SOS - Save our Snacks
May 27, 2005, 4:25 pm
#1
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SOS - Save our Snacks
It appears that NW is eliminating free snacks in coach as cost cuts continue to intrude into the cabin. Here's hoping this is one cost reduction that Delta doesn't match. I've gotten to where I like the current round up of snacks.
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May 27, 2005, 5:06 pm
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They say it'll save 2 millions (yet, they are 3+ billions in the red. Speak about a drop in the ocean...). They would save the same by trimming their board's salaries, and without alienating customers.
May 27, 2005, 5:30 pm
#3
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I'm probably in a minority on this, but I think the airlines should just throw in the towel and eliminate ALL food/snack service on US mainland flights. Let's be realistic. The airlines are sucking wind and need to save money everywhere they can and there are things they can better spend what little money they have on. No one is going to starve to death in the 4 or 5 hours it takes to go from one coast to the other, and even less so on flights of shorter duration. It's very easy to bring a small snack or meal aboard for yourself. The stuff they typically serve is unhealthy and not very good, for the most part, anyway. I say bring your own stuff. That way you can eat what you want and when you want. How bad can that be? 
Last edited by atl runner; May 27, 2005 at 5:34 pm
May 27, 2005, 5:36 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2005
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I agree. I don't care about the snacks. I just want the airline to get me there, in a mainline aircraft.
May 27, 2005, 5:58 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: New York, NY
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It's not about the money or food factor, but time. I generally don't have enough time to get something to eat between connecting flights and the small snack can tide me over until I arrive. While it isn't the best food or snack around, those pretzels or peanuts sure taste good when you're hungry 
May 27, 2005, 6:36 pm
#6
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Originally Posted by thesaints
They say it'll save 2 millions (yet, they are 3+ billions in the red. Speak about a drop in the ocean...). They would save the same by trimming their board's salaries, and without alienating customers.
May 27, 2005, 8:48 pm
#7
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This is a NW news item that is currently being covered on that board. It has absolutely nothing to do with DL. Therefore I am closing this thread.
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