Who here brings their own Tumbler Glass for drinks?
Sep 10, 2017, 1:37 pm
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IDK about you, but I usually have my dirty laundry in a plastic bag. It wouldn't be difficult to keep your clean glass in a plastic bag, either. And I'm guessing most people who would actually do this would have their clothes in their luggage and their glass in their personal item. 
Sep 10, 2017, 4:18 pm
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I make a very nice veal picatta with a side of pasta and put it in some Tupperware. I also bring a nice canolli and some olive oil infused bread sticks. I then have an FO set up a nice white table cloth, reheat my meal in the on-board ovens and deliver it to my seat.
Why trouble an FA when an FO does the job very well.
Why trouble an FA when an FO does the job very well.
Sep 10, 2017, 5:24 pm
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I make a very nice veal picatta with a side of pasta and put it in some Tupperware. I also bring a nice canolli and some olive oil infused bread sticks. I then have an FO set up a nice white table cloth, reheat my meal in the on-board ovens and deliver it to my seat.
Why trouble an FA when an FO does the job very well.
Why trouble an FA when an FO does the job very well.
If you're not gonna take this thread seriously!!! 
Sep 11, 2017, 8:19 am
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I make a very nice veal picatta with a side of pasta and put it in some Tupperware. I also bring a nice canolli and some olive oil infused bread sticks. I then have an FO set up a nice white table cloth, reheat my meal in the on-board ovens and deliver it to my seat.
Why trouble an FA when an FO does the job very well.
Why trouble an FA when an FO does the job very well.
Sep 11, 2017, 9:34 am
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Actually, when I have sufficient foresight and I am scheduled to stay at a Hampton Inn, or other similar property where you can find nothing other than paper cups for beverages, I will bring along a plastic cup. Some things should not be consumed from a paper cup. Perhaps I will upgrade to glass.
Sep 11, 2017, 10:53 am
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So worst case is that you're delayed, you have shards of glass in your only set of clean underwear, and you must drink from the glass supplied by the airline?
Sep 11, 2017, 11:31 am
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As someone who packs wine/Champagne and appropriate stemware, I can appreciate OPs comments. While I have indeed used stemware during my trips on Amtrak where I have a roomette/bedroom, I have never done anything of the sort on the plane because I go through ridiculous lengths to fly First Class.
Sep 11, 2017, 1:33 pm
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I always pack a drinking glass because sometimes even nice hotels only have plastic - - and I'm not drinking my Four Roses Barrel Select (also in the check-in bag) in that.
Thanks to the OP for giving me the kick in behind to have the glass in my carry-on, instead of checking it, to class up C+ a smidge.
BTW -- if you ever find yourself on the go with no actual drinking glass, check out thrift stores. That's where I get my most interesting numbers - - things like vintage stemware with etchings and silver rims, for about fifty cents. Or glasses with hotel insignia, that you can use at the very same hotel chain that now only has plastic.
Thanks to the OP for giving me the kick in behind to have the glass in my carry-on, instead of checking it, to class up C+ a smidge.
BTW -- if you ever find yourself on the go with no actual drinking glass, check out thrift stores. That's where I get my most interesting numbers - - things like vintage stemware with etchings and silver rims, for about fifty cents. Or glasses with hotel insignia, that you can use at the very same hotel chain that now only has plastic.
Sep 11, 2017, 1:42 pm
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When travelling in the back I always bring my butler with me to pour drinks and plate food properly. I use miles for his ticket and don't pay him a salary: he has to do it by court order for hitting me while driving without a valid insurance. It's a funny story...
Sep 11, 2017, 1:50 pm
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As someone who packs wine/Champagne and appropriate stemware, I can appreciate OPs comments. While I have indeed used stemware during my trips on Amtrak where I have a roomette/bedroom, I have never done anything of the sort on the plane because I go through ridiculous lengths to fly First Class.
In hotel bathrooms, I prefer the plastic (assuming that the glass is wrapped) as I'm certain it's clean and I don't have to worry about breaking it. Sometimes I'll tuck a couple wrapped disposable plastic glasses in my suitcase since hotels in some countries don't always supply glasses.
Sep 11, 2017, 1:59 pm
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https://www.amtrak.com/personal-food...ges-medication
Sep 11, 2017, 2:03 pm
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Or you could just like, read their publicly posted policies
https://www.amtrak.com/personal-food...ges-medication
https://www.amtrak.com/personal-food...ges-medication