Only water, EWR-BOS?

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Oct 29, 2014, 7:42 am

#16

Imstevek

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only times I haven't seen the full cart is turbulence. If they're delayed even 10 minutes, they can't get prepped and everyone serviced before it's time to shut down again.

Oct 29, 2014, 8:32 am

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Originally Posted by mgcsinc

As does UA.

Not consistently, apparently.

Oct 29, 2014, 8:49 am

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EWR-PVD on UX last week in F; a/c went mx on the taxiway. spent a little more than a half hour in EWR's ballpark, returned to gate to switch a/c. now running an 90mins late. finally get an oj a few minutes before arrival in PVD. Y passengers got nothing for the entire 2.5hr+ process.

as much as i wanted to speak up, i found it entertaining to see how long the FA could stay seated and read his people magazine. bringing my own water bottle helped.

Oct 29, 2014, 8:51 am

#19

lost*in*cyberspace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sannmann

I've experienced water-only service on EWR-DCA.

I have experienced this on IAD-EWR flights as well.

Oct 29, 2014, 8:58 am

#20

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definitely doesn't seem like the norm. i've been on EWR-BOS a few times last month for work, definitely remember cart service on all of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by avi8tir

Whats crazy is when you fly airlines in Europe and Asia (especially asia) that do a full meal service in Y on 45 minute flights. It may be a simple sandwich or something of that sorts, but they serve the entire cabin like clockwork.

this is what i never understood. other airlines show it's possible. wonder why we can't. or won't.

Oct 29, 2014, 9:15 am

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jsl42

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Originally Posted by lipoff

a bag of peanuts

Not on United. It's been some time since there's been a complimentary snack in the back cabin on domestic flights. Delta manages to provide a choice between two Biscoff cookies or 70 calories worth of peanuts, which I appreciate.

Oct 29, 2014, 10:11 am

#22

mgcsinc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anc-ord772

Not consistently, apparently.

Evidently.

But my real point was that this is a garden variety UA incompetence/inconsistency issue, not a policy one.

Oct 29, 2014, 11:22 am

#23

restlessinRNO

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

I recently flew UX RNO-SFO, RJ 192 miles, 1hr17min. Invariably is announced "due to the short duration of this flight, there will be no beverage service". Not even water is served. A few weeks ago my morning flight was held for nearly an hour in the air over Point Reyes, because the Vice-President was departing SFO. Did this prompt an offer of coffee or OJ? Unfortunately not. I then made my way to Asia. Flying PG BKK-USM, a 1 hour flight, again in coach, a full hot meal service with choice of beverage. Finally I get my morning coffee!

Oct 29, 2014, 11:23 am

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gosh.............it's such a short flight..why do we need anything..or are we "entitled" to it?

Oct 29, 2014, 11:27 am

#25

restlessinRNO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by boss315

gosh.............it's such a short flight..why do we need anything..or are we "entitled" to it?

In my opinion, I think it is not unreasonable to expect a cup of coffee on a 6 am flight, which lasts an hour. Clearly UA does not agree.

Oct 29, 2014, 11:39 am

#26

entropy

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In my opinion, I think it is not unreasonable to expect a cup of coffee on a 6 am flight, which lasts an hour. Clearly UA does not agree.

not if it costs $0.50 of freshpoo and $5 of jetfuel to power the coffee machine.

Oct 29, 2014, 11:44 am

#27

RockinPete

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Any flight under an hour I wish they did this.

I see no need for a coke or cocktail for a <60 minute flight.

Water, OJ, Coffee. K.I.S.S. No need for anything else.

Oct 29, 2014, 12:34 pm

#28

Cargojon

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I've experienced this too on the 35 minute EWR-BOS mainline flights....

I can't say I blame them for a flight that short.

Oct 29, 2014, 12:41 pm

#29

BB2220

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anc-ord772

Not consistently, apparently.

Nobody is consistant. I've flown LAS-LAX on UA, DL, AA, and WN. Its roulette. Sometime full service, sometimes water, sometimes nothing, on all four airlines. I'd imagine EWR-BOS is the same. Flight attendant discretion

Oct 29, 2014, 1:28 pm

#30

Buster CT1K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anc-ord772

DL offers full cart service.

First of all, I don't think DL flies BOS-EWR-BOS.

Second, I flew DL BOS-JFK-BOS on 717s last month and got nothing in Y. I even asked the FA whether there was any beverage service on these flights and she said no.

The shuttle to LGA is a different story.

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