Does Southwest sell food on longer International flights?
We are flying from Chicago to Punta Cana in late November. I know Southwest usually doesn't sell any food on flights but didn't no on longer hauls like this one if they sell "something" even if it's candy bars.
It's probably been asked but I searched a few times and can't find anything. TIA! |
Originally Posted by slider34
(Post 25519807)
I know Southwest usually doesn't sell any food on flights but didn't no on longer hauls like this one if they sell "something" even if it's candy bars.
But always allowed to bring your own. |
Nope, standard WN snack service.
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Originally Posted by slider34
(Post 25519807)
We are flying from Chicago to Punta Cana in late November. I know Southwest usually doesn't sell any food on flights but didn't no on longer hauls like this one if they sell "something" even if it's candy bars.
It doesn't matter that Southwest flies internationally. As long as their fleet is made up of nothing more than 737s, Southwest can't do true "long haul" international flights (on which competition might force them to serve "meals"). |
Though I think it is obvious that WN is not going to provide meals just because the flight crosses a quasi boarder, It is a shame the OP is forced to eat some healthy food he can bring from home vs airline rat food :confused:
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Originally Posted by exwannabe
(Post 25522555)
Though I think it is obvious that WN is not going to provide meals just because the flight crosses a quasi boarder, It is a shame the OP is forced to eat some healthy food he can bring from home vs airline rat food :confused:
Bringing food from home may not be practical for all, especially if they're connecting to the longer international flight, and already have their carryons filled to the brim. Many people would prefer their food not to be hours old, which it would be if they brought from home onto a connecting flight to then transfer to the international flight and eat it there. (The OP only mentioned the flight they were asking about; I can't tell from their post or profile if MDW is close to home or not. And, anyway, it's most likely a round trip, and in that case home is nowhere near the other end of the flight!) |
Fresh food for sale on flights 4.5 hours or longer is an industry norm.
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Just bring your own snacks. I like to bring liver and onions so all can enjoy the smell.
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Plenty of food options in the airport, that's what I did on my flight down to PUJ and had a sit down dinner after my flight coming back. These flights are less than 4 hours, I think unless you have a medical problem anyone can survive with whatever they bring on plus the peanuts/cup of soda WN serves, it's more than what some other airlines serve.
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Originally Posted by kettle1
(Post 25523365)
Just bring your own snacks. I like to bring liver and onions so all can enjoy the smell.
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I've been able to score several of those 100 cal snack packs on longer flights, and often peanuts as well.
However, the best bet for those leaving DAL for onboard food is still LaMadeliene's, Chik-fil-A, Whataburger or Campisi's. I do NOT like to eat on a crowded flight after everyone arrives, so will often wolf it down before my fellow pax join me onboard. I've noticed that even the exit row stays open a bit longer when onions are on the menu. Most airports will have some type of acceptable food to last a 4 hour trip, or arrive a bit early. We plan for airport dining when our grandkids join us, and it certainly makes the flight easier. |
Originally Posted by Texas Booster
(Post 25525338)
I've been able to score several of those 100 cal snack packs on longer flights, and often peanuts as well.
However, the best bet for those leaving DAL for onboard food is still LaMadeliene's, Chik-fil-A, Whataburger or Campisi's. I do NOT like to eat on a crowded flight after everyone arrives, so will often wolf it down before my fellow pax join me onboard. I've noticed that even the exit row stays open a bit longer when onions are on the menu. Most airports will have some type of acceptable food to last a 4 hour trip, or arrive a bit early. We plan for airport dining when our grandkids join us, and it certainly makes the flight easier. |
Maybe Worse, Or Better...
Originally Posted by kettle1
(Post 25523365)
Just bring your own snacks. I like to bring liver and onions so all can enjoy the smell.
So, not sure if sushi or liver & onion is the worse offender??? |
Originally Posted by kettle1
(Post 25523365)
Just bring your own snacks. I like to bring liver and onions so all can enjoy the smell.
Originally Posted by I_Can_Fly_US_Airways
(Post 25526274)
So, not sure if sushi or liver & onion is the worse offender???
Originally Posted by LegalTender
(Post 25523314)
Fresh food for sale on flights 4.5 hours or longer is an industry norm.
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