Special Meal option not showing up for my trip (even though flight shows "Dinner")
May 29, 2021, 8:14 pm
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Special Meal option not showing up for my trip (even though flight shows "Dinner")
Hi folks -- I've booked a first class round-trip from SFO to BOS later this fall. Nonstop on the way there, and a connection on the way back. Two out of three flights indicate dinner service according to my reservation, but when I go to look at my trip details to make a request for a special meal (vegan), that option is physically NOT THERE for me to select. Can anyone tell me why this is happening? Do I need to phone them to request this instead? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
May 29, 2021, 8:33 pm
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They just reintroduced meals on First Class flights (over 1500 miles) starting on July 13th. A press release on March 31st states that FC will be getting boxed meals, so there may not be a choice. While they will likely return to plated meals at some point, they don't have a date for that yet.
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May 29, 2021, 10:45 pm
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They just reintroduced meals on First Class flights (over 1500 miles) starting on July 13th. A press release on March 31st states that FC will be getting boxed meals, so there may not be a choice. While they will likely return to plated meals at some point, they don't have a date for that yet.
May 30, 2021, 1:57 pm
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" In early June, customers flying in Delta One or First Class on select domestic coast-to-coast flights will see hot food options return, and First Class customers on other key U.S. routes will enjoy fresh boxed meals beginning in early July. "
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May 30, 2021, 4:23 pm
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Thanks for the info. One wonders if the boxed meals would be at least vegetarian... or maybe I'll be able to make some selections online after July 31?
May 31, 2021, 3:21 am
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Jun 1, 2021, 10:37 am
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