Tips and tricks for getting a full can on the flight
Apr 24, 2010 | 2:03 pm
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Tips and tricks for getting a full can on the flight
Seems to be pretty random. What are your tips and tricks for getting a full can on US based airlines?
Apr 24, 2010 | 2:11 pm
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Ask for it?
Apr 24, 2010 | 2:14 pm
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I ask for both a soda and a glass of water.
Apr 24, 2010 | 3:01 pm
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"Would you like something to drink?"
Apr 24, 2010 | 3:03 pm
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diet, no fruit, no ice, no caffine,
Apr 24, 2010 | 3:50 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
DeaconFlyer
"Would you like something to drink?"
:-:
Though mine is usually ginger ale or club soda. I have been denied once in the past 200ish flights.
Apr 24, 2010 | 5:58 pm
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I always ask the FA for a full can. One gave me a dirty look, but I have always gotten the full can.
Apr 24, 2010 | 6:00 pm
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I always get the full can or bottle. Even on beer on UA
Apr 24, 2010 | 6:31 pm
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Agree it depends on the airline. As others have mentioned, UA always gives the full can. But I've also had plenty of success asking for the can. Don't be afraid!
Apr 24, 2010 | 8:03 pm
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Why should the FA be angry or give you a dirty look? Never understood that.
It`s not as if she is paying for it or it is coming out of her pay. Infact it is easier just to give the whole can instead of pouring it into a glass separately..What gives??
Apr 24, 2010 | 8:10 pm
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I slum it in coach. It seemed easier back there...they would simply drop off a can for you and move on.
Apr 24, 2010 | 8:57 pm
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Try the $20 Trick
Apr 24, 2010 | 9:29 pm
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4 of the last 5 times I've flown I've been given the can without even asking. I guess AS is better than I thought.
Apr 24, 2010 | 10:40 pm
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I usually get the can without asking. The best way though to insure it, if you dont mind drinking from the can itself, just ask for no cup.
Apr 24, 2010 | 11:05 pm
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Like others, I just ask for it. No problems.
Apr 24, 2010 | 3:50 pm
