Strange interaction on Qantas

[Ansett Nostalgic]

The simple desire for a cup of tea has led to strange interactions on different airlines.

My last QF Y SYD-MEL flight refused me a cup of tea because the 'flight wasn't long enough' even though I requested it when they were coming through with the standard meal / refreshment service.

On an amusing UA Y flight many years ago in the US they came around offering coffee and I asked for tea, and the FA just gave me a weird look and said 'oh do Australians not drink coffee'. LOL

 

[lovestotravel]

SQ are very fast to take your glass away after meal time, even on a day-time flight. Go to the bathroom, drink gone. But on the ground you can get two or even three glasses before takeoff.

FJ bring you nuts with each new drink

QF The +1 said drinks were limited to her as well on PER-LHR in J, very very slow and "forgotten" a few times

 

[fletty]

Have always enjoyed generous services on international J. Recently on SQ I was already double parked with a champagne and singapore sling - and they asked if I wanted a fresh sling! Cabin was very quiet though, and it was Christmas Eve.

Also shared an entire bottle of Dom on Emirates prior to departure (we were gate delayed after boarding), and a 3 hour wine and whiskey tasting in Emirates F with another mate.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

The simple desire for a cup of tea has led to strange interactions on different airlines.

My last QF Y SYD-MEL flight refused me a cup of tea because the 'flight wasn't long enough' even though I requested it when they were coming through with the standard meal / refreshment service.

After midday or whatever? Once they have the free beer and wine? Morning flights they have tea and coffee at the ready. Afternoon is the booze. They prolly don’t have time - or demand - to brew those in addition to the meal service.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

After midday or whatever? Once they have the free beer and wine? Morning flights they have tea and coffee at the ready. Afternoon is the booze. They prolly don’t have time - or demand - to brew those in addition to the meal service.

Would have been an afternoon flight.

Wasn't a problem getting tea on afternoon flights with VA or REX though.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Would have been an afternoon flight.

Wasn't a problem getting tea on afternoon flights with VA or REX though.

On VA and Rex that’s ‘cause it’s the only service they offer. Whereas the QF flights replace the tea/coffee with snacks and a bar (or hot snacks at meal times). I guess the demand isn’t there for hot drinks, because it’s probably cheaper to offer those than beer and wine!

Longer QF domestic flights still have the tea and coffee.

 

[GDSman]

Only ever cut off once. 2019, QF Y, on the way to Rugby World Cup. 1 hr out of Narita. DEFINITELY deserved...