Drink refills
Yeah - we can all complain we aren't being catered for - I'd like a big measure of absinthe with a sugar cube dissolved in it and warmed and then I'd like a pretty stewardess to sit next to me and help me drink it.
What do you actually want to order that is such a big problem?
What do you actually want to order that is such a big problem?
Thanks, as always, TightSlot
In Business and upwards, I would expect any such request to be dealt with promptly and pleasantly.
"Which champagne do you have, please ?"
"Huh ?"
"What is your brand of champagne, please"
(slams down glass of what seems to be California sparkling wine)
"Thank you, may I ask please ......
(Has turned to opposite side of aisle).
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Harlington....
Your choice not to drink alcohol is simply that...your choice. It is customary in many western nations to have a glass of wine with a meal hence thats why airlines do it. The service is a meal with your choice of wine!
The airlines are in turmoil at the moment, they will not invest in new equipment to suit one crazy complaint from the single voice who is offended by being offered wine. Your letter will go unactioned. You will have waisted your own time and that of airline representitives which could probably be put to better use.
Sorry to sound harsh but I dont believe in beating around the bush! My top tip for you...lose the chip on your shoulder, lighten up, be grateful that you are on an airline that hasnt fallen into the rut of charging for everything onboard and perhaps bring your own choice of drink for your dinner onboard with you, I am sure you could pick it up airside in a shop!
Your choice not to drink alcohol is simply that...your choice. It is customary in many western nations to have a glass of wine with a meal hence thats why airlines do it. The service is a meal with your choice of wine!
The airlines are in turmoil at the moment, they will not invest in new equipment to suit one crazy complaint from the single voice who is offended by being offered wine. Your letter will go unactioned. You will have waisted your own time and that of airline representitives which could probably be put to better use.
Sorry to sound harsh but I dont believe in beating around the bush! My top tip for you...lose the chip on your shoulder, lighten up, be grateful that you are on an airline that hasnt fallen into the rut of charging for everything onboard and perhaps bring your own choice of drink for your dinner onboard with you, I am sure you could pick it up airside in a shop!
I don't think the purchase of any class of ticket on any airline includes in it an obligation for the airline to provide anything you could possibly want.
And if misery guts doesn't want wine I can't understand why he can't ask for the drink he does want if it is a reasonable request (and not something utterly outrageous).
And if misery guts doesn't want wine I can't understand why he can't ask for the drink he does want if it is a reasonable request (and not something utterly outrageous).
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What's so difficult to understand about that?
Why should I be discriminated against because I choose not to drink wine with my meal?
Am I being oversensitive?
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Hartington,
I found the perfect airline for you!
You may be a little restricted in your choice of destinations, but at least they will never offer you any wine.
Royal Brunei
Welcome to Royal Brunei Airlines - Brunei
Fly the Wine Free Skies
I found the perfect airline for you!
You may be a little restricted in your choice of destinations, but at least they will never offer you any wine.
Royal Brunei
Welcome to Royal Brunei Airlines - Brunei
Fly the Wine Free Skies
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APaddy
Nowt wrong with Saudi, if you like Arabic coffee and dates - seats are cr*p, in J, though.
Der Absolute Hammer
Ah, that will explain the image being promoted in Virgin's TV ad then? 
Or he could fly Saudia!!! LOL!
Der Absolute Hammer
Perhaps it might help if one regarded cabin crew, not as drink dispensers but as highly trained and polished evacuation experts?
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I might be mis-remembering, but I think most times when I've been offered a top-up it's been wine or water (I usually get both).
Then there was the time I was "forced" to have several top-ups of Baileys (in LH economy). Hic. That was nice.
Then there was the time I was "forced" to have several top-ups of Baileys (in LH economy). Hic. That was nice.
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Gotta give it to F3G..... I was thinking along the same lines about the Virgin ad! LOL!
As for Saudia, probably are good....just dont smoke in the loos!
Man sentenced to 30 lashes as punishment for flouting no smoking ban on Saudi Arabian flight | Mail Online
As for Saudia, probably are good....just dont smoke in the loos!
Man sentenced to 30 lashes as punishment for flouting no smoking ban on Saudi Arabian flight | Mail Online
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apaddyinuk
Nail, hammer, head.
The airlines have always discriminated against me, personally, because they do not offer a range of methyl, as opposed to ethyl ,alcohol. That other stuff just doesn't do it for me, makes me feel ill, to be honest. Just some good old builder's meths, nothing fancy - and I've yet to find a carrier which will oblige. It's £2.50 at B&Q so don't go telling me it's too expensive.
Had a bit of a run-in with the CC last time, I said "Well, you've got those great big engines out there, you must have some antifreeze !" (works in a pinch). The Purser was very nice and said he'd get me a glass, which he did, but if you ask me, it tasted like lime cordial with some sugar in it.
So come on, Sir Richard, get your act together, please!
BOFH
fly Saudia
The airlines have always discriminated against me, personally, because they do not offer a range of methyl, as opposed to ethyl ,alcohol. That other stuff just doesn't do it for me, makes me feel ill, to be honest. Just some good old builder's meths, nothing fancy - and I've yet to find a carrier which will oblige. It's £2.50 at B&Q so don't go telling me it's too expensive.
Had a bit of a run-in with the CC last time, I said "Well, you've got those great big engines out there, you must have some antifreeze !" (works in a pinch). The Purser was very nice and said he'd get me a glass, which he did, but if you ask me, it tasted like lime cordial with some sugar in it.
So come on, Sir Richard, get your act together, please!
BOFH
