EVA Expanding Paid Upgraded Meals in Economy and Premium Economy
Sep 28, 23, 3:32 am
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EVA Expanding Paid Upgraded Meals in Economy and Premium Economy
Got an e-mail from EVA saying effective 1 October 2023, passengers out of TPE for US, Canada, Australia, Europe, SIN, KUL, DPS and JKT/CGK can order upgraded meals:
- after ticketing - must be 695 EVA Ticket
- between 21 days and 24 hours before departure
It looks like this is an expansion of the service. I am not sure what they have now.
It looks like it is the same process - you need to get into your reservation first. Since I don't have one, I cannot see what is offered and the pricing.
https://www.evaair.com/en-tw/fly-pre...-gourmet-meal/
I hope this is not a sign that the regular meals will be downgraded.
- after ticketing - must be 695 EVA Ticket
- between 21 days and 24 hours before departure
It looks like this is an expansion of the service. I am not sure what they have now.
It looks like it is the same process - you need to get into your reservation first. Since I don't have one, I cannot see what is offered and the pricing.
https://www.evaair.com/en-tw/fly-pre...-gourmet-meal/
I hope this is not a sign that the regular meals will be downgraded.
Last edited by username; Sep 29, 23 at 4:20 am
Sep 28, 23, 6:43 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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It looks like it's a paid upgrade. Let's wait for reports starting October if it's either J-level "book the cook" options or slightly better Y meals.
From their FAQ:
https://www.evaair.com/en-tw/custome...e-gourmet-meal
So, my guess: Normal Y meals for everyone, with the option to buy ahead of time a better meal for a small percentage of the cabin.
Edit:
It looks like they experimented with this last year.
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ers-for-a-fee/
There were 20 meals total per flight.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/eva-air-upgrade-meal/
From their FAQ:
https://www.evaair.com/en-tw/custome...e-gourmet-meal
We only have a limited number of Exclusive Gourmet Meal available per flight, so be sure to order as soon as possible.
Edit:
It looks like they experimented with this last year.
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ers-for-a-fee/
There were 20 meals total per flight.
Premium economy and economy passengers, meanwhile, will be able to upgrade their meals for US$25.75 (before departure), though there is limited availability with only eight special meals in premium and 12 in economy up for grabs.
Last edited by RandomNobody; Sep 28, 23 at 6:58 pm
Sep 29, 23, 8:33 pm
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Maybe space or staff constraints? For example, I would think these will be delivered first and if too many people order them, it will create a lot of extra work for the flight attendants.
Oct 3, 23, 10:57 pm
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that actually makes sense. thanks.
