Has Transcon F Meal Service Improved this week?
Mar 9, 2005, 8:30 pm
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Well I have to say that I don't think Delta's policy is unreasonable. And kudos to them for having the guts to actually tell their frequent flyers about the policy and the change... unlike the gutless "leaders" at USAir, which leaves it to already embattled flight attendants to inform pax that a soggy chicken sandwich and a waxy "cookie" is now the definition of "dinner" in first class.
Mar 9, 2005, 8:41 pm
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Originally Posted by bigred93
Well I have to say that I don't think Delta's policy is unreasonable. And kudos to them for having the guts to actually tell their frequent flyers about the policy and the change... unlike the gutless "leaders" at USAir, which leaves it to already embattled flight attendants to inform pax that a soggy chicken sandwich and a waxy "cookie" is now the definition of "dinner" in first class.
Mar 9, 2005, 11:09 pm
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The Silver Lining to the Crappy Meal!!!
Next time you get a "Crappy Meal" remember to remove the reciept from the box. When you submit your expense report you get $7.00 for the disaster. Bluntly put your employer pays for your "crappy Meal" even though you don't.
Do 20 Trans-cons a year R/T @ $7.00 each way and you can pay for your club membership. Plus you can wash it down with a good scotch. All of which is better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Do 20 Trans-cons a year R/T @ $7.00 each way and you can pay for your club membership. Plus you can wash it down with a good scotch. All of which is better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Mar 10, 2005, 12:20 am
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$7? Please, you can do better than that. With the advent of e-tickets, you can buy a $198 ticket, doctor it, and expense $950.
Mar 10, 2005, 5:53 am
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Originally Posted by PineyBob
Next time you get a "Crappy Meal" remember to remove the reciept from the box. When you submit your expense report you get $7.00 for the disaster. Bluntly put your employer pays for your "crappy Meal" even though you don't.
Do 20 Trans-cons a year R/T @ $7.00 each way and you can pay for your club membership. Plus you can wash it down with a good scotch. All of which is better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Do 20 Trans-cons a year R/T @ $7.00 each way and you can pay for your club membership. Plus you can wash it down with a good scotch. All of which is better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Mar 10, 2005, 7:53 am
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with a $50.00 per diem for meals and an employee who spends between 60 & 80 percent of that amount who notices? And how do you prove it? company buys a coach ticket.
Is it 100% ethical? Of course not! Was it an attempt to be funny and point something out? Yes!
Besides I have a little side deal going and I collect the reciepts for that reason.
Is it 100% ethical? Of course not! Was it an attempt to be funny and point something out? Yes!
Besides I have a little side deal going and I collect the reciepts for that reason.
Mar 10, 2005, 11:48 am
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If you have a per diem, you don't turn in any receipts. You can expense a $50 per diem and spend nothing in reality, and pocket all $50 if you want. Tax-free, too.
However, if expense $7 with a receipt that you didn't pay $7 for, you are stealing $7 from your employer.
No, $7 is not big, but you yourself stated that if you do this on every flight, it will add up. Not a good idea if you ask me.
However, if expense $7 with a receipt that you didn't pay $7 for, you are stealing $7 from your employer.
No, $7 is not big, but you yourself stated that if you do this on every flight, it will add up. Not a good idea if you ask me.
Mar 13, 2005, 10:03 pm
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Hot Breakfast from San Diego!
Yesterday morning (6:15 am) SAN - PHL had hot food in First! Granted, not what it used to be, but just before boarding, a cart was brought on by the terminal "restaurant" and once airborne, we were served with a fruit cup and a hot egg and cheese bagel, or one with your choice of sausage or bacon. The F/A apologized for the presentation but the meal seemed to satisfy everyone. They even had a few extra which were provided to those who asked.
Tuesday I take a supper flight home. My fingers are crossed, but I will have something stored away just in case.
Tuesday I take a supper flight home. My fingers are crossed, but I will have something stored away just in case.
Mar 15, 2005, 9:59 am
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Box-o-meal on PIT-SFO Friday and SFO-PIT Monday. Choice of "BLT salad" or "Deli sandwich". Both came with a tasty cookie. The FAs were wonderful in both directions and very apologetic about the lack of proper meal service in First.
Mar 15, 2005, 3:19 pm
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Originally Posted by JSD
Box-o-meal on PIT-SFO Friday and SFO-PIT Monday. Choice of "BLT salad" or "Deli sandwich". Both came with a tasty cookie. The FAs were wonderful in both directions and very apologetic about the lack of proper meal service in First.
Mar 15, 2005, 4:01 pm
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Update?
Originally Posted by JAX Flier
Tuesday I take a supper flight home. My fingers are crossed, but I will have something stored away just in case.
Mar 15, 2005, 4:30 pm
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CLT-LAX yesterday: happy meals in F. At least the choices are a bit different than last month (but still mediocre in taste).
I think there's an airport-wide catering problem at SAN; the food problems there have affected AA flights as well (cereal and a banana is all you get in F on a 5-hour flight from SAN to JFK, unlike AA's normally excellent transcon F food). That's probably why there was an impromptu hot breakfast out of SAN on US...no regular catering. Going to SAN your choices should be the standard In-Flight Cafe offerings.
I think there's an airport-wide catering problem at SAN; the food problems there have affected AA flights as well (cereal and a banana is all you get in F on a 5-hour flight from SAN to JFK, unlike AA's normally excellent transcon F food). That's probably why there was an impromptu hot breakfast out of SAN on US...no regular catering. Going to SAN your choices should be the standard In-Flight Cafe offerings.
Mar 15, 2005, 6:55 pm
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Originally Posted by sts603
did they have any explaination as to when it would be restored?
"At this time, there is not a specific time if and when First Class meals will
return to normal. I regret our decision to offer In-flight Cafe is not
appealing to you. Your comments have been reported to our Dining Director for future consideration."
Or, as Sponge Bob would say, "good luck with that!"
Mar 15, 2005, 7:32 pm
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Originally Posted by bigred93
"I regret our decision to offer In-flight Cafe is not
appealing to you."
appealing to you."