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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 8:38 am
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Tale of 2 flights-Service

I flew yesterday CLE-FLL via EWR. Both flights full 737-800's. Note is was very hot in both CLE and EWR. First leg to EWR as I boarded to sit in my baulkhead seat 7D FA was doing a pre-takeoff drink service for those in F. Also during the flight I noticed as I get a good view from 7D the FA in F
was coming around during the entire flight giving passengers service and getting multiple drinks.
Next flight 1042 EWR-FLL I was upgraded and sitting in 1A. It was again very hot, but no pre-takeoff drink service was offered. Also during the
flight due to some weather drink service even in F did not start till almost 1.30 into the flight. Also the FA only came one time for drinks, no second rounds.
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 9:03 am
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Yes, the service offered varies based on the crew and flight conditions.
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:13 am
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Originally Posted by sbm12
Yes, the service offered varies based on the crew and flight conditions.
I don't think I'm alone in stating it should not differ - at least by such a wide variance. Actually, I'm pretty sure the VP of Inflight would agree with me.

PD drinks should be consistent - every flight, every time - unless there is a late boarding/departure crunch or late catering. Inflight service should be consistent - every flight, every time - unless there is a safety issue with FAs moving around due to turbulence.

The crew has been trained to deliver a specific level of service in each cabin based on the length of the flight and the catering being offered.
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