[Rumor] FA says "No catering on short flights" beginning April 1, 2018
Apr 14, 2018, 12:01 pm
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This, unfortunately, has been the standard on these type of flights for quite some time now. TPA-IAD is a similar block time and has the same service. At least AA TPA-DCA has the "light bites" or whatever they call them with a cheese plate, etc.
Apr 14, 2018, 3:31 pm
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At least a couple of years. WAS-FLA in the morning is muffin. Actually I think except for a few special markets like EWR-ORD, sub-2.5hr is muffin.
Apr 19, 2018, 7:35 am
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Does SFO-IAH now fall into the "short flight" category?
UA2405, scheduled 5:21 AM departure, 11:12 AM arrival. Got a stroopwaffle and a coffee - otherwise no offerings of bistro on board or snack boxes. I lived.
UA2405, scheduled 5:21 AM departure, 11:12 AM arrival. Got a stroopwaffle and a coffee - otherwise no offerings of bistro on board or snack boxes. I lived.
Apr 19, 2018, 9:06 am
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I would definitely write in and complain! It's listed as "breakfast".
Apr 19, 2018, 9:08 am
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Apr 19, 2018, 9:23 am
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Apr 19, 2018, 11:12 am
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Apr 19, 2018, 11:30 am
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We were served them, they were on the tray that I think is usually used for the small heated towels. She even used the tongs that they use for the heated towels. Not disagreeing, just saying it was kind of odd.
Apr 22, 2018, 9:11 pm
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LAS-SFO, early evening flight. In Economy only beverages (no free snacks or other food), and an announcement was made that only one beverage per passenger will be offered.
A few days earlier, morning flight SFO-LAS, Stroopwaffel was offered in Economy.
A few days earlier, morning flight SFO-LAS, Stroopwaffel was offered in Economy.
Apr 23, 2018, 12:34 am
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Apr 23, 2018, 12:50 am
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You disagree it was likely a catering issue? If United had done away with snacks and imposed a one-drink limit last week on flights under 450 or 500 miles, we'd have more than one report.
Apr 23, 2018, 9:14 am
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In my head, catering means meals / BOBs / etc. Since it was a short flight, I wouldn't expect them to be on the flight.
The one limit drinks sounds like they were just trying to get through the entire cabin in the short flight. Whether it was because a captain told them there was turbulence and they had less time or 'laziness' I don't know but I try not to pass judgement unless I know for sure