SAA J class meals CPT-JNB
Dec 29, 2015, 12:41 pm
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Jan 7, 2016, 1:20 pm
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I flew JNB-CPT in J at 11 AM departure, ~1 PM arrival on A340-600, and a cold snack was served (choice between veggie and meat option; meat option was a couple slices of duck breast with potato salad).
A couple other observations on amenities. Not sure if this was normal, but I was surprised by a few things:
- No pre-departure beverage was offered (not even water)
- No pillows or blankets
- No hot towel service
- No wine or alcohol on board for flight that runs 11 AM~1:05 PM
- No headphones or in-flight entertainment (screens only had route map)
When I asked for a glass of wine, the FA first said "we don't have any". When I asked why, she said "we're not allowed to serve alcohol before 12 Noon; we'll serve wine on the second drink service." When I asked if they had wine after 12 Noon, she said "oh, we'll serve wine on the return flight to JNB".
I was surprised at the lack of amenities, so was somewhat regretting the upgrade purchase. I realize it's only a ~2 hour flight, but I'd still expect a few basic business class amenities like a pre-departure drink (e.g. water), hot towel, small pillow, IFE, and a glass of wine with the snack.
A couple other observations on amenities. Not sure if this was normal, but I was surprised by a few things:
- No pre-departure beverage was offered (not even water)
- No pillows or blankets
- No hot towel service
- No wine or alcohol on board for flight that runs 11 AM~1:05 PM
- No headphones or in-flight entertainment (screens only had route map)
When I asked for a glass of wine, the FA first said "we don't have any". When I asked why, she said "we're not allowed to serve alcohol before 12 Noon; we'll serve wine on the second drink service." When I asked if they had wine after 12 Noon, she said "oh, we'll serve wine on the return flight to JNB".
I was surprised at the lack of amenities, so was somewhat regretting the upgrade purchase. I realize it's only a ~2 hour flight, but I'd still expect a few basic business class amenities like a pre-departure drink (e.g. water), hot towel, small pillow, IFE, and a glass of wine with the snack.
Jan 7, 2016, 2:17 pm
#19
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I flew JNB-CPT in J at 11 AM departure, ~1 PM arrival on A340-600, and a cold snack was served (choice between veggie and meat option; meat option was a couple slices of duck breast with potato salad).
A couple other observations on amenities. Not sure if this was normal, but I was surprised by a few things:
- No pre-departure beverage was offered (not even water)
- No pillows or blankets
- No hot towel service
- No wine or alcohol on board for flight that runs 11 AM~1:05 PM
- No headphones or in-flight entertainment (screens only had route map)
When I asked for a glass of wine, the FA first said "we don't have any". When I asked why, she said "we're not allowed to serve alcohol before 12 Noon; we'll serve wine on the second drink service." When I asked if they had wine after 12 Noon, she said "oh, we'll serve wine on the return flight to JNB".
I was surprised at the lack of amenities, so was somewhat regretting the upgrade purchase. I realize it's only a ~2 hour flight, but I'd still expect a few basic business class amenities like a pre-departure drink (e.g. water), hot towel, small pillow, IFE, and a glass of wine with the snack.
A couple other observations on amenities. Not sure if this was normal, but I was surprised by a few things:
- No pre-departure beverage was offered (not even water)
- No pillows or blankets
- No hot towel service
- No wine or alcohol on board for flight that runs 11 AM~1:05 PM
- No headphones or in-flight entertainment (screens only had route map)
When I asked for a glass of wine, the FA first said "we don't have any". When I asked why, she said "we're not allowed to serve alcohol before 12 Noon; we'll serve wine on the second drink service." When I asked if they had wine after 12 Noon, she said "oh, we'll serve wine on the return flight to JNB".
I was surprised at the lack of amenities, so was somewhat regretting the upgrade purchase. I realize it's only a ~2 hour flight, but I'd still expect a few basic business class amenities like a pre-departure drink (e.g. water), hot towel, small pillow, IFE, and a glass of wine with the snack.
I wonder whether SAA indeed implemented a new policy (which would be quite ridiculous IMO) or whether you just encountered an incompetent FA who made up her own rules.
Jan 14, 2016, 3:56 pm
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Jan 28, 2016, 12:43 pm
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I flew JNB-CPT in J at 11 AM departure, ~1 PM arrival on A340-600, and a cold snack was served (choice between veggie and meat option; meat option was a couple slices of duck breast with potato salad).
A couple other observations on amenities. Not sure if this was normal, but I was surprised by a few things:
- No pre-departure beverage was offered (not even water)
- No pillows or blankets
- No hot towel service
- No wine or alcohol on board for flight that runs 11 AM~1:05 PM
- No headphones or in-flight entertainment (screens only had route map)
When I asked for a glass of wine, the FA first said "we don't have any". When I asked why, she said "we're not allowed to serve alcohol before 12 Noon; we'll serve wine on the second drink service." When I asked if they had wine after 12 Noon, she said "oh, we'll serve wine on the return flight to JNB".
I was surprised at the lack of amenities, so was somewhat regretting the upgrade purchase. I realize it's only a ~2 hour flight, but I'd still expect a few basic business class amenities like a pre-departure drink (e.g. water), hot towel, small pillow, IFE, and a glass of wine with the snack.
A couple other observations on amenities. Not sure if this was normal, but I was surprised by a few things:
- No pre-departure beverage was offered (not even water)
- No pillows or blankets
- No hot towel service
- No wine or alcohol on board for flight that runs 11 AM~1:05 PM
- No headphones or in-flight entertainment (screens only had route map)
When I asked for a glass of wine, the FA first said "we don't have any". When I asked why, she said "we're not allowed to serve alcohol before 12 Noon; we'll serve wine on the second drink service." When I asked if they had wine after 12 Noon, she said "oh, we'll serve wine on the return flight to JNB".
I was surprised at the lack of amenities, so was somewhat regretting the upgrade purchase. I realize it's only a ~2 hour flight, but I'd still expect a few basic business class amenities like a pre-departure drink (e.g. water), hot towel, small pillow, IFE, and a glass of wine with the snack.
Feb 10, 2016, 5:53 pm
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Is this a joke about not getting something alcoholic on SAA before noon? I'm going to South Africa for the first time in April and had no idea there was anything like this in place.