strange question...

[MamaParrotHead]

how much are drinks on the airplane? I know, the prices probably differ from airline to airline, but on average? I was nosing around eBay and saw that drink coupons for Delta are going for about $6 a piece. I can't imagine that would be worth the money and hassle and didn't think the drinks could be much more than that. :confused: just wondering.

 

thanks!

[Globaliser]

Depends on the airline, I think. Most that I've heard about are about $5 per drink - but the airline's website would be able to tell you.

 

But I prefer to fly on those which still believe that it's part of hospitality to provide complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ... ;)

[Nliedel]

You are correct it depends on the airline. I have paid around $2.50 for beer and $4.50 for mixed drinks the few times I drink on planes. I avoid it in general tho. Dries me right out.

[Coolmama_1]

That might be a drink coupon book for several drinks. SWA gives them away with the free tickets you earn with their ff program. There are 12 tickets and a beer is 3 and wine or mixed drink 4 tickets (or dollars)

[CruisinMatt]

But I prefer to fly on those which still believe that it's part of hospitality to provide complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ... ;)

 

In the US??? Or are you referring to First/Business Class service?

[Globaliser]

In the US??? Or are you referring to First/Business Class service?

To and from the US. And in economy. :)

 

Sadly, flying within the US, I also have to put up with paying - and that's assuming that the flight attendant can be bothered to put down her magazine, get off her bottom, and provide any service. (Precise flight details on request.)

[CruisinMatt]

and that's assuming that the flight attendant can be bothered to put down her magazine, get off her bottom, and provide any service.

 

Was it one of the airlines on the verge of going bankrupt? I can imagine those attendants have not has a raise in a long time. I've heard of cases where they were asked to work for free on a few days simply to keep the job... :(

[Globaliser]

Was it one of the airlines on the verge of going bankrupt?

Nope, it was American Eagle. It was about a 1h 15m flight. She said "Due to the short duration of this flight, there will be no beverage service today." She then went and plonked herself down in the back row, dug out her magazine and read until summoned by the flight deck to do the before landing cabin checks.

 

Hello? Some airlines manage to serve hot meals on flights of that length.

[BlueHerons]

Most airlines have discontinued beverage service on flights of 40 minutes or less and I think all airlines have discontinued meal service.

[CruisinMatt]

Hello? Some airlines manage to serve hot meals on flights of that length.

 

I haven't had a hot meal on a US domestic flight in about 15 years. :(

[DanJ]

Geez, Air Canada manages to do a quick drink service on the 25 minute hop from London to Toronto LOL