Exactly. Some pax request a light lunch option sometimes, so VA mandate it for everyone. Oh but it's not cost cutting... I hate being treated like an idiot.Most flights have two meal options available. If people have in fact been requesting a lighter lunch option (and I'd like to know who these people are - I suspect they're the same frequent flyers that call Qantas' Boeing 787 business class "mini First"), why not offer one light and one full meal option and give passengers the choice?
And seriously, how is removing bread rolls "providing more choice"? If somebody doesn't want the bread, they don't have to take it.
VA520 OOL-SYD 1205 departure. Flight was delayed nearly 45 minutes thanks to the inbound flight but for such a short flight of just on an hour I thought the meal was pretty good. Options were tuna and corn sandwiches or a tomato and boccocini salad. I don’t eat seafood so the choice was easy. The salad was quite nice and the tomatoes were very fresh and ripe. Have had this dish quite a few times and always enjoy it no matter how basic it appears. I can see why some would be disappointed if they are expecting a more substantial proper meal. Service was bang on again by Veronica and Chris who are always cheerful and friendly. A ripping job on a short flight.
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Yep, they still do the welcome drink on boarding.Do they still do a drink on boarding in The Business on the A332s?
Or has that been cost cut ... I mean removed due to customer demand.
Will be flying VA for the first time in years tonight.
VA 882 SYD-MEL at 19:00 (738)
VA 697 MEL-PER at 21:10 (332)
Any tips on what catering to expect in J?
Do they still do a drink on boarding in The Business on the A332s?
Or has that been cost cut ... I mean removed due to customer demand.
Lol... love it. I remember years ago when QF first started seriously screwing around with the FF program, they made some terrible changes (I think it was making an award booking impossible within 48 hrs of departure or something), and they used the phrase "due to customer demand"... idiotsOr has that been cost cut ... I mean removed due to customer demand.
But I think they only offer sparkling wine? Better than nothing (I am not complaining!) but one cannot choose a different drink, as I recall...Yep, they still do the welcome drink on boarding.
Last week, the guy behind me in 2A successfully ordered a still white before take off.But I think they only offer sparkling wine? Better than nothing (I am not complaining!) but one cannot choose a different drink, as I recall...
Lol... love it. I remember years ago when QF first started seriously screwing around with the FF program, they made some terrible changes (I think it was making an award booking impossible within 48 hrs of departure or something), and they used the phrase "due to customer demand"... idiots
Been like that for many years, sparkling not champagneBut I think they only offer sparkling wine? Better than nothing (I am not complaining!) but one cannot choose a different drink, as I recall...
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That has crossed my mind.I'd be more worried about the fairly tight connection in MEL because of the rainy weather in SYD. Good luck.
I am usually pedantic and refer to it as sparkling wine if I know it isn't champagne.Been like that for many years, sparkling not champagne
Doesn't stop the F/As from referring to it as "champers" though!!
Actually VA calls us "guests" - which I cringe atEven more idiotic since we are 'passengers', not 'customers!'
Actually VA calls us "guests" - which I cringe at
Likely from the complimentary "Pantry Menu" which is not available to economy PAX.
Agree, though it is hard to compete with the competitors’ wide-body aircraft.Which still seems to be very heavily promoted on the Tasman, the last couple of flights the basket came around couples times and were encouraged to take an couple of items.
On the Tasman some FSM leave the snack basket out in the galley too, and mention that you free to grab snack when ever you want etc.
Which on the Tasman is an pretty good service, Never had snacks from NZ or QF on the Tasman.