Flying First class soon...food movies?
Jun 21, 2017, 12:13 pm
#226
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
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I have pretty severe canine allergies and was forced to sit in first with a very large "emotional support" pit bull taking up my leg room for nearly the entire flight. It just laid basically in front of my chair the whole time. Frustrating as I couldn't really raise the leg rest and spent most of the flight with itchy eyes and trying not to get to get hives (which happens).
Jun 21, 2017, 11:21 pm
#227
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 275
Silly question... 
is this the same menu for ALL west coast N/S flights? Or different catering for Mexico flights?
Will be going SFO-SJD-SFO in two weeks. Wondering what the menu will look like.
is this the same menu for ALL west coast N/S flights? Or different catering for Mexico flights?Will be going SFO-SJD-SFO in two weeks. Wondering what the menu will look like.
Menu for North/South.
Los Angeles/San Francisco and Seattle
Breakfast North bound. (Los Angeles to Seattle)
Lemon ricotta Pancakes or
Protein Plate
Lunch and Dinner
Herb Roasted Chicken Salad. Or
Protein Plate
South Bound
Seattle to LAX or SFO
Breakfast. (Flights before 10 am)
Portobello Breakfast Sandwich
Or
Protein Plate
Lunch and dinner Flights after 10 am
Prosciutto and Asparagus Salad
Lettuce, prosciutto, asparagus tips, grapes, apricots and grape tomatoes. Sides of Marcona almonds, lemon vinaigrette and pecorino cheese.
Protein Plate - Ours seemed to be catered from LAX
(Does not match menu description )
We had....
Camembert and sharp cheddar cheeses, cage free hard boiled egg half, grapes,
Sliced cucumbers, baby carrot, olives and strawberry half.
Side of hummus, mixed nuts and 3 mini pitas.
(All in F chose this option
).
Los Angeles/San Francisco and Seattle
Breakfast North bound. (Los Angeles to Seattle)
Lemon ricotta Pancakes or
Protein Plate
Lunch and Dinner
Herb Roasted Chicken Salad. Or
Protein Plate
South Bound
Seattle to LAX or SFO
Breakfast. (Flights before 10 am)
Portobello Breakfast Sandwich
Or
Protein Plate
Lunch and dinner Flights after 10 am
Prosciutto and Asparagus Salad
Lettuce, prosciutto, asparagus tips, grapes, apricots and grape tomatoes. Sides of Marcona almonds, lemon vinaigrette and pecorino cheese.
Protein Plate - Ours seemed to be catered from LAX
(Does not match menu description )
We had....
Camembert and sharp cheddar cheeses, cage free hard boiled egg half, grapes,
Sliced cucumbers, baby carrot, olives and strawberry half.
Side of hummus, mixed nuts and 3 mini pitas.
(All in F chose this option
).
Jun 22, 2017, 9:46 am
#228
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 335
I avoid working Mexico flights, so I don't know what the exact menu is, but I know this is not the menu used for SJD. There are two main entrees different from these on the southbound leg and then a menu unique to Mexico on the northbound leg. Sorry I don't have the specific menu. If I get a chance to search for it, I will post it.
Jun 22, 2017, 11:31 pm
#229
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 275
I avoid working Mexico flights, so I don't know what the exact menu is, but I know this is not the menu used for SJD. There are two main entrees different from these on the southbound leg and then a menu unique to Mexico on the northbound leg. Sorry I don't have the specific menu. If I get a chance to search for it, I will post it.
Jun 23, 2017, 9:25 am
#230
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 335
To SJD the entrée options are Linguini with Ahi Tuna OR Southwestern Ziti Pasta
From SJD the entrée optons are Camarones à la Diabla OR Oyster Mushroom Cutlet
Enjoy!
Jun 26, 2017, 1:32 am
#231
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS, AA, BA, SQ
Posts: 164
Seems so.
We flew Friday and there were no bottles of water at seat. Asked for water after 10,000 "bing".
Side note: We had four dogs on board our flight, including a yellow lab.
All were "service animals" so no containment. All were on laps, except Lab which was at feet of family traveling in coach .
One was in First Class, which I think is against VX policy. Gate Agent seemed flustered when FA pointed out that 4 were on board.
Glad there was no further delay, (already late). All dogs were well behaved.
We flew Friday and there were no bottles of water at seat. Asked for water after 10,000 "bing".
Side note: We had four dogs on board our flight, including a yellow lab.
All were "service animals" so no containment. All were on laps, except Lab which was at feet of family traveling in coach .
One was in First Class, which I think is against VX policy. Gate Agent seemed flustered when FA pointed out that 4 were on board.
Glad there was no further delay, (already late). All dogs were well behaved.
Jun 27, 2017, 3:49 pm
#232
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
I have a few questions about flying F on VX, since I have never flown F before. Do they take orders and serve the snack basket in a certain order each time? Also I keep hearing about how the run out of a certain meal selection and you might get stuck with what option is left. How many of each meal option to they have on flights? Lastly, if they run out of a meal selection can you just order something from the main cabin menu instead or would that cost extra? Sorry for all of the questions 
Jun 27, 2017, 5:06 pm
#233
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Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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Pets in Cabin are not allowed in F but "emotional support animals" and proper service animals are allowed in any cabin due to anti-discrimination laws. Unfortunately until more incidents like the one on delta are publicised people will refuse to leave their pets at home/at a kennel and will find loopholes like "emotional support" to bring them with, at the expense of the animal and the other passengers.
