Tips and tricks for getting a full can on the flight
Apr 27, 2010 | 9:55 pm
#32
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Apr 27, 2010 | 10:52 pm
#33
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"What do you mean you ran out of soda pop?"
"Ask the man in 16C, why don't you - he had a whole can!"
Though she didn't point, all eyes swivel toward you in unison ...
"Ask the man in 16C, why don't you - he had a whole can!"
Though she didn't point, all eyes swivel toward you in unison ...
Apr 27, 2010 | 11:21 pm
#34
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Only airline I've ever encountered a problem with getting a whole can was on Southwest...more than once. Last time it happened was last year. I was very clear and polite with my request, however the FA still brought a cup, so I said "nope, try again" and asked him to bring back a full can. He did so with a really grumpy attitude, but whatever.
Never had an issue on other carriers...
Never had an issue on other carriers...
Apr 28, 2010 | 9:01 am
#35
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I always ask for a can ("May I have a can of OJ please?")
Works about 90% of the time.
Don't know why but the rest 10% just ignore my request and fill me a cup. This is always the case, they just ignore me.
What follows is a trip to the galley and saying I'm really dehydrated (most people tend to be while up in the air) and usualy end up two cans in my hands.
Pulling the dehydration card works every time. (I drink about 3-4 glasses of water with every meal, 2+ gallons a day)
Works about 90% of the time.
Don't know why but the rest 10% just ignore my request and fill me a cup. This is always the case, they just ignore me.
What follows is a trip to the galley and saying I'm really dehydrated (most people tend to be while up in the air) and usualy end up two cans in my hands.
Pulling the dehydration card works every time. (I drink about 3-4 glasses of water with every meal, 2+ gallons a day)
Apr 28, 2010 | 11:46 am
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"Nope, try again." <-- not exactly a prime example of clarity nor politeness.
Apr 28, 2010 | 4:54 pm
#38
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Maybe I should clarify my previous statement. On the initial request for the can I was very clear and polite, however, when that first request was ignored and he brought me the cup-all politeness went out the window.
Apr 28, 2010 | 8:58 pm
#39
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Try NOT getting the can on United...
Me: 'Can I just have a glass, no can?'
FA: 'Just take the can, maybe you'll want it'
Me: 'But I know I won't drink it all, I only want a bit'
FA: 'It's easier this way'
20 minutes later I drop a nearly full can into her trash bag (warning her first)....hey, I tried to avoid this.
Me: 'Can I just have a glass, no can?'
FA: 'Just take the can, maybe you'll want it'
Me: 'But I know I won't drink it all, I only want a bit'
FA: 'It's easier this way'
20 minutes later I drop a nearly full can into her trash bag (warning her first)....hey, I tried to avoid this.
May 2, 2010 | 3:26 pm
#43
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If you are able to get the can, consider keeping it.
Your airplane can can become an airplane:
http://www.bcair.com/gallery/index.htm
Your airplane can can become an airplane:
http://www.bcair.com/gallery/index.htm
May 2, 2010 | 3:57 pm
#44
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http://www.allbusiness.com/services/...4589085-1.html
May 3, 2010 | 10:13 am
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Your airplane can can become an airplane:
http://www.bcair.com/gallery/index.htm
http://www.bcair.com/gallery/index.htm