I asked for a full can of Coke !!!
Apr 13, 2007 | 4:43 am
#1
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I asked for a full can of Coke !!!
I committed the sin of the century. I asked for a full can of Coke rather than just a glassful. The look on the FA's face was one of shock and outrage. She then informed me I could not have an entire can to myself. Yes, she did.
Oh, how I regret my greedy request.
Oh, how I regret my greedy request.
Apr 13, 2007 | 6:10 am
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I had that happen a few years ago on an Aeroflot flight. Asked for a full can. The stare that I received instead drilled through my skin, bone marrow, sole (both mine and that of my ancestors) and emerged out of my back.
I did however get the can. But by that time, I felt like I needed a hug more than anything else.
I did however get the can. But by that time, I felt like I needed a hug more than anything else.
Apr 13, 2007 | 7:07 am
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May want to be careful about using the nutrition label, some sodas are 1.5 servings per can with the serving size of 8 oz (to keep the low or no whatever claims legit, they use smaller servings) 
I had a delta agent treat me like a two year old once when I asked for the can, she said, "Well, why don't we just leave this cup with you and if you finish that we can refill it for you later, how's that?"
I had a delta agent treat me like a two year old once when I asked for the can, she said, "Well, why don't we just leave this cup with you and if you finish that we can refill it for you later, how's that?"
Apr 13, 2007 | 7:40 am
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I usually say something like "to save you the trouble of having to come back to refill it." Never a hassle. Maybe they would have all given it to me anyhow, or maybe they see the light.
Apr 13, 2007 | 7:53 am
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"I had a delta agent treat me like a two year old once when I asked for the can, she said, "Well, why don't we just leave this cup with you and if you finish that we can refill it for you later, how's that?" "
At which point I would have drained the cup right there, and said - "OK, I'm ready for that refill!"
Not that I drink Coke, but I've had this situation with water before. Used to just bring my own 1-litre bottle of water aboard (and I drink the whole thing, and look for more during a transatlantic flight) but they won't let us do that anymore
At which point I would have drained the cup right there, and said - "OK, I'm ready for that refill!"
Not that I drink Coke, but I've had this situation with water before. Used to just bring my own 1-litre bottle of water aboard (and I drink the whole thing, and look for more during a transatlantic flight) but they won't let us do that anymore
Apr 13, 2007 | 7:58 am
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I asked for the can on a flight and the FA replied "we don't give out the cans, it's a single beverage service"... uhhh, it's a 3.5 hour flight.
Then on CO I didn't even ask and was given the can, and then a refill. Kind of struck me as odd. It was like the FA was bored and just went around refilling people's drinks, even if they didn't want it.
Then on CO I didn't even ask and was given the can, and then a refill. Kind of struck me as odd. It was like the FA was bored and just went around refilling people's drinks, even if they didn't want it.
Apr 13, 2007 | 10:20 am
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The nerve of you people. If every passenger demanded a full can, the airline would lose revenue with the extra weight and logistics of stocking all those cans.
Full cans should be reserved for elite passengers only, like me.
Full cans should be reserved for elite passengers only, like me.
Apr 13, 2007 | 11:08 am
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I was on a very short UAL flight (ORD-DET) a few years back and I asked for a cup of coffee and a bottle of water (they had those little 8 oz bottles). The flight attendant explained to me that because it was such a short flight, they were only giving out one drink per passenger. I didn't, but should have, told him that in the length of time he took to explain that, he could have just handed me the damn bottle of water.