Jun 28, 2017, 3:40 pm
#234
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 335
I have a few questions about flying F on VX, since I have never flown F before. Do they take orders and serve the snack basket in a certain order each time? Also I keep hearing about how the run out of a certain meal selection and you might get stuck with what option is left. How many of each meal option to they have on flights? Lastly, if they run out of a meal selection can you just order something from the main cabin menu instead or would that cost extra? Sorry for all of the questions
You can order whatever you want from the main cabin, as long as it not sold out. But I would highly suggest eating whatever is in First Class, because a little cheese box or a chicken sandwich won't be as good. Although ordering a cheese box with your First Class meal is always nice
If I'm working, I'll get you whatever you want.
Jun 29, 2017, 1:17 pm
#235
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
The meal orders are supposed to be taken from 1A - 2F on eastbound flights and the reverse on westbound flights, with Gold members and full fare guests getting first choice. This is the way I do it. However, it varies depending on the crew, so don't count on it always taking place in this order. There are 4 protein options and 3 veggie options on regular routes and 5 protein, 2 veggie and 2 salad options on premium routes.
You can order whatever you want from the main cabin, as long as it not sold out. But I would highly suggest eating whatever is in First Class, because a little cheese box or a chicken sandwich won't be as good. Although ordering a cheese box with your First Class meal is always nice If I'm working, I'll get you whatever you want.
You can order whatever you want from the main cabin, as long as it not sold out. But I would highly suggest eating whatever is in First Class, because a little cheese box or a chicken sandwich won't be as good. Although ordering a cheese box with your First Class meal is always nice
If I'm working, I'll get you whatever you want.
Jun 29, 2017, 7:51 pm
#236
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
The meal orders are supposed to be taken from 1A - 2F on eastbound flights and the reverse on westbound flights, with Gold members and full fare guests getting first choice. This is the way I do it. However, it varies depending on the crew, so don't count on it always taking place in this order. There are 4 protein options and 3 veggie options on regular routes and 5 protein, 2 veggie and 2 salad options on premium routes.
You can order whatever you want from the main cabin, as long as it not sold out. But I would highly suggest eating whatever is in First Class, because a little cheese box or a chicken sandwich won't be as good. Although ordering a cheese box with your First Class meal is always nice If I'm working, I'll get you whatever you want.
You can order whatever you want from the main cabin, as long as it not sold out. But I would highly suggest eating whatever is in First Class, because a little cheese box or a chicken sandwich won't be as good. Although ordering a cheese box with your First Class meal is always nice
If I'm working, I'll get you whatever you want.Last flight it seemed like FA took food orders from the most "demanding" passengers first. They were 2C,2D. Asked for snacks before take off. Loud and rowdy through our flight.
We are paid F, and it is easy to see which seats are empty 24 hours out.
Really do like VX and will sorely miss F when it gets dismantled
.
Jun 30, 2017, 7:07 am
#237
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
I hope,you work our next flight!! I ❤️ love your attitude.
Last flight it seemed like FA took food orders from the most "demanding" passengers first. They were 2C,2D. Asked for snacks before take off. Loud and rowdy through our flight.
We are paid F, and it is easy to see which seats are empty 24 hours out.
Really do like VX and will sorely miss F when it gets dismantled.
Last flight it seemed like FA took food orders from the most "demanding" passengers first. They were 2C,2D. Asked for snacks before take off. Loud and rowdy through our flight.
We are paid F, and it is easy to see which seats are empty 24 hours out.
Really do like VX and will sorely miss F when it gets dismantled
.
Jun 30, 2017, 11:22 am
#238
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
Programs: AA, DL Platinum, AS, AF/KL, UA, VS, HA, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,788
You're amazing thank you for answering my questions! Our family of 4 are hoping to fly home from Hawaii (HNL) next June and thought F Class would be a nice way to end our vacation. Fingers crossed that VX is still flying that route because AS was not something we were planning on lol. I do have a follow up question if that is ok? Our kids will be 16 and 12 at the time, is it uncommon to have kids that age in first class and would it be weird if they weren't digging the meal selections offered?
Jun 30, 2017, 12:02 pm
#239
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 258
Recently flew HNL-LAX in F with family. Unfortunately their were no "kid friendly" meals offered. Was very surprised at this as it's a popular family route. I found the adult choices lacking too (Salmon and an Indian-style dish. No land-based meats or pasta.) The FA was kind enough to supply us with a "Jetset Kid Pack" from the back, but that wasn't a full meal. They supplied us with warm but strangely stale chocolate chip cookies towards landing.
That's why I was wondering if it was considered rude to order something from the main seating menu if the kids do not end up eating the provided F
Jul 6, 2017, 7:23 pm
#240
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Wanted to try small cheese box from Y as was recommended previously.
Request was accepted with smile and quickly filled by rear FA.
VX is miles ahead of AS in the service of this request. Item taken to front galley and then presented on tray with new napkin and silverware.
(On AS, I have had the. F&C just dropped on my lap as FA walked to forward galley)
Now, the quality of F&C from VX is not great. Includes grapes and 2 slices of apple. These were frozen solid. Pack of crackers has gritty texture. Now the cheeses themselves were great. All were very tasty.
I guess rear galley may have temp issue in cart stowage.
We really enjoyed this trip. Will miss VX F when it gets reconfigured.