appalling Business class with Qantas
Feb 10, 2015, 4:09 pm
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I agree with the description from the OP.
However, last time I flew with this relatively recent supper service philosophy I was told it was one option only - if you selected cheese, that is all you would normally receive, if selected other than cheese you would not normally receive the cheese later.
In my case, the purser was able to rustle some up for me, but it made clear that was not the philosophy.
And to re-iterate, the offerings are 'snack' size, not 'meal' size. "Small to Medium Plates" (rather than 'small' or 'large' "Plates") would be an apt description.
However, last time I flew with this relatively recent supper service philosophy I was told it was one option only - if you selected cheese, that is all you would normally receive, if selected other than cheese you would not normally receive the cheese later.
In my case, the purser was able to rustle some up for me, but it made clear that was not the philosophy.
And to re-iterate, the offerings are 'snack' size, not 'meal' size. "Small to Medium Plates" (rather than 'small' or 'large' "Plates") would be an apt description.
On QF6 there was indeed only one choice, however we knew this and ate significantly in the QP.
Feb 10, 2015, 7:38 pm
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I can understand the sentiment, however if a service offered on a flight matches that which the carrier intends for that service , then that's life
If that airline is charging more, not providing the desired service and yet the person still buys tickets with that carrier, then that is their look out surely
If that airline is charging more, not providing the desired service and yet the person still buys tickets with that carrier, then that is their look out surely
Feb 10, 2015, 7:49 pm
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OK then, I'm on QF128 HKG-SYD in Business in the near future. Can anyone advise if the meal (called "Dinner" in MMB) is a real multi course , multi choice affair or the just the abbreviated weight-watchers offering? If the latter, I'll spend enough time in the FWING to get comfortably stuffed and be anaesthetised prior to the trip. Note that the front section of the 380 is now available to overcome the droopy seat syndrome 
Feb 10, 2015, 8:04 pm
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Feb 11, 2015, 12:33 am
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I have just flown Singapore - Brisbane (QF52) on 08FEB15 in Economy, and the meal served was more then sufficient. It is highly unlikely that Qantas would serve anything less in Business.
Dinner:
Parmesan crumbed pork with tomato relish, potato wedges, broccoli and carrots.
Herb bread.
Mango and custard apple jelly.
Breakfast:
Tomato and cheese breakfast scroll.
Season fruit salad.
Dinner:
Parmesan crumbed pork with tomato relish, potato wedges, broccoli and carrots.
Herb bread.
Mango and custard apple jelly.
Breakfast:
Tomato and cheese breakfast scroll.
Season fruit salad.
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Feb 11, 2015, 10:54 am
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The OP is entitled to his/her opinion, even if you don't share it.
Feb 11, 2015, 12:47 pm
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the gerund form derived from the verb is rubbishing
The OP is indeed entitled to their opinion and nothing in that post suggests otherwise - the comment was about the OP rubbishing Qantas , not that the OP's post was rubbish
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Feb 11, 2015, 3:10 pm
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Feb 11, 2015, 4:24 pm
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And AIUI it's primarily an Australian usage, which is particularly apt for this forum and thread.
Feb 11, 2015, 6:29 pm
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Feb 12, 2015, 1:30 am
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Feb 12, 2015, 3:08 am
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OK then, I'm on QF128 HKG-SYD in Business in the near future. Can anyone advise if the meal (called "Dinner" in MMB) is a real multi course , multi choice affair or the just the abbreviated weight-watchers offering? If the latter, I'll spend enough time in the FWING to get comfortably stuffed and be anaesthetised prior to the trip. Note that the front section of the 380 is now available to overcome the droopy seat syndrome
Feb 12, 2015, 6:17 am
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