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PDB back! Experiences.
Jan 22, 2023 | 10:59 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I've been getting PDB offered on every flight recently, even had FAs offer to hang my winter coat!
What I don't get is the inconsistency in getting water as PDB on a long haul international flight. Sometimes they offer it first alongside prosecco, sometimes on demand, and sometimes they tell me drink from the bottle stored at the seat. Entirely a first world issue.
What I don't get is the inconsistency in getting water as PDB on a long haul international flight. Sometimes they offer it first alongside prosecco, sometimes on demand, and sometimes they tell me drink from the bottle stored at the seat. Entirely a first world issue.
Jan 24, 2023 | 2:40 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,448
LAS-LAX UA 625 on 1/24. Entire F cabin offered drink of your choice by awesome FA. This is typically a stingy route for drinks.
My only complaint. My Bacardi/Diet came with Lemon and not Lime. (Kidding, not a complaint)
My only complaint. My Bacardi/Diet came with Lemon and not Lime. (Kidding, not a complaint)
Jan 24, 2023 | 9:15 pm
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
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My flights IAD-ORD-HND all offered PDB, though ORD-HND only had water or sparkly (no OJ offered). Return was in Y so nada there, though as a 1K I had no issues with multiple booze pours and had several FAs running commentary as how a 1K should have a better idea of what snacks are available (I explained I hadn't flown Y in years, which is 100% true for mainline).
Jan 25, 2023 | 8:43 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bloomfield, NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Million Miler, Marriott titanium, lifetime platinum
Posts: 994
1/25 DEN EWR 787-9. Water and OJ offered. I asked for Prosecco, and it was served.
Inflight service excellent with many refills for entire cabin.
Inflight service excellent with many refills for entire cabin.
Last edited by JerseyCityS; Jan 25, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Jan 25, 2023 | 9:00 pm
#22
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 18,093
I usually ask for a Diet Coke. A number of FAs say that they can serve that after takeoff. I say that I would really like one now and it's policy that they can give me one. Many do come back with one "reluctantly". One FA actually went to the captain to report me. He came to my seat and asked if I was going to be an issue on this flight. Unbelievable. Thought I was going to be history. I told him that I think his FA overreacted. Luckily, he believed me and that was it. Afterwards, my seatmate said that she regretted not telling him that I was polite and not aggressive.
Jan 26, 2023 | 6:28 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
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Bolding mine.
I usually ask for a Diet Coke. A number of FAs say that they can serve that after takeoff. I say that I would really like one now and it's policy that they can give me one. Many do come back with one "reluctantly". One FA actually went to the captain to report me. He came to my seat and asked if I was going to be an issue on this flight. Unbelievable. Thought I was going to be history. I told him that I think his FA overreacted. Luckily, he believed me and that was it. Afterwards, my seatmate said that she regretted not telling him that I was polite and not aggressive.
I usually ask for a Diet Coke. A number of FAs say that they can serve that after takeoff. I say that I would really like one now and it's policy that they can give me one. Many do come back with one "reluctantly". One FA actually went to the captain to report me. He came to my seat and asked if I was going to be an issue on this flight. Unbelievable. Thought I was going to be history. I told him that I think his FA overreacted. Luckily, he believed me and that was it. Afterwards, my seatmate said that she regretted not telling him that I was polite and not aggressive.
Jan 26, 2023 | 8:36 am
#25
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Jan 26, 2023 | 12:36 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-WAW-EWR
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Bolding mine.
I usually ask for a Diet Coke. A number of FAs say that they can serve that after takeoff. I say that I would really like one now and it's policy that they can give me one. Many do come back with one "reluctantly". One FA actually went to the captain to report me. He came to my seat and asked if I was going to be an issue on this flight. Unbelievable. Thought I was going to be history. I told him that I think his FA overreacted. Luckily, he believed me and that was it. Afterwards, my seatmate said that she regretted not telling him that I was polite and not aggressive.
I usually ask for a Diet Coke. A number of FAs say that they can serve that after takeoff. I say that I would really like one now and it's policy that they can give me one. Many do come back with one "reluctantly". One FA actually went to the captain to report me. He came to my seat and asked if I was going to be an issue on this flight. Unbelievable. Thought I was going to be history. I told him that I think his FA overreacted. Luckily, he believed me and that was it. Afterwards, my seatmate said that she regretted not telling him that I was polite and not aggressive.
Jan 27, 2023 | 9:42 am
#27
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First flights of the year for me
UA2391 MCI-DEN B738
the flight wasnt full and we sat at the gate for several minutes with nobody boarding due to the light load. Crew talked in the galley and didnt do PDBs.
UA604 DEN-SYR A319
The Purser offered a choice of water, OJ or sparkling wine and offered to make mimosas.
UA2391 MCI-DEN B738
the flight wasnt full and we sat at the gate for several minutes with nobody boarding due to the light load. Crew talked in the galley and didnt do PDBs.UA604 DEN-SYR A319
The Purser offered a choice of water, OJ or sparkling wine and offered to make mimosas.
Jan 28, 2023 | 7:57 am
#29
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: SDA
Posts: 92
1800 ORD-SNA PDB but no alcohol
Flight 1800 ORD-SNA 1/28/23 PDB offered but only water and orange juice. I said something about holding out for sparkling wine and she laughed nicely.
Great and funny captain speech before flight. Gate attendant politely enforced pre boarding limited which was nice to see, they had a good system.
Great and funny captain speech before flight. Gate attendant politely enforced pre boarding limited which was nice to see, they had a good system.
Last edited by Artuero; Jan 28, 2023 at 8:06 am
Jan 28, 2023 | 8:08 am
#30
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
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