Lack of Food on VA Int flight OOL>DPS

So long as its not YarraBurn.
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And while I have not done it, (ie brought HJ on board and eaten it on a VA flight), but have eaten at HJ before, there is an HJ at OOL airport.
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Imagine if they had the pie floater as BOB, no, not that meaning, but can you imagine eating something as messy as a pie floater, with the gravy, and not having enough serviettes to wipe the gravy off.
Have had pasta in a box on VAd's rival, and didn't feel clean until landing, when I could get to a drinks fountain to clean the left over off my moth.
 
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twinaisle said:
How many times do we have to say that VA is a Hybrid airline?

They're under Qantas and above Jetstar. That's their airline model.

Rex is obviously doing what va used to do.
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I'm fine with them not doing it - I think it is better to not do it than offer the 'food' they used to. Having said that, IMHO Jetstar does the BoB thing better.
 
JohnK said:
Lucky I've seen this thread. We're on VA DPS-ADL next week and I'll bring pringles/sandwich onboard. It's a late night flight but still may need snack.
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Have dinner at Wolfgang puck airside and bring a sandwich or so with you.
 
twinaisle said:
How many times do we have to say that VA is a Hybrid airline?

They're under Qantas and above Jetstar. That's their airline model.

Rex is obviously doing what va used to do.
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I wouldn't say Rex is what VA used to be, Rex bus class meals are definitely below VA, in economy they offer more (included in the fare) but Rex lounges are dire & very few, at this stage (almost like sitting in a garage in Melbourne).
I know all of this could/will change in the future and I get where you are coming from (absolutely), but it depends on your FF status, seat and what you value the most.
I am also more than happy to pay a few bucks for a drink and food if in economy, and there are also some benefits of this, such as getting through service, much faster, jump on a full-service airline such as Qantas, and you'll soon see how long it takes the crew to get through pax (nothing wrong with that, just a point).
For me, I would personally put VA above Rex, despite Rex being a "full service" airline, but each to their own and it's certainly an interesting topic :)
All of the above is obviously in reference to domestic only.

Internationally, yes, VAi could do MUCH better, I don't think it can stay the same as it is now for much longer, even under a hybrid model.
 
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p--and--t said:
But not have substantial food options available for all those who want it on a 6-7hr international flight (included or BoB) - definitely substandard service.
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Exactly the point I am making - which some people missed ( i didnt complain about paying for it) Not only is it a 6 hour flight, but it leaves at 5pm, so normal dinnertime for everyone will be during the flight. So one would expect to get Dinner, paying for it or not.

Seems Virgin assume that 80% of the passengers dont want to eat or bring their own food, or just downright lazy

As for the flight coming home I couldnt give a fig - it departs at 23:30. By that time everyone has had dinner and ready to go (Try) to sleep.
 
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theblank said:
Exactly the point I am making - which some people missed ( i didnt complain about paying for it) Not only is it a 6 hour flight, but it leaves at 5pm, so normal dinnertime for everyone will be during the flight. So one would expect to get Dinner, paying for it or not.

Seems Virgin assume that 80% of the passengers dont want to eat or bring their own food, or just downright lazy

As for the flight coming home I couldnt give a fig - it departs at 23:30. By that time everyone has had dinner and ready to go (Try) to sleep.
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It's a half assed approach.
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Quickstatus said:
Is it difficult to spot?
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Most of us are pretty onto it. Most the times other pax will let us know.
 
twinaisle said:
Most of us are pretty onto it. Most the times other pax will let us know.
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Given that empty drink bottles can be taken past security...duty free could be decanted into those at any time before the flight (outbound from AU that is)...then there is nothing to spot...except perhaps pax behaviour!
 
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bcworld said:
Given that empty drink bottles can be taken past security...duty free could be decanted into those at any time before the flight (outbound from AU that is)...then there is nothing to spot...except perhaps pax behaviour!
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There's a tip.

Question; is free booze not provided on VAi flights to DPS NAN etc?
Just curious.
 

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