taste ...
May 16, 2013, 2:50 pm
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Been in a few SC this week and have say the bean counter scored on this one, at least in the short term. Lots of folks paying for the premium drinks. Stella seems to be the big one but also a fai amount of mixed drinks. Delta knows us who like to drink won't drink swill. Luckily I was weaned on Gordon G&T.
I suspect Delta will make a lot of bucks of this move.
Pretty ballsy of DL but they are on a roll.
I suspect Delta will make a lot of bucks of this move.
Pretty ballsy of DL but they are on a roll.
Funny to see people in the US drink Stella because they think it's a quality Import. It's owned by AB InBev. They using RICE. In BEER.
It's a cheap beer in Europe. Not sure how it's attained such an premium status in North America.
May 16, 2013, 2:55 pm
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May 16, 2013, 3:05 pm
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May 16, 2013, 3:14 pm
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Your assertion makes no sense.