Beverage Service
Feb 2, 2022, 12:46 pm
#361
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Beverage service is currently determined by flight distance, not flight length. At 258 Great Circle miles, LAS-SAN is barely above the minimum 250 miles for service.
I don't know what other routes you're referring to but for instance LAS to LAX and all the other metro area airports are under 250 miles and therefore wouldn't get service even if blocked for a time similar to LAS-SAN.
I don't know what other routes you're referring to but for instance LAS to LAX and all the other metro area airports are under 250 miles and therefore wouldn't get service even if blocked for a time similar to LAS-SAN.
Feb 2, 2022, 1:11 pm
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Why not just dispense with alcoholic beverages on board altogether? The vast majority of passengers do not consume alcohol on board, and these folks would not miss it Those who must "premedicate," then supplement with in-flight alcohol could practice a bit of self-control. There is almost always an open bar at their destination.
Feb 2, 2022, 8:00 pm
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fly STL-MCI-STL all the time and haven’t had drink service since Covid, 243 miles😏
Feb 3, 2022, 9:53 pm
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Booze is Back
Starting Feb. 16, Southwest will sell alcohol, including beer, wine, rum, tequila and vodka on flights at least 176 miles long. It is also said it will also add tonic water, apple juice, Coke Zero, Dr. Pepper, hot tea and hot cocoa to current lineup of non-alcoholic beverages.
Feb 4, 2022, 5:30 am
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When I logged into A-List+ WiFi the other day, I see there's a new CEO; when did Gary step down, and is booze part of the new CEO's direction?
Feb 4, 2022, 6:02 am
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Feb 4, 2022, 6:27 am
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Flying dry was inexpedient.
Price list:
Price list:
Miller Lite ($6), Blue Moon ($7), Lagunitas IPA ($7), sparkling wine ($6), chardonnay ($6), cabernet sauvignon ($6), vodka ($7), lime vodka ($7), Jack Daniels ($7), Wild Turkey ($7), Bacardi Rum ($7), and tequila ($7)
Feb 4, 2022, 2:44 pm
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Feb 4, 2022, 2:47 pm
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Feb 4, 2022, 3:13 pm
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Yep, still a great deal. Seems that when I flew Delta last summer the wine was maybe $9?
Southwest
Beer $6 or $7 depending on brand
Wine $6
Liquor $7
Southwest
Beer $6 or $7 depending on brand
Wine $6
Liquor $7