Food and drink on board 2020-2021 (Covid changes)
Sep 21, 2020, 5:21 am
#17
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 291
What? This is really bad, noticed that they removed the snack from the Economy Extra section on the Website.
With this Tap is worse than most peers from LIS. FR seats are more comfortable than the green seats, last year TP was often delayed, boarded by bus, fare classes are not transparent for earning. With higher prices there is no reason to book TP anymore, sad.
With this Tap is worse than most peers from LIS. FR seats are more comfortable than the green seats, last year TP was often delayed, boarded by bus, fare classes are not transparent for earning. With higher prices there is no reason to book TP anymore, sad.
Sep 21, 2020, 3:27 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: BHD/DUB/PTY
Programs: BA Silver / EI Silver
Posts: 419
Recently flew Economy Extra on LHR-LIS, and before takeoff the snack box was still mentioned on the website. On board the only option was a the buy-on-board. I had my own snacks so didn't mind, and the Economy Extra seats are comfortable, but shame that they went full lazy now.
Sep 21, 2020, 4:10 pm
#19
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: LIS
Programs: FB LTPE, TP Gold, All Gold
Posts: 1,180
It is bad news, but actually not true. IIRC, from LIS, only LH, LX, LG, AF, and KL offer complimentary service onboard in Y in medium-haul flights. The other airlines offer nothing in Y.
Sep 22, 2020, 12:44 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 291
Well it is not all about the food. With BOB TP is now on the lowest food level. With the green seats TP is even below FR, U2 and others. Really uncomfortable Economy seats.
The red seats correspond to EW or new FR seating in my opinion but cost extra, so also worse. Probably only Iberia is worse than TP now.
The red seats correspond to EW or new FR seating in my opinion but cost extra, so also worse. Probably only Iberia is worse than TP now.
Sep 22, 2020, 10:05 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: LIS
Programs: FB LTPE, TP Gold, All Gold
Posts: 1,180
Although I strongly dislike the lack of onboard service, realistically I wouldn't deem the lack of a €1 worth pack of chips – which was what was served as complimentary food in the green chairs pre-COVID – as a game changer...
Sep 27, 2020, 9:27 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DUB / LIS
Programs: LH Miles&More, TP Miles&Go Silver
Posts: 112
How about the lack of complimentary drinks service?
Oct 16, 2020, 1:35 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: LIS
Programs: FB LTPE, TP Gold, All Gold
Posts: 1,180
I dislike it too. But again: I don't see it as a game changer.
Btw, a new BOB menu is now available. The file is too heavy to be posted here, but it includes:
Btw, a new BOB menu is now available. The file is too heavy to be posted here, but it includes:
- Pastrami sandwich €6,5
- Turkey and egg sandwich €6,5
- Mediterranean snack box €6,5
- Pastel de nata €3
- Chocolates/biscuits €2,5
- Assorted savoury bites €2,5
- Instant pasta with arrabiata sauce €3,5
- Coffe/tea/cappuccino €2
- Sodas €3
- Bottled water 50ml €2,5
- Beer €4
- Wine €5,5
- Gin/whisky €6
- Turkey and egg sandwich €6,5
- Mediterranean snack box €6,5
- Pastel de nata €3
- Chocolates/biscuits €2,5
- Assorted savoury bites €2,5
- Instant pasta with arrabiata sauce €3,5
- Coffe/tea/cappuccino €2
- Sodas €3
- Bottled water 50ml €2,5
- Beer €4
- Wine €5,5
- Gin/whisky €6
Oct 31, 2020, 2:57 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Middle Earth, and often worse
Programs: BAEC Silver, A3 Gold
Posts: 2,217
[QUOTE=Palal;32446907].....
Alcohol prices are super inflated. You can get 3-4 cans of Sagres for 4€ at a restaurant, and a full 70cl bottle of licor de beirão for 10€, but I guess they have to make money somewhere ...../QUOTE]
And why, pray tell run any business? Government pay roll types need not reply - nor socialists (me included).
Alcohol prices are super inflated. You can get 3-4 cans of Sagres for 4€ at a restaurant, and a full 70cl bottle of licor de beirão for 10€, but I guess they have to make money somewhere ...../QUOTE]
And why, pray tell run any business? Government pay roll types need not reply - nor socialists (me included).
Oct 31, 2020, 3:00 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Middle Earth, and often worse
Programs: BAEC Silver, A3 Gold
Posts: 2,217
Nov 1, 2020, 2:44 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: A3*G, UA Gold EY Silver
Posts: 8,956
[QUOTE=tmac100;32785950]
Hey, I'm just being Portuguese with my complaints about inflated prices!
If people are willing to pay - awesome! The airline does have a captive audience
If the pastel de nata is similar to what they used to offer as desert - it's actually quite good. Unfortunately, I won't get to try it in the near future
.....
Alcohol prices are super inflated. You can get 3-4 cans of Sagres for 4€ at a restaurant, and a full 70cl bottle of licor de beirão for 10€, but I guess they have to make money somewhere ...../QUOTE]
And why, pray tell run any business? Government pay roll types need not reply - nor socialists (me included).
Alcohol prices are super inflated. You can get 3-4 cans of Sagres for 4€ at a restaurant, and a full 70cl bottle of licor de beirão for 10€, but I guess they have to make money somewhere ...../QUOTE]
And why, pray tell run any business? Government pay roll types need not reply - nor socialists (me included).
Hey, I'm just being Portuguese with my complaints about inflated prices!
If people are willing to pay - awesome! The airline does have a captive audience
If the pastel de nata is similar to what they used to offer as desert - it's actually quite good. Unfortunately, I won't get to try it in the near future
Nov 25, 2020, 8:42 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 699
Hi folks first time flying TP J class soon, will be flying LHR-LIS-GRU.
Can anyone give an idea of what's on offer food wise?
Also, i've read on the TP website that there is the facility to pre-book your main choice a few days prior to departure. Does anyone know if this is now back online with all the COVID catering restrictions?
Many thx
Can anyone give an idea of what's on offer food wise?
Also, i've read on the TP website that there is the facility to pre-book your main choice a few days prior to departure. Does anyone know if this is now back online with all the COVID catering restrictions?
Many thx
Jan 13, 2021, 10:42 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 699
This is what I was served in J class on the 13:40 LHR-LIS service today.
Very tasty food, fantastic service from a very friendly Purser.
Compare this to a small cardboard box with plastic cutlery and a sandwich being offered on the alternative national carrier on the same route. Due to COVID reasons of course. Nothing to do with cost.
Very tasty food, fantastic service from a very friendly Purser.
Compare this to a small cardboard box with plastic cutlery and a sandwich being offered on the alternative national carrier on the same route. Due to COVID reasons of course. Nothing to do with cost.
Jan 15, 2021, 2:20 am
#30
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Zurich
Programs: BA GGL, TK*G EL, KL P ELPL, ex AB P, ex LH/LX Sen, HHonors D4L, Bonvoy P
Posts: 1,647
Can confirm from my LIS-ZRH or OPO-ZRH flights in J that catering is "back to normal", which in case of TP means truly excellent. For instance on my last OPO-ZRH in early January we had the choice of a beef fillet (medium rare, as I like it) or Spinach Tortelloni (vegetarian). Starter was smoked salmon and desert a chocolate and coffee mousse. All very delicious and accompanied by a wine selection (2xred, 1x white, 1x sparkling, liquors, soft drinks, coffee, tea). Service was also outstanding.