Frontier says Buh-bye to complimentary cookie
Apr 10, 2012, 12:57 pm
#61
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Was your post written inflight?
Apr 10, 2012, 2:25 pm
#62
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Apr 10, 2012, 2:29 pm
#63
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I'm a bit surprised with dismissive attitude some people are showing about the cookies leaving, especially those trying to argue that crackers are a more unique and better tasting snack? F9 unfortunately has had many issues properly understanding the YX markets they've inherited, and they haven't handled the whole cookie situation too good either. The cookies were a YX thing to behind with, and as the airline was phased out F9 didn't really put much effort into trying to incorporate them into their image/brand. They just simply continued serving them (cold, oftentimes) without much recognition and that sort of made it an awkward fit. If you ask me, I think it was Bedford's plan from the start. Keep the cookies initially to appease MKE/MCI for the loss of YX, and then over time make them quietly go away.
Apr 10, 2012, 6:48 pm
#64
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Now that most of the MKE routes have been eliminated there really is very little of YX left. The N165HQ (and maybe others) is still in Midwest colors, and there is still some cookie dough left in the storeroom, but when those are gone, it will be time to stop crying in our beer about the good old days of steaks and crab claws/what should have been done to "save" YX, and throw the last shovel of dirt on the grave and move on. I was a big fan of YX, but it's Frontier Airlines now. I hope they can continue to employ some YX people. I just booked two more trips on F9, because they are better for me than that other big airline that is having merger/computer issues right now.
We shall see if the F9 conversion to a ULCC results in a acceptable airline, or if it results in a intolerable Spirit/Allegant/MarkAir hash.
We shall see if the F9 conversion to a ULCC results in a acceptable airline, or if it results in a intolerable Spirit/Allegant/MarkAir hash.
Apr 10, 2012, 7:45 pm
#65
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Now that most of the MKE routes have been eliminated there really is very little of YX left. The N165HQ (and maybe others) is still in Midwest colors, and there is still some cookie dough left in the storeroom, but when those are gone, it will be time to stop crying in our beer about the good old days of steaks and crab claws/what should have been done to "save" YX, and throw the last shovel of dirt on the grave and move on. I was a big fan of YX, but it's Frontier Airlines now. I hope they can continue to employ some YX people. I just booked two more trips on F9, because they are better for me than that other big airline that is having merger/computer issues right now.
We shall see if the F9 conversion to a ULCC results in a acceptable airline, or if it results in a intolerable Spirit/Allegant/MarkAir hash.
We shall see if the F9 conversion to a ULCC results in a acceptable airline, or if it results in a intolerable Spirit/Allegant/MarkAir hash.
Apr 10, 2012, 9:52 pm
#66
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Now that most of the MKE routes have been eliminated there really is very little of YX left. The N165HQ (and maybe others) is still in Midwest colors, and there is still some cookie dough left in the storeroom, but when those are gone, it will be time to stop crying in our beer about the good old days of steaks and crab claws/what should have been done to "save" YX, and throw the last shovel of dirt on the grave and move on. I was a big fan of YX, but it's Frontier Airlines now. I hope they can continue to employ some YX people. I just booked two more trips on F9, because they are better for me than that other big airline that is having merger/computer issues right now.
We shall see if the F9 conversion to a ULCC results in a acceptable airline, or if it results in a intolerable Spirit/Allegant/MarkAir hash.
We shall see if the F9 conversion to a ULCC results in a acceptable airline, or if it results in a intolerable Spirit/Allegant/MarkAir hash.
Apr 10, 2012, 9:57 pm
#67
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I wonder if people in other forums long for the companies of yesteryear like Kodak, Tower Records, KB Toys, and others like they do for YX?
While living in the Midwest, I had the opportunity to fly YX. But, it seems YX's days have long been since over, much like those of Pan Am, Aloha, TWA, and Eastern. While YX's demise is more recent, the writing was on the wall for quite some time.
While living in the Midwest, I had the opportunity to fly YX. But, it seems YX's days have long been since over, much like those of Pan Am, Aloha, TWA, and Eastern. While YX's demise is more recent, the writing was on the wall for quite some time.
Apr 11, 2012, 9:16 am
#68
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I think for a lot of folks, it is the smell of the cookie more than the actual cookie that they like. That will go away.
I like animal crackers, but I suspect most will be passed on to younger relatives. Though I like the idea of bribing the accompanied kids on board.
Also like the idea of tail animal shapes. Hopefully they'll at least have a Frontier branded box.
I like animal crackers, but I suspect most will be passed on to younger relatives. Though I like the idea of bribing the accompanied kids on board.
Also like the idea of tail animal shapes. Hopefully they'll at least have a Frontier branded box.
Apr 11, 2012, 10:38 am
#69
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I wonder if people in other forums long for the companies of yesteryear like Kodak, Tower Records, KB Toys, and others like they do for YX?
While living in the Midwest, I had the opportunity to fly YX. But, it seems YX's days have long been since over, much like those of Pan Am, Aloha, TWA, and Eastern. While YX's demise is more recent, the writing was on the wall for quite some time.
While living in the Midwest, I had the opportunity to fly YX. But, it seems YX's days have long been since over, much like those of Pan Am, Aloha, TWA, and Eastern. While YX's demise is more recent, the writing was on the wall for quite some time.
Once or twice I got to fly on the old Midwest with silverware and china. Post 9/11 Midwest was on the downslope but you could still count on good customer service.
Apr 12, 2012, 10:35 am
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Apr 12, 2012, 2:16 pm
#73
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Apr 13, 2012, 12:34 pm
#74
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F9 1811 MKE-MCI on Friday 4/13...not only are there cookies, but they are warm. Have not had a warm one in awhile, and this is likely my last as (at best) I have an RJ round trip left before supplies run out. Nice to have a warm one for old time's sake.
This is the 15th week of the year and my 17th segment on Frontier, and as things currently look I doubt I'll be able to renew Summit. Lots of KC travel this year, and the loss of MKE-MCI is a killer. So it goes...
This is the 15th week of the year and my 17th segment on Frontier, and as things currently look I doubt I'll be able to renew Summit. Lots of KC travel this year, and the loss of MKE-MCI is a killer. So it goes...
Apr 13, 2012, 1:15 pm
#75
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F9 1811 MKE-MCI on Friday 4/13...not only are there cookies, but they are warm. Have not had a warm one in awhile, and this is likely my last as (at best) I have an RJ round trip left before supplies run out. Nice to have a warm one for old time's sake.
This is the 15th week of the year and my 17th segment on Frontier, and as things currently look I doubt I'll be able to renew Summit. Lots of KC travel this year, and the loss of MKE-MCI is a killer. So it goes...
This is the 15th week of the year and my 17th segment on Frontier, and as things currently look I doubt I'll be able to renew Summit. Lots of KC travel this year, and the loss of MKE-MCI is a killer. So it goes...