Would you pay for a decent inflight meal?
Mar 14, 2001, 8:11 pm
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Originally posted by Leisuremiles:
Anyone else remember on the old PEOPLExpress flights that the FAs sold baskets with pretty good sandwiches, chips and a dessert, I think at that time (about 10 years ago)they were about $5. I thought they were better than most airlines provided.
Anyone else remember on the old PEOPLExpress flights that the FAs sold baskets with pretty good sandwiches, chips and a dessert, I think at that time (about 10 years ago)they were about $5. I thought they were better than most airlines provided.
Mar 15, 2001, 3:53 am
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With business fares as high as they are now, I see no reason to pay even more for a decent meal onboard.
Will domestic airlines ever again have to compete based on service rather than price?
Will domestic airlines ever again have to compete based on service rather than price?
Mar 15, 2001, 5:20 am
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Originally posted by daniellam:
If you could pay a $7-10 surcharge to the airline for a better airline meal, would you do it?
If you could pay a $7-10 surcharge to the airline for a better airline meal, would you do it?
I like to travel at meal times, and eating is one thing that's easy to do to take up time in a plane.
KiraNarise, I'm glad to hear about All Nippon. I'm trying them out for the first time soon. My experiences with their people on the ground have been excellent so far, on a par with Singapore Airlines, so it'll be interesting to see how they are in the air.
Mar 15, 2001, 8:51 am
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Hmm, interesting idea, daniellam. Having the option to request a pricier meal would take care of those who wouldn't be happy with increased prices. That would be a great solution, and could be treated in the same way as special meal requests are now.
On another note, I flew JAL to Japan last year and absolutely loved the food. I was in coach, but that didn't stop them from giving us plenty of healthy, tasty food. I especially liked the seaweed-wrapped rice snacks. I'd love some Japanese food on the menu in place of the "Italian" chicken I see all too often.
On another note, I flew JAL to Japan last year and absolutely loved the food. I was in coach, but that didn't stop them from giving us plenty of healthy, tasty food. I especially liked the seaweed-wrapped rice snacks. I'd love some Japanese food on the menu in place of the "Italian" chicken I see all too often